VRURC Power bank 30,000mAh vs. Anker PowerCore III 19,200mAh
VRURC 30,000 mAh Power Bank (Model: T3016) vs. Anker PowerCore III (Model: A1284) comparison. The below video elaborates on the differentiating factors of these two portable chargers (power banks) and covers an in-depth comparison with an example to power the Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera.
VRURC T3016 vs. Anker A1284
Price: X vs. 6X
Capacity: 30,000 mAh / 96 Wh vs. 19,200 mAh / 71.04 Wh
Compliant for carrying on flights: Yes vs. Yes
Weight: 476 g vs. 422 g
Length: 16.595 cm vs. 16.89 cm
Width: 8.9 cm vs. 7.92 cm
Thickness: 2.03 cm vs. 2.24 cm
Max Output (all ports combined)
22.5W* vs. 60 W
* Quick Charge can only be used with a single device plugged in
Max Output (single port)
22.5 W (USB-A port alone) vs. 60 W (USB-C port alone)**
** Online Reviews indicate that the Anker USB-C port can only provide 45W
Blue USB-A ports
Output Only, 5V-3A (intelligent identification), 15 W
vs.
Output Only, 5V-2.4A***
***3 Amps max for both USB-A ports combined
Red USB-A port
Output Only, QC 3.0, 4.5V-5A, 5V-4.5A, 9V-2.0A, 12V-1.5A, 18–22.5 W
vs. N/A
USB-C port
Input: QC/PD 3.0, 5V-3A, 9V-2A, 15–18 W
Output: QC / PD 3.0, 5V-3A, 9V-2.22A, 12V-1.67A, 18–20 W
vs.
Input and Output: 5V 3A, 9V 3A, 15V 3A, 20V 3A
Micro USB
Input Only, QC 2.0 / QC 3.0, 5V-2A / 9V-2A, 10 W / 18 W
vs. N/A
Lightning port
Input Only, PD 3.0, 5V-2A / 9V-2A, 10 W / 18 W
vs. N/A
Trickle charging
Blue USB-A ports will auto-detect and adjust the current accordingly.
vs.
Yes, has a trickle charging feature. For low powered devices, press the button twice or press and hold until the light turns green. The Anker power bank will output 30 mA to 90 mA.
Charging Time (of the power bank)
- 10 hours with QC/PD 3.0 power source (9V 2A)
- 14 hours with 15 W (5V-3A) power source
vs.
- 1.5 hours with a 65 W PD charger.
- Less than 5 hours with 18 W or above USB-C charger to the USB-C port.
- 14 hours with a 5 W charger will take approximately 14 hours.
Compatibility with Olympus cameras
Olympus cameras need USB Power Delivery compliance with USB PD Revision 3.0 Version 1.0a. Hence the VRURC 30,000 Power Bank is not compatible with Olympus cameras for running the camera however it can be used to charge the camera.
vs.
The Anker Power Core III (A1284) can both charge Olympus cameras as well as run them.
