Portable Charger RAVPower 20000mAh 60W PD 3.0 USB C Power Bank - $38.89 @ Amazon
Just saw this on Amazon, had been looking at it, not as good as the previous price of $34 but still decent.
Seller is Sunvalley Brands
Price: $45.89
Clip $7 coupon
Now: $5
Final Price: $38.89
>$40.89
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...P7N9&psc=1
Maybe there is a coupon to make it even sweeter..
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* https://www.amazon.com/ZSCMALLS-P...B07VFF4TZG
Of course like a true SDer, get it on sale (I got it for $129)
Are you using this powerbank to power both? How many hours battery life are you getting? What kind of case/bag are you using to carry everything?
I got the ZMI, this one and the Anker 26800 and this one is a good size.. I'm still testing them though..
Does it have trickle charging capabilities?
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I've played at least a good 2 hrs but I expect it to last around 3.
I have a separate case for the Switch (the cheap $7 one from Best Buy). I just put everything in my backpack.
I've played at least a good 2 hrs but I expect it to last around 3.
I have a separate case for the Switch (the cheap $7 one from Best Buy). I just put everything in my backpack.
So the switch can output to the monitor while being charged from the monitor at the same time through USB-C? Are you using the cable supplied with this powerbank? If this is the case I'm going to look into purchasing the screen you linked to. My whole setup included powering the dock and I was looking up alternative docks for portability. Thanks for the advice the specs for proper cables is pretty daunting.
But this USB-C monitor has the ability to output video over USB-C and provide USB-PD power (and compatible with Switch in Dock Mode). So in the end you will need only 2 USB-C cables for the setup.
The only cable that matters is the cable that goes from the USB-C monitor to the Switch. It has to be a USB 3.1 Gen 1/2 cable, not the cheap USB-C 480mbps. The monitor comes with one of these.
You can power the USB-C monitor to the Powerbank with any cheap USB-C cable.
But this USB-C monitor has the ability to output video over USB-C and provide USB-PD power (and compatible with Switch in Dock Mode). So in the end you will need only 2 USB-C cables for the setup.
The only cable that matters is the cable that goes from the USB-C monitor to the Switch. It has to be a USB 3.1 Gen 1/2 cable, not the cheap USB-C 480mbps. The monitor comes with one of these.
You can power the USB-C monitor to the Powerbank with any cheap USB-C cable.
The monitor comes with one of the good usb C cables? By 1/2 do you mean 1 OR 2? I get free USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 5A cables from work. Will this be enough? Thank you so much!
So my set up would be:
Ravpower power bank -> usb C (included with powerbank) -> monitor you linked on amazon -> usb C 3.1 gen 1 5A -> my switch tablet
Approved? I owe you one!
But this USB-C monitor has the ability to output video over USB-C and provide USB-PD power (and compatible with Switch in Dock Mode). So in the end you will need only 2 USB-C cables for the setup.
The only cable that matters is the cable that goes from the USB-C monitor to the Switch. It has to be a USB 3.1 Gen 1/2 cable, not the cheap USB-C 480mbps. The monitor comes with one of these.
You can power the USB-C monitor to the Powerbank with any cheap USB-C cable.
Assuming that the "14.3 x 9 x 0.6 in" dimensions I pulled from Amazon for this USB-C monitor are correct (I have not yet ordered the monitor, so this is my only data source), then this Pelican 1450 should be perfect to have the monitor mounted in the top of the lid, so that it can be a monitor stand as well as a case to store/carry it. I can just flip the monitor screen up when storing and place a thin piece of high density foam between the monitor and all of the switch stuff to keep everything safe. Here is about what I am looking at:
https://smile.amazon.co
I should have room for the switch, a couple of pro controllers, a travel dock (I ordered a Jumpgate from this site: "https://skullnco.com/products/jumpgate-for-nintendo-switch"; on its way from China now; from my research on reddit, etc. it is one of the only safe replacement docks available and has full dock functionality), an OEM Nintendo power adapter ($25 shipped direct from Nintendo for a refurb, or $25 shipped from BestBuy OpenBox, for sure authentic from these two sources and in my case I got a brand new sealed one from BB openbox, so yay!), a couple of sets of joy cons, a couple of other widgets and a couple of these power banks.
