With all the rage about airlines banning power banks, getting a power bank from a respectable and credible brand, such as Belkin, for your travels becomes imperative.
And I think I might just have the ideal power bank for your travels or daily commute with the Belkin BoostCharge [BPB021fq]. It is a 10,000mAh power bank with an integrated USB-C cable that is said to offer 20W output to fast charge your smartphones and tablets.
- Price: S$69, get it at Shopee and Lazada
- Power Capacity: 10,000mAh or 36Wh
- Input/Output: USB-C port and integrated USB-C cable
- Weight: 217g
With a power capacity of 10,000mAh or 36 watt-hour (Wh), this is less than than 100Wh limit that most airlines imposed on carry-on power banks. Plus, the BoostCharge is quite compact being only slightly bigger than a credit card and measure only 2.3 thick. Weighing 217g, it will not be a hefty addition to your backpack or handbag.
| PROS | CONS |
| Integrated USB-C cable | 10,000mAh might be too little power for some |
| Convenient pass-through charging | |
| Compact and relatively lightweight | |
| Great value for money |
With an integrated USB-C cable, you never have to worry about forgetting to bring along a cable. Furthermore, this integrated USB-C cable allows you to use it to charge the power bank itself, in addition to charging external devices.
Not to forget, this power bank also features a USB-C input/output port. Yes, this port also allows you to charge the power bank itself or to charge your smartphone. As such, this power bank allows you to charge two devices at the same time.
The best part about the BoostCharge is it allows pass-through charging. In other words, you can charge your smartphone using the BoostCharge’s integrated cable while charging the BoostCharge at the same time. No more charging your power bank only, and you save the other USB-C cable to charge other devices.
In my tests, the BoostCharge – on its own – was able to charge a Google Pixel 8 Pro from 50% to full in 64 minutes. For an iPhone 15 Pro Max, the time taken (from 50% to full) was slightly shorter at 47 minutes. There was not much difference if I am using pass-through charging for both devices. In any case, both charging times are pretty fast.
Perhaps, the only downside is 10,000mAh might be a bit on the low side, especially for those power users who are constantly watching TikTok videos on the go.
However, at only S$69, the BoostCharge offers plenty value of money. Granted that there are cheaper power banks with higher power capacity, there are few like this Belkin power bank.
Along with it having Belkin SmartProtect features like fire-resistant materials and protection against short circuit or overheating, Belkin also offers two-year warranty along with US$2,500 connected equipment warranty. Thus, you can have a peace of mind whenever or wherever you carry this power bank.
VERDICT: The Belkin BoostCharge [BPB021fq] 10K Power Bank with Integrated Cable is a must-have, whether you are flying regularly or commuting daily. The integrated USB-C cable, its various features, such as pass-through charging, and its connected equipment warranty mean this power bank offer many bangs for its buck that you will never regret the purchase.