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Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet
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Key Points:
- The Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 is an ultralight 10,000mAh power bank weighing just 146 grams, making it the lightest and most compact in its class, ideal for backpackers and endurance athletes.
- It features a silicon-carbon anode battery technology, offers 39Wh capacity with 86.1% efficiency, supports up to 22.5W output, and can recharge devices like the iPhone 15 Pro twice or top up a 14-inch MacBook Pro.
- The power bank includes IPX7 water resistance, a simple battery level indicator, and supports multiple charging protocols (PD, QC3.0, Huawei SCP), with improved reliability over the previous Gen 3 model.
- Some drawbacks include its high price of $83.95, inconsistent knock-to-wake functionality, and unnecessary RGB lighting, though these can be disabled if desired.
- Overall, the NB10000 Gen 4 is praised for avoiding feature creep while delivering class-leading energy density and portability, making it a worthwhile investment for active users despite the premium cost.
