The best power banks with Power Delivery for charging laptops

Xiaomi's power bank, which went on sale at the beginning of 2022, is made in a laconic aluminium design. It looks nice, is not too heavy and at the same time outperforms plastic analogs in terms of strength.

Xiaomi Mi HyperSonic Power Bank 20000 with a capacity of 20 thousand mAh has dimensions of 154x74x28 mm, provides a single control button and a simple charge indicator with four LEDs.

The Powerbank battery supports the fast charging protocols that are in demand today, namely Quick Charge 3.0 and Power Delivery 3.0 (as well as their earlier versions). He also got three ports: a pair of USB A outputs (up to 22.5 W) and USB C. Using the latter, you can charge both the power bank itself (up to 45 W) and various connected gadgets (up to 50 W).

Up to 3 devices can be powered at the same time. And the recharge time of the external battery itself is about 4 hours (USB C cable included).

Ultra-fast charging (50 W) is possible with a limited set of gadgets - with Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones. So, let's say Xiaomi Mi 11 can be fully charged in about an hour. But thanks to the support of Power Delivery technology, 45 watts of power is available for any compatible devices (including laptops). For example, the Lenovo L480 is claimed to charge to 100% in about 2.5 hours.

In addition, there is the possibility of low-current charging. Therefore, the power bank is suitable for “energizing” wireless headphones and speakers, fitness bracelets, etc.

Xiaomi Mi HyperSonic Power Bank 20000 is a versatile battery that can quickly charge smartphones or even become an alternative charger for some laptops on a short trip.

This model will be a good choice for those buyers who are looking for a low-cost universal battery. It is compatible with any device and is able to quickly charge smartphones, tablets, watches, smart bracelets, wireless headphones and other electronics. Moreover, Power Delivery support provides the ability to charge laptops as well. The battery capacity is 30000 mAh. According to the manufacturer, one charge of the power bank is enough for 6 charges of the iPhone 13, about 4 charges of the Samsung Galaxy S22, or 4 charges of the 5th generation Apple iPad mini tablet.

Also, the versatility of the model lies in the large number of connectors. There are already 5 of them: two USB A for charging other devices, one USB C, which works both for input and output, as well as microUSB and Lightning, designed only for charging the bank itself. Various fast charging protocols are supported, including Quick Charge 3.0, Power Delivery 3.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, and Huawei Fast Charge Protocol. But not all connectors provide fast charging. USB C has a maximum power of 30W, USB A has 22.5W each, and microUSB and Lightning have 18W each. Thus, the USB Type-C port comes to the fore, with which you can quickly charge the power bank itself and other devices. True, in the first case, do not expect ultra-fast charging - it takes about 5.5 hours to fully charge the battery. However, this only applies to the power bank itself, other gadgets charge faster. For example, in 30 minutes , the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max restores 55% of its charge.

Outwardly, Romoss Sense 8PS Pro does not give out a model of the low-cost segment: the case is made of plastic, the assembly is quite high quality. The battery is not too bulky, weighs 675 g, which is quite normal for a capacity of 30,000 mAh. On the case there is a display that shows the level of charge. The package includes a short USB-C cable. If you want to charge your phone and use it at the same time, it is better to choose a longer cord.

The portable battery belongs to the BASEUS category of inexpensive solutions and offers the buyer a balanced ratio of price and quality. It seems that the material from which the case is made significantly affected the cost - this is not metal, but a more budgetary and not so durable plastic. At the same time, the bank is quite convenient to use. The coating does not slip in the hand and does not collect dirt and fingerprints. With a capacity of 20,000 mAh, the battery is small (118x69x31 mm) and weighs 360 g, so it fits easily in a bag or backpack and can accompany its owner during walks and trips. The model is made in a minimalist design, and the classic rectangular case is decorated only with a small teardrop-shaped display that displays the charge level of the power bank.

