What's the Ultimate Anker Power Bank? | Testing and Charging Anker Prime vs Anker 737
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- Trying to decide which Anker Power Bank to get? Well In this video I'll help you out in finding which one would be the best to get. I'll go over the design and features as well as show you single and multiple charging tests on all of them and give you my opinion on which one I think is the best to get. However, I'm certain these charging tests will help you out in your decision!
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Anker Power Banks Links:
Anker 12K 130W Prime Power Bank Link:
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Anker 737 140W Power Bank Link:
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Anker 200W Prime Power Bank Link:
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200W Power Bank Bundle with Charging Base Link:
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100W Charging Base Only Link:
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Anker 250W Prime Power Bank Link:
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Chapters:
00:00 - Lead
00:21 - Intro
01:32 - Design and Features / Specs
04:47 - Power Bank Charging Tests
07:08 - Charging Power Banks
07:55 - Conclusion / Best Power Bank? - Наука та технологія
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FYI - I see a lot of comments asking if these can be taken on a plane. Yes, all of these can be taken with you and the TSA specifically in the US wont be able to confiscate them since they all are under 100 Wh. Even the Anker 250W one is under 100 Wh.
The 250w one was designed to be as closed to the limit as possible, it's even advertised to be the powerbank closest to the limit by being 99.54wh
Its surprising how much the 737 outperforms its 200W successor. Yes they came out with a 250W but the sales going on right now give the 737 a big advantage imo. Thanks for the info
I'd say the 250W Prime powerbank is the true successor to the 737. It, like the 737, features 140W output and input and 21V 5A PPS support, which the other two Prime's don't have. In addition, the 250W Prime also beats the 737 in battery capacity, charging efficiency, and thermal performance.
@@TheStopwatchGod do you think the 27650maH 250W will be allowed on all international airports? I'm worried it might get confiscated. I can get it at 174 dollars right now, I'm planning on cancelling my order for the 737 which I placed just now I got it at 156 dollars so price difference is really tempting. Just wanna make sure I can travel with the 250W..
@@equinox7189yes it’s allowed it has 99.5 wh
@@equinox7189 I just got my anker 27650 for $124.99 on amazon just a few days ago. I think I got a great deal. It went back up to $179.99 but has a $30 off coupon you can redeem essentially making it $149.99.
For me, the prime 250w is only £13 more. Might as well get it, right?
Size is a factor too for me with the 737 being significantly bigger than the 200
Superb review and comparison, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
737 owner here. Agree 100% with your video. Very happy to see your video comparing them! Thank you.
Almost bought the Prime 200 Watt and then saw the 737 was on sale for the same price and managed to find this video to compare the two and ended up buying the 737! Thank you very much for this (:
In my Opinion, the best Upgrade they made from 737 to Prime27k was the feature to be able to configure the USB-C Port to be Input only, Output only, or automatic. If you dont need that or the docking port or the rediculus 250w dual port output power, than the 737 is perfectly fine
Thank you for making this UA-cam video.
It's very informative.
thank you for making this video. super helpful!
This is the video I was looking for
The review I was looking for. 737 on sale is the one. Thank you !
The reviewer lacked more testing. You guys did not notice Prime 250W can passthrough charge. While powerbank is being charged. The power bank is also charging my iphone. 😎 It’s a power user feature you never know you might need that 737 lacks.
@@SimplyV3rnaThe Prime 250 did not perform well. It took more than 38 min. to charge . When it said 100 % charged , it was not. It took about an hour to charge it . 50 min. for the 737. The lights were not accurate. The Prime 250 didn't charge my phone that much more. I don't need pass through charging. $175 for the Prime 250 and I paid $175 for 2 737.
The charging base makes it worth it for me.
It's saved me so many times during power outages. When you have to actually plug the thing in, and use up a c cable, and wall adapter, you're only going to charge it when you expect you need it or it completely dies.
The charging base gives it a "home" i put it there every time I'm done using it or cleaning which means I always have 27,000 MAh available to me, which is a life saver during a power outage.
