I got the original 737 for $100 in U.S. It came in very handy through my recent Pakistan trip where power was intermittent! Charging multiple GoPros, phone, and microphones. Very occasionally my laptop. I can’t imagine needing to charge at over 100W. So I’m still very happy with the previous model for anyone thinking about the new model.
That’s amazing! Yeah the 737 is still a great buy and with enough power for most people. Plus I’ve seen it get discounted now that the Prime lineup has launched. Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
The reason for the USB-A port is I believe due to a number of USB-C devices not supporting the PD standard for charging. When they are plugged into a USB-C PD port, no negotiation takes place, and they fail to charge. They come with a USB-A to USB-C cable for that reason.
Yes that’s why I like it, but I’m still disappointed that it doesn’t have three usb c ports. For the price it definitely could have had three c and one a.
I actually like that it still has a USB A port, it comes in handy for older devices or when an iPhone user needs a charge since many people still use the older cables.
Strong agree. There are also a bunch of USB-c devices that don't have the resistor for PD default, and will not charge when plugged into another USB C port. Mostly cheaper stuff, but the whole Anbernic line suffers from this. In these cases, USB-A is an absolute necessity.
@@lev3k there's two expensive devices I own that are like this. I can't remember what one of them is right now, but the other is DJI's remotes for the DJI Avata. Both the motion controller and the FPV controller charge through USB C, but they don't activate USB C chargers, and each controller is like $150 IIRC. it's ridiculous.
I am very happy that it still has a USB Type A port , cause I am sure they would not put 3 USB Type C anyway , so better to have it there , and if you still have an older device with MicroUSB , it could work with the original charging cable , I know there is also Type C to MicroUSB but not everyone has one of those
@ArenaDigitala same with me. While I love USB C, I've ammased a considerable amount of tech I'm not willing to part ways with from the pre-C era (plus think of the senseless e-waste decommissioning it just for the port!). Many people will still need an A port for a number of years. At a random totally uneducated guess, I would say at least 5 more years (possibly 10) before the technology using the A ports becomes completely obsolete. Even longer for specialist hardware. Look at how many professional/industrial components still need a DB9 (serial) port!
Would love to see you make a comparison of all the prime banks and do a thorough review of the actual efficiency of these banks. A lot of reviewers aren't touching on that and taking the mAh at face value. What are we really getting? 82% 90% of the capacity?
More like 60%... about 40% is lost due to heat and energy transfer. So on the 737 which has a 24K mAh capacity, you're only gonna get about 13-14K mAh in reality
I don't mind the A port as there are some devices even recent ones that come with a type c to a cable to protect the battery life apparently like my Marshall Middleton bt speaker. That being said I would've liked an extra type C port AND I hate the bigger glossy front part, I feel like they could've just made it a little bigger to accommodate the bigger screen but those tend to scratch easy and like you said are fingerprint magnets.
True, there’s still a lot of USB-A devices out there. I’ve basically switched to USB-C completely now so I also would’ve liked another C port! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
USB-A doesn't protect your battery. Slower charging speed does. There're loads of USB-C slow-charging devices out there. There's no legit reason to be cheap and give user a USB-A cable.
I got the 737, expensive but absolutely brilliant. I’m happy about the USB A port, I have some micro USB devices and an Apple Watch charger that needs it.
My most powerful charger is the Anker GaNPrime™ 120W charger, Combining the Prime 250W powerbank and the new 240W Anker Prime wall charger would form the ultimate duo for ultrafast charging.
Do you know if the cable that comes with the powerbank in combination with the m1 16" macbook pro block charger works fine? because I pluged it 4 hour ago... and it is still around 1,25%
Just bought the 250W Prime Power Bank to re-charge my DJI Mini 3 Pro. I have 5 batteries but even that isn't enough to keep on shooting all day, I have tried in car charging, inverters etc etc but they rely on my car running. I am hoping this will be able to double my 'on the go' battery availability - as I paid £147 which would be the cost of 2 extra drone batteries and I am hoping this will keep all 5 topped up ready to go making it better value than buying another 5 drone batteries. Fingers crossed.
Irony is, this device is currently out of stock on amazon in my location. But your video will surely help in future once I get my hands on the thing once svailable.
Great video. Very informative. Thanks for doing what you do. I used to ask myself the same question about USB-A still being on devices until I realized I still have some old devices that I still use that can only charge with USB-A. I ended up getting the 200 Watt version since the one in your review says it’s unavailable. Thanks for the video.
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻 Yeah, I think USB-A will be around for many more years so I guess having it here is good for compatibility. I think this 250W version currently has an order backlog which is why it says unavailable! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
Excellent video. I have two of the 737’s and they are great. Looking forward to a deal on Amazon before I can justify buying this new one. Keep up the good work.
The quality of the review itself is amazing and yes Anker Prime is one worthy sophisticated replacement for MacBook's PD powerbanks. Thanks for great review.
Let's call it what it is - almost $100 per USB-C charging port. You could buy ten Anker 313 10k power banks for the same price and have charging ports for DAYS and 4x the capacity. The true value of this brick is the 140w output port, but even the biggest laptop battery will only charge to 30-40% before quickly slowing down to something in the 50w range.
