First look: Zendure X6 power bank with built-in USB hub

I've had a number of requests to take a look at the Zendure X6 power bank. This is not the kind that you can easily slip into a jacket pocket or purse, but it's a true beast when it comes to the features that it contains.

The Zendure X6 USB-C is a portable charger with a difference. Not only does it feature 20,100 mAh of portable battery capacity, compatible with QC 3.0 and offering 45W of PD (Power Delivery) power, it features five USB ports (one of which is a USB Type-C port) offering support for charging five devices simultaneously.

Must read: How to test chargers and power banks to make sure they don't blow up your expensive smartphone

But there's more.

The X6 also features a USB Hub mode (compatible with USB 2.0), which allows for data transfer over the two USB-A ports. Connect the USB-C port to a compatible desktop or laptop, and you can simultaneously charge your device and sync and manage your files using the twin USB-A ports.

This means that not only can the X6 charge up a range of devices, from smartphones to MacBooks, but it can also act as a data hub, so as to not clog up a port while it is being used to charge.

Zendure X6 power bank with built-in USB hub

Another really useful feature of the X6 is that it is compatible with low-power devices such as smartwatches, earphones and the like, which means that it won't turn off prematurely before the device is fully charged.

A final feature that I like is the pass-through charging that also includes a UPS feature, so the X6 can switch between pass-through and battery mode with no power interruptions. Why might you want this? Well, it makes it handy for applications such as security systems, home automation, network storage, backup power for Wi-Fi routers, Raspberry Pi projects, and the like.

I'll follow up with a more in-depth review soon, but for now I have to say that I like the Zendure X6. A lot. And priced at $119, it offers a lot of functionality and power at a decent cost.

See also:

• Western Digital debuts world's fastest 1TB Sandisk Extreme microSD card
• Galaxy Fold: A $2,000 smartphone becomes a reality, but is it worth the money?
• iPhone battery draining fast after installing iOS 12.1.4? Here how to diagnose the problem and get more battery life
• Some GPS receivers may malfunction on or after April 6
• Should you be scared of your laptop's webcam?
• This iOS 12 trick allows you to passcode-protect apps
• Apple's biggest embarrassment of 2018
• Weird but really useful gadgets