Thanks..excellent video, all information that I was looking for…
When I am buying powerbanks, the right balance between size and capacity is important. I would not carry anything too bulky. After all these will be carried and not used at home. So apart from the 12K one I find the others overkill. 10K powerbank don't really charge with 65W so I could not even charge my laptop. It's not easy but thanks for the video.
Just scored one, 737, on Amazon, 88 bucks .. can’t wait to receive it
I came to the same conclusion after comparing the various models. It depends as well on what you need a powerbank for, of course. But the 737 is on offer these days. And considering that it is only 2/3 of the large Prime model, it was the logical choice to me. Thanks for your tests!
Yup, you’re welcome!
I ordered the 200W one because it was on sale at the time and I need something to charge my steam deck on my camping trip. I leave for camping the day Shadow of the Erdtree comes out. I don't plan on playing it lots while I'm camping but I definitely want to play it.
Thanks a lot! You are the best
Are you planning on getting one of these Anker power banks? If so, which one?
Btw the charging results when charging the power banks towards the end of the video were from 0-100% 👍
I own several Anker powerbanks, but recently I picked up 2 Baseus blade powerbanks. love the form factor of them.
@@jbates1463 Nice! I’m actually thinking about trying those out soon and seeing what they’re like. Might review them as well 👍
I agree with this ... The 250 watt Anker prime isn't worth the cost of upgrade for slightly more power and features. 737 is a beautiful power bank
Professional evaluation, I believe that only good quality products can withstand the test.
I have a 737. Just been considering the 200w 20k prime for size and weight differences. As I’d be using it as a power solution when out hiking.
Got the Prime 250W at a massive sale.
1. It has PASSTHROUGH charging! Powerbank can be charged while charging another phone. 737 can’t do that.
2. The remaining charge time calculator is an important feature for regular user who is not familiar with maH stuff.
3. Bigger screen and bt connectivty is a QoL improvement.
4. Worth it if also on sale.
I use my iPad pro for gps (Gai app)off road riding and even while plugged into a usb power outlet it can’t keep up. I believe it uses a lot of power trying to get a cell signal (which isn’t usually available but needed to keep my google earth maps). Do you think a power bank would help?
Amazing, thank you very much
I have the 737. I’ll be sticking with it. I might get a smaller power bank, for more portability.
What is the name of the charging base, if possible? Where did you buy it from?
I hope Anker fixed compatibility issues on their new power banks because my brand new 737 24k power bank doesn't Super Fast Charge Samsung Ultra phones and it also has an issue where it keeps resetting the charge when plugged into my Strix Scar laptop's PD port, rendering it useless for laptop charging. Anker has admitted there was a PPS compatibility issue with Samsung phones and Lenovo laptops (or Asus ROG, in my case).
Can I charge the 737 from a small portable solar panel?
If considering in my place they both are at the same price (and for 737 I have to get through non official store) which do you think better ?
Is it worth it to get 737 with the same price ?
what cables are you using? there's no direction on what cables i need to recharge my laptop.
Hello
Please what is the cover you use for your macbook ?
It would’ve been nice for you to dive a little bit deeper into the features of the prime, power banks, like how you can set your phone to finish charging to 100% at a specific time when you wake up for example. I think that is very important and advantageous to these models, as we think about long-term battery health.
Such a good channel
I don’t have a base, can I Recharge the 250w bank using both usb-c ports at the same time?
Hi there, great video! exactly what I needed. One question please: What cable are you using for the MacBook? Is it also from Anker?
Thanks, and that’s apples magsafe charging cable that I used when charging the MacBook.
In my country, the price of 737 and 250W prime is not much different. Can you give me advice on which type to buy for convenience and long-term use?
I am having issues figuring out how to charge my anker 737 just got it yesterday, from what i notice while i had the anker charge it lost power rather than gain power, I press the button 2x as the instructions said but that did not change anything, may i have some help? has anyone else have an issue
I have the 200wat basically used for my s22ultra and my kids iphone 11s more than enough👍🏾
Comparison between the Prime 20k andd Shargeek 100 (Storm2) would be really helpful since they have a comparable price in my country!Really looking forward to it... thanks in advance
Ive had several shargeek and they have all broken down. Im not rough with my devices, and only use it occasionally for my ipad and phone. The last one was the storm 2 slim and it is bricked saying that it cant charge because the temperature is too low. Upon checking the internet, there is tons of people with the same issue. It appears to be the thermistor. Shargeek will not exchange it, the most they will do is give you a card for a discount on a new one. That is actually the reason that im here looking at this review, because i need a new powerbank. The shargeek is now a very expensive paper weight.
