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Power banks (External batteries)

 
  • [CUKTECH 15 SE 20000mAh PB200 85W (2C1A)] Reset-freePD12V S22-26(Plus/Ultra) 45W-5AS25-26(Plus/Ultra) 45W-3A • S26(Ultra) 60W-3A • P̶i̶x̶e̶l̶ 9̶/1̶0̶ P̶r̶o̶ X̶L̶ 3̶7̶W̶ • R̶a̶s̶p̶b̶e̶r̶r̶y̶ P̶i̶5̶ • A̶V̶S̶  Xiaomi

  • [CUKTECH 20 25000mAh P23 PD3.1 210W (2C1A)] Reset-freePD12V S22-26(Plus/Ultra) 45W-5AS25-26(Plus/Ultra) 45W-3A • S26(Ultra) 60W-3A • P̶i̶x̶e̶l̶ 9̶/1̶0̶ P̶r̶o̶ X̶L̶ 3̶7̶W̶ • R̶a̶s̶p̶b̶e̶r̶r̶y̶ P̶i̶5̶ • A̶V̶S̶  Xiaomi

  • [​INIU power bank 27000mAh BI-B64 PD3.1 140W (2C1A)] R̶e̶s̶e̶t̶-̶f̶r̶e̶e̶ PD12V S22-26(Plus/Ultra) 45W-5AS25-26(Plus/Ultra) 45W-3A • S26(Ultra) 60W-3A • Pixel 9/10 Pro XL 37W • R̶a̶s̶p̶b̶e̶r̶r̶y̶ P̶i̶5̶ • A̶V̶S̶ 

  • [Samsung 10000 mAh 25W (2C)] R̶e̶s̶e̶t̶-̶f̶r̶e̶e̶P̶D̶1̶2̶V̶ S̶2̶2̶-̶2̶6̶(̶P̶l̶u̶s̶/U̶l̶t̶r̶a̶)̶ 4̶5̶W̶-̶5̶A̶ • S̶2̶5̶-̶S̶2̶6̶(̶P̶l̶u̶s̶/U̶l̶t̶r̶a̶)̶ 4̶5̶W̶-̶3̶A̶ • S̶2̶6̶(̶U̶l̶t̶r̶a̶)̶ 6̶0̶W̶-̶3̶A̶  R̶a̶s̶p̶b̶e̶r̶r̶y̶ P̶i̶5̶ A̶V̶S̶

CUKTECH 15 SE 20000mAh PB200 85W (2C1A)

Product key benefits:
  • Capacity: 20000mAh (72Wh according to the manufacturer)

  • 3 ports: USB-C1, USB-C2, USB-A

  • A display showing the charge level

  • The power bank supports simultaneous charging and discharging! In other words, it can be used as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). However, please note that the power bank can only be charged via the USB-C1 port, whilst charging an external device via USB-C2 is limited to 30W.

  • Supports PD 12V. This is useful if you want to replace a standard 12V AC-DC adapter with a UsbC-DC cable.

  • Support for PPS 20V/5A, together with a 5A-rated cable (100W/240W), ensures the fastest possible charging Super Fast Charge 2.0 45W for Samsung S22-S26 smartphones (Plus and Ultra versions), as well as 60W for the Samsung S26 Ultra

  • Support for Xiaomi’s proprietary Surge Charge protocol

  • Excellent 240W 6A USB-C to USB-C cable (PVC coating, 1 meter/3.3ft) compatible with Xiaomi Surge Charge protocol, with a resistance of 101.4 mOhm (Kelvin 4-wire method)

  • When connecting or disconnecting a new device from the power bank, power is distributed to the USB-C1 port without interrupting the power supply, but the power supply to USB-C2 is interrupted! At the same time, there are no power interruptions when using USB-C1 and USB-A, and USB-C2 and USB-A operate stably.

  • Soft fabric pouch

  • The maximum possible 85W is achieved by using both ports together. A single port can deliver a maximum of 65W

  • Power distribution between ports:

    • 1 port: 65W (USB-C1) / 30W (USB-C2) / 30W (USB-A)

    • 2 ports: 65W (USB-C1) + 20W (USB-C2) / 65W (USB-C1) + 20W (USB-A) / 20W shared (USB-C2 + USB-A)

    • 3 ports: 65W (USB-C1) + 20W shared (USB-C2 + USB-A)

  • Load testing. ​65W-30min:

    • ​Maximum case temperature: 41°C (inside; a temperature of up to 44°C is recorded around USB-A port)​

