Review
I pulled the PowerCore+ 26800 PD bundle back into daily travel rotation this month for a weeklong client residency, and it remains the most dependable battery in my kit. The 45W USB-C port feeds my 13 inch MacBook Air, Steam Deck, and iPad Pro without browning out, and the twin 15W USB-A ports keep my phone and earbuds topped up during layovers. What still sets this bundle apart is the recharge time: plug the pack into the included 60W GaN brick and it jumps from empty to full in a hair under three hours, which means I can drain it during a workshop day and still have a full charge before the next morning stand up. The 26,800mAh (99Wh) capacity stays TSA compliant, but at 1.6 pounds it absolutely lives in a backpack. The aluminum shell has picked up scuffs, yet after four years of use every port still negotiates PD correctly, so it keeps its spot in my travel loadout.
✓ Pros
- ✓45W USB-C PD output supports MacBook Air, Steam Deck, and Switch charging
- ✓Bundle includes a 60W USB-C wall charger for rapid refills
- ✓Two 15W USB-A ports handle phone and accessory charging at once
- ✓26,800mAh (99Wh) pack stays TSA compliant for carry-on travel
- ✓Recharges in just under three hours with the included PD brick
- ✓Aluminum shell has endured years of backpack abuse without failures
✗ Cons
- ✗At 1.6 pounds it belongs in a backpack, not a jacket pocket
- ✗Fast top-off still requires carrying the bundled 60W wall charger
- ✗Aluminum casing shows scratches after repeated desk drops
Specifications
| Capacity | 26,800 mAh |
| Outputs | 1x USB-C PD (45W), 2x USB-A (15W each) |
| Input | USB-C PD (60W max) |
| Weight | 1.61 lb |
| Dimensions | 7.68 x 3.54 x 2.36 in |
| Bundle | Includes 60W USB-C wall charger and USB-C to USB-C cable |
| Date First Available | September 10, 2019 |