Can I use all three ports at the same time? I assume the Mah is at 3.4v.
I’m gonna buy these thanks
theres a good powerbank called the Uze bold 2 but the price tag is too pricy at 300 usd... for now its just the anker 737 250w powerbank
I need 12V PD and from my research the 737 doesn’t support it so it’s a Prime unit for me. Please let me know if I’ve got this wrong.
Thank you!
Anker needs better quality control my second 737 just broke. ! The previous gen i had broke twice also. If you get one, there is a high chance you're going to need to replace it.
Great test ! thank you
how come the 250 for example charges the MacBook faster than the 200 but the MacBook only can charge 100w?
Just bought the 737 new for 100 €. Spending an extra 70 € on the Prime 27k doesn't make sense to me considering the minor improvements it provides. I could almost buy two 737s for that money 😅
Anyway, great comparison, thank you! 😊
Can you review and compare the Ugreen 145W, against de Anker brands please... Thanks...
Yup, I’m planning on doing a comparison between those two and some others soon 👍
If it's not gonna charge your laptop once, I don't understand the point of the powerbanks as they are very heavy. I unfortunately can't find a reliable alternative in the Netherlands. I know Baseus and Ugreen will have problems after short amount of use. Powerbank upgrades are too slow. :(
The iPhone charge speeds are the same for all devices since the charging the speed is controlled by the iPhone itself. All four supply more than enough power to charge it at max speed.
thanks ❤
I am not familiar at all with strong powerbanks… can these charge mirroless cameras?
If you’re mirrorless cameras support charging via a cable than these power banks most certainly will be able to charge them 👍
I really would love the Anker Prime 250W bank to charge my DJI Mavic 3 charging hub that uses 100W to charge 3 5000mAh batts. I have an Anker PowerCore Elite III that puts out 60W and is 25,600 mAh but it loses a lot of power due to heat. I also like the fact that all theses from the 737 to all the primes, that they have 100W Super Fast charging and take roughly an hour to charge up....whereas mine takes about 2.5 - 3 hrs ti charge with its included 65W brick
Is it worth having that powerbank base for the 200w prime?
It really depends. If you constantly use the powerbank everyday and you like to charge other things next to it everyday than I’d say yes! The stand does make it easier to charge the power bank.
Can get the anker 250w for$122 on
their website with code, good
price for perfomace for this
model? Or something else?
Tkanks...P.G..
Best Buy has them for 30 dollars. As long as you have the plus membership
Can 1 of these power up my printer
Can I charge power bank without special doc station, I mean to charge with cable type-c from adapter?
Yeah all of these power banks from anker will have a usb type c port to charge them with a cable. No dock is needed for any of these.
which ones are travel FAA approved ? for carry on ?
They all fall under 100 watt hours, even the Anker Prime 27650. They can be brought aboard airlines.
Will the 250W powerbank be a problem on international airports?
No, It shouldn't cuz the 250 Watt is not its battery capacity rather the capability at which it can charge.
THE 250 WITH THE CHARGING BASE IS ON SALE TODAY FOR $ 164 @ AMAZON
That’s the sale I need!
Good video. How much does each weigh?
Anker 12K: 0.82 lbs
200W: 1.2 lbs
737: 1.4 lbs
250W: 1.47lbs
Do they only charged up with the base ?
Nope you don't need the charging base. You can charge them with just a usb type c cable.
What's the weight of 737?, please.... Thinking of carry on weight😊
22 oz / 630 grams 👍
@@T3CHUP cheers thanks 👍😊
can someone explain how a 24000 mah battery can only charge a macbook pro, which has a 8600 mah battery, once for 80%
Real world battery is actually 1.5x lower than the rated capacity due to efficiency lost at best. which means your 24k mah battery only have 16k mah. couple this with further efficiency lost along your charging cable and your charging device, you'll get that result.