For sure, you can pay less for more capacity! The high output here let's you fast charge a bunch of stuff all at once, or top up a laptop on the go. Bluetooth features come in useful too!
for example: i live in my car and use a heated blanket, and with my current power bank it doesn’t have enough power to charge my watch, phone, speaker AND heat the blanket. so i think that’s what this product is meant for
@@tepro1612at this point you should install a proper converter and have alarm you devices running on the car battery rather than having power banks. 🤷🏼♂️
@@venom82 temporary setup so the power bank works fine. i charge all those things at different times so i don’t need this product but i can see why someone might
Great review! Answered all my questions, and the image quality is so clear and nice to watch! I agree that USB-A is completely useless now, would much rather have a 3rd USB-C port. And for a wall charger I'm using UGREEN Nexode 140W.
From Japanese users who own both I think the black color of the 737 is less noticeable for dirt. I think that three USB-C ports would have been good. The Prime Power Bank's support for application integration is advanced because it ensures a high level of expandability. Both of them need to be shockproof and waterproof.
To the charger part, had a 65w initially too. But got a 140w one now. The fast recharge is really what makes the Powerbank. Also 65w gets really slow when you have to recharge all devices.
I want a powerbank that can charge fast when I need it, and charge slow when I don’t need the speed but want to go easy on my battery to save its health.
I'm a Powerbank nut, but I'm slowly coming to realise I nearly never use them. I travel a lot, but I never run out of juice on any of my devices. I sometimes get low at the end of a travel day, or when getting back to the hotel at night, but they never die. Device batteries last a long time these days.
@Scolopente saying that out loud is asking for trouble lol. Every time I make an absolute statement such as that one Murphy decides it's time to screw with me. He loves to prove me wrong 😂😂
great review and excellent production quality, will note one thing though the reason Anker and other manufacturers still include a USB A port is many devices still have USB A to USB C cable and not USB C to C. So, without a USB A port many peoples devices that have the original cable which is USB A to C (or proprietary) would be out of luck. It keeps everyone able to use the power bank as much as possible and not restrict it to purely USB C devices.
This is my introduction to your channel. The Video is completely full with useful information, I did not get bored at all, and most importantly, you got all the basics right. Keep up the good work, subscribed and liked, love your work from Germany!
I have the original Anker 737 GaNPrime power bank and this one looks pretty cool. However, my current one is already overkill for me and I would rather get a power bank with a single port output of 240 W.
There is something that you have to take it in consideration, the prime power bank supports supervooc charging while the 737 is not … my daily phone is one plus open, and my second phone is one plus 11 pro … and this power bank charge them beautifully at 65 watt ultra supervooc charging.
Thank you for the great comparison video, actually seems weard for the new generation asking why Type A still exists, i have fold phone and Samsung ultra but im still using the old Samsung gear earphones and old watch digital and still working all the old devices i purchased 3-4 years ago including the latest devices. Im so happy still has type A so i can charge all types of my devices and equipment the new and the old 😅
Yes no type A port is a deal breaker for me too. I'm glad it still has one. What's the harm of including it? If you really really need 3 C ports, buy an adaptor. I shouldn't need to buy a C to A adaptor to charge a legacy device. Having both available means no one needs to buy an adaptor.
I carried a massive OmniCharge Ultimate. I could charge laptops, dslrs, DJI drones, fpv quad lipos, plus the whole outlet. At one point there was a black out in the summer and I was using it to power the tv and a fan lol. The best part is I could swap the battery part out so it was technically modular. While I love my 737 and often get near 100w charging my handheld pc, I just feel like upgrading are pretty wasteful especially at that price lol. If they could put the whole smart system on user replaceable batteries I would be willing to spend a fair amount even if it were just usb c. Everything’s usb c these days!
Where on the battery is capacity written? Every time I go through airport security in many Asian countries, such as Thailand, they must check the capacity for carry-on items. They must see the text. Anker usually has the capacity written on the side of the battery. This text is however ridiculously small and illegible. Not only is the text miniscule but colored in the same color as the battery pack, only slightly darker. I’ve forwarded this feedback to the product design team, because I don’t understand. Are they trying to keep this info secret? Is it a design choice? Do they think larger text looks bad? It’s just strange to not show this important information abundantly clear. So Anker, please make the job for airport security all over the world easier by improving the display of battery capacity on the battery.
On the Prime is written on the bottom where the pins are! But great points! All that info has to be written on batteries but I guess the designers want to keep it out of sight.. ✌🏻
Nothing wrong with including USB A --- what's weird is only having 2 USB C ports and no wireless charging. I guess it's a tradeoff for size/weight/price, but tbh it's already pretty large and flagship priced. Most people looking to buy this would almost go for a slightly bigger footprint and a bit extra on the price tag for just 1 or 2 more USB C ports.
For sure, A port is great for compatibility. If it had 3 C ports and an A that would be perfect, I pretty much have USB-C everything now! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
Great vid man, appreciate your energy and vibe overall. Also have the 737 and I use it to multi-charge stuff. I would get the Prime just becasue it's mad crazy and the app looks cool! Never seen that in a power bank either.
Thanks mate! Both the 737 and Prime are great, and same, never had a power bank with an app! They use it to push updates and new features to the Prime as well which is neat ✌🏻
Just spent nearly a full day learning about power banks, watts, volts, mAh, different features of different brands. Your review, by far, was the most complete and informative. Thank you. Liked and subscribed Let me know how you compare the Anker Prime 250W with Shargeek Storm 2? Which one would you go for and why?
