I have a NB10000 and have been loving it's lightweight and compact size for EDC. Not only that, it's performance is amazing! And because of my experience with NB10000, I have never look at any other powerbank brands. Great to see there are improvements for Nitecore powerbanks! Keep up the evolution!!
A combination of lightweight, long lasting charge, waterproof and most importantly, very robust connectors that will charge / run anything from headsets, lights to phones and other electrical devices. I have several banks that while the batteries are actually still good, the connectors are usually the first to get damaged / faulty.
Being a law enforcement officer, I’ve always been a huge fan of nitecore. From your flashlights to even your pens. Definitely a fan of the carbo 1000 and 2000 as they will not add on to the many worries we already have. Definitely tools that will value add to the jobs. The 2000 will definitely help my team with their electronics needs as well!
I'm also in federal LEO and still use my old MMU-X3R (now the Maelstrom MX3F "flood"). Still on the original battery, fits in the palm of my hand and is so heavy duty it can be used as a persuader device if needed. I love this little powerful light. Everything I carry is now nitecore or foursevens.
I will go for the powerful Shargeek powerbank because of my 3d2n 4x4 off road camping that I need to charge up my gadgets and gears, such like DJI drone, Nitecore P20iX, LR40, ...etc.😊
Definitely need this for my multiday hiking trips. Would be great if they could add the tiny screens showing the more accurate battery life, or remaining time.
For me commuting, I prefer lightweight as it’s so heavy to bring so many stuff on the go. Having a powerbank light and compact makes a long way to go! Awesome nitecore ❤
good info. thank you. I have the larger carbo 20k and a couple of the cheaper nitecore 10k I really like the smaller one and didn't know they had it in the one piece carbon I have the newer one but not carbo, I'll be buying more and needed this in
As a first responder, it comes in handy for me and need to travel light with my other medical equipment, especially like F1 event medical coverage which i need to power up my torchlight, red, white flashing led, or even usb c built in walkie talkie port to charge. Hope I can win and use on my upcoming F1 event.
I purchased an Anker 347 some years ago and it wasn't the best purchase... exactly what you detailed here. It's a massive brick and many of my lighter weight banks outperform it. It's supposedly effective at charging 3+ devices simultaneously but that's not anything I require unless I'm camping. Also I've learned I can't carry it on airline so it's now this massive power bank I use at home or camping trips. It has it's place, but it's place is limited.
Another great review. 20,000mAh weight only 295.5g is a true breakthrough! I bring along a lot of electric device so the light weight and the high capacity is a god send!
I have 5 Nitecore powerbanks and the one I prefer depends on the situation. When I travel with my family, I don't mind weight. I just want the most durable, highest capacity with multiple ports so the kids can share (NPB4). When I am backpacking, weight is my primary concern, so the lighter the better (NB10000 for short treks, NB20000 for longer time on the trail). When camping with my son's scout troop, capacity and multi-function is importanta (battery + light = LR50, NC10000) . So, it is hard to pick one as the "best"!
Hey MJ! This is an off topic but I believe that the new Nitecore tiny monster series soon will be equipped with the latest UHI led's. I predicted that Nitecore will make TM40K instead of 30K. Taking the design from TM20k and improving it's grip knurling, then the metal usb-c port cover, and lastly maintaining the 19 led's (probably). Then they will use 1 UHI 100 led on the center for max lumens for the spotlight and then 18 XHP50's for the floodlight. IM SO EXCITED FOR THE NEXT MOST POWERFUL TINY MONSTER!!!
sounds all amazing but.. im scared of what that will cost. If they incorporate a oled screen into it and some other innovative features that could be justified a price premium but otherwise i dont see myself buying a nitecore light with 30k or 40k lumens... Too many other options from acebeam, wuben, fenix etc that are way more reasonably priced. Im definitely hyped for future nitecore releases tho, they rarely miss, always good stuff.
I was just looking into powerbanks as we’re getting ready to go on vacation. Any of these would be great for easy portability. Lightweight is a huge bonus.