@@velocity790 So it’s just classic scam marketing then lmao.
Thanks for the explanation!
The 24000mah is measured at the nominal voltage of a single lithium battery cell - 3.7v. The Mac 8600mAh battery quoted is likely to be at around 11.1v, or 3 times 3.7v - so it’s not a fair comparison. What we should be comparing is Wh.
The Anker 737 is 86.4Wh. The Mac would be 95.46Wh (11.1v x 8.6A). So there is not enough capacity in the 737 to fully charge the Mac even before the inefficiencies are considered. Many tests put the 737 true output at around 72-75Wh after the inefficiencies. A lot less than the 95Wh of the Mac fully charged.
So, in summary the 24,000mAh IS a marketing scam, in a way because it’s not a true measure of the energy stored. All power banks should be advertised by Wh
Every video I see is always apple products but none for samsung smhhh nice to know if super fast charging is supported
Are they allowed to be taken on plane to cabine?
Yes, all of the anker power banks in this review can be checked thru TSA and taken on a plane.
We know it will charge macbooks but will it charge IBM ThinkPad, HP, Toshiba, Asus, Samsung laptops!? Those are the common types most people have.
That’s a good question. It would be nice if anker had a compatability checker for various laptops that their power banks work with but I guess the only places to find that would be Reddit or some community forums. It would be nice to pin point you to some video where someone’s tested all of the anker powerbanks on a variety of laptops but no one really would have the time, money and resources to do that. My video was not intended for that. I was just trying to give a general overview of the charging speeds and tests with the devices I have.
Makes me wonder if the BT function causes a constant power drain on the 250 prime.
I haven’t noticed it using it for 2 months but maybe with more use and cycles it might drain the battery more down the road?
Bluetooth doesn’t take much power
Remember your average Bluetooth keyboard lasts for multiple days on a single charge and they don’t even have 1,000mah batteries
Are any of these waterproof?
Nope 🙃
Anker ontop
I bought the 737 second hand but the seller did not include the charging cord…does it matter if I use a different cord?
Yes it can matter. Cause there are a variety of usb type c cables out there. There are 3A and 5A usb type c cables and a 3A one will provide slower charging speeds than a 5A. The one that comes with the Anker 737 supports up to 140W and there are others out there than can support less than 60W.
How do i get the Bluetooth thing on the screen?
It’s only available on the 250W Anker Power Bank. You’d press the main button until you get to it 3:50 and double click the button again to activate Bluetooth on the power bank.
Oh alright thank you!
Hi, does the 737 work with the Anker app?
Nope. It doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity unlike the Anker prime power banks 👍
Why you dont menotion that 737 usb c ports are not supporting IQ charge on otherwise the rest of models are supporting IQ
I mean, did it matter in these tests? The IQ tech on the prime power banks were supposed to charge devices faster than the 737 but it didn't...
If you are using 737 for steamdeck. You can only use 1 full charge steam deck with a remaining 21-26% pbank capacity. Dont get fooled by mah.
Why are these so expensive. They have the same wattage as a typical drill battery. Should be about $50 each.
Goui beast
No built in wireless charging?😐
Problem only is they are really expensive and heavy.
Yup, they are quite the weight but worth the boost 👍
For me the 737 is much cooler as it has total WH in and out. Primes lost this feature!!
No watt hour measurement means no buy. Literally useless to not have the cell voltage.
Unfortunately you can’t take it on the airlines given the 100w limit for travel.
I was just reading up on that reg so I could meet and not exceed it. The watts specified above (130W, 200W, 250W) refer to the max transfer rate across all ports. TSA specifies 100 watt-hours (Wh) capacity as the limit . The largest Anker Prime's 27650mAh capacity is 99.54Wh, so any of these models are good for carry-on luggage. Guessing that's why Anker capped it there.
@@Brew2point0 good to know, thanks for clarifying.
Everything is good until TSA scan this powerbank. Remember 100w is Airline allowable wattage. Anything above 100w will be confiscated.
Remember it’s 100wh maximum. wh is different than w
what one will charge a phone the fastest
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