$89.98 - Anker Prime Power Bank, 20,000mAh Portable Charger with 200W Output

Redmont

May 29, 2024 11:13 AM

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RedmontMay 29, 2024 11:13 AM

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This is way too expensive for a 20k mAh power bank except for the 200W output. So it's only worth it if you have a laptop that needs that level of output.

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coccyxdynia

May 29, 2024 4:51 PM

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coccyxdyniaMay 29, 2024 4:51 PM

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Quote from Redmont

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This is way too expensive for a 20k mAh power bank except for the 200W output. So it's only worth it if you have a laptop that needs that level of output.

Yeah it's a weird design. 20ah isn't much, nor can you even get 200W out of type C, so this is more for like charging multiple devices at once, which then goes back to the original issue of 20ah not being much.

20ah at around 100W and cheaper price makes more sense imo.

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FreshPrinceSumNLips

May 29, 2024 9:50 PM

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FreshPrinceSumNLipsMay 29, 2024 9:50 PM

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Cheaper at Costco Direct, at least in the past. I got one of these. It does charge a laptop. I get tempted not to run down the cycles by charging my phone with it. The power bank itself charges very fast even when using at 67w charger. I got a 135w charger which I will try with it and I'm sure it will cut that time in half. Practical use case is charge laptop when there is no outlet around but the power bank itself be heavy.

CptnJustc

May 30, 2024 4:23 PM

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CptnJustcMay 30, 2024 4:23 PM

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Pretty niche, but it was critical to keep my devices alive when I was at a conference without power outlets (guess they didn't want to spring for extension cords). If you've got a need to squeeze a couple of hours out of your laptop with a not-quite-can-sized battery, this is a fancy way to do it, and the fast recharging is nice.

If you really need something powerful and quickly-discharging, though, you might want to go for their larger and more expensive but better-reviewed 27,650mAh version, which takes it right up to the limit of TSA-allowed capacity (but wait for the occasional steep discount).

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Port...0BYP2F3SG/

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wildbird12

May 30, 2024 4:24 PM

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wildbird12May 30, 2024 4:24 PM

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This is a great device, and not comparable with the standard $20 power banks. It can negotiate the charging protocol and therefore charges much faster than standard PBs. Provided you have a fast (100W+) wall charger it also "refills" much faster, and the display is very useful too.

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