Different types of power banks has different usage depends on occasion. Sometimes I carry light but when you go camping, definitely the higher capacity is better for all the necessary devices
New to nitecore products this month, won’t look back after my EDC27 purchase! Didn’t even know you did power banks - a slim one would be great!! Video liked! Regards from The UK 🇬🇧
Personally, for EDC I would prefer lightweight. But if knowing that there will be times that you dont have to carry the powerbank on your body and if I have many devices, I would choose a high capacity powerbank.
I personally prefer a lightweight powerbank simply because I consider it as an essential EDC item in a very technologically-connected world. You just gotta have the power to always stay connected and up to speed on things. As is with any edc, I believe a general rule to it is that it is something you can carry with you, without even noticing that you have it with you - and Nitecore powerbanks definitely nails it!
Great reviews, glad I found your channel. I picked up the EDC27 and had no idea Nitecore had power banks too. Thanks for the straight forward and thorough info. Time to go shopping!
I’d been reading lots of reviews about the NB10000, so this was helpful explaining the trade offs. Thank you. I think the Carbo10000 is sweet spot with its low profile and pocketability.
I have always bought light weight power banks, but lately have been looking into getting a larger one that has a higher capacity and more charging capability.
carbo 20000 for me as it has the capacity, light weight to carry when i travel for holidays. Usually i only need to charge mobile phone.20w is good enough. By the way nice videos as it breaks down what we need to know.
Lighter ones of course. Especially useful for carrying arnd in warm and humid singapore 😂😂. Personally the carbo 20 k will be my pick especially since i can charge my family’s devices along with mine.
I am a self confessed Nitecore fan and have a number of your flashlights. I am impressed with the Carbo 10,000 and 20,000 powerbank for their light weight and size, but they do seem somewhat pricy for what they offer. For the most part I have stuck to Anker for my power bricks and power banks. What they offer it is hard to beat. Their 533 has the same power, somewhat larger in size (slightly longer) and not that much heavier. It also has high speed charge and recharge, although at a slower 18W (they were designed for the iPhone 11 and around the same time), plus they offer wireless charge, enabling me to charge my earbuds (Galaxy Buds+), Apple watch and iPhone at the same time. As for size, I think a Xiaomi Mi 10,000 power bank May have it beat, although in a heavier aluminum case. It does also offer pass thru charging and high speed, although their high speed is only 12W (it did come out in 2016). For EDC, this is what I have relied on, but as it is coming on to 7 years old and I can only get about 1.2 charges on my iPhone 11 from it (or 1 full iPhone charge, 1 Apple Watch charge and 1 nitecore tup 1000), the Carbo 10,000 looks like a worthy replacement for it in my EDC micro tech kit (Maxpedition Micro). I do agree with you about the Alibaba or night market power banks with concerns for safety as I have witnessed them swelling and burning. Years ago I bought a Mi clone and had it overheat. Since then I have stuck to name brand power banks (Anker, Mophie, Belkin, basically if Apple sells it, I trust it), but Nitecore is definitely one I would trust given their history on rechargeable batteries. What I would like to see in the future is Nitecore adopting LiFePO4 technology. For high drain, multiple charge use (like with a CPAP), it is the only way to go.
Carbon fiber casing are known for their lightweight and durable design. The carbon fiber material provides strength while keeping the overall weight low. it's essential to choose a reputable brand Nitecore for using high-quality and reliable battery cells to ensure safety and performance.
Definitely prefer something light and efficient…in short something that can charge a lot but in as light a package as possible. I think I have the previous model 10K.
On the daily? Definitely not something like the Shargeek (unless I have heavy use cases), I rather lose some battery capacity and get a sleek/lightweight battery pack just in case I need some extra juice to get my phone or tablet through the day, so something like this Nitecore's latest release is really tempting for me.
