A 20,000 mAh power bank that your gadgets deserve

Let’s be honest: in a world where every gadget claims to be ‘game-changing’, power banks are often painfully inconspicuous. But every now and then one comes along that really catches my attention. Meet the StuffCool Giga 65W Power Bank – a compact 20,000 mAh behemoth that defies its own size and weight. I’ve used it over the past few days to charge everything from smartphones to TWS earphones, even a 15-inch laptop. Ultimately, I have to say that calling the StuffCool Giga 65W just another power bank feels a bit like calling a Ferrari ‘just another car’.

The Giga is not only small with its dimensions of 6.8 x 10.8 x 3.25 cm, but also surprisingly light: it weighs only about 380 grams. Unlike most power banks you’ve used, the StuffCool Giga slips easily into a bag or handbag without making you feel like you’re carrying a brick. Aside from a prominent charging indicator, the StuffCool Giga’s built-in USB-C cable is thoughtfully designed: it’s small enough so you don’t have to lug around a long cord while charging your phone, but just big enough so it loops around your phone. wrist. The real winner here is the built-in Type-C cable with a PD output of up to 65W. If you’re the kind who always forgets to take cables with you (like yours), then this power bank will be a lifesaver. I tested the cable on a range of devices and it charged quickly and smoothly, which reminded me of a standard wall adapter. And if you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, the Giga’s 45W Super-Fast Charging 2.0 support might just make you weep with joy.

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While putting the StuffCool Giga to the test, I started small: charging my AirPods Pro 2 case and in-ear pods. Both were less than 10%, and fully upgrading them took just 6% of the Giga’s capacity, and just under 15 minutes. I barely broke a sweat, I have to admit. Encouraged, I switched to the iPhone 15 Pro. On one test I went from 22% to 71% in just over half an hour, eventually reaching 100% just under 2 hours of total charge time, but that includes the typical iPhone “trickle charge” past 80% . Another charging session of the iPhone 15 Pro took me from 4% to 100% in about an hour and 45 minutes, which is pretty decent – ​​especially considering the phone’s battery was running low.

Now for the real test: my 15-inch Infinix laptop charged via the USB Type-C port. I started at 47% around 8pm with the Giga fully charged. Within half an hour I jumped to 62% of the laptop battery. At 9:23 PM the laptop was running at 92% and the Giga still had 24% left. Getting 100% on the laptop left about 7% in the tank – enough to charge a phone at least 35-40% if I was in a pinch.

A power bank is only as good as the charging time. Using StuffCool’s own 18W charger, it took me about two and a half hours to climb from 7% to 70% charge on the StuffCool Giga. However, with a 67W charger (from Xiaomi), the Giga went from almost empty (1% charge) to 100% full in about 90 minutes. That’s a game-changer if you’re constantly on the go and can’t waste hours waiting for your power bank to come back to life.

The Giga offers a Type-C port that can deliver 65W, plus an 18W USB-A port for your older gadgets or devices that don’t require super-fast charging. I also gave the Giga a try on two Android phones at once, and needless to say, both charged seamlessly, with no adapters or fuss. That’s the kind of versatility you expect from a thoughtfully designed power bank. Whether it was charging other devices or itself, at no point did the StuffCool Giga overheat or feel warm to the touch.

Other small but notable details about the StuffCool Giga 65W are that it is made in India and is BIS certified, which should calm the nerves of anyone concerned about reliability, safety or compliance. The addition of a built-in cable means fewer tangles in your bag, and the LED indicators are bright enough without being obnoxious. Sure, the price is a little higher than standard 20,000 mAh banks, but with 65W power, advanced charging protocols and a rugged build, the StuffCool Giga is aimed squarely at power users – or at least people like me who deal with it every day. juggling multiple devices.

It’s not often that a power bank makes me feel like I’m seeing a real evolution in accessory design. But the StuffCool Giga 65W Power Bank has done it. Over the course of a few days, I almost forgot that it was “just a power bank.” It started to feel more like an essential sidekick that kept me moving no matter what device I threw at it. Enough said. Now if I could just make a cup of coffee with it while my phone was charging, we would have the perfect invention.

If you’re still carrying a giant, slow-charging battery brick in your backpack, the Giga is worth a look. Students with multiple gadgets, business travelers who hate lugging around multiple chargers, or even the average Joe who wants the freedom to charge a laptop without an electrical outlet, this one ticks all the boxes. It may not be the cheapest option at ₹4,299, but you get serious performance and versatility for that price tag – which is worth it in my opinion.

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