At CES 2025, Anker introduced two new products from their mobile charging line-up. Those products are the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank with built-in and retractable cables and the Anker 140W Charger. Sold separately or in a 10% off bundle, these products look to empower your on-the-go charging capabilities. Here, we will focus on the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank, with its built-in and retractable cables. We liked what we saw from the Anker Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank that we reviewed in 2023. As such, we were pretty interested in checking out this product when it was announced at the show.
So, let’s dive into the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank to see what it has to offer for $99.99.
Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank Specs
| Model | A1695 |
| Total Capacity | 25,000mAh |
| Input – USB-C Cable / Port: | 3-11V⎓3A / 5V⎓3A / 9V⎓3A / 10V⎓2.25A / 12V⎓3A / 15V⎓3A / 20V⎓5A (100W Max) |
| Output – USB-C Cable / Port: | 3-11V⎓3A / 5V⎓3A / 9V⎓3A / 10V⎓2.25A / 12V⎓3A / 15V⎓3A / 20V⎓5A (100W Max) |
| Output – USB-A Port | 3-11V⎓3A / 5V⎓3A / 9V⎓2A / 12V⎓1.5A (33W Max) |
| Total Output | 165W Max |
| Dimensions | 6.18 × 2.12 × 1.93 in (156.97 × 53.85 × 49.02 mm |
| Weight | 21.0 oz (595 g) |
| Handle Cable Length | 0.98 ft (0.3m) |
| Retractable Cable Length | 2.3 ft (0.69) |
Specs taken from product page.
The Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank is a “soda-can” sized 25,000mAh battery featuring three USB-C charging points and one USB-A port. It houses two USB-C cables and one USB-C port, with all three USB-C connections supporting both power input and output. One of the USB-C cables doubles as the power bank’s handle, supporting up to 44 lbs. and capable of withstanding 20,000 bends. The second USB-C cable is retractable, stowing in the top of the power bank. This cable can extend as far as 2.3 ft (0.69 m) and is tested to withstand over 20,000 retractions.
The Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank also features an informative display, giving you more information than simply its battery’s charge level. Pressing the button on the side allows you to toggle between various displays. Thanks to this, you can also observe battery temperature, ongoing output/input wattage rates, and overall battery health. When the power bank is not in use, pressing the main button once will quickly display the battery’s charge level. The Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank will even smile and wink at you, letting you know that it is ok. 🙂
When recharging the power bank, the onscreen display will show you the battery’s charge level, the wattage of the input, and how long the battery estimates it will take to reach a full charge at that input rate. You get a similar display when the battery is powering other devices, where the wattage rate screen will show you the ongoing wattage for each connected device by connection source. As the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank is capable of pass-through charging, this display is especially handy for understanding your overall input and output rates simultaneously.
Like with the Anker power bank we reviewed back in 2023, this power bank is meets the <100Wh TSA requirement, allowing you to take it with you as a carry-on item. It also sports the same ActiveShield 2.0 technology, monitoring temperature and adjusting charging rates to maintain the battery’s health.
The Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank is capable of a maximum output of 100W from one of its USB-C charging sources. However, the maximum power output of the power bank is determined by how many devices is connected to it at a given time.
Maximum Power Output by Usage Scenarios
| Single-Port Charging | – 100W max from any USB-C cable/port – 33W max from the USB-A port |
| Two-Port Charging | – 165W max using any two USB-C sources – 133W max using the USB-A port & any USB-C source |
| Three-Port Charging | 130W max in all scenarios. One USB-C source will deal out 100W while the other two will deal out a combined maximum of 30W. |
| Four-Port Charging | 130W max in all scenarios. One USB-C source will deal out 100W while the other three will deal out a combined maximum of 30W. |
Charge rates taken from product page.
The good thing here is that you have control over which device receives that maximum output of 100W, regardless of your charging scenario. The Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank will give that 100W priority to whatever is connected to the retractable USB-C cable. If the retractable cable is not in play, then the “handle” USB-C cable will be next in line to deal out the 100W. Not all devices are capable of being recharged at a rate of 100W, let alone 65W. So, the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank allows you to optimize your recharging scenarios based on both need and your connected devices’ capabilities. Plus, you can always verify your recharge rates using the power bank’s display.
When it came to performance, the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank did not disappoint.
First, I used the power bank with my Lenovo Yoga Book 9i. After the laptop’s battery level got down to about 13%, I connected the fully charged Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank. With the laptop streaming video while using the default “Balanced” Power Mode setting, the power bank was able to bring it up to a 65% charge in about one hour and 10 minutes.
When it came to my mobile device, the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank charged my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 from 10% to 100% in an hour and 22 minutes. This is while leaving my phone on, streaming from Twitch. This left the power bank with as much as 78% of remaining battery. That means I could give my phone somewhere around four complete charges if I used the power bank exclusively for my phone.
Next, I wanted to see how long I could game on the go using the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank. Here, I used the Lenovo Legion GO in Performance Mode as I played Cyberpunk 2077. Without the power bank connected, I was able to play for about one hour and 10 minutes before the Legion GO got down to a 10% charge.
I then connected the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank, where it immediately began to recharge the handheld at a rate of 91W. After some time, the power bank settled down to a charge rate of 38W, maintaining the Legion GO at a 19% charge. The power bank kept the Legion GO powered for about two hours and 15 minutes before the power bank’s battery fully depleted. This totaled up to around 3 hours and 25 of total gaming time with the Lenovo Legion GO. That is an impressive amount of playtime with a PC handheld running in Performance Mode.
The rate at which the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank recharged itself was also quite impressive. From a fully depleted battery, the power bank was able to recharge in about one hour and 50 minutes using my Anker 100W Charging Base. The power bank started off strong with a solid 84W recharging rate. When the battery got to about a 34% charge, the power bank throttled itself down to a 51W input rate. There was a snowflake icon on the display, hinting that this was done to moderate the battery’s temperature while its recharging continued. This is where I first got to experience ActiveShield 2.0 in action, protecting the battery while still optimizing input charging rates.
Until now, the Anker Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank we previously reviewed has been my go-to power bank for long trips. However, the overall performance of the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank, as well as the convenience of its two built-in USB-C cables cannot be overstated. As such, the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank has now become my most preferred power bank for any trip lasting past a day. It is reasonably-sized, TSA-compliant, and highly effective for a very reasonable $99.
If you are a frequent traveler or are simply looking for some backup power for your laptop, the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank is first on my list of power bank suggestions for you to check out. You can check out the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank for yourself by clicking here.
If you are in the market for a 140W USB-C charger, Anker is currently bundling their Anker 140W Charger with the Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank for $189.98. You can check that out by clicking here.
† We were provided with a Anker 25K mAh (165W) Power Bank with built-in and retractable cables) for review purposes and were not compensated for this review.
