I bought this UGREEN power bank mainly based off the specs of my MSI Raider A18 HX (power gaming laptop) so I’d know it would work for anything weaker — specifically my older school laptop that always dies halfway through a 3-hour cyber security lecture. I have no access to a power strip during class, so I needed something that would at least extend my battery life. My hope was that this power bank would slow down the battery drain. It honestly exceeded my expectations. My Raider normally uses a 330W brick, so I 100% knew no portable power bank was gonna fully power that monster under heavy load — but this thing is actually gaining battery % while I’m using the laptop. I expected to still lose power, just slower. Nope — it’s actually charging while being used, which blew me away. One important thing: if you want this to charge a laptop at high wattage, you NEED a USB-C PD 3.1 cable that is E-marked (5A). The included cable is nice, but for max power to the laptop you need a cable rated for it. I grabbed a 240W VisionSync cable with an LED display so I could literally see the wattage in real time — and it confirmed the UGREEN was pushing ~120–130W into my laptop. The small drop vs 140W is likely just cause I bought the 6ft cable instead of the 4ft (long cables = slightly more power loss). Anyway — this thing is smaller than I expected, looks clean, charges fast, truthful with its advertising for wattage transfer, and honestly feels like a premium device. For reference I bought it on 10/31/2025 on sale for $64.99, and I feel like it easily punches in the $120–$140 category in terms of value. If this thing ever fails, I’ll edit this review, but so far so good — super happy with this purchase. In my first picture, I have it showing rate of wattage going through to my laptop using a cable like I mentioned before. In my second picture, I am demonstrating the input wattage transfer speed- the speed at which the power bank itself is charging. Both were very good and better than what I expected with the length of my cable. I truly believe most power banks lie about the power of their devices, but I am happy to declare that UGREEN is legit. Read more
✅ Intro Hook: "A powerhouse portable charger—does it truly deliver 145W fast charging and long-lasting battery life?" ✅ Performance & Features: - 145W total output, ensuring rapid charging for laptops, tablets, and phones. - Dual USB-C ports (140W & 100W) + USB-A port (22.5W), allowing multi-device charging. - Massive 25,000mAh capacity, providing multiple full charges for high-power devices. - TFT digital display, offering real-time battery level, voltage, and charge time estimates. ✅ Real-World Usage: - “Charged my MacBook Pro from 0-56% in just 30 minutes—compact, powerful, and perfect for travel!” ✅ Pros & Cons: - Pros: Ultra-fast charging, high-capacity battery, premium build, real-time display. - Cons: No protective case included—recommended for long-term durability. ✅ Final Verdict: - “For a high-performance power bank that delivers serious charging power, this is a top-tier pick!” Perfect for ROG Ally X or other handheld consoles Read more
Final Review **UPDATE/EDIT BELOW ORIGINAL REVIEW** Like many others have said, it doesn't hold a charge. Once it arrived I immediately plugged it up to fully charge it. It took a while to charge to 100% (which is understandable because of it's apparent large capacity) Once it hit 100% I just left it unplugged sitting on a shelf and within 3 days (of receiving it and fully charging it) the battery had drained to 51%. I've not even charged anything with it to test capacity. I've bought a few smaller and not name brand battery banks that still work fantastic after heavy usage during hurricane Helene, so I'm pretty disappointed because I wanted to upgrade to something bigger. I'm not going to return it yet as I'd like to give it a second chance but reading the 1 star reviews this seems common. Sad because I was excited about this one. I'll update my review once I verify this thing is a dud on my 2nd chance given, but I'm not holding my breath. **PART 2** It's been almost 2 days since I recharged back to 100%. I used it to briefly charge something, which knocked it down to 96%. I'm cautiously happy to report it is maintaining it's 96% level. I will let it sit over the weekend and leave my final review (part 3) and adjust stars rating accordingly. **PART 3** Instead of updating on Monday I decided to wait until the following Saturday. I'm happy to announce it is still sitting pretty at 96% and hasn't lost a bit of its charge. I'll be adjusting my star rating and add this little guy to my lineup of portable batteries for emergencies. Read more
