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Reddit mentions of ZMI USB PD Backup Battery & Hub for MacBook 2015/MacBook Pro 2016 or later/Pixelbook/Nintendo Switch/Pixel/iPhone 8 Fast Charge External Battery Pack Portable Charger Powerbank for iPhone/iPad/Samsung

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Reddit mentions: 30

We found 30 Reddit mentions of ZMI USB PD Backup Battery & Hub for MacBook 2015/MacBook Pro 2016 or later/Pixelbook/Nintendo Switch/Pixel/iPhone 8 Fast Charge External Battery Pack Portable Charger Powerbank for iPhone/iPad/Samsung. Here are the top ones.

ZMI USB PD Backup Battery & Hub for MacBook 2015/MacBook Pro 2016 or later/Pixelbook/Nintendo Switch/Pixel/iPhone 8 Fast Charge External Battery Pack Portable Charger Powerbank for iPhone/iPad/Samsung
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POWER & SPEED: USB Power Delivery (PD) backup battery for new MacBook/MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 ports, Pixelbook, Windows laptops with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C charging ports and for iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max/X/XS/XS Max/XR/8/8 Plus, 2018 iPad Pro, Pixel 2/3/3a/4 XL, Nintendo Switch, GoPro Hero 5/Hero 6/FusionHUGE CAPACITY, VERSATILE, 2 DEVICES IN 1: 20,000mAh or 72Wh - that’s roughly iPhone 7 7X, Galaxy S8 5X, or iPad min 3X. 1 PD enabled Type-C port (2-way), 2 USB-A ports. Supports Quick Charge 3.0. Not just a charger, PowerPack can also function as USB 2.0 hub for laptops and other consoles that need extra USB ports for data transfer. Sleek aluminum shell about the same height and width as iPhone 8 Plus. Smooth rounded corners and edges prevent scrapes to your device when stowed together in a bagCOMPATIBILITY: Intelligently recognizes and charges Android and iOS devices. Works with iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max, XR, 7, 7 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus; iPad 2 | 3 | 4 | Air | Air 2 | 2017 Mini 2 · 3 · 4; iPad Pro 2018; MacBook 2015, MacBook Pro 2016, MacBook Air 2018, and newer; Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S7, S7 edge, S6, S6 edge, Note 8; Google Nexus, Pixel, Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixelbook; Motorola and LG branded Android smartphones and tablets; Nintendo Switch. Dell XPS 15 NOT SupportedTRUST IN ZMI: With over 110 million portable chargers sold worldwide, you can rely on ZMI to keep your devices charged anytime, anywhere.IN THE BOX (Authenticity Check: black package;drawstring pouch included; English text on the product): ZMI PowerPack 20000 portable charger, 20-inch USB-C to USB-C Cable, 2-in-1 Micro-USB and USB-C to USB-A Combo Cable, Storage Pouch, User Guide, 18-month limited warranty, and lifetime technical support by our US-based, friendly and knowledgeable customer satisfaction team. (Not Included: wall charger/AC power adapter, USB-C to Lightning cable, Lightning to USB cable)
Specs:
Height0.82677 Inches
Length6.314948 Inches
Weight0.8928721611 Pounds
Width3.204718 Inches

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Found 30 comments on ZMI USB PD Backup Battery & Hub for MacBook 2015/MacBook Pro 2016 or later/Pixelbook/Nintendo Switch/Pixel/iPhone 8 Fast Charge External Battery Pack Portable Charger Powerbank for iPhone/iPad/Samsung:

u/queuebitt · 7 pointsr/UsbCHardware

A regular USB-C power bank at 15W won't keep up with a lot of use cases of the laptop. It'll charge the laptop while asleep. Otherwise it'll hold the line or slow down battery drain more often than charge while you use.

No power bank currently on the market will match the power needs a 15-inch laptop with a 90W power adapter has. The upcoming HyperJuice will, as it outputs up to 100W. But it is not released, expensive, and untested by third parties so I wouldn't rush into that.

Your best option right now is a 45W output power bank. They work well with 13-inch laptops, charging while in use. They are still 15W shy of ideal for a 15-inch laptop, but better than any other option. They'll charge while in use under more conditions, but not all conditions. They'll charge fast enough when the laptop is asleep.

I would recommend looking at two specific power banks:

dodocool 20100 45W Type-C PD

  • 45W output, 30W input
  • My review, focused on the Nintendo Switch but also tested with my own 13-inch MacBook Pro

    ZMI QB820

  • 45W output and input
  • My review, focused on the Nintendo Switch but also tested with my own 13-inch MacBook Pro
  • USB hub function, plug a USB-A device into the power bank and it connects to the laptop

    For efficiency try one of two charge approaches and see which works better for you.