Thank you! Glad it was helpful! I would go for the Prime 250W simply for the higher max total output and slightly bigger capacity. Love the transparent design of the Storm 2 though. Thanks for watching and subscribing! ✌🏻
@@JCKRGB The transparent design of Storm 2 caught my eye too but just saw a test review and unfortunately it doesn't do good at all in terms of heat dissipation and efficiency. Prime out performs Storm 2 in every aspect. Thank you again 👍🏻
The 737 is currently sold for 104 euros and the 27k is sold for 134 euros here in italy altough they just came in recently and had their price respectively lowered from the original 160 and 180 ... One thing that is annoying is that the charging base is nowhere to be seen in italy, and Anker doesn't ship to anywhere else than the US, so yeah.... P.S. i bought a couple 27k's and both have the problem where in the app, if you configure a device that is 17000 mah it will say that it will charge it only 1 time; also, if you create a device that has the same identical battery capacity as the 27k itself, wich is 27650 mah, it will say that it can charge it only 0.6 times, something is definitely wrong here, it might be a software problem altough as of today there is no update or fix in sight
Ahh I hope bring out the charging base for you in Italy, it’s great add on! As for the charging estimates, mine says the same, it’s not a bug. You won’t get a full charge for another device with say a 27k capacity as there’s always a loss of power through heat and other factors, it can’t be 100% efficient. It’s the same with all batteries and power banks. That’s why having it here is useful, it actually gives you an idea for how many charges you’ll get! Not seen that before on a power bank! ✌🏻
"why does this have an A port". Im glad it does. My car (2021 Honda) only has USB-A ports. Makes it so i can use one cable for bith the car and the battery. And a lot of stuff (especally stuff before 2020) uses A ports. Sure, USB-C is the future, but including an A port just makes it more accessible to more users out the box. Great review tho!
Some devices only charge from A ports - dont remember why. Something about the voltage of the devices - have a USB tpye-C rechargable fan and a lighter that only charge with an A to C cable
This powerbank is such an overkill, love it! What an amazing piece of tech, and you can recharge it in minues ??? Im shocked, dont need one for now but maybe in a future this be way to go!
Good video. I have one question. Do this power bank support passthrough charging? I mean charging devices connected to power bank while charging power bank.
@@JCKRGB It charges my devices including the 250W Prime Power Bank super well! Been thinking of getting the wireless charging base as well. Loved your video, super well made. You earned yourself a sub!
Base is definitely not wireless charging, it has pogo-pins for connecting with the power banks pads on the bottom. Maybe it can be called plugless charging? Can't wait for this to hit Europe, been wanting a high power power bank for a while.
Why oh why does it still have an A-port? Because there are people who also use devices that don't have a USB-C connection? Or is it because manufacturers know that there are a lot of people who have USB-A to micro-USB, or USB-A to mini-USB cables for their older devices that are still used? I have a specialized device that functions stand-alone for months using this powerbank through a USB-B port and I'm thankful that they didn't cancel the A-port on their newer products.
As an almost 50 Gen-X I can safely say I have cables older than you. We need a type A. This is coming from an IT pro who is up on tech. My Mom still has an AOL email. A single type A is a no brainer. /S Luv U bro
It is reported by AllThingsOnePlace that the Prime 20K can only sustain charging 200W for 5 minutes after which it overheats. Additionally, for most of the charging time the power bank isn't charging at 100W, but at 50W. Charging time is substantially more compared to the 737.
High class post, Jack - heatwave in UK? Really? Channel graphic works well, albeit kind of short. Output per device in display and app a plus. Would recharging times differ depending on voltage differences in UK and US? When were you last in Paris? Cheers!
Yeah.. just a few days! It wasn't too hot here but my filming lights heat up the room too.. We don't really have AC in UK homes. I like a short intro to get straight on with the video! I don't think they'd be any differences with the recharging times. Last in Paris maybe 3 or 4 years ago! Cheers Paul! ✌🏻
Wireless means there would be a lack of a 'physical' connection and contact. Wireless charging will transmit through things, much like a case on a phone. This is more a 'dockable' charger as the pogo pins make an actual connection. Sorry, it does irk me a little when terms are not used properly. Look them up of you like, I'm not hating, just informing.
lover of Anker wouldn't miss any Anker new product but the saddest part is my country don't have Anker distributors. Even our biggest online shopping Flipkart don't recognize the word 'Anker'. Such a pain...
Would love to know how this is holding up for you since the reviews I’ve read thus far have said that either its died or its’ charging base stopped working or both.
Our power goes out on occasion so was looking for a power bank that could recharge my iphone 13 pro, new iwatch and if need be my Mac Pro laptop. I saw your review of the Qi2 Mag Go 3 in 1 which would be great for traveling but if need be could I plug that into the Anker Power Bank if our electricity is off. I know the Mag Go has to be plugged in which normally will be ok but I definitely need a more robust power bank for the house. Thank you for any input!
Pretty amazing power bank. But two years ago I decided to never again buy a new product with USB-A or Lightning ports on it and I love my new life where all my cables work for everything and I don't see USB-A ports anywhere.
Anker currently has this 27,000+ Anker Prime power bank on sale at 31% off NOT including the base. Is it worth getting it now or has Anker given better deals before on this charger?
Feels like the value is not good as before. 737 given you decent capacity. This has what, 10% extra capacity, but cost nearly 2x? (Approx £95 regularly in the UK vs £179 for the new one). Having more smart functionality is great, it's just it could do with being on a bigger format. Being limited to 99wh means at peak usage of 250W, you'd drain in 20 or so mins
It's also about 5% heavier at nearly 0.67kg. Got my 737 just the other day after comparing the price. Nice tool for those wanting more features. Imo the features beyond the charging is just gimmicky. Guess some will love it though. I'd jus get the basic 737 140w for charging, save the rest on eventually getting an ecoflow pro or similar. It's telling the early Amazon ratings is around 4.1 out of 5. Much lower than the 140w old version.
