Xiaomi Mi 50W 20000mah Power Bank

 So this was reviewed back in April 2023. Since it was time to get things sorted out and things are a bit tough back then. But this review was a nice way to be able to plan out the future with this.  So this was a bit of a way to work with options and since of the potential chances to video edit in the future. Like a lot better. But for around £50, it has some benefits for sure.,  Xiaomi No longer has it on the website But Amazon still does.  There is no video for this review. 

The Packaging. 

The look at the box 

So this has its Xiaomi Charm of the Apple pure white box and the clear picture of the box and also the description of that item itself, and the small print and codes on the back, but it feels like it's a posh feel for sure.

The front of the box 

The Left side of the box 

The right side of the box 

The bottom of the box 

The top of the box 

The back of the box with all the text 

As it shows most of the back with the text, some will find it a bit of a headache but for what most will need it for, it will be not looked at much either way. So it then leads to being able to unbox the power bank and see what's inside. 

A look inside the box

So this was a bit more simple but still nicely laid out and divided to make sure the bank fits nicely and tight.  There was a small jiffy bag inside and then it was the bank itself taking up most of the box, showing its true size. 

A peek inside the box 

A look at the bottom of the power bank with the bag next to it 

The top of the power bank and the bag next to it

So That and the USB cable were quite short but good ones, so it will give it some charge. Especially as this does not take as quick as other power banks to charge up, from its capacity and the WH usage. 

The USB cable it came with

So then it was time to get it set up and ready to test out.

Well, that's after we look at the power bank which does have a very clear look at the square shape for sure, as well as the engravings on the front and the bottom of the bank itself. which explains the compatible voltages, it does not carry 65W of power which I will find out later on. but it does take over 6 hours to charge from a single 1A USB Charger of 5v, but since of the 20V option for output, it can take in a bit less of just 12V input. 

The right side of the power bank

The left side of the power bank with the power button 

The top of the Powerbank with the sticker removed and the ports showing 

The bottom of the power bank with the sticker on 

Look at the bottom with the labels like the voltages 

The Testing: 

Charging up: 

So this can take up to 8 hours to charge on a 2A USB charger, so this will need a powerful charger like the Ugreen GAN X 65W for example, then it makes sense for it to charge quickly. But then it can show the progress of the charger with the LED indicator. 

The Charger connected to a slow cable 

So for that to be fully charged it was time to then get it to see if it charged devices up. So that means the phone would charge fine (the issue with the Note 7 is having issues with a weaker battery after its 3 years), So that will charge quickly with a quick charge on both ports. But the real test is the laptops 

Laptop #1: Maibenben

This does not charge since its not enough juice for the 20V and 2A when the maibenben needs 3.25A aka 65W so this will not give any power at all. I can tell since the USB Type C to 5.5 x 2.5 mm adapter does not blue led up. 

Laptop #2: Cleveo N141Zu or PC Specialist Laftive 

Now this is the main reason for getting the power bank and Yes it actually chargers up, so this can work on the power bank,and I can say, yes this works fine, and charges from 5% to 70% and use half of the battery on the bank itself. 

The battery charging via the power bank 

The Conclusion: 

This can do a lot of useful tricks and for a #omracersholiday (Not had in 4 years), it will be a tool to be able to get things uploaded much easier than it used to be. But it's been useful for when i need to eat while watching videos and not have a long cable across a kitchen and also when or if I have to edit on a coach if that comes to pass. The normal USB ports mean I can charge a phone possible at the same time. 

omracer's Rating: 7/10

The Good Points: 

• Can charge a laptop via USB C (with the PD adapters) if 45W aka 20V with 2A
• Chargers Phones and normal USB devices 
• Power indicator 
• Reasonable value for money 

The Bad Points: 

• Can charge on older USB or slower Chargers
• Not close to 65W for charging older and more powerful laptops
• Quite heavy so be careful if needing it for defense if attacked 
• Might be hard to source if Amazon sells out

And there we are, more reviews might be after summer on this case, it seems the past is catching up and repeating itself on my end on top of workaholic on top of the consequences of moving via 1-hour leg commute home. 

See you soon

omracer