Best Power Bank (Portable Charger) Under $30? Let’s find out!

Project Farm

28 Jan 202422:02

Summary

TLDRThis video compares over 20 affordable battery banks under $30 to determine the best option for charging phones and devices on-the-go. It tests the maximum output and capacity of each battery bank, measuring volts, amps and watts. It finds the Anker 737 has the highest output but costs $92. The top picks under $30 are the Nu B61, K, and Bashes brands which scored A's in every category, offering fast charging speeds, decent capacity and competitive pricing. The video promises future reviews on solar charging and larger power banks.

Takeaways

😀 The video compares different battery banks under $30 to find the best one based on maximum output, capacity, and recharge time
👌 The Nu B61 performed the best overall with high marks in output, capacity percentage, and recharge speed
🔋 The Anchor 737 had the highest output at 131W but was expensive at $92
⚡ The K came in second for combined USB-A output at 20W
🔋 The Bashes, Nu B61, and Sophia had the fastest charging speeds from 14-17W
⏱ The Nu B61 took only 5.3 minutes to add 1Wh of capacity - the fastest charging relative to capacity
📏 The S22 Mini was the most compact at 73cm3
🔋 The Nu B61, K, Bashes, and Sophia got top marks for performance relative to price
📝 The video creator will test solar charging in a future video
👍 Viewers are encouraged to suggest future video ideas in the comments

Q & A

What are the key tests performed on the battery banks?
-The key tests performed are: maximum output test, capacity test, and recharge time test.
Which battery bank had the highest maximum output?
-The K brand battery bank had the highest maximum output at just over 18 Watts for a single USB-A port.
Which battery bank had the highest capacity?
-The Anchor 737 had the highest capacity at 68.7 watthours.
Which cheaper battery bank charged the fastest?
-The Nuu b61 charged the fastest among the cheaper battery banks, at around 17 Watts.
How long did it take the Anchor 737 to fully recharge?
-The Anchor 737 took only about 48 minutes to fully recharge, very impressive.
Which battery bank was the most compact?
-The S22 mini was the most compact at approximately 73 cubic cm.
What were the top performing cheaper battery banks?
-The top cheaper battery banks were the K, Nuu b61, and Bashes. They earned A's across all test categories.
What was the preferred battery bank pick?
-The preferred pick was the Nuu b61. It matched the K's performance at a cheaper price and had slightly higher capacity.
Were solar charging capabilities tested?
-No, solar charging capabilities were not tested due to weather constraints. This is suggested for a future test.
What event is the author attending related to off-road recovery?
-The author is attending the Matt's Off-Road Recovery games in March.