Alternatively, I have this smaller case showing up tomorrow that I picked up from Amazon Warehouse for $33, where it is just big enough for the switch in the Skull Gripcase (one of which I already have and love!), this power bank in the bottom compartment (not sure what else will fit, will see tomorrow), some carts, a couple of cables, and maybe one or two more widgets: https://smile.amazon.co
I got this battery bank in yesterday, and have been testing it since. I am using the USB-C fast charger that came with my Note 9 and it is SLOOOW. I am estimating 8 hrs to charge from 0% to 100%? Hopefully I can get a better/faster AC adapter to charge this thing faster? I have research to do to figure that out.
I charged this bank to 100% over night last night, and then I used my laptop on battery (a Dell Precision 5530 with the 97WHr battery) until the battery was at 2%. I then plugged in this power bank and continued working. I got the "low charging rate" notification, but it didn't say at what rate it was charging and I haven't spent the time to figure out how to tell. I do know that the AC charger that came with the laptop is 130W, so even if this power bank was providing power at 60W, it would be considered "low" by the laptop so no big deal. I need to get a voltage/current USB-C monitor to be able to tell what voltage it is operating at I guess so that I can calculate the expected efficiency as described above.
My laptop charged to 27%, so a net of 25% or ~24WHr. Note that I was also working at the same time, and it is a 4K UHD screen and a "Intel Core i7-8850H (Six Core 2.60GHz, 4.30GHz Turbo, 9MB 45 W)" and I was doing pretty heavy work for the couple of hours I was on the battery bank, which I guesstimate is another 20WHr or so? So, I guess that this bank performed pretty well? I figure running from this battery bank alone I can get 4-5 hr on my laptop? I need to do a few more tests to know for sure (charge the laptop from 0% while it is off, pay more attention to how long I am running the laptop next time, check the charging type/rate, etc.), but I am pretty happy with the performance of this thing for the $$!
I also want to do some testing with the Switch by itself, then with the switch docked (so running the CPU twice as fast) along with the USB-C monitor and see how this bank does. If it does as well as I am hoping, I am thinking this thing is a sweet deal and will pick up a few more when at this price... unless something better comes along of course.
Also, regarding the size, I agree that this thing is quite small and light relative to the capacity compared to all of my other power banks (mostly Anker and a few Aukey and off brand, pretty much all from SD posts over the last few years). Assuming that it has somewhere close to the advertised capacity and that it lasts for at least a year or two... pretty impressive given how small/light it is.
So my set up would be:
Ravpower power bank -> usb C (included with powerbank) -> monitor you linked on amazon -> usb C 3.1 gen 1 5A -> my switch tablet
Approved? I owe you one!
Ravpower power bank -> usb C (included with powerbank) -> monitor you linked on amazon -> usb C 3.1 gen 1 5A -> my switch tablet
Assuming that the "14.3 x 9 x 0.6 in" dimensions I pulled from Amazon for this USB-C monitor are correct (I have not yet ordered the monitor, so this is my only data source), then this Pelican 1450 should be perfect to have the monitor mounted in the top of the lid, so that it can be a monitor stand as well as a case to store/carry it. I can just flip the monitor screen up when storing and place a thin piece of high density foam between the monitor and all of the switch stuff to keep everything safe. Here is about what I am looking at:
https://smile.amazon.co
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SBYDMWB
Purchased on sale for $9. You can pair it either with this Powerbank (of course), or you can get a 45W/60W USB-PD wall charger, such as this $10 one:
https://www.amazon.com/Charger-de...B07G828WN6
Alternatively, I have this smaller case showing up tomorrow that I picked up from Amazon Warehouse for $33, where it is just big enough for the switch in the Skull Gripcase (one of which I already have and love!), this power bank in the bottom compartment (not sure what else will fit, will see tomorrow), some carts, a couple of cables, and maybe one or two more widgets: https://smile.amazon.co
Note (heh) that the Samsung S8/S9/S10/S20 and Note 8/9/10 all support QC 3.0 **and** USB-PD.
