Best Overall
UGREEN Nexode 145W
Key details
- Weight
- 1.26 lb
- Total Ports
- 3
- Battery Capacity
- 25,000mAh
- Max Single-Port Output
- 140W
The first number we look for on a laptop power bank is the single-port output, not the total wattage printed across the box. UGREEN's Nexode puts 140W on one USB-C port, which is enough to fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro or a high-end Windows laptop, and that is why it is our top pick. The 25,000mAh capacity is the other half: it is a realistic one-laptop-day pack rather than a phone-only backup.
The rest of the design supports that job. You get three ports, a digital display that shows remaining charge, and a 65W input that refills the pack in about two hours. We like that UGREEN did not make the 140W port a one-trick outlet: the pack can share power across a laptop, phone, and tablet, which is what most people actually do on a trip.
At 572 grams, it is a bag pack, not a pocket pack. The 65W wall charger is not included, so budget for one if you do not already have a USB-C laptop charger; if you do, that is moot. For most people, neither detail changes the recommendation.
Pros
- 140W on a single USB-C port
- 25,000mAh capacity
- Two-hour recharge
- Three ports for laptop and accessories
Cons
- Some units stop charging after months
We recommend it first for most laptops because it puts 140W on one USB-C port, pairs it with 25,000mAh, and recharges in about two hours.