favorite power bank to charge an m2 mbp

By Moopie Curran, 1 January, 2024

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Apple Hardware and Compatible Accessories

Hi,
Does anyone have recommendations of a good power bank that will keep a 2023 mbp charged during a power outage? I know none of the accessible ones are hefty enough to do this unfortunately, but I'm curious to know if anyone could recommend one. I don't necessarily need one with an AC outlet. I have the anker 27000 mah one, which I like. But I'm thinking of getting an additional one in case of extended outages, I know I worry too much, lol.
Thanks

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By Maldalain on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 12:23

Have just charged mine with an Anker powerbank and it was fast. One concern is that the powerbank got warm to the touch, I am not saying aggressively hot but warm enough to make me believe I had to give the MBP a bit of juice but not charging with a powerbank from 0% to 100%.

By Siobhan on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 12:23

I know it's weird but it does make sense to have a power bank, phone get warm when charging. Electricity's gotta do that ya know. Amazing this technology! ;)

By Holger Fiallo on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 12:23

Is nice but the price is sad. I got the 2000 Mag and I use it when I go to visit friends in Indiana for several days. I charge my iPhone, AirPod pro and sometimes my iPad 9.

By Joe on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 12:23

I have a Anker 737 model that has a screen on it. It can charge a Mac up from 0 to 50% it has 2 USBC ports and one a. I like it as I can get the percentage read out by my iPhone so I feel its mostly accessible. They do have one that uses an app now which I've been wanting to test, but just haven't put the money down for one.

By Dennis Long on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 12:23

It cost money to make things accessible. Unfortunately we are a smaller market that is just the facts of life.

By Moopie Curran on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 12:23

Hi,
I was able to tell that my anker power bank was at 100 percent with seeing AI (I had never thought to do that before you mentioned it). Butt how do I make sure the screen turns off? Will it go to sleep by itself? I mean the screen on the power bank. I assume I activated it by pressing the round button on the face.
Thanks

By Moopie Curran on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 12:23

Hi,
I love my AT guys power bank, but they're not meant to charge a macbook. They're great for charging phones and mobile devices, but not heavy duty things like laptops. The output of the AT Guys one isn't a high enough wattage to support it.

By Joe on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 12:23

Mine just shuts off after a few seconds. Tapping the button brings it back to life. I believe the 3 tap takes me to a screen where I can select options for how long the screen tays on but if you don't change it it tipically shuts off quickly.