At this point in time, I would *not* recommend purchasing QC 3.0 chargers for Samsungs, as you can get much more utility purchasing USB-PD chargers for Samsungs instead.
The battery pack itself is 74Wh, but assume there are conversion losses and you'll never get the full 100% charge. I'd expect you to utilize maybe 50-55-60Wh out of the full 74Wh.
The right test would have been for you to let the laptop discharge to 2%, then let the Powerbank completely drain into the laptop without turning it on. I assume you would have hit 50% battery at that point.
I may consider 'upgrading' (replacing) this monitor to a touchscreen version, but that would only be for Windows/Android use (Switch or Mac won't do touchscreen anyway)
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SBYDMWB
Purchased on sale for $9. You can pair it either with this Powerbank (of course), or you can get a 45W/60W USB-PD wall charger, such as this $10 one:
https://www.amazon.com/Charger-de...B07G828WN6
The Samsung Note 9 ships with an AFC (read: QC 2.0) fast charger. The Powerbank only supports USB-PD. Instead of the 30W input (should charge the powerbank in 2-3 hrs), you are actually only charging it at probably 7-10W (so anywhere between 8-10 hours on a full charge with the Note charger).
Note (heh) that the Samsung S8/S9/S10/S20 and Note 8/9/10 all support QC 3.0 **and** USB-PD.
At this point in time, I would *not* recommend purchasing QC 3.0 chargers for Samsungs, as you can get much more utility purchasing USB-PD chargers for Samsungs instead.
The battery pack itself is 74Wh, but assume there are conversion losses and you'll never get the full 100% charge. I'd expect you to utilize maybe 50-55-60Wh out of the full 74Wh.
The right test would have been for you to let the laptop discharge to 2%, then let the Powerbank completely drain into the laptop without turning it on. I assume you would have hit 50% battery at that point.
Something better's always around the corner
I may consider 'upgrading' (replacing) this monitor to a touchscreen version, but that would only be for Windows/Android use (Switch or Mac won't do touchscreen anyway)
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I just ordered 2 of those 60W $10 USB-C PD AC Adapters that you linked, which is indeed perfect to pair with this power bank. It is half the price of the cheapest it has ever been according to camelx3 (normal range $20-$35), and way cheaper than any other charger I could find that supports this high of a power output along with QC 2.0(there seem to be millions on Amazon, tons with fake reviews, hard to sort through them). I have paid more just for a USB-C to USB-C cable not long ago (which this charger comes with... sweet!). It will also work for all kinds of other stuff that I have, so thanks! I am almost thinking that something is wrong with it, too good to be true and all of that. I think this charger is an FP worthy SD if it isn't a piece of crap
I don't NEED that full function dock, but I like the versatility I get, eg if I want to hook up to a bigger TV or whatever I have a full featured dock with me, if I need multiple USB ports for controllers, etc. I also just want a second dock so I don't have to deal with unhooking my main dock, and it is too damn big lol.
I agree that I believe I got about 50WHr into my laptop from this bank, so the numbers work out. I will the test you mention and see how it does.
Finally, I was actually looking at other monitors because why not, starting with the Asus to see what Asus has, and will go from there, there are LOTS of these out there too. All of these clones, etc. on Amazon makes shopping for stuff like this a real PITA... first world problems
In addition to a touchscreen, a monitor with a built in battery would be nice too, even more juice for on the go.