The battery has two 22.5W USB A ports and one 30W USB C port, allowing you to charge up to three devices simultaneously. These can be smartphones ( iPhone or any models with Android), smart watches, fitness trackers, tablets and even laptops (due to PD technology). Declared support for fast charging standards such as Quick Charge 3.0, Power Delivery 3.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging and Huawei Fast Charge Protocol. For example, charging an iPhone 14 to 60% takes 30 minutes, a MacBook Air to 50% takes 55 minutes. And the battery capacity is enough to charge a smartphone or tablet several times. For comparison, that's about 2.8 charges of an iPhone 14 Pro Max, 2.5 charges of a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, and as many as 5 charges of an iPhone 13 mini.

The manufacturer also took care of the security system, which includes protection against current overload, overheating, short circuit, etc. There are 9 levels of intelligent protection in total, which will help extend battery life and avoid problems when using.

Trust's external battery will be a good solution for those buyers who are looking for an inexpensive model and are not chasing big brand names. This is a universal battery that can charge almost any gadget: smartphone, wearable devices like watches and bracelets, game console, camera, tablet and laptop. It is compatible with products from different manufacturers, including Apple. The battery capacity is 20,000 mAh, but the real figure is, of course, less - 12,600 mAh. This is quite enough to fully charge a laptop or recharge a phone several times - it all depends on the battery capacity of the device.

At the same time, the bank itself is convenient for both home use and travel. Its dimensions are 150x75x28 mm, weight - a little more than 460 g. It certainly won't fit in a pocket, but it won't take up much space in a laptop bag or backpack either. The package includes a 50 cm USB-C cable.

But the most important thing is that the battery not only charges various gadgets, but also does it quickly thanks to its high power of 65 watts. True, this only applies to the main USB C port. There is also USB A with a maximum power of 18 watts. For the modern rhythm and the number of devices in everyday life, two ports may not be enough. However, you can charge two devices at the same time - for example, a smartphone and a laptop. Trust Laro 65W USB-C 20000 supports Quick Charge 2.0, Quick Charge 3.0 and Power Delivery fast charging standards and significantly saves time spent on charging devices and the power bank itself. The 65-watt USB C port is both output and input, so the battery charges in just 2 hours. Four conventional LEDs located on the case indicate the Powerbank's charge level and tell you when it needs to be recharged.

The system of protection against excessive voltage, short circuit, overheating and overcharging is responsible for the safety of operation.

The Sandberg Powerbank is not cheap, but fully justifies the price with its features and capabilities, namely, large capacity, fast charging and high performance. The battery capacity is an impressive 38400 mAh (or 142 W * h), so with such an assistant you can safely go out of town for a few days, into nature, where there is no civilization and there is no power supply. The capacity of the power bank is enough to fully charge a laptop several times or charge a smartphone as much as 16 times. These numbers, of course, are approximate, since it all depends on the capacity of the gadget's battery, but, in any case, Sandberg USB-C PD 100W 38400 will provide battery life for a long time.

It also allows you to charge several gadgets at the same time, as it is equipped with a USB C port, two USB A and microUSB, which works only for input. The main character in this four is USB C, because its maximum power reaches 100 watts. Quick Charge 3.0 and Power Delivery 3.0 fast charging standards are supported, so the external battery can quickly recharge smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices that also use these technologies. The power bank itself is also charged with maximum power - despite its large capacity, it takes only 1.5 hours to fully restore energy. Pass-through charging allows the unit connected to the network to transfer power immediately to other gadgets.

In addition, the model's equipment deserves special attention: it includes a 50 cm long USB C cable and a 30 cm microUSB cable.

The manufacturer "packed" a capacious battery in a durable aluminium case that is not afraid of active use. And this is another plus for lovers of outdoor activities, travel and hiking. But at the same time, the dimensions of the model are rather big: with a size of 190x94x26 mm, it weighs 770 g. However, given the large capacity of the battery, its dimensions are even quite modest.