Yeah 737 is still a great purchase and will do for most people’s needs. And often discounted. Prime 250W is for anyone who really needs that extra output. New Bluetooth features come in useful, especially the charging estimates. The only gimmicky feature for me is the Find Device, I just don’t see how you could lose something this big 😄 Now if it could integrate with Apple’s Fine My network, that would be really cool.. and make it findable beyond Bluetooth range. Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
Our world needs less “mandatory”. If USB-A is what people need, they’ll buy it or companies will make one. Sometimes we misperceive how much demand there is for something.
@@OfficialJustTH-cam Watch the video before commenting next time, he literally says in this video the USB-A port on this device has a max output of 65w. SMDH.
th-cam.com/video/grOYuQFoQcQ/w-d-xo.html 👈🏻Here's my video on the Prime 200W! Also super fast, but a bit more compact!
I got the original 737 for $100 in U.S. It came in very handy through my recent Pakistan trip where power was intermittent! Charging multiple GoPros, phone, and microphones. Very occasionally my laptop. I can’t imagine needing to charge at over 100W. So I’m still very happy with the previous model for anyone thinking about the new model.
That’s amazing! Yeah the 737 is still a great buy and with enough power for most people. Plus I’ve seen it get discounted now that the Prime lineup has launched. Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
The reason for the USB-A port is I believe due to a number of USB-C devices not supporting the PD standard for charging.
When they are plugged into a USB-C PD port, no negotiation takes place, and they fail to charge. They come with a USB-A to USB-C cable for that reason.
Thanks - always wondered why my devices that come with a USB-A to USB-C cable would never charge with just USB-C
Leave the A port alone. People still use legacy devices even in today's world.
Yes that’s why I like it, but I’m still disappointed that it doesn’t have three usb c ports. For the price it definitely could have had three c and one a.
Yes, thank you! Not everything has transitioned into type c yet
yes usb c only would be a worse product and not as versatile
Yes . And there are many low Power devices ,which also need USB A or Micro UsB Cables. So we still need the A port.
Also over Tickle Charge Mode we use UsB A. Many devices have an UsB A Cable in the package
I actually like that it still has a USB A port, it comes in handy for older devices or when an iPhone user needs a charge since many people still use the older cables.
Yeah that’s true! ✌🏻
All of my wearables use USB A. As a traveller, it's more important to keep legacy ports because they have proprietary connectors to the device itself
@@JonYeoAU Yeah and still so many A Ports on Buses, Trains and Planes. I think it’ll be around for a long time! ✌🏻
Strong agree.
There are also a bunch of USB-c devices that don't have the resistor for PD default, and will not charge when plugged into another USB C port. Mostly cheaper stuff, but the whole Anbernic line suffers from this.
In these cases, USB-A is an absolute necessity.
@@lev3k there's two expensive devices I own that are like this. I can't remember what one of them is right now, but the other is DJI's remotes for the DJI Avata. Both the motion controller and the FPV controller charge through USB C, but they don't activate USB C chargers, and each controller is like $150 IIRC. it's ridiculous.
Power bank evolution moves fast. I have the flat 737 with 87W out, and thought I still was cool.
True, I remember when even the low output ones would get super warm! Much more efficient now! ✌🏻
The 747 does 87W, the old 737 does 60W + 18W over USB-A
Your mum still says your cool so I wouldn't sweat it 😂
I’m happy it has a A port still I have a lot of devices that require a A Port to charge or run off of like a usb fan, AirPods, etc.
Got the 737 for a big discount on Amazon Prime Day, along with the 120W Anker charger which is my new fastest charger.
Nice one! I’ve seen the 737 discounted now the new Primes are out. Still an ace power bank for even less! ✌🏻
How much you got it for?
I am very happy that it still has a USB Type A port , cause I am sure they would not put 3 USB Type C anyway , so better to have it there , and if you still have an older device with MicroUSB , it could work with the original charging cable , I know there is also Type C to MicroUSB but not everyone has one of those
This is very true, I’m slowing switching everything to USB-C but still have A cables I can make use of! ✌🏻
@ArenaDigitala same with me. While I love USB C, I've ammased a considerable amount of tech I'm not willing to part ways with from the pre-C era (plus think of the senseless e-waste decommissioning it just for the port!).
Many people will still need an A port for a number of years. At a random totally uneducated guess, I would say at least 5 more years (possibly 10) before the technology using the A ports becomes completely obsolete. Even longer for specialist hardware. Look at how many professional/industrial components still need a DB9 (serial) port!
the charging base is amazing!! such a good combination with already fantastic power bank.
Hope Anker Australia can in-stock this soon
It’s so good! Yeah the 250W seems to be going in and out of stock quickly at the mo! ✌🏻
Would love to see you make a comparison of all the prime banks and do a thorough review of the actual efficiency of these banks. A lot of reviewers aren't touching on that and taking the mAh at face value. What are we really getting? 82% 90% of the capacity?
More like 60%... about 40% is lost due to heat and energy transfer. So on the 737 which has a 24K mAh capacity, you're only gonna get about 13-14K mAh in reality
I don't mind the A port as there are some devices even recent ones that come with a type c to a cable to protect the battery life apparently like my Marshall Middleton bt speaker. That being said I would've liked an extra type C port AND I hate the bigger glossy front part, I feel like they could've just made it a little bigger to accommodate the bigger screen but those tend to scratch easy and like you said are fingerprint magnets.
True, there’s still a lot of USB-A devices out there. I’ve basically switched to USB-C completely now so I also would’ve liked another C port! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
USB-A doesn't protect your battery. Slower charging speed does. There're loads of USB-C slow-charging devices out there. There's no legit reason to be cheap and give user a USB-A cable.
