With their charging smarts and portable design, power banks are fast becoming one of the most popular accessories for any remote working setup. Personally, I don't leave the house without making sure I have one in my bag, and if I ever forget, then I instantly regret it.
One of the best and most prominent power bank manufacturers is Anker, which has been creating electronic products since 2011. I've used a number of their products and always found them to be useful, well-made, and reliable – everything you can ever want from this type of product.
The Anker Laptop Power Bank is, you guessed it, primarily for laptop users. With 25,000 mAh of power and speeds of up to 100W, this device is more than capable of keeping your laptop going way beyond what it can normally manage.
Anker Laptop Power Bank: Specifications
Compatibility |
Laptops, smartphones, tablets |
Total Capacity |
25,000mAh |
Output |
100W Max |
Dimensions |
6.18 x 2.13 x 1.93 in / 15.7 x 5.41 x 4.9 cm |
Weight |
21oz / 592.41 g |
Anker Laptop Power Bank: Price
The Anker Laptop Power Bank costs $99/£89.99, although you'll often find it discounted on the official Anker website. It's far from the cheapest power bank on the market, but what you do get for the money is a lot of capacity and a solid design. If you need a charging device that can handle laptops, then unfortunately, this is the sort of money that you're going to have to be happy parting with.
Anker Laptop Power Bank: Design & Handling
This Anker Laptop Power Bank is the latest in a new trend of power banks having integrated charging cables. For this particular device, Anker has provided a USB-C cable that doubles as a carry handle as well as a retractable USB-C cable that extrudes from the top.
Anker has absolutely nailed the implementation of these to ensure that they stay out of the way when carrying them around. The retractable cable, for example, disappears almost completely inside the device, with the end featuring a magnetic strip that ensures it stays tucked neatly away. The carry handle cable also tucks away neatly, this time with a physical 'catch' that keeps the cable firmly in place.
Alongside these two USB-C cables, the power bank also features a single USB-C port alongside a USB-A port. I'm an iPhone 12 owner, so I was grateful that Anker didn't jettison all ports in favor of the retractable cables. If I were being picky, then I'd have preferred one or two more physical ports to provide an extra level of flexibility.
The design is as premium as you'd expect it to be at this price. Despite not being made of aluminum alloy, the durable plastic casing is more than up to the task, with zero flexing experienced during testing. The case is rugged enough to be thrown into a bag without any worry of damages or scratches.
The design is finished off by a beautiful TFT screen, which displays real-time charging information. I've read some users reporting that they'd like a bigger screen, but in my opinion, it is more than big enough to provide all the information that users will need. The inclusion of colored graphics helps with understanding the information and provides an additional level of class to the device.
Anker Laptop Power Bank: Performance
The performance of the Anker Laptop Power Bank is one of the best I've tested, easily competing with Ugreen's flagship products. With a capacity of 25,000 mAh, the power bank was able to charge my MacBook Pro (M2) around four times and my iPhone 12 in the region of seven or eight before it was fully empty. This meant that I didn't have to worry about recharging the bank every single night.
Every USB-C port is capable of charging at 100 W, although the total speed of the device is 165 W. This is enough for charging a laptop and phone simultaneously but does fall short of the 140W port that is featured on the Ugreen Nexode Power Bank 25000 mAh.
This charging power makes it possible to get a 16-inch MacBook Pro to 50% in only 33 minutes or an iPhone 16 to 50% in 25 minutes. This is a power bank that excels in fast charging for a boost that will get you quickly up and running again.
The real-time smart TFT display helps you keep track of the remaining battery, output, input, recharge times, and more. I had no problems with inaccurate readings, and the display was bright enough to be visible even outside and on the brightest of days.
Finally, the Anker Laptop Power Bank ships with the company's proprietary ActiveShield 2.0 technology, which monitors temperature over 3,000,000 times per day. In reality, I had zero problems with the device becoming hot or even remotely warm to the touch.
Anker Laptop Power Bank: Verdict
The Anker Laptop Power Bank serves up enough battery capacity and charging speeds to keep everything from smartwatches to laptops fully charged. Despite the maximum 100W charging speed, I was surprised at how quickly it was able to charge my devices to 50% and then to full power.
One of the biggest selling points is the two built-in capabilities, with one of them being fully retractable. Not having to carry a separate charging cable was not only easier, but it also meant I wasn't damaging cables when stuffing them in my bag.
The unit is a little on the heavy side, but you do benefit from a rugged and robust design. I had no issues carrying this power bank around with me, and I didn't, at any point, feel like I had to treat it carefully. This is a well-built, high-capacity, and top-performing power bank.
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Features ★★★★☆ |
Fast charging, built-in cables, and a TFT display make this a feature-rich power bank. |
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Design ★★★★☆ |
A premium design with robust materials used throughout. |
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Performance ★★★★☆ |
A power bank that delivers fast charge times and a high capacity. |
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Value ★★★★☆ |
Not the most affordable, but the power bank is as premium as the price tag is high. |
