Although Apple products have made significant improvements in battery life, they still haven’t quite reached the level of all-day, non-stop use. With the iPad Pro and Mac lines moving charging connectors to USB-C, the old USB charging modules are no longer enough. This article introduces three power-related products to help you decide which one is best for your style of mobile computing work and entertainment. Eggtronic Laptop Power Bank ($69.99)
This QuickCharge 3.0-enabled USB-C, USB-A, and USB-A is billed as a Apple Laptop Adapter power bank that also doubles as a phone and tablet charger. This power bank’s 20,000mAh battery delivers 63 watts of power, making it perfect for travelers, campers and anyone who needs on-demand charging. Three ports can charge connected devices simultaneously, making it very convenient to carry a power bank when you travel. The digital readout showing battery charge percentage is nice, especially since I find the bar- based battery indicator doesn’t accurately tell me how much charge is left. The power bank is also stylish and isn’t much bigger than the iPhone Max Pro 12, but it’s heavier and thicker.
Luckily, it has a nice canvas top and bottom , with a rubber edge wrapped around the center for grip stability and drop protection. In addition to lacking a base capable of wireless charging, this power bank also does not come with a charger. You’ll need a decent USB-C charger (one that delivers at least 30 watts of power) to charge the battery in an acceptable amount of time. If you already use a USB-C MacBook or modern PC laptop that comes bundled with a USB-C charger, you can use it to charge this power bank.
But it would be more convenient to include a built-in charger (or at least include one in the box) to complete the package.advantageMulti-charge power bank with USB-C, USB-A QuickCharge and standard USB supportAttractive, stylish footprint and accurate battery charge percentage indicatorPowerful battery specifications for mobile device chargingshortcomingNo built-in wireless chargerThere is no USB-C charger power adapter to charge the battery included in the packagefinal verdictFor users who like a beautiful, high-quality portable power bank that can charge laptops, tablets and phones multiple times at the same time, the Eggronic is a mobile power bank that can easily fit into your gadget or laptop bag and keep you
charged. Power users. Billed as the world’s smallest 240W power bank, the Intelli ScoutPro packs a lot ofbattery power into its portable case. While small compared to other chargers in this wattage, the ScoutPro is heavier and larger than other 20,000mAh power banks, similar to the size and weight of a drinking bottle. It features two USB-C and one USB-A QuickCharge 3.0 ports, and a rubber-topped wireless charging coil that can charge both your iPhone and Apple
Watch. All of these connections can be used to maximize the efficiency of your multi-device charging. The USB-C port delivers up to 100 watts of output, capable of charging even the most power-hungry USB-C Laptop Adapter. The ScoutPro launched successfully on Kickstarter for $159 and is expected to retail for $349. The retail price is steep for what you get, but the price will likely be discounted once it becomes available outside of Kickstarter backers later this
year.Intelli ScoutPro Power Bank Wireless ChargingOne criticism is that the ScoutPro uses personally a bar graph, which I hate, to display battery charge status, rather than an actual digital display like the Eggtronic power bank. The bar indicator is large, well-lit, and easy to spot due to the size of the ScoutPro, but it still leaves me in the dark as to how many last bars I have left before the remaining charge is depleted? Maybe Intelli can add a digital readout to the second generation power bank to show how much power is left Like the Eggronic, the Intelli ScoutPro doesn’t include a USB-C power adapter in the package for charging the power bank.HyperJuice 66W GaN USB-C Charger ($59.99)So what do you do when you banks have these high-capacity power but lack a heavy-duty power adapter to charge them? You can use the product that came with your laptop or tablet, or buy one that can handle the load. Fortunately, the HyperJuice 66W Charger is one such power adapter that works with modern USB-C and USB-A QuickCharge.HyperJuice Charger AdapterThis very cool power adapter is almost the same size as theApple iPad power adapter,
but it delivers up to 66W of power delivered by two built-in USB-C and one USB-A QuickCharge ports. HyperJuice’s compact size allows it to be easily included in power banks and any other USB-C and USB-A based devices. I really like the portability and power of this 3-port gem for delivering the goods efficiently.advantageExtra large 66W power adapter shippedApproximately the same size as standardrd ipad power adapterConsCons? What cons?Final VerdictThis was one of those products that I didn’t know I needed until I had it. The HyperJuice charger is now my USB-C/USB-A charger of choice, ready to power and recharge everything from power banks and laptops to tablets and legacy USB-A devices. It’s a keeper for sure.