Prefer the lightweight ones. I bought the Carbo 20k after watching your review, felt the weight difference and I’m happy with it. The LED USB lantern also comes in very handy. Great products, great content 👍 Would be nice to win the Carbo 10k for my hatch-day next month. Cheers
The small ones would be a great solution for recharging my gear while on duty. We are using slightly customized P20iX and a quality power bank could be a good option for backup.
I would prefer the sharkgeeks as it would be useful to have a power bank that charges faster especially if can be charged with a solar panel. I can have them charging by my side to charge my drone batteries giving me more flying time
Would love to win the Carbo 20k if I could, using it on the bicycle flashlight especially cycling trip with some victims of abused children. I also use cheaper powerbank that is unreliable during simple hiking session, it's very true that weight is a game changer on powerbank, the cheaper powerbank is very heavy & add tremendous weight to the entire gear that I need for a simple hiking trip.
I feel in power banks, the longnevity of the batteries in the power source of the power bank is most important. Good Batterys means it will last a long time. It may say 10000 MAH but what will it be 6 months from now??? Or was it even that to start off with..... That's why it is important to stick with a brand with a good name.
I prefer lightweight powerbanks as it my current daily bag is already pretty heavy as the weight of stuff really adds up. Also, I have no expected use of a powerbank to charge a laptop in my day to day needs, so the Carbo 10k would be prefect.
Been looking for the best travel portable charger, all other ones are super heavy. So definitely prefer lighter portable ones like the carbo2000. Was just undecided whether to get the carbo or the nb version thanks for the helpful video! 😊
Lightweight powerbank is always my first pick as I commute a lot. Every gram matters.
Nitecore never misses. Been looking into these powerbanks for their light weight.
I have a NB10000 and have been loving it's lightweight and compact size for EDC.
Not only that, it's performance is amazing!
And because of my experience with NB10000, I have never look at any other powerbank brands.
Great to see there are improvements for Nitecore powerbanks! Keep up the evolution!!
A combination of lightweight, long lasting charge, waterproof and most importantly, very robust connectors that will charge / run anything from headsets, lights to phones and other electrical devices.
I have several banks that while the batteries are actually still good, the connectors are usually the first to get damaged / faulty.
I like them both. If I'm going camping I prefer the bigger one but for regular use I prefer the light weight
Thanks for the intro MJ. Bought 2 x NB20000 last year and never looked back since then. Would be cool to have the newer carbo 20k.😊
As a Long Distance HIker/Backpacker, I prefer the lightest power brick, but when I'm not hiking, give me the biggest and baddest brick you have!
Being a law enforcement officer, I’ve always been a huge fan of nitecore. From your flashlights to even your pens. Definitely a fan of the carbo 1000 and 2000 as they will not add on to the many worries we already have. Definitely tools that will value add to the jobs. The 2000 will definitely help my team with their electronics needs as well!
I'm also in federal LEO and still use my old MMU-X3R (now the Maelstrom MX3F "flood"). Still on the original battery, fits in the palm of my hand and is so heavy duty it can be used as a persuader device if needed. I love this little powerful light. Everything I carry is now nitecore or foursevens.
I will go for the powerful Shargeek powerbank because of my 3d2n 4x4 off road camping that I need to charge up my gadgets and gears, such like DJI drone, Nitecore P20iX, LR40, ...etc.😊
Definitely need this for my multiday hiking trips. Would be great if they could add the tiny screens showing the more accurate battery life, or remaining time.
For me commuting, I prefer lightweight as it’s so heavy to bring so many stuff on the go. Having a powerbank light and compact makes a long way to go! Awesome nitecore ❤
Might have to add the 20k to my next order, they look so cool also
good info. thank you. I have the larger carbo 20k and a couple of the cheaper nitecore 10k I really like the smaller one and didn't know they had it in the one piece carbon I have the newer one but not carbo, I'll be buying more and needed this in
As a first responder, it comes in handy for me and need to travel light with my other medical equipment, especially like F1 event medical coverage which i need to power up my torchlight, red, white flashing led, or even usb c built in walkie talkie port to charge. Hope I can win and use on my upcoming F1 event.