  1. Plug in the power bank while laptop is at 100%. This will drain the power bank first.
  2. Only plug in the power bank to recharge the laptop up to 80%. At 80% disconnect. Charging any device from 80-100% is the least efficient period.
u/rosemaryorchard · 4 pointsr/onebag

> I read good reviews about Logitech keyboard but it maybe too thick to I went w The official Apple one.

I have the Smart Keyboard and the Brydge keyboard. I like the Brydge at home but usually, switch back to the Smart Keyboard when on the road.

> Where do you guys stash the pencil while Traveling
Either on the side of the iPad or in a bag with some other tech pieces (cables and chargers).

> Do you have a privacy screen on it for flights ?

Nope - but I also usually have a window seat and can angle the device more towards the corner if there's an issue. But I'm not working on anything top secret and if someone really wants to watch a film over my shoulder without audio then that's fine.

> if you found a good charger w multi usb c plugs

I personally have and use this Satechi charger though the more powerful port is meant for my laptop (I can and have charged my iPad through it though).

> backup battery w juice for this and iPhone

I have an Aukey Powerbank which is 10000mAh and a ZMI one which is 20,000mAh - which one I take depends on the trip.

u/El_Geral · 4 pointsr/onebag

I use the ZMI USB PD Powerbank for all of those items. It is the recomended powerbank for the guys in Wirecutter. It is actually 20000 mAh but is really small for that.

Amazon Link

Wirecutter recomendations

u/robdenbleyker · 3 pointsr/GooglePixel

Dunno how big your pockets are, but this is what I use. It's kinda big but it'll charge your phone for several days:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BD98CM/

Whatever battery you opt for, make sure it has "PD" in the description. This means it'll fast charge your phone.

Wireless charging probably isn't the best bet for travel; you wanna be able to stuff your phone + battery into a backpack, airplane seat back, etc while it charges, and get the charging done rapidly.

u/tockef · 3 pointsr/GooglePixel

This one is better I'm with 45W output vs the 30W linked in the other reply. Less bulky too.

ZMI USB PD Backup Battery & Hub for MacBook 2015/MacBook Pro 2016 or later/Pixelbook/Nintendo Switch/Pixel/iPhone 8 Fast Charge External Battery Pack Portable Charger Powerbank for iPhone/iPad/Samsung https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BD98CM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V0v-BbPRASNN0

u/va_d1m · 2 pointsr/GooglePixel

ZMI QB820 seems to be USB C as well as PD.

Amazon and GearBest

u/g_throww · 2 pointsr/chromeos

This is what I use with my Pixelbook + other devices, it works really well: https://www.amazon.com/ZMI-Pixelbook-Nintendo-External-Powerbank/dp/B072BD98CM

u/comradelochenko · 2 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

This battery bank I got recently is cool because it can also charge laptops and power the Switch dock (if you'd ever want to do that for some reason).

For a case, I have a rebranded version of this case that I've only ever heard good things about. It's pretty great... they also made a larger version apparently that can hold the AC adapter.

Edit: There is a matching AC adapter for the battery bank that's good for travel. I use it to charge the Switch and power my Nintendo dock that I moved to smaller plastics for travel and bringing to friend's houses.

u/pmo2408 · 2 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

Cool for those who don’t have a switch yet, but others who don’t want to “upgrade”, just snag a external battery

This thing can charge my Switch 3-4 times

u/brianzmiusa · 2 pointsr/spectrex360

My company makes a 45W PD enabled backup battery that works well with Spectre x360 13. We specifically tuned our battery for Spectre. Our battery offers the following voltage/amperage profiles:
5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2A.

Disclaimer: I am definitely biased, as I'm associated with the company. Please see for yourself:
https://www.amazon.com/ZMI-Pixelbook-Nintendo-External-Portable/dp/B072BD98CM?ref=ast_p_ei

u/FIREable_0ffense · 1 pointr/chromeos

I can't speak to the converter situation, but I did just buy this power bank for charging my usb-c laptops.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BD98CM/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It seems like it is cheaper than some of the other options out there. Doesn't max the airline capacity, but has a solid 20k mAh. It has a 45W output that should charge your chromebook without issues. I haven't had the power bank very long, but I am really happy with it so far (and reviews are positive).

u/lnp3304 · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

I'm not sure if my Switch's current battery drain is normal. I've read it somewhere that when the Switch is put in sleep mode with no game running in the background, it should be able to maintain 100% charge for about 1-2 days. I unplugged my fully charged Switch overnight and when I turned it on late afternoon, it has 98% left. Is that normal, or should it be able to hold 100% longer? I use the official charger for my dock, and use this ZMI wall charger next to my bed. Occasionally, I also use the ZMI power bank. Both of them seem to have good reputation and work well for the Switch.

