Anker Nano Power Bank 30W Review The Anker Nano is a capable mid-tier power bank with a standout design and a few handy features.
• Integrated cable A USB-C cable is built into the battery, and can be used as a carry handle (if you dare). • 30W charging The battery itself charges at up to 30W, for a full recharge from flat in 91 minutes. • Integrated display A small screen sits behind the shimmery, metallic-looking front, and can display the battery percentage. ✔ Slick integrated display.
✔ Solid capacity for size.
✔ Fills up fairly quickly ❌ Making a cable a handle is not sensible.
❌ Efficiency could be slightly higher.
❌ Not quite You want a glossier battery bank Thanks to its built-in screen and cable, the Nano has a bit more to offer than the average vanilla power bank. Having a percentage to work with gives you a much better idea of whether the bank needs a recharge. You want true fast charging Actual charge speed is limited to 24W, not the headline 30W, which may seem a bit low if you have an Android phone that can charge at 65W or more. The Anker Nano is a nifty mid-price battery pack small enough to fit in your jeans pocket. Charge efficiency is only acceptable rather than stellar, and it can only reach the charging limits of iPhones rather than fast-charging Androids, but it’s a likeable pick. The idea of using the power cable as a carry handle, which the design invites, seems a flat-out bad idea, though. It’s a very similar battery pack, and has an extra USB-C socket rather than an integrated cable.