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UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 25,000mAh 145W (PB553)
$109.99Cheaper
Released 2024
Best Power Banks · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 25,000mAh 145W (PB553) is cheaper at $109.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
UGREEN
$109.99Cheaper
Released 2024
Shargeek
$169
Released 2023
The UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 25,000mAh 145W (PB553) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 25,000mAh 145W (PB553) is the cheaper at $109.99. The UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 25,000mAh 145W (PB553) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $109.99 | $169 |
| Brand | UGREEN | Shargeek |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Capacity (mAh) | 25000 | 20000 |
| Max output (W) | 145 | 130 |
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 1x USB-C (100W), 1x USB-A (30W) |
| Built in cable | No | No |
| Display | digital | IPS |
| Weight (oz) | — | — |
| Pass through | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2024 | 2023 |
Sources — UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 25,000mAh 145W (PB553): us.ugreen.com (verified 2026-06-15). Shargeek Storm 2 Slim Power Bank 20,000mAh 130W: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted outlets hands-on tested a UGREEN 25,000mAh 145W power bank and both recommend it. TechRadar's bench measured 76-88% of rated capacity delivered across loads (85% at 20W, 88% at 30W, 82% at sustained 100W, 76% at 140W) and praised the compact 505 g build as smaller and lighter than similar-capacity rivals. Engadget clocked a fast iPhone 15 refill (about an hour and a half from 4% to full) and confirmed the digital charge display reads accurately. Downsides: TechRadar found it runs hot and throttles at sustained 100W+ and self-recharges at only 65W; Engadget flagged weak value at the $120 launch price and intermittent stock. Note: TechRadar lists the unit's model as PB205 rather than the title's PB553, but capacity, total 145W and 140W single-port specs match exactly. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Fast charging — strong measured efficiency across loads plus quick real-world phone refills from the 145W / 140W single-port output; Compact and relatively light for a 25,000mAh (90Wh) capacity; Accurate digital charge-percentage display.
Flagged: Runs hot at sustained 100W+ output and can throttle back its wattage; Self-recharge input limited to 65W; Weak value at the $120 launch price and intermittent stock availability.
Only one whitelisted tester (Notebookcheck) hands-on-reviewed this exact model; mainstream outlets like PCMag, Tom's Guide and Wirecutter never covered it. Notebookcheck found the Slim charged a 100W ultrabook as expected and praised the see-through design, but flagged early milky discoloration of the clear shell and sub-rated phone charging (~35W to an S22 Ultra). (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Charges a 100W ultrabook as expected, with charging curves comparable to similar-spec rivals; Distinctive see-through design plus IPS info screen; more travel-friendly than the metallic Chargeasap Flash Pro; USB-A port reliably handles anything thrown at it.
Flagged: Clear polycarbonate shell developed faint milky discoloration streaks early in testing; Charged a Galaxy S22 Ultra only ~35W (below its 45W rate) and cannot fully fill a laptop to 100%; On-screen temperature and charging readouts did not match FLIR imaging or a USB multimeter.