RAVPower 20100mAh Quick Charge 3.0 Power Bank – Unboxing & Review

Introduction

RAVPower has launched an impressive concentrate of portable power that features Quick Charge 3.0, the latest technology available from Qualcomm to charge QC 3.0 compatible devices much faster than using conventional charging technology, and even an USB Type-C port, that is becoming a standard nowadays with latest devices.

This is the RAVPower Turbo+ QC 3.0 20100mAh Battery Pack.





This is the updated version of the Power Bank from RAVPower with QC 3.0 (Turbo+) support instead of the previous QC 2.0 (Turbo, without the "+" character). Luckily I had the possibility to compare both versions, so I'll show you both.





Unboxing

Packaging (eco-friendly) comes with two Slim Micro-USB cables (~26cm & ~66cm), a Protective Pouch, a small Multilanguage Quick Start Guide, a Warranty Card and the Power Bank (of course).





Both versions came with the same accessories, only packaging is different.





I must admit that this Power Bank impressed me because it seems bulky, but in reality it is pretty lightweight and small enough to be handled easily in your bag without sacrifying too much space. I like its clean design, with rounded borders and opaque painting.

Don't forget that this is a 20100mAh Battery Pack, so if you are going to buy it so must consider that it isn't as portable as less powerful ones. (Batteries technology is improving day-by-day though so in the future we might be able to get smaller – but not less powerful – batteries)

It weighs 376g, its chassis is made of Plastic (feels strong though) and on the front side there are 4 Blue LEDs used to check battery remaining charge with a power button. The power button is only used to check battery remaining charge so you don't have to press it to turn on the power bank. It turns on automatically when you connect a device whatever port you are using.

It comes with multiple USB ports:

- 1x Micro-USB port that support also Quick Charge
- 1x USB Type-C port that can be used in both ways (Input and Output)
- 2x Full-Size USB Ports (1x with Quick Charge support)

As regards its performance, I am able to charge my Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500, Exynos Variant) at the same speed as with the Original Samsung Charger (with 2.0A output) without any voltage stability issue. (I have tested both USB Ports). I have also tried to charge a Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505, Qualcomm Variant) that comes with Quick Charge 1.0 technology support and it managed to charge the device in more or less 45 minutes. Also, I have tried the USB Type-C port with a Nexus 6P (luckily i have a friend at University that has it), and it does seem to work as good as with the Original Nexus Charger.

Battery Life

Battery Life is simply amazing, it is hard to discharge the power bank completely in less than 1 week, especially if you need to charge only one smartphone that doesn't come with a large battery. There is always some juice left even if there is only one LED lighted up (so it means less than 25% of available battery). When the battery level is extremely low, the LED starts to blink but I managed to charge a Sony PSVita (2210 mAh) nearly completely after the LED started to blink so this is pretty good.

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Efficiency

I made some tests using an USB Tester with the included USB Cable (short variant), as you can see it is able to provide 1.9A without major issues (maybe a bit low voltage, but using another cable it is higher). I don't have a 3A resistor so I won't be able to show you a test under higher load, but I have stressed both USB ports at the same time and I can confirm you that it is able to handle more than 3A load without any issue at all.

Charging

I'm using a RAVPower Turbo+ QC 3.0 Charger to charge the battery. (Best Combo)

I left the battery connected to the charger at 23:30, and when I got up (08:15) the battery was fully charged and cold, so I can say that it took more or less 8 hours (probably 7 hours, because both battery & charger were cold) to charge completely. Remember that even if Qualcomm Quick Charge makes the whole charging process faster, it is also temperature controlled so if battery gets hot current output gets reduced to cool down the battery without causing damage.

Power Output seems to be extremely efficient here, voltage is much higher at 2A than using the Battery.





It is a bit heavy, but extremely powerful and feels pretty well made.





This is the best charger i have ever tried. I can recommend it even if you have to charge other kind of devices.


Conclusions

This battery is one of the most complete available on the market, so if you need a full-optional and powerful Power Bank, then this is the right choice. I know, it isn't easy to carry everywhere because it doesn't fit in your pocket, so this is something useful if you carry a bag with you or if you have anything else where to fit the battery, but actually no other power banks offer so many USB ports, Quick Charge 3.0 support and Quality Battery Cells inside.

If you don't need Quick Charge 3.0 support, I recommend you to get the QC 2.0 version to save some money. Also, i recommend you to get also the RAVPower Turbo+ QC 3.0 Charger (or Turbo QC 2.0) for best results.





I'll add an additional review about reliability in 6 months more or less to let you know if I find any kind of issue during full-term usage.


Rating: 8.8

Packaging and Accessories: 8
Design and Materials: 9.5
Performance and Efficiency: 8
Battery Life: 10
Price: 8.5 (based on Amazon.it price)

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