I got the 737, expensive but absolutely brilliant. I’m happy about the USB A port, I have some micro USB devices and an Apple Watch charger that needs it.
Yeah it’s amazing! ✌🏻
My most powerful charger is the Anker GaNPrime™ 120W charger,
Combining the Prime 250W powerbank and the new 240W Anker Prime wall charger would form the ultimate duo for ultrafast charging.
Amazing! They’re a great Duo. Still using my 737 Charger! ✌🏻
Important to note that the charging input is 170w max. Which is still faster that the 140 input for 737
I got the 120W, failed in about a month.
Do you know if the cable that comes with the powerbank in combination with the m1 16" macbook pro block charger works fine? because I pluged it 4 hour ago... and it is still around 1,25%
Best review for this Power Bank, you deserve 1 million subscribers just because of this review. Thanks.
Haha thanks mate! ✌🏻
Just bought the 250W Prime Power Bank to re-charge my DJI Mini 3 Pro. I have 5 batteries but even that isn't enough to keep on shooting all day, I have tried in car charging, inverters etc etc but they rely on my car running. I am hoping this will be able to double my 'on the go' battery availability - as I paid £147 which would be the cost of 2 extra drone batteries and I am hoping this will keep all 5 topped up ready to go making it better value than buying another 5 drone batteries. Fingers crossed.
One of the detailed and informative video found on YT about this device. Moreover liked your overall presentation.
Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching! ✌🏻
Irony is, this device is currently out of stock on amazon in my location. But your video will surely help in future once I get my hands on the thing once svailable.
Great video. Very informative. Thanks for doing what you do. I used to ask myself the same question about USB-A still being on devices until I realized I still have some old devices that I still use that can only charge with USB-A. I ended up getting the 200 Watt version since the one in your review says it’s unavailable. Thanks for the video.
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻 Yeah, I think USB-A will be around for many more years so I guess having it here is good for compatibility. I think this 250W version currently has an order backlog which is why it says unavailable! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
Excellent video. I have two of the 737’s and they are great. Looking forward to a deal on Amazon before I can justify buying this new one. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much! Yeah keep an eye out! 👀
The quality of the review itself is amazing and yes Anker Prime is one worthy sophisticated replacement for MacBook's PD powerbanks. Thanks for great review.
Thanks so much Mehdi! Appreciate it! ✌🏻
Let's call it what it is - almost $100 per USB-C charging port. You could buy ten Anker 313 10k power banks for the same price and have charging ports for DAYS and 4x the capacity. The true value of this brick is the 140w output port, but even the biggest laptop battery will only charge to 30-40% before quickly slowing down to something in the 50w range.
For sure, you can pay less for more capacity! The high output here let's you fast charge a bunch of stuff all at once, or top up a laptop on the go. Bluetooth features come in useful too!
You are just poor man.
for example: i live in my car and use a heated blanket, and with my current power bank it doesn’t have enough power to charge my watch, phone, speaker AND heat the blanket. so i think that’s what this product is meant for
@@tepro1612at this point you should install a proper converter and have alarm you devices running on the car battery rather than having power banks. 🤷🏼♂️
@@venom82 temporary setup so the power bank works fine. i charge all those things at different times so i don’t need this product but i can see why someone might
I’m pretty happy with my Anker 737 I don’t have anything above 140w that will take advantage of the 250w upgrade on the new battery bank, great video!
Yeah the 737 is still an absolute beast! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
Great review! Answered all my questions, and the image quality is so clear and nice to watch!
I agree that USB-A is completely useless now, would much rather have a 3rd USB-C port.
And for a wall charger I'm using UGREEN Nexode 140W.
Thanks so much I appreciate it! And nice charger! ✌🏻
From Japanese users who own both
I think the black color of the 737 is less noticeable for dirt.
I think that three USB-C ports would have been good.
The Prime Power Bank's support for application integration is advanced because it ensures a high level of expandability.
Both of them need to be shockproof and waterproof.
Got the 737 and I like not having to be attached to a wall like a dog.
Cool that there's a 100wh version now. But the 737 is just as fine tbh.
Yeah! OG 737 is still a really good power bank! ✌🏻
To the charger part, had a 65w initially too. But got a 140w one now. The fast recharge is really what makes the Powerbank. Also 65w gets really slow when you have to recharge all devices.
Nice one! Yeah it makes it so much better. Even if you forget to charge you can still get a decent amount from a quick charge while getting ready ✌🏻
I want a powerbank that can charge fast when I need it, and charge slow when I don’t need the speed but want to go easy on my battery to save its health.
Bought the 737 off the back of your video, now holding tight to see when the 250 arrives on Amazon
I remember you commenting last time! Hopefully it's not too long, I think there's a backlog of orders right now ✌🏻
I'm a Powerbank nut, but I'm slowly coming to realise I nearly never use them. I travel a lot, but I never run out of juice on any of my devices. I sometimes get low at the end of a travel day, or when getting back to the hotel at night, but they never die. Device batteries last a long time these days.
Yeah true! Would be nice to have a big leap in battery tech like we’ve had with cameras and processors! ✌🏻
@Scolopente saying that out loud is asking for trouble lol. Every time I make an absolute statement such as that one Murphy decides it's time to screw with me. He loves to prove me wrong 😂😂
great review and excellent production quality, will note one thing though the reason Anker and other manufacturers still include a USB A port is many devices still have USB A to USB C cable and not USB C to C. So, without a USB A port many peoples devices that have the original cable which is USB A to C (or proprietary) would be out of luck. It keeps everyone able to use the power bank as much as possible and not restrict it to purely USB C devices.