    • ​The device operates stably

    • ​Ambient temperature: 21-23°C

  • Dimensions(mm): 152x52x44.4

  • Weight: 490g

Product drawbacks:
  • No support for PPS 21V

  • When using USB-C1 and USB-C2 simultaneously, connecting or disconnecting one of the devices causes a brief power reset to the USB-C2 port (USB-C1 always works reliably!)​​

Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • UsbC1 input: 65W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V3.25A)

  • UsbC1 output: 67W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V3.25A, 5-11V6.1A)

  • UsbC2 output: 33W (5V3A, 9V3A, 5-11V3A)

  • UsbA output: 33W (5V3A, 9V3A, 5-11V3A​)

Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:
  • USB-C1 port:

    • PD3.0 65W (5V, 9V, 12V, 15V-3A, 20V3.25A)

    • PPS: 5-11V5A, 5-20V3A

    • Xiaomi Surge Charge 67W (5-11V6.1A, 5-20V3.25A)

    • DCP 5V1.5A

    • APPLE 2.4A

  • USB-C2 port:

    • PD3.0 27W (5V, 9V-3A)

    • PPS: 5-11V3A

    • Xiaomi Surge Charge 33W

    • DCP 5V1.5A

  • USB-A port:

    • UFCS 1.0 33W (5-11V3A)

    • FCP 24W (5V2A, 9V1.67A, 12V1.25A)

    • SCP 20W (5.5V-10V, 0.03A-2.5A)

    • AFC 24W (5V2A, 9V2A, 12V2A)

    • QC2.0/3.0 (5V, 9V, 3.6-12V)

    • DCP 5V1.5A

    • APPLE 2.4A

Conclusion:

This power bank is an affordable mid-range model with a capacity of 20,000mAh (72Wh), which meets airlines’ requirements for the capacity of lithium-ion batteries that can be carried in the cabin.

Thanks to its support for PD 65W (20V 3.25A), it can serve as a power backup not only for your mobile devices but also for laptops.

The power bank comes with an excellent 6A 240W cable and a soft fabric case.

Devices from CUKTECH traditionally support Xiaomi’s proprietary SurgeCharge technology, which will please owners of Xiaomi smartphones.

It cannot be said that this is a 100% reset-free device; however, only the secondary USB-C2 port is prone to power interruptions (when used in multi-port mode), which will not cause the owner any significant inconvenience.

This power bank performed excellently under a full 65W load, providing a stable power supply and generating virtually no heat.

It is a safe and reliable device.

CUKTECH 15 20000mAh 85W PB200 (2C1A)
CUKTECH 15 20000mAh 85W PB200 (2C1A)
CUKTECH 15 20000mAh 85W PB200 (2C1A)
CUKTECH 15 20000mAh 85W PB200 (2C1A) cable
CUKTECH 15 20000mAh 85W PB200 (2C1A) IR load test
CUKTECH 15 20000mAh 85W PB200 (2C1A) IR load test
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CUKTECH 20 25000mAh P23 PD3.1 210W (2C1A)

Product key benefits:
  • Capacity: 25000mAh (88Wh according to the manufacturer)

  • 3 ports: UsbC1 (in/out), UsbC2(in/out), UsbA(out)

  • PD 3.1 support – 140W (USB-C1)

  • Maximum charging power (claimed): 110W, discharging power (claimed): 210W

  • The power bank supports simultaneous charging and discharging! This means it can be used as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

  • The device screen (which switches off automatically after 30 seconds) displays:

    • A numerical indication of the power bank’s charge level

    • Estimated time remaining until charging or powering of connected devices is complete

    • Total power level (input and output)

    • Power level, voltage, and current for each port

  • An additional ‘light strip’ indicator (below the screen) signals that the device is in operation.

  • Soft fabric pouch

  • Excellent 240W 6A USB-C to USB-C cable (braided nylon coating, 1 meter/3.3ft) compatible with Xiaomi Surge Charge protocol, with a resistance of 117 mOhm (Kelvin 4-wire method)

  • It is possible to enable low-current discharge mode (by double-clicking the button); this mode is intended to limit the charging rate (power) of connected devices, but no current limitation was observed during testing.

  • Supports PD 12V. This is useful if you want to replace a standard 12V AC-DC adapter with a UsbC-DC cable.

