Which power bank can charge a laptop via USB-C?

For your situation, I've spent years testing gear for travel, and honestly, the $100 budget is the sweet spot for value right now. You definitely want at least 65W to avoid those annoying 'slow charging' warnings on a Dell XPS or MBP. Since someone already mentioned the Anker 737, I'd look at these two instead:

1. Baseus Blade 100W Laptop Power Bank 20000mAh vs 2. Iniu 140W Power Bank 27000mAh.

Baseus is great cuz it's super thin—literally fits in a laptop sleeve easily. But it can get a bit warm if you're pushing 100W constantly. The Iniu is a beast and handles heat better with that higher 140W ceiling, plus it's got more capacity for long hauls. Personally, I think the Iniu is the better long-term play for a MacBook Pro. Just make sure ur using a 100W rated cable or the bank wont matter lol. Good luck!

Respectfully, I'd consider another option because over the years I've seen way too many people get burned by those heavy 'brick' power banks that eventually brick themselves due to heat. While Anker and Baseus are the big names everyone mentions, my market research and testing lately has really turned me toward some underrated competitors that actually handle 100W PD sustained much better without the 'slow charging' drama.

- Ugreen Nexode 145W Power Bank 25000mAh - This thing is a beast. Honestly, it stays cooler than the Anker 737 in my experience and the 145W total output is perfect for a power-hungry MacBook Pro.
- INIU 140W Power Bank 27000mAh - Seriously, dont sleep on this one. It's usually under $100 and meets the TSA limit perfectly. I've tried many, and this one has been the most reliable for my Dell XPS 15.

Both of these avoid that annoying throttling when they get warm. Just my two cents from years of travel gear obsession! gl with the search 👍

Quick question—what specific wattage is your laptop's original brick? If ur rocking a 16-inch MacBook Pro, even a 65W bank will struggle under heavy load and you'll basically just be slowing the drain. Honestly, for the Dell XPS or MBP, I've tried many setups and you really want something like the Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K) 140W 24,000mAh to actually gain charge while working. But yeah, lmk the model so I can check the PD handshake specs for you!

Good to know!

Oh man, I feel u. I’ve been using a high-capacity brick for my travel setup for about a year now. Ngl, I learned the hard way that:

- You gotta check the actual output; if it’s under 65W, my laptop basically just drains slower.
- TSA limits are key—I got one right at the 27,000mAh max.

Sticking with brands like Anker or Baseus is safer cuz they dont overheat as much... gl!

Nice, didn't know that

Been following this thread and honestly, I've gone through three of these high-capacity bricks over the last few years for my remote setup. One thing I've noticed after long-term use is that the 'rated capacity' is kinda a lie once you factor in conversion loss at high voltages. I mean... a 20,000mAh bank doesn't actually give you that much juice when you're stepping it up to 20V for a laptop. A few things I've learned the hard way:
- The cable is half the battle. If your not using a 100W rated cable with an E-marker chip, the PD handshake will just default to a lower tier anyway and you'll get that 'slow charging' pop-up regardless of the bank's specs.
- Heat is the real killer for longevity. Using it on a plane or tucked in a bag can make the bank throttle its output to protect the cells, which basically defeats the purpose of buying a high-wattage unit. Quick couple of questions for ya to narrow it down:
1. Are you planning to charge just the laptop, or do you need to plug in a phone or tablet simultaneously? Some banks split the power weirdly when multiple ports are active.
2. What's the environment like where youll be using it most—is it mostly climate-controlled cabins or somewhere warmer?