Thank you! And yeah that makes sense, good point! ✌🏻
Would absolutely love a comparison of all 3. This video was fantastic
The smallest of the Primes, the 12,000mAh, isn't out yet but I'll see what I can do in future! Thanks for watching!✌🏻
This is my introduction to your channel. The Video is completely full with useful information, I did not get bored at all, and most importantly, you got all the basics right. Keep up the good work, subscribed and liked, love your work from Germany!
Hello to you in Germany! 🇩🇪 Welcome to the channel :) Glad you enjoyed my video and found it useful! Thanks so much for subscribing! ✌🏻
I have the original Anker 737 GaNPrime power bank and this one looks pretty cool. However, my current one is already overkill for me and I would rather get a power bank with a single port output of 240 W.
Nice! The 737 is ace. I wonder when we’ll start seeing power banks with 240W out from a single port.. 🤔
Whats the point of it? What device can take 240W?
Future laptops @@sl0f1n93
There is something that you have to take it in consideration, the prime power bank supports supervooc charging while the 737 is not … my daily phone is one plus open, and my second phone is one plus 11 pro … and this power bank charge them beautifully at 65 watt ultra supervooc charging.
That’s awesome! Great point! ✌🏻
I am thinking there are always and odd old device that uses USB-A. Nicee to have that port if there is space for it.
True! Always good to have for more compatibility! ✌🏻
I'm happy with the a port since a lot of cables I got are USB A to C or still micro from old tech.
That’s fair. Yeah I’ve still got a few A cables I can use lying about! ✌🏻
A recent subscriber to your channel. Really enjoying the reviews. Thank you making the complex more understandable!
Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel! ✌🏻
Scratch magnet. Why do companies use piano black gloss finishes? The first time its wiped down it will create scratches no matter how careful you are.
with that wattage it should have A/C outlet because it already have enough power to run a 42" smart TV and Nintendo switch
Thank you for the great comparison video, actually seems weard for the new generation asking why Type A still exists, i have fold phone and Samsung ultra but im still using the old Samsung gear earphones and old watch digital and still working all the old devices i purchased 3-4 years ago including the latest devices. Im so happy still has type A so i can charge all types of my devices and equipment the new and the old 😅
Yes no type A port is a deal breaker for me too. I'm glad it still has one. What's the harm of including it? If you really really need 3 C ports, buy an adaptor. I shouldn't need to buy a C to A adaptor to charge a legacy device. Having both available means no one needs to buy an adaptor.
I carried a massive OmniCharge Ultimate. I could charge laptops, dslrs, DJI drones, fpv quad lipos, plus the whole outlet. At one point there was a black out in the summer and I was using it to power the tv and a fan lol. The best part is I could swap the battery part out so it was technically modular.
While I love my 737 and often get near 100w charging my handheld pc, I just feel like upgrading are pretty wasteful especially at that price lol. If they could put the whole smart system on user replaceable batteries I would be willing to spend a fair amount even if it were just usb c. Everything’s usb c these days!
Where on the battery is capacity written?
Every time I go through airport security in many Asian countries, such as Thailand, they must check the capacity for carry-on items. They must see the text.
Anker usually has the capacity written on the side of the battery. This text is however ridiculously small and illegible. Not only is the text miniscule but colored in the same color as the battery pack, only slightly darker. I’ve forwarded this feedback to the product design team, because I don’t understand.
Are they trying to keep this info secret? Is it a design choice? Do they think larger text looks bad? It’s just strange to not show this important information abundantly clear. So Anker, please make the job for airport security all over the world easier by improving the display of battery capacity on the battery.
On the Prime is written on the bottom where the pins are! But great points! All that info has to be written on batteries but I guess the designers want to keep it out of sight.. ✌🏻
OKAY!!! I'll buy the battery xD Loved your review! I am going to get one for long bike rides, and mobile streaming
Thanks for watching! Enjoy this beasty power bank! ✌🏻
What a time to be alive man, definitely getting this
It’s ace! ⚡️✌🏻
Nothing wrong with including USB A --- what's weird is only having 2 USB C ports and no wireless charging. I guess it's a tradeoff for size/weight/price, but tbh it's already pretty large and flagship priced. Most people looking to buy this would almost go for a slightly bigger footprint and a bit extra on the price tag for just 1 or 2 more USB C ports.
For sure, A port is great for compatibility. If it had 3 C ports and an A that would be perfect, I pretty much have USB-C everything now! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
Great vid man, appreciate your energy and vibe overall. Also have the 737 and I use it to multi-charge stuff. I would get the Prime just becasue it's mad crazy and the app looks cool! Never seen that in a power bank either.
Thanks mate! Both the 737 and Prime are great, and same, never had a power bank with an app! They use it to push updates and new features to the Prime as well which is neat ✌🏻
Just spent nearly a full day learning about power banks, watts, volts, mAh, different features of different brands. Your review, by far, was the most complete and informative. Thank you. Liked and subscribed
Let me know how you compare the Anker Prime 250W with Shargeek Storm 2? Which one would you go for and why?
Thank you! Glad it was helpful! I would go for the Prime 250W simply for the higher max total output and slightly bigger capacity. Love the transparent design of the Storm 2 though. Thanks for watching and subscribing! ✌🏻
@@JCKRGB The transparent design of Storm 2 caught my eye too but just saw a test review and unfortunately it doesn't do good at all in terms of heat dissipation and efficiency. Prime out performs Storm 2 in every aspect. Thank you again 👍🏻
I use two 65 watt chargers to charge my Anker Prime if I'm in a rush.