Excellent product line break down... this is how all companies should present their products.
The small light weight ones are great, but I prefer the bigger banks that I can use multiple times before recharging
I purchased an Anker 347 some years ago and it wasn't the best purchase... exactly what you detailed here. It's a massive brick and many of my lighter weight banks outperform it. It's supposedly effective at charging 3+ devices simultaneously but that's not anything I require unless I'm camping. Also I've learned I can't carry it on airline so it's now this massive power bank I use at home or camping trips. It has it's place, but it's place is limited.
Another great review. 20,000mAh weight only 295.5g is a true breakthrough! I bring along a lot of electric device so the light weight and the high capacity is a god send!
I travel a lot to I appreciate lightweight over max capacity. Great video, thanks!
I'm an ultralight hiker I think the carbo is going to take the hiking market by storm. Can't weight to get my hands on it! So light!
I prefer the light weight 10000 for cycle camping and the larger heavier high capacity for use in my campervan.
20k looks good
I have 5 Nitecore powerbanks and the one I prefer depends on the situation. When I travel with my family, I don't mind weight. I just want the most durable, highest capacity with multiple ports so the kids can share (NPB4). When I am backpacking, weight is my primary concern, so the lighter the better (NB10000 for short treks, NB20000 for longer time on the trail). When camping with my son's scout troop, capacity and multi-function is importanta (battery + light = LR50, NC10000) . So, it is hard to pick one as the "best"!
Hey MJ! This is an off topic but I believe that the new Nitecore tiny monster series soon will be equipped with the latest UHI led's. I predicted that Nitecore will make TM40K instead of 30K. Taking the design from TM20k and improving it's grip knurling, then the metal usb-c port cover, and lastly maintaining the 19 led's (probably). Then they will use 1 UHI 100 led on the center for max lumens for the spotlight and then 18 XHP50's for the floodlight. IM SO EXCITED FOR THE NEXT MOST POWERFUL TINY MONSTER!!!
MH12 PRO and MH25 PRO will roll off the UHi LEDs first 👍
sounds all amazing but.. im scared of what that will cost. If they incorporate a oled screen into it and some other innovative features that could be justified a price premium but otherwise i dont see myself buying a nitecore light with 30k or 40k lumens... Too many other options from acebeam, wuben, fenix etc that are way more reasonably priced.
Im definitely hyped for future nitecore releases tho, they rarely miss, always good stuff.
I was just looking into powerbanks as we’re getting ready to go on vacation. Any of these would be great for easy portability. Lightweight is a huge bonus.
love both types of the power banks, fast and reliable. But the big bank is the best for camping.
Thank you - most comprehensive and detailed review explained in a very succinct and efficient way!
I love the lightweight version to take to a festival 🙌🏼
Different types of power banks has different usage depends on occasion. Sometimes I carry light but when you go camping, definitely the higher capacity is better for all the necessary devices
Hi I love the heavy duty strong powerbank to charge all my gear for offroading and camping.
New to nitecore products this month, won’t look back after my EDC27 purchase! Didn’t even know you did power banks - a slim one would be great!! Video liked!
Regards from The UK 🇬🇧
Welcome to the owners club!
Personally, for EDC I would prefer lightweight. But if knowing that there will be times that you dont have to carry the powerbank on your body and if I have many devices, I would choose a high capacity powerbank.
I personally prefer a lightweight powerbank simply because I consider it as an essential EDC item in a very technologically-connected world. You just gotta have the power to always stay connected and up to speed on things.
As is with any edc, I believe a general rule to it is that it is something you can carry with you, without even noticing that you have it with you - and Nitecore powerbanks definitely nails it!
Mixed with some dilemma because I use different Powerbanks as there are different situations. But lightweight from Carbo sounds very useful and handy
Great reviews, glad I found your channel. I picked up the EDC27 and had no idea Nitecore had power banks too. Thanks for the straight forward and thorough info. Time to go shopping!
light weight all the way, the NB10K is still my best choice
I’d been reading lots of reviews about the NB10000, so this was helpful explaining the trade offs. Thank you. I think the Carbo10000 is sweet spot with its low profile and pocketability.
