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expired Posted by Meowssi | Staff • Mar 24, 2025
Mar 24, 2025 9:15 PM
Anker 10,000mAh 30W USB-C Fast Charging Battery Pack Power Bank Travel Charger
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In the prior posted deal, I got 1 black, 1 white, 1 blue, and 1 pink, for $47.96 ($11.99 each) + tax. I will probably give away the pink and blue ones as gifts to a couple, and keep the black and white ones.
Also got $3 worth of digital credit for electing slow Amazon Day delivery.
Great deal overall.
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You previously stated a 10,000mAh battery pack was "only" 50,000mAh, I think that's where the confusion came from. 😂
My test with a Zolo 10k using a Dyson Zone indicated it has at least 6,500-7,500 mAh transferrable using a full discharge, but I'd have to do some more testing to dial it in. I suspect it has around 7,500-8,000 actually.
But once again, I have to stress, these units are all highly variable, for the reasons I outlined in prior replies on this thread. No portable charger gets the 18650's that test out good enough to go in an EV or some industrial machine. If they did, I can't see how it would cost $12 on Amazon. It only makes sense if they rebin on the testing/production line.
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That said, it doesn't seem to provide PD (power delivery). PD is nowhere mentioned in the description, yet Rufus believes it has this feature (it may have for its own charging, but not for what it provides even though it does charge fast). I vaguely remember that a few days ago there was another brand offering PD for $3 more.
For most people, this is great. The few people who need PD for their uses will need to look elsewhere. For a few dollars more (and while you're at it, get that spaghetti western movie box too).
It does support USB-PD. In fact I plugged it into my laptop once, and it will top it off. Sure it was exceptionally slow, but it worked.
This charger has a maximum 30W output, supports 9/12/15/20V output, and according to Anker's specs [anker.com], also supports PPS, which became optional under the PD 3.0 spec, and allows for variable voltage.
PD was one of the foundational features of Type-C, which includes support for power output >15W, at higher voltages than the legacy 5V before the standard was modernized with the PD spec. It's a standard feature that many Type-C devices take advantage of, and not a luxury in any sense.
I'm genuinely curious about what rationale supports the notion that this thing doesn't support PD. Because the ad copy doesn't mention it?
In multiple technical respects, this is by definition a product that supports PD.
Of course it is because the ad copy didn't mention it. As a rule of thumb, if a product doesn't advertise a feature, it is best to err on the side of caution, that is it doesn't have it. I am glad it is occasionally wrong, such as this case.
ETA: confirmed, it does melt solder at 360 C, though it takes a little longer than usual to heat up, nothing serious. I would recommend using another USB-C cable, however, since the included braided cable is short enough to negatively impact hand movement.
Of course it is because the ad copy didn't mention it. As a rule of thumb, if a product doesn't advertise a feature, it is best to err on the side of caution, that is it doesn't have it. I am glad it is occasionally wrong, such as this case.
ETA: confirmed, it does melt solder at 360 C, though it takes a little longer than usual to heat up, nothing serious. I would recommend using another USB-C cable, however, since the included braided cable is short enough to negatively impact hand movement.
However, it would be a dereliction of duty for a reputable manufacturer to produce a charger, aimed primarily at modern mobile devices, without PD.
I share a healthy skepticism of ad copy, but in this case, a duck is a duck.
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