  • Support for PPS 20V/5A and PPS 20V3A, together with a 5A-rated cable (100W/240W), ensures the fastest possible charging Super Fast Charge 2.0/3.0 45W for Samsung S22-S26 smartphones (Plus and Ultra versions), as well as 60W for the Samsung S26 Ultra

  • Support for Xiaomi’s proprietary Surge Charge protocol

  • ​Energy conversion efficiency - 75% (information from manufacturer)

  • ​When a new device is connected to or disconnected from the power bank, power is distributed to all ports without interrupting the power supply; however, when USB-C1 and USB-C2 are in use simultaneously, the maximum power available from USB-C1 is reduced to PD65W (only the protocol changes). No changes in the operation of USB-C1/C2 + USB-A were observed.

  • Power distribution between ports (information from manufacturer):

    • 1 port: PD140W (UsbC1) / PD45W (UsbC2) / QC18W (UsbA)

    • 2 ports: PD65W (UsbC1)+PD45W(UsbC2) / PD65W (UsbC1)+QC18W(UsbA)/ PD65W (UsbC2)+QC18W(UsbA)

    • 3 ports: PD65W (UsbC1)+PD45W(UsbC2) + QC18W (UsbA)

  • Load testing.

    • PD3.1 140W-20min: power cut-off after 22 minutes of operation under load (maximum temperature 63°C near the USB-A port).

    • PD3.1 110W-30min: power cut-off after 7 minutes of operation under load.

    • PD3.0 ​100W (20V5A)-30min:

      • ​Maximum case temperature: 37°C (inside; a temperature of up to 52°C is recorded around USB-A port)​

      • ​The device operates stably

      • ​Ambient temperature: 21-23°C

  • Dimensions(mm): 159.9x55.1x55.1

  • Weight: 635g

Product drawbacks:
  • No support for PPS 21V5A

  • The maximum possible 210W can only be achieved when using Xiaomi’s proprietary protocol: 120W (20V6A) + 60W (20V3A) + 30W (10V3A). When using the PD protocol, the maximum available power is only 140W (USB-C1) or 65W + 45W + 18W (QC).

  • The power bank failed to complete the minimum 30-minute test period under a load exceeding 100W (PD 3.1).​​

Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • UsbC1 input: 110W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V5.5A)

  • UsbC2 input: 60W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V3A)

  • UsbC1 output: 140W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V6A, 28V5A)

  • UsbC2 output: 60W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V3A)

  • UsbA output: 30W (5V3A, 9V2.23A, 12V1.67A, 5-11V3A)

Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:
  • USB-C1 port:

    • PD3.1 140W (5V, 9V, 12V, 15V-3A, 20V5A, 28V5A)

    • PPS: 5-11V5A, 5-20V3A

    • Xiaomi Surge Charge 120W (5-11V6A, 5-20V6A)

    • DCP 5V1.5A

  • USB-C2 port:

    • PD3.0 45W (5V, 9V, 12V, 15V-3A, 20V2.25A)

    • PPS: 5-11V3A, 5-20V3A

    • Xiaomi Surge Charge 60W

    • DCP 5V1.5A

  • USB-A port:

    • FCP 24W (5V2A, 9V1.67A)

    • AFC 18W (5V2A, 9V2A)

    • QC2.0/3.0 (5V, 9V, 12V, 3.6-12V)

    • DCP 5V1.5A

Conclusion:

This is a powerful, high-capacity (25000mAh - 88Wh) and noticeably heavy (635g) top-of-the-range power bank. It supports the advanced PD 3.1 140W protocol and Xiaomi Surge Charge. Its capacity complies with airline regulations regarding the capacity of lithium-ion batteries that may be carried in the aircraft cabin baggage (<100Wh).

The main scenarios for using this high-capacity power bank are:

  • Powering laptops and other electronic devices during long flights, on vacation, while camping, or in the woods.

  • Working in coworking spaces, parks, or cafes with limited access to power outlets.

  • Power supply for hospitals, exhibitions, and long conferences.

  • Field work: conducting interviews, content filming, and working with drones.

  • On-site professional work: demonstrations, training, sales, and technical demos.

  • Powering a mobile router.

  • Power supply for a PD soldering iron far from the wall charger.

  • Backup power in situations with an unstable or intermittent main power source (rolling blackouts, scheduled power outages)

The power bank's specifications allow for simultaneous charging and discharging, which can be useful when you need to provide a backup for a device that is sensitive to power interruptions in case of a sudden power outage.

The power bank charges very quickly (PD 100W / Xiaomi 110W), and thanks to the handy on-screen display, you can see how long the charging or discharging process will take. The power, voltage, and current readings also help you understand which charging mode your devices are using.

It is disappointing that the power bank was unable to complete the 30-minute test period under full load (140W), stable operation was only recorded at a load of 100W.