I love the portability and weight if the carbo2000. I wear cargo shorts at work and the powerbank would fit nice in my pocket
Have NB10000 once their NB20000 out I just buy without thinking. So I guess i will cart out carbo soon as well!
I haven’t Hurd of this brand yet, these look pretty good
Depends on the occasion but I'd usually choose light weight over capacity
These are amazing! I need one riding the metro to work. I blow through batteries like crazy.
Light weight power bank for me as I hike and climb with my gadgets and every gram counts!
Well for daily the smaller one, but for a longer trips where you usually need to charge more the one device the larger one
When travelling or camping, I prefer lightweight as I will.probably have this on my person during the day. If staying at home, I don't really mind.
Nice looks good
I've been looking into a carbo and summit. I'll grab both soon. But i can use the carbo more at the moment. I love my nb10000 and nb 20000
Like the compact but sturdy design. Great for business travel. Very pro looking.
Right on, business travel is a good use case.
The lightweight charger would be my first pick for my EDC but the heavier charger would go great in my go bag .
I have always bought light weight power banks, but lately have been looking into getting a larger one that has a higher capacity and more charging capability.
Lightweight for sure. Camping, trips away, daily commute and work are all places I need a powerbank so Lightweight over capacity wins out.
Glad you did the review.... Was looking at shargreek
I have to admit I do prefer lightweight powerbanks for sure
That's a well rounded review. Very informative. Great job.
carbo 20000 for me as it has the capacity, light weight to carry when i travel for holidays. Usually i only need to charge mobile phone.20w is good enough. By the way nice videos as it breaks down what we need to know.
I like the heavier power banks, it's best not to worry if your power bank is capable of charging your devices.
Great review! I am definitely interested in the Carbo series powerbanks.
Definitely lightweight. As campers everything comes down to weight and portability :)
Totally agree! - Kai
Definitely prefer the lightweight powerbank so it fits discretely in my bag.
Lighter ones of course. Especially useful for carrying arnd in warm and humid singapore 😂😂. Personally the carbo 20 k will be my pick especially since i can charge my family’s devices along with mine.
This will definitely fit my EDC bag.
Lightweight power banks!
I like the ones that will charge my lap top. Carbo 20k.
the Carbo 20000 would be perfect for my fishing needs as we often stay offshore for several days.
Bravo MJ. Great product and great review.
I am a self confessed Nitecore fan and have a number of your flashlights. I am impressed with the Carbo 10,000 and 20,000 powerbank for their light weight and size, but they do seem somewhat pricy for what they offer. For the most part I have stuck to Anker for my power bricks and power banks. What they offer it is hard to beat. Their 533 has the same power, somewhat larger in size (slightly longer) and not that much heavier. It also has high speed charge and recharge, although at a slower 18W (they were designed for the iPhone 11 and around the same time), plus they offer wireless charge, enabling me to charge my earbuds (Galaxy Buds+), Apple watch and iPhone at the same time. As for size, I think a Xiaomi Mi 10,000 power bank May have it beat, although in a heavier aluminum case. It does also offer pass thru charging and high speed, although their high speed is only 12W (it did come out in 2016). For EDC, this is what I have relied on, but as it is coming on to 7 years old and I can only get about 1.2 charges on my iPhone 11 from it (or 1 full iPhone charge, 1 Apple Watch charge and 1 nitecore tup 1000), the Carbo 10,000 looks like a worthy replacement for it in my EDC micro tech kit (Maxpedition Micro). I do agree with you about the Alibaba or night market power banks with concerns for safety as I have witnessed them swelling and burning. Years ago I bought a Mi clone and had it overheat. Since then I have stuck to name brand power banks (Anker, Mophie, Belkin, basically if Apple sells it, I trust it), but Nitecore is definitely one I would trust given their history on rechargeable batteries. What I would like to see in the future is Nitecore adopting LiFePO4 technology. For high drain, multiple charge use (like with a CPAP), it is the only way to go.
good points! they should def look into LiFePO4 when the time is right
Great gear, prefer the lightweight ones for easy carrying while traveling.