I like there being one USB-A port. This should definitely have more than two Cs, though.
Yeah I’d gladly keep the USB-A if we had a third C port as well! ✌🏻
The 737 is currently sold for 104 euros and the 27k is sold for 134 euros here in italy altough they just came in recently and had their price respectively lowered from the original 160 and 180 ... One thing that is annoying is that the charging base is nowhere to be seen in italy, and Anker doesn't ship to anywhere else than the US, so yeah....
P.S. i bought a couple 27k's and both have the problem where in the app, if you configure a device that is 17000 mah it will say that it will charge it only 1 time; also, if you create a device that has the same identical battery capacity as the 27k itself, wich is 27650 mah, it will say that it can charge it only 0.6 times, something is definitely wrong here, it might be a software problem altough as of today there is no update or fix in sight
Ahh I hope bring out the charging base for you in Italy, it’s great add on!
As for the charging estimates, mine says the same, it’s not a bug. You won’t get a full charge for another device with say a 27k capacity as there’s always a loss of power through heat and other factors, it can’t be 100% efficient.
It’s the same with all batteries and power banks. That’s why having it here is useful, it actually gives you an idea for how many charges you’ll get! Not seen that before on a power bank! ✌🏻
I don’t know why I need such a big power bank but I want one hahah
Hahaha ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Excellent video, just bought the Prime with the Charging base and got it yesterday due to this video.
Nice one! Glad you found the video helpful! ✌🏻
"why does this have an A port". Im glad it does. My car (2021 Honda) only has USB-A ports. Makes it so i can use one cable for bith the car and the battery. And a lot of stuff (especally stuff before 2020) uses A ports. Sure, USB-C is the future, but including an A port just makes it more accessible to more users out the box.
Great review tho!
Just got the anker 250w for $87. Very nice power bank gets charged fast with my ugreen 100w
That’s an amazing deal 👀
Some devices only charge from A ports - dont remember why. Something about the voltage of the devices - have a USB tpye-C rechargable fan and a lighter that only charge with an A to C cable
Yeah! Having the A-Port is still good for those random older devices ✌🏻
This powerbank is such an overkill, love it! What an amazing piece of tech, and you can recharge it in minues ??? Im shocked, dont need one for now but maybe in a future this be way to go!
I know right it’s insane haha. Super handy for fast charging power hungry tech! ✌🏻
I like it but the form factor is not ideal. Can't carry it in a backpack without adding a ton of bulk
Such a beast 🔥
Unfortunately due to high demand Anker stated that new purchases would be dispatched between (31 of Dec to 31 of Jan).
I'm surprised the demand is so high. Most would be absolutely fine with the smaller units, or even the 737 or even power cores
I'm using the UGREEN USB C Nexode 200W Plug 6 Ports GaN PD as my main charger.
Good video. I have one question. Do this power bank support passthrough charging? I mean charging devices connected to power bank while charging power bank.
Thank you! Yes I mentioned this 8:23 ✌🏻
I’ve recently purchased an Anker GanPrime 150W charger. Before that I used my 67W charger that came with my 2021 14” MacBook Pro
Nice one! Thanks for sharing and watching! ✌🏻
@@JCKRGB It charges my devices including the 250W Prime Power Bank super well! Been thinking of getting the wireless charging base as well.
Loved your video, super well made. You earned yourself a sub!
Will charge All in one PC also in case we dont have Electricity ❓️
Please let me know
all pwerbanks should have that Find function, everything really :)
Yeah it comes in handy haha ✌🏻
Did a search on ebay bluetooth fobs are real, need one for my wallet keys and phone, Christmas present for myself :)@@JCKRGB
Base is definitely not wireless charging, it has pogo-pins for connecting with the power banks pads on the bottom. Maybe it can be called plugless charging? Can't wait for this to hit Europe, been wanting a high power power bank for a while.
I am still looking for the wire...
Why oh why does it still have an A-port? Because there are people who also use devices that don't have a USB-C connection? Or is it because manufacturers know that there are a lot of people who have USB-A to micro-USB, or USB-A to mini-USB cables for their older devices that are still used? I have a specialized device that functions stand-alone for months using this powerbank through a USB-B port and I'm thankful that they didn't cancel the A-port on their newer products.
As an almost 50 Gen-X I can safely say I have cables older than you. We need a type A. This is coming from an IT pro who is up on tech. My Mom still has an AOL email. A single type A is a no brainer. /S Luv U bro
Remember when MacBooks switched to usb-c only? Everyone was mocking it. Now only a few years later, we are asking the other way around.
It is reported by AllThingsOnePlace that the Prime 20K can only sustain charging 200W for 5 minutes after which it overheats. Additionally, for most of the charging time the power bank isn't charging at 100W, but at 50W. Charging time is substantially more compared to the 737.
High class post, Jack - heatwave in UK? Really? Channel graphic works well, albeit kind of short. Output per device in display and app a plus.
Would recharging times differ depending on voltage differences in UK and US? When were you last in Paris? Cheers!
Yeah.. just a few days! It wasn't too hot here but my filming lights heat up the room too.. We don't really have AC in UK homes.
I like a short intro to get straight on with the video!
I don't think they'd be any differences with the recharging times.
Last in Paris maybe 3 or 4 years ago! Cheers Paul! ✌🏻
Ok, I can find what you describe on the manufacturer's website! But some tests? What is the useful capacity? What is the percentage of effectiveness?
