Anker 737 at a Steep Discount
The Anker 737 PowerCore is on sale right now at one of the better prices I’ve tracked. If you’ve been looking for a power bank that can actually charge a laptop, this is worth a look.
Why This One Stands Out
Most power banks max out at 18-20W, which is fine for phones but painfully slow for laptops. The Anker 737 pushes 65W - enough to charge a MacBook Pro at full speed.
| Spec | Anker 737 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 24,000mAh |
| Max Output | 65W |
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A |
| Laptop Charging | Yes |
| Display | Digital readout |
| Weight | About 1.1 lbs |
The digital display is actually useful - shows remaining capacity, current output wattage, and estimated time until empty. Beats guessing based on LED dots.
What It Can Actually Charge
Here’s roughly what to expect in terms of full charges:
| Device | Full Charges |
|---|---|
| iPhone 15 | About 5 |
| MacBook Air | Roughly 1.3 |
| MacBook Pro 14” | Just about 1 |
| iPad Pro | Around 2 |
| Nintendo Switch | 4 or more |
Your numbers may vary depending on device age, settings, and conditions. But these give you a ballpark.
Who This Is For
- Travelers - One brick for phone, tablet, laptop, everything
- Remote workers - Work from a coffee shop without hunting for outlets
- Anyone with long commutes - Train rides, flights, etc.
- Emergency backup - Power outages happen
I’ve used mine on a few trips and it’s genuinely nice to not worry about finding power in airports.
The Tradeoff
It’s not small. At over a pound, this is noticeably heavier than phone-only power banks. If you just need phone charging, you can get something much lighter. The 737 makes sense if you actually need laptop power on the go.
What People Are Saying
The Amazon reviews (15,000+) average around 4.6 stars. Common themes:
- “Finally a power bank that charges my MacBook”
- “The display is super helpful”
- “Worth the weight for long trips”
- “Replaced my smaller power banks with this one”
Some complaints about weight and the price at full retail. Both fair criticisms, though the current sale helps with the latter.
Current Deal
The price on this fluctuates a lot. Right now it’s marked down significantly - around 40% off depending on when you check. This is close to or better than what it typically goes for on Prime Day.
Limited stock warnings are showing, though take those with a grain of salt.
Prices change constantly. Verify current price before purchasing.