Power bank for 15 (2016 tb) MBP

[moredrunkmale]

Hi guys, I am getting the new 15 (touch bar) MBP and was wondering if power banks can be used to charge them. If so what would you guys recommend?

Would 20,000mAh be sufficient (for say 1-2 charges), i.e. something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/20000mAh-C...478970331&sr=8-6&keywords=power+bank+20000mah

thanks everyone

 

[Jonesmak]

I would recommend the anker. This one specifically is meant to charge usb-c Anker PowerCore+ 20100 USB-C/Type-C Ultra-High-Capacity Premium External Battery/Port... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B014ZO46LK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_y10jybG8TZG7B

 

[Nathe]

That will probably output at a much lower voltage than the 2016 MBP needs.

 

[cmaier]

At an amp or two don't expect it to charge very fast.

 

[Jonesmak]

Yeah 3A. Won't be crazy fast but it would charge

 

[cmaier]

Yeah 3A. Won't be crazy fast but it would charge

3A total. Max 2 for one of the ports looks like.

The anker can deliver 3a to a port, so 50% faster (but still not fast).

 

[hallux]

There's a discussion in the Accessories forum. My opinion is that these power banks are designed for phones, anything more than a MacBook (NOT a Pro) would be too much for one. I wouldn't even try it.

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