The power bank comes with an excellent 6A 240W cable and a soft fabric case.

This is a 100% reset-free device; however, the USB-C1 port switches to PD65W when both USB-C ports are in use.

CUKTECH P23 powerbank 25k 210W 2C1A
CUKTECH P23 powerbank 25k 210W 2C1A
CUKTECH P23 powerbank 25k 210W 2C1A
CUKTECH P23 powerbank 25k 210W 2C1A
CUKTECH P23 powerbank 25k 210W 2C1A
CUKTECH P23 powerbank 25k 210W 2C1A
CUKTECH P23 powerbank 25k 210W 2C1A IR load test
CUKTECH P23 powerbank 25k 210W 2C1A IR load test
CUKTECH P23 powerbank 25k 210W 2C1A cable kit
CUKTECH P23 powerbank 25k 210W 2C1A
CUKTECH P23 powerbank 25k 210W 2C1A
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INIU power bank 27000mAh BI-B64 PD3.1 140W (2C1A)

Product key benefits:
  • Capacity: 27000mAh (99.9Wh according to the manufacturer)

  • 3 ports: UsbC1 (in/out), UsbC2(out), UsbA(out)

  • Claimed maximum charging power: 100W; discharging power: 140W

  • Supports PD 3.1, including for charging (confirmed by testing), which reduces cable resistance losses as the charging current is lower (28V 3.5A)

  • The power bank supports simultaneous charging and discharging! 

  • The device screen (which switches off via a timer) displays:

    • A numerical indication of the power bank’s charge level

    • Estimated time remaining until charging or powering of connected devices is complete

    • Charging/discharging power level for a specific port (can be switched)

  • Soft fabric pouch

  • Excellent 240W 5A USB-C to USB-C cable (PVC coating, 0.5m/1.6ft) with a resistance of 89 mOhm (Kelvin 4-wire method)

  • Supports PD 12V. This is useful if you want to replace a standard 12V AC-DC adapter with a UsbC-DC cable.

  • Support for the full PPS range up to 21V/5A, together with a 5A-rated cable (100W/240W), ensures the fastest possible charging Super Fast Charge 2.0/3.0 45W for Samsung S22-S26 smartphones (Plus and Ultra versions), as well as 60W for the Samsung S26 Ultra. Owners of the Google Pixel 9/10 Pro XL will also receive the maximum possible 37W.

  • When a new device is connected to or disconnected from the power bank, power to the devices already connected is interrupted for a short period.

  • Power distribution between ports (information from manufacturer):

    • 1 port: PD140W (UsbC1) / PD45W (UsbC2) / QC18W (UsbA)

    • 2 ports: PD100W (UsbC1)+PD45W(UsbC2) / PD100W (UsbC1)+QC18W(UsbA)/ (UsbC2+UsbA = 24W)

    • 3 ports: PD100W (UsbC1)+24W(UsbC2+UsbA)

  • Load testing.

    • PD3.1 140W-5min: power cut-off after 5 minutes of operation; no significant rise in temperature recorded.

    • PD3.1 120W-5min: power cut-off after 5 minutes of operation; no significant rise in temperature recorded.

    • PD3.0 100W (20V5A)-30min:

      • ​Maximum case temperature: 41°C (inside; a temperature of up to 56°C is recorded around USB-C1 port)​

      • ​The device operates stably

      • ​Ambient temperature: 21-23°C

  • Dimensions(mm): 159.9x55.1x55.1

  • Weight: 635g

Product drawbacks:
  • No support for PPS 21V5A

  • The maximum possible 210W can only be achieved when using Xiaomi’s proprietary protocol: 120W (20V6A) + 60W (20V3A) + 30W (10V3A). When using the PD protocol, the maximum available power is only 140W (USB-C1) or 65W + 45W + 18W (QC).

  • The power bank failed to complete the minimum 30-minute test period under a load exceeding 100W (PD 3.1).​​

Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • UsbC1 input: 100W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V5A, 28V3.5A)

  • UsbC1 output: 140W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V6A, 28V5A)

  • UsbC2 output: 45W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A)

  • UsbA output: 18W (5V3A, 9V2A, 12V1.5A)

Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:
  • USB-C1 port:

    • PD3.1 140W (5V, 9V, 12V, 15V-3A, 20V5A, 28V5A)

    • PPS: 3.3-21V5A

    • QC2.0/3.0 (5V, 9V, 12V, 3.6-12V)

    • FCP 18W (5V2A, 9V2A, 12V1.5A)

    • AFC 24W (5V2A, 9V2A, 12V2A)