I like the carbo 10k. I was about to buy the NB10k, gonna wait for these to be available in manila.
Carbon fiber casing are known for their lightweight and durable design. The carbon fiber material provides strength while keeping the overall weight low.
it's essential to choose a reputable brand Nitecore for using high-quality and reliable battery cells to ensure safety and performance.
Prefer the light weight ones to carry around.
lightweight - would help with travel and constantly walking at work.
I prefer the more heavier power banks so that I can have the confidence to charge any device I have
These look and perform great. Love Nitecore
Definitely prefer something light and efficient…in short something that can charge a lot but in as light a package as possible. I think I have the previous model 10K.
Love nitecore products 👌🏽 greetings from Australia
Love to have a light tough power bank.
Will love to have carbo 20k as it is lighter and solid. Still own NB 20 k though.❤
On the daily? Definitely not something like the Shargeek (unless I have heavy use cases), I rather lose some battery capacity and get a sleek/lightweight battery pack just in case I need some extra juice to get my phone or tablet through the day, so something like this Nitecore's latest release is really tempting for me.
Hi where i can buy those led light usb thing? its kinda nice to be a lantern...
Prefer the lightweight ones. I bought the Carbo 20k after watching your review, felt the weight difference and I’m happy with it. The LED USB lantern also comes in very handy. Great products, great content 👍
Would be nice to win the Carbo 10k for my hatch-day next month. Cheers
Useful video thank you.
Carbo 20k ❤❤ covers a multitude of devices and situations. Nitecore all the way
I love for lightest one for my edc but i like sharkgeek too.😊
The small ones would be a great solution for recharging my gear while on duty. We are using slightly customized P20iX and a quality power bank could be a good option for backup.
Curious what you mean by slightly customized P20iX? What changed?
@@NitecoreSG the Strobe Mode is deactivated, because we shouldn't use it on duty for safety reasons.
I prefer the smallest and lightest weight. The package for any power bank. These look like they might be close to that
I prefer the lightweight one, it is lighter in the bag
I would prefer the sharkgeeks as it would be useful to have a power bank that charges faster especially if can be charged with a solar panel. I can have them charging by my side to charge my drone batteries giving me more flying time
Would love to win the Carbo 20k if I could, using it on the bicycle flashlight especially cycling trip with some victims of abused children. I also use cheaper powerbank that is unreliable during simple hiking session, it's very true that weight is a game changer on powerbank, the cheaper powerbank is very heavy & add tremendous weight to the entire gear that I need for a simple hiking trip.
prefer the large capacity and able to charge anything
I feel in power banks, the longnevity of the batteries in the power source of the power bank is most important. Good Batterys means it will last a long time. It may say 10000 MAH but what will it be 6 months from now??? Or was it even that to start off with..... That's why it is important to stick with a brand with a good name.
Very true
I have no practical experience to draw from but I might guess the large
That display is gorgeous ❤
Lightweight but also robust! I've broken two nb10000 usb-c sockets by dropping it
I could use a power bank of any kind 😂 appreciate the videos!
Being an owner of 2 NB10000, I would prefer lightweight powerbanks as it suits my need of charging my phone and handheld gaming device.
Light weight is important ❤❤
the carbo 20k looks great . i hope i win the giveaway
I prefer lightweight powerbanks as it my current daily bag is already pretty heavy as the weight of stuff really adds up. Also, I have no expected use of a powerbank to charge a laptop in my day to day needs, so the Carbo 10k would be prefect.
Been looking for the best travel portable charger, all other ones are super heavy. So definitely prefer lighter portable ones like the carbo2000. Was just undecided whether to get the carbo or the nb version thanks for the helpful video! 😊
Prefer light weight with big capacity! Im nitecore fan!🎉