Wireless means there would be a lack of a 'physical' connection and contact. Wireless charging will transmit through things, much like a case on a phone. This is more a 'dockable' charger as the pogo pins make an actual connection. Sorry, it does irk me a little when terms are not used properly. Look them up of you like, I'm not hating, just informing.
9.5/10 FindMy would have been the icing on the cake. Great product overall
100% That would be way more useful than the Bluetooth pinging 😬 Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
I still have devices that come with USB-A charging cables so the A port on the powerbank is still useful.
wait... did you just complain about the charging station not being heavy enough, and the powerbank having a usb-a port?
I'm effing tired of companies making app for random stuff. I do not need an app for an external battery!
Thanks for this review.... I appreciate it....I will buy one for Christmas! Greetings from Spain!
Glad I could help! Hello to you in Spain! :) 🇪🇸✌🏻
lover of Anker wouldn't miss any Anker new product but the saddest part is my country don't have Anker distributors. Even our biggest online shopping Flipkart don't recognize the word 'Anker'. Such a pain...
HI did you know whether the battery cell is 21700 size cylindrical or soft-packed?
Hopefully they come up with a touch screen one.
Would love to know how this is holding up for you since the reviews I’ve read thus far have said that either its died or its’ charging base stopped working or both.
No problems here, both are working just fine! ✌🏻
Will leaving it on the magnetic charger for a long time damage the battery?
The Prime stops charging on the Base when it reaches 100%, so it should be fine! ✌🏻
What is that one model without display cover?Looks cool. Searched 737 all with display covered. 😮
I like the intro, it reminds me of MKBHD, in a good way
i like the look of the 737 way better than the prime, i hate the gloss black screen that attracts fingerprints and scratches
Yeah I was constantly having to wipe it down when filming! 😬
Its nice but i have too many now. I'll keep it in mind when shopping for next one
I also have too many power banks haha.. ✌🏻
@@JCKRGBMay i have one bro 🥹🥲
I just bought the 140 W version but will get this when I get a new gaming laptop!!!!
Nice one! Keep on gaming! 🔋✌🏻
Our power goes out on occasion so was looking for a power bank that could recharge my iphone 13 pro, new iwatch and if need be my Mac Pro laptop. I saw your review of the Qi2 Mag Go 3 in 1 which would be great for traveling but if need be could I plug that into the Anker Power Bank if our electricity is off. I know the Mag Go has to be plugged in which normally will be ok but I definitely need a more robust power bank for the house. Thank you for any input!
So it cant fully charge macbooks?? Im confused...
Pretty amazing power bank. But two years ago I decided to never again buy a new product with USB-A or Lightning ports on it and I love my new life where all my cables work for everything and I don't see USB-A ports anywhere.
Anker currently has this 27,000+ Anker Prime power bank on sale at 31% off NOT including the base. Is it worth getting it now or has Anker given better deals before on this charger?
Sounds like a great deal! I’ve not seen it with that big of a discount before! ✌🏻
I just got mine for $129. Get it now!
New to the channel! Love your presentation and info! Cheers!
Thanks so much Gregg! Welcome to the channel! ✌🏻
Having is better than needing.
Im getting one to use on international flights so i can play my steam deck the whole time!
Great video but the usb A part at the end just no. It’s always nice to have options especially if you have older tech that still does the job.
You reviews are incredibly good.. Can you review a 10000mah or 5000mah with 65w/30w recharge. If any.
A question for the 250W to charge it, do you necessarily need a wireless base or can it also be charged connected?
The Charging Base is optional, you can charge the Prime 250W with a cable ✌🏻
A question friend, does it matter if the power bank is charged with another charger that is not from Anker or does it necessarily need one from Anker?
No you can use any charger. I’d recommend one that’s 100W+ for faster charging
Can’t find the prime at Best Buy so I guess I’ll just have to get the 737
Not sure if Best Buy stock the new Prime’s yet! ✌🏻
Feels like the value is not good as before.
737 given you decent capacity. This has what, 10% extra capacity, but cost nearly 2x? (Approx £95 regularly in the UK vs £179 for the new one).
Having more smart functionality is great, it's just it could do with being on a bigger format. Being limited to 99wh means at peak usage of 250W, you'd drain in 20 or so mins
It's also about 5% heavier at nearly 0.67kg. Got my 737 just the other day after comparing the price.
Nice tool for those wanting more features. Imo the features beyond the charging is just gimmicky. Guess some will love it though.
I'd jus get the basic 737 140w for charging, save the rest on eventually getting an ecoflow pro or similar.
It's telling the early Amazon ratings is around 4.1 out of 5. Much lower than the 140w old version.
Yeah 737 is still a great purchase and will do for most people’s needs. And often discounted. Prime 250W is for anyone who really needs that extra output.
New Bluetooth features come in useful, especially the charging estimates. The only gimmicky feature for me is the Find Device, I just don’t see how you could lose something this big 😄 Now if it could integrate with Apple’s Fine My network, that would be really cool.. and make it findable beyond Bluetooth range. Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
i will stick with my self built 22,5W 200Wh powerbank for now.
Disagree. USB A ports should be mandatory on power banks. Many devices use USB A cables.
Our world needs less “mandatory”. If USB-A is what people need, they’ll buy it or companies will make one. Sometimes we misperceive how much demand there is for something.
Buy an adaptor...
I have absolutely zero ports that are an A port. What world are you living in lmao
USB-A sucks, it’s limited to like 4 W
@@OfficialJustTH-cam Watch the video before commenting next time, he literally says in this video the USB-A port on this device has a max output of 65w. SMDH.