Charging new MacBook pros with portable battery

[jiffry1017]

Will the new MacBook pros, particularly the 15", be able to be charged by USB C portable batteries, like the one by Anker?

 

[Floris]

Maybe a stupid question, but is the usb-c ports (that are thunderbolt3 ports) on the new mbp 15" normal usb-c, like.. if i get something like the ops device, or an external usb-c hard drive.. can i just straight connect it to the usb-c on the mbp, or do i need an apple cable to go from apple-usb-c to device-usb-c (or adapter)..

getting slightly confused now after reading too many wiki pages

 

[motime]

Maybe a stupid question, but is the usb-c ports (that are thunderbolt3 ports) on the new mbp 15" normal usb-c, like.. if i get something like the ops device, or an external usb-c hard drive.. can i just straight connect it to the usb-c on the mbp, or do i need an apple cable to go from apple-usb-c to device-usb-c (or adapter)..

getting slightly confused now after reading too many wiki pages

You should be able to, it is called universal for a reason.

 

[deany]

Surely the power of the Anker would mean it would trickle charge and take ages.
I'd contact Anker support they are very good.

 

[mellofello]

You cannot start from 0 and expect to come back a hour later with a full battery. However if you leave it plugged in it will certainly add life to your MacBook pro. If you leave it long enough it will fully recharge

 

[Beards]

Will the new MacBook pros, particularly the 15", be able to be charged by USB C portable batteries, like the one by Anker?

Which Anker portable charger are you talking about?
If it's the Anker PowerCore+ 20100 USB-C device I can tell you it only charges at 5V 3A which is way short of the power from the mains plug.