Power bank for MacBook Pro
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Does anyone know of a portable power bank for a MacBook Pro which works?
It's the 2017 model with USB-C so needs a power bank with PD (Power Delivery).
The Juice power bank max 20000mAh technically should work but it doesn't.
Also where to buy from in NI as most retailers, including Amazon, will not post to NI/Ireland.
TIA
It's the 2017 model with USB-C so needs a power bank with PD (Power Delivery).
The Juice power bank max 20000mAh technically should work but it doesn't.
Also where to buy from in NI as most retailers, including Amazon, will not post to NI/Ireland.
TIA
Edited by ATC110 on Friday 8th July 13:20
I have one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Powertraveller-Tactical-P...
or rather, I did have, as it's been commandeered by Vikingette1 at Uni for her MBP.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Powertraveller-Tactical-P...
or rather, I did have, as it's been commandeered by Vikingette1 at Uni for her MBP.
vikingaero said:
I have one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Powertraveller-Tactical-P...
or rather, I did have, as it's been commandeered by Vikingette1 at Uni for her MBP.
That's an impressive device but I'm looking for one circa £50!https://www.amazon.co.uk/Powertraveller-Tactical-P...
or rather, I did have, as it's been commandeered by Vikingette1 at Uni for her MBP.
If battery life is important to you, did you consider getting a M1 or M2 Macbook of some sort? Battery life is excellent. TheVerge tested a M2 Macbook Pro 13 inch and that lasted 16h 30m. You could probably get 2 full working days out of a single charge if your work isn’t too demanding.
Seeing your laptop is from 2017 and your main battery, if it hasn’t been replaced will be shot to pieces, Apple also do an official battery replacement program for £199.
Seeing your laptop is from 2017 and your main battery, if it hasn’t been replaced will be shot to pieces, Apple also do an official battery replacement program for £199.
wyson said:
Seeing your laptop is from 2017 and your main battery, if it hasn’t been replaced will be shot to pieces, Apple also do an official battery replacement program for £199.
My MacBook Air is 2013 and until a month or so ago the battery was fine. Suddenly dropped off a lot so an ebay replacement is going to be fitted. About 50 quid and a bit of DIY.. Could be an option for the OP.The M1 and M2s do have amazing battery life. My daughter has one and it hardly ever seems to need charging.
dontlookdown said:
My MacBook Air is 2013 and until a month or so ago the battery was fine. Suddenly dropped off a lot so an ebay replacement is going to be fitted. About 50 quid and a bit of DIY.. Could be an option for the OP.
The M1 and M2s do have amazing battery life. My daughter has one and it hardly ever seems to need charging.
Ebay batteries are a minefield. The M1 and M2s do have amazing battery life. My daughter has one and it hardly ever seems to need charging.
Every single phone or laptop battery I got off there died very quickly, so I always stump up for OE batteries or quality OEM ones that cost nearly as much.
Good luck.
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 9th July 07:30
dontlookdown said:
wyson said:
Ebay batteries are a minefield. Good luck.
I have heard this, but it doesn't owe me much and although I would like to keep it going as long as possible, if the battery replacement fails it will justify buying a new one;) Not worth spending 200quid for an Apple battery. TheRainMaker said:
I was wondering about the quality of the batteries they sell. Are they any good?wyson said:
TheRainMaker said:
I was wondering about the quality of the batteries they sell. Are they any good?I replaced one in a older 2015 MacBook, followed the instructions which say you need to fully charge then let it run down till it switches off, it took around 10 hours to go flat.
https://www.laptopsandspares.com/
I got a 2 power battery for my Dell from that shop. The 2 power website claimed to use the best quality cells, and it seems to be true. Its behaved exactly like the original Dell battery so far, over about 18 months.
They sell ones for the Apple Macbook Air too.
The worst ebay batteries didn’t hold much charge maybe 50% of the original and died within 3 months. The best held a close to OE charge but died within a year. They aren’t worth the risk IMO.
I got a 2 power battery for my Dell from that shop. The 2 power website claimed to use the best quality cells, and it seems to be true. Its behaved exactly like the original Dell battery so far, over about 18 months.
They sell ones for the Apple Macbook Air too.
The worst ebay batteries didn’t hold much charge maybe 50% of the original and died within 3 months. The best held a close to OE charge but died within a year. They aren’t worth the risk IMO.
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 9th July 21:50
Captain_Morgan said:
dontlookdown said:
wyson said:
Ebay batteries are a minefield. Good luck.
I have heard this, but it doesn't owe me much and although I would like to keep it going as long as possible, if the battery replacement fails it will justify buying a new one;) Not worth spending 200quid for an Apple battery. Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff