Ugreen's Recent 25,000 mAh Travel Charger is Perfect for Relaxing Weekend Escapades
I'm the go-to tech guru in my friend circle, handling duties like a portable speaker, typically a Polaroid camera, and most importantly, a high-capacity power bank. For casual outings or late-night adventures, a 10,000 mAh power bank does the trick. But for short trips or weekend getaways, I prefer at least 20,000 mAh or more to avoid having to plug in my spare battery every few hours. Ugreen introduced a powerful 25,000 mAh power bank priced at $100 in April, and out of the top-tier power banks I've tested, this one has become an essential travel item for me.
This Ugreen power bank boasts a total output of 140 W, utilizes PD 3.1, and comes with a 25,000 mAh capacity thanks to Nexode technology. Nexode is Ugreen's brand name for Gallium Nitride (GaN), the cutting-edge power bank technology that many portable charger manufacturers have been highlighting lately. GaN has several advantages over silicon-based chargers, such as a smaller size, faster charging, less heat production, and enhanced safety, reducing the risk of short circuits or overcharging issues.
Ugreen's 25,000 mAh power bank features three output ports, and one of the three (the 140 W Type-C port) also functions as an input port.The three ports include two Type-C ports (140 W and 65 W) and one Type-A port (22.5 W). To get the maximum 140 W output, your cable must support PD 3.1, and the device you're charging should also support PD 3.1 and 140 W charging.
There's a small LED display displaying the portable charger's battery percentage, so you know how much power is left before you need to recharge it again. The display is located near a button that can be pressed to display or hide the battery status. The power bank does not have magnetic charging or a kickstand, which are more common features on smaller 5,000 to 10,000 mAh power banks.
This robust device can fully charge a dead iPhone 12 Pro Max in one hour and 15 minutes, with only a 15% reduction in power for a complete recharge. It has enough power to charge my phone around four to five times. The power bank delivers less than its full capacity due to power losses; Ugreen claims that it can charge an iPhone 16 five times, a Nintendo Switch four times, and a MacBook Pro once. I used it with my Lenovo Slim 7i laptop, and it was able to recharge once fully, with 12% power remaining. The large 25,000 mAh capacity ensures it can handle multiple devices without recharging, and the whopping 140 W output ensures fast recharging.
The 505-gram weight of this power bank may seem substantial, but it's comparable to any other power bank that offers over 20,000 mAh due to the need for larger space and weight for the battery. However, at 1.1 inches, it's slim compared to other bulkier power banks I've encountered. It's easily portable in a jacket pocket and looks and feels sturdy with a subtle silver finish, making its $100 price tag worthwhile. Ugreen's 25,000 mAh power bank also meets TSA (Transportation Security Administration) requirements and can be safely taken on a plane.
In the future, I'm excited to see how advances in technology, such as Gallium Nitride (GaN), will further improve the efficiency and capabilities of power banks like the Ugreen 25,000 mAh model. When considering my next tech upgrade, I'll definitely look at the detailed reviews of top-tier power banks to make an informed decision.
