Recommended Powerbank for Nintendo Switch

Fellas, just trying to see what people are using for their Switch sesh on the go here. Does QC 3.0 Powerbank makes a difference for Switch…? those with USB-C PD still pretty expensive… Any experience / recommendations on which powerbanks anyone use with their Switch will be much appreciated :)


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    If you want to charge it while playing, you need USB C PD.

    This is a good deal:


    I've got a "Xiaomi ZMI", it supports QC for the Switch and has 20,000mAH so usually last more than a week(maybe even 2 weeks if i don't use it too much) of charging the switch+my phone when I'm on the go. Some what expensive though so maybe wait for a sale before buying it. Although relative to other chargers of similar capacity+QC it's on the cheaper side? I go mine for ~$50 when it was on sale

    • +2 votes

      I know you're aware of this, but I'm just saying it for any other readers to clear up any possible misinterpretations.

      The Switch doesn't use QC. QC breaks the standard, USB-PD follows the standard and is what the Switch uses. There's no reason for any device that uses Type C to use QC instead, but QC is currently cheaper as it's widely adopted.

      QC will not charge a Switch faster, but USB-PD will.

      QC will likely die off in the years to come as USB-PD replaces it.

      And now, a message from Google:

      TL;DR: USB-PD is part of the Type-C spec, QC isn't. Future Android versions might require following spec in future, making QC unusable in future. The only reason to choose QC over USB-PD is price if intending on only using it in the short term.

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    I use an old Xiaomi 16,000mAh powerbank.. I spend a lot of time on planes, so the extra charge helps. The switch charges faster than it can use the juice while I'm using it, so I don't see any reason for any of the new fandangle tech.


    Sorry to highjack this thread, but I've been doing some quick research and came to the conclusion that Anker PowerCore+ is the most recommended Powerbank for the Nintendo Switch.

    My question is: What's the cheapest and most reliable place to purchase online that ships to Australia?


      Actually this is sort of the conclusion i come into as well.. i know places like Kogan or even Amazon AU sells them, but there don't seem to be many deals around Anker apart from occasional sales here and there.

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