Edit: words

u/sehlhorst · 1 pointr/thinkpad

Here's the link I used at Amazon https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BD98CM/ to buy it. I will be buying a second one for international travel as well as this 60W charger (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0712252ZQ/) for recharging the things (right now I only have 18W chargers. I'd like to be able to recharge one quickly while at the airport or whatever.

u/punkonjunk · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

I designed and built an entirely battery powered "portable" docked mode switch console-thing for car trips and smash tourneys. Before anyone says it, yes, the switch is already portable, but 4 people can cram around this thing and not go blind and the whole thing will run on batteries for about 8 hours. That includes the monitor, which is now a 12 inch display and looks much nicer.

I am using this battery to power the switch while docked:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BD98CM/

Which naturally also charges it. and lasts a LONG time.

u/j-cutter · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

A Redditor PM'd me a link (Don't wanna call you out - Yell if you want public credit for it) to This Previous thread saying that the ZMI QB820 can power a switch dock. It's currently available on Amazon US for $69.95 (Complete with the seller confirming Switch Dock compatibility.

Amazon won't ship lithium to the UK, but can get it from GearBeast for £41.69 in a flash sale for the next 24 hours.

I'd prefer the razor pack, but it's three times the price, out of stock in the UK, and doesn't have confirmed Switch dock use out in the wild. Likewise, a power pack with standard outlets would definitely work, and give more flexibility for other uses, but they're still more expensive and a lot bigger and heavier.

Unless you fine redditors know a reason not to trust ZMI Kit, I think this is the one to go for. Hoping to order the TV, Battery, Hotspot, and simcard this week - Happy to report back on what does/doesn't work with that setup.

u/umamiking · 1 pointr/onebag

Hi, this is not that hard to find if you search. The only tough part about your requirement is the Macbook requirement. Even though you didn't mention it, I assume you have a Macbook that charges via USB C? Take a look at https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B072BD98CM/

u/HIGregS · 1 pointr/Dell

I use these:

Compact single port

Dual USB C

Smaller Dual USB C (untested)

DO NOT USE (when two are plugged in, limits both to 30w)

Battery pack, USB C (gives warning but still can charge a Dell XPS 13). Can double as a USB HUB when needed:

u/j0b0sapi3n · 1 pointr/onebag

I currently use a RAVPower USB C Battery Pack 20100 since it's USB-C and can power my MacBook (bought in 2017). If I were to buy a new one today though, I'd probably look at this ZMI since it's a bit thinner/lighter and the power output is higher.

u/cccoltsicehockey · 1 pointr/PixelBook

I had problems with my RavPower one charging always. The other issue with having to use the button to change the charge method and then telling the Pixelbook what to do as well as you can't use it if your Pixelbook is completely dead. During PrimeDay I picked up this pack. https://www.amazon.com/ZMI-Pixelbook-Nintendo-External-Powerbank/dp/B072BD98CM/ref=sr_1_96?ie=UTF8&qid=1536239665&sr=8-96&keywords=power+delivery+battery+pack+usb-c The best part about it is it also charges at 45W so it charges the Pixelbook just as fast as the wallbrick does. You get 1 full charge out of it and it has a bit more after that still but I haven't tested to figure out about how much yet. However if you get 7-8hrs out of your pixelbook and then a full charge out of the battery that should be more than enough for a full day.

u/angelsl · 1 pointr/thinkpad

I use a ZMI (brand under Xiaomi) QB820. It's rated for 40W at 20V output.

Amazon

N.B. MSRP in China is 299 CNY, which is quite a bit cheaper than the price on Amazon. Buy it from Taobao if you can.

u/kenneth0320 · 1 pointr/gpdwin2

I am using this, work like a charm

  1. ZMI 20000mAh USB PD Powerbank 15V@1.35A (Thanks /u/wertzius!)
u/Slitted · 1 pointr/ipad

Aim for a USB PD power bank with 45W output (the max iPad Pro can accept).

I have this one by ZMI. Great build quality and comes with some cables.

u/mothmanex · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

My powerbank still works. Using a qb820 with a Benson approved cable.

I tested it playing on docked mode.

u/Camman1040 · 1 pointr/thinkpad

However, for the T490, in benefit of having USB-C charging port, you could utilize an external battery pack to charge up the laptop on the go.

There are an assortment of battery packs out there with high capacity and high output to be able to charge the T490 multiple times over. As well as if needed, can charge during use. While the battery packs may not be able to create net-positive charging, it will extend the laptop usage time at least twice over. Especially if you arent utilizing the dedicated graphics.

Here is a couple battery banks you could look at: