Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank as the product name suggests is a 25,000mAh power bank that is capable of up to a maximum output of 165W across all its four ports.

I bought it on Lazada during 11/11 double-digit sales day for S$83.25. It is a steal because the recommended retail price is usually S$159.90, and even with discounts, it doesn’t drop below S$100. The price for 11/11 on Shopee still costs more than S$100 after stacking all the vouchers.

Two colors are available. I chose silver to match my Anker 140W Charger. Black chargers and power banks are too common.

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank - Box Front — Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank – Box Front

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank - Box Back — Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank – Box Back

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank - Box — Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank – Box

A carrying case comes with the power bank.

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank - Box Contents — Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank – Box Contents

What makes this powerbank special is the screen and two built-in USB-C cables.

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank - Front — Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank – Front

One built-in USB-C cable serves as a lanyard and measures approximately 30 cm.

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank - Lanyard — Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank – Lanyard

The other is a standard retractable USB-C cable, measuring 70cm in length. The USB-C end is magnetic and will snap back into the tray.

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank - Top — Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank – Top

There are a total of four ports. So after accounting for the two built-in USB-C cables, you are left with a USB-C port and a USB-A port. The USB-C port supports both input and output. You can use any built-in USB-C cable or the USB-C port to charge the power bank.

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank - Left — Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank – Left

The maximum output of the power bank is 165W. Each of the USB-C ports can support a maximum output of 100W, while the single USB-A port has a maximum output of 33W.

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank - Right — Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank – Right

As a 25,000mAh power bank, it is heavy, weighing around 600g.

Despite being a 25,000mAh power bank, you can bring it on the aeroplane because the watt-hour (Wh) is only 90Wh, which is below the 100Wh limit for most airlines.

In case the airport security personnel fail their math, the power bank clearly indicates that it is 90Wh at the back, so they don’t need to calculate the Wh from mAh.

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank - Back — Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank – Back

The power bank has the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) logo at the bottom, so it is safe to bring it for travel to China.

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank - Bottom — Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank – Bottom

Despite the power bank having a large display area, the actual screen is only a small square. The design is purely aesthetic.

Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank - Charging — Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank – Charging

I’m not sure whether I will bring this power bank on my travels, as it’s quite heavy. I usually bring two 10,000mAh power banks for travel. One for me, which is the Ugreen MagFlow Magnetic Wireless Power Bank, and one for Li Xiang, which is the Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 10K With Integrated Cable. I chose both power banks because they have built-in cables, so I have fewer cables to bring along. I prefer wired charging when travelling because it is faster and less energy is wasted from the power bank.

The reason I got this power bank is so I can charge my Apple 14″ MacBook Pro (2021) on the go, as the battery health has dropped to about 85% after more than 3 years. In fact, I can even charge my laptop at home on my dining table without having to pull a long USB-C cable from the nearest socket.