UGREEN’s 145W 25,000mAh Power Bank Gives Your Devices True Staying Power on the Go

Frequent travelers and anyone who works long hours away from outlets know the sinking feeling when a laptop or phone battery drops into the red. UGREEN built this 25,000mAh power bank, priced at $59.98 (was $110), to remove that worry with enough capacity and output to handle serious devices without constant hunting for wall plugs. Capacity sits at 25,000mAh. That store of energy supports roughly 1.3 full charges on many laptops and up to five or six full charges on typical smartphones. The math translates into multiple days of normal use or a full workday plus travel time on a single fill of the bank itself.

The overall output is 145 watts, while the main USB-C connection alone can deliver up to 140 watts of power via PD 3.1. A 16-inch MacBook Pro can be charged almost halfway in just over 30 minutes. Smaller laptops and tablets achieve comparable speedy advances. The second USB-C port produces an additional 65 watts, while the USB-A port delivers up to 22.5 watts. The good news is that all three ports may be used simultaneously, allowing you to charge a laptop, phone, tablet, or accessory without worrying about one starving the others.

The USB-C ports are neatly lined up on one side, making for a very convenient configuration. You have two USB-C connections and one older-style USB-A for charging some of your older gadgets, and the power distribution is intelligent enough to figure out what each device need and distribute the appropriate amount. In terms of size and weight, it’s still relatively compact given what you’re packing within. The bank itself measures about 160 by 81 by 27 millimeters and weighs 505 grams. This means it can fit into most backpacks or carry-on luggage without taking up too much space. On the front, there’s a small digital display that shows you how much is left; it’s simply a simple figure that lets you know how you’re doing before you go.

Recharging the battery takes a couple of hours if you have a 65-watt or higher PD charger on hand. The charger’s ports also offer two-way power flow, allowing you to charge your devices while topping up the bank from a wall outlet, car socket, or other power source. As an added bonus, you’ll receive a high-wattage USB-C cable to get you started right away. In the real world, the specifications hold up well to actual use. Reviewers have reported that 13-inch MacBook Air models can be fully charged in roughly 90 minutes, with some juice remaining for phones after that. They’ve also got iPhones and Galaxy phones that can be readily recharged several times.

Handheld gaming systems, such as the Steam Deck, can also run for extended periods of time without trouble, and even while requiring a lot of power, the heat is usually tolerable. The compatibility is also quite good, with almost all of the major brands supported. It works seamlessly with MacBook Pro and Air models, Dell XPS, HP Spectre, latest iPhones and Galaxy phones, iPads, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck. The main USB-C port supports the latest PD 3.1 standard, while the other ports support QC and a variety of additional protocols to ensure that almost any device you own will function with the charger.