    • SCP 25W (3-5.5V /1.5-5A)

    • Apple 2.4A

    • DCP 5V1.5A

  • USB-C2 port:

    • PD3.0 45W (5V, 9V, 12V, 15V-3A)

    • PPS: 3.3-11V4.5A

    • QC2.0/3.0 (5V, 9V, 12V, 3.6-12V)

    • FCP 18W (5V2A, 9V2A, 12V1.5A)

    • AFC 24W (5V2A, 9V2A, 12V2A)

    • SCP 25W (3-5.5V /1.5-5A)

    • Apple 2.4A

    • DCP 5V1.5A

  • USB-A port:

    • FCP 18W (5.2V2A, 9V2A)

    • AFC 18W (5V2A, 9V2A)

    • QC2.0/3.0 (5V, 9V, 12V, 3.6-12V)

    • DCP 5V1.5A

Conclusion:

This is a powerful, high-capacity (27,000mAh - 99.9Wh) and noticeably heavy top-of-the-range power bank (624g). It supports the advanced PD3.1 140W protocol. Its capacity complies with airline requirements (<100Wh) for lithium-ion batteries that can be carried in the aircraft cabin (as hand luggage).

The main scenarios for using such a high-capacity power bank are:

  • Powering laptops and other electronic gadgets during long flights, on holiday, when camping, or in the countryside.

  • Working in co-working spaces, parks, or cafés with limited access to power sockets.

  • Power supply in hospitals, at exhibitions, and during long conferences.

  • Field work: conducting interviews, content filming, and working with drones.

  • Out-of-office professional work: demonstrations, training, sales, technical demos.

  • Powering a mobile router.

  • Power supply for a PD soldering iron far from the wall charger.

  • Backup power in situations where the main power supply is unstable or intermittent (rolling blackouts, scheduled power cuts).

The power bank charges very quickly (PD 3.0/3.1 - 100W), and thanks to the convenient on-screen display, you can see how long it will take to charge or discharge the power bank.
The power bank does not have a reset-free function.

Unfortunately, this power bank was unable to complete the 30-minute test period under full load (140W); stable operation was only observed at a load of 100W.

The power bank does not get noticeably warm during use.

The casing is made of plastic that feels pleasant to the touch.

The power bank comes with an excellent 5A 240W cable and a protective case.

INIU power bank BI-B64 140W PD3.1 27000mAh
INIU power bank BI-B64 140W PD3.1 27000mAh
INIU power bank BI-B64 140W PD3.1 27000mAh
INIU power bank BI-B64 140W PD3.1 27000mAh
INIU power bank BI-B64 140W PD3.1 27000mAh
INIU power bank BI-B64 140W PD3.1 27000mAh
INIU power bank BI-B64 140W PD3.1 27000mAh IR load test
INIU power bank BI-B64 140W PD3.1 27000mAh IR load test
INIU power bank BI-B64 140W PD3.1 27000mAh cable
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Samsung Battery Pack 10000 mAh (2C), 25W

Product key benefits:
  • Capacity 10000mah (33Wh)

  • Output: PD3.0, PPS - 25W

  • Input: PD3.0 - 25W (9V/2.77A)!

  • 2 USB Type-C ports

  • Dimensions(mm): 148x70x15

  • Weight: 210g only!​

Product drawbacks:
  • When connecting a second device, there is a brief power reset to the already connected device, and further charging of connected devices occurs via the PD protocol (PPS is disabled).

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Other product notes:
  • 25W is shared between ports or available only from one port.

  • The kit comes with a very good UsbC-UsbC 60W cable with 56mOhm resistance

Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • PD fixed output: 5V3A, 9V2.77A

  • PD-PPS output: 3.3-5.9V3A, 3.3-11V2.25A

  • PD input: 5V3A, 9V2.77A

Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:

USB-C port:

  • (in/out)PD3.0: 5V/3A, 9V/2.77A

  • (in/out)PD-PPS: 3.3-5.9V/3A, 3.3-11V/2.75A

  • (in/out) DCP(5V1.5A)

  • (in) SAMSUNG 2A

Conclusion:

This power bank is a great companion for your bag or purse, providing a reliable smartphone battery backup while traveling or during heavy daily use. Its lightweight design ensures it won't be a burden, while its quick charging capabilities with 25W power output keep your device powered up efficiently.

It's also a practical solution for smartphones with worn-out batteries that have lost their original capacity.

Samsung battery pack 10000mah 25W
Samsung battery pack 10000mah 25W
Samsung battery pack 10000mah 25W
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