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About a year ago, I tested the Baseus Blade power bank. What I really liked about this unit was that it was thin and light, and the perfect size to carry with my laptop. The power bank gave me extra hours of runtime and could charge my other devices.
I liked it so much that it became my favorite charger to carry with my MacBook Pro.
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Well, Baseus has given it an upgrade as Blade HD, What does HD mean? high density.
What’s the difference between my old device and the new Blade HD? Well, the new one is even smaller and lighter, packing more power into a smaller space.
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The Baseus Blade HD is an improved version of the Blade, and uses silicon-carbon lithium polymer battery technology, making it 18% lighter and 20% smaller than the previous version.
baseus blade hd technical specifications
- Capacity: 20,000mAh Silicon-Carbon Lithium Polymer Battery
- ports: 2 x USB-C, 2 x USB-A
- usb-c output: 5V/3A | 9V/3A | 12V/3A | 15V/3A | 20V/5A (Max 100W)
- usb-c input: 5V/3.0A | 9V/3.0A | 12V/3.0A | 15V/3.0A | 20V/3.0A (Max 60W)
- USB-A Output: 4.5V/5A | 5V/4.5A | 5V/3A | 9V/3A | 12V/2.5A (30W)
- Supported Charging Protocols: PD 3.0, QC 4+, QC 3.0, SCP, FC, Samsung AFC
- Shape: 5.27 x 5.27 x 0.7 Inch
- weight: 0.98 pounds
First of all, I really like the size. Flat square design with rounded corners, texturized soft coating and soft silicone feet is perfect to slip into a laptop bag.
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If you want to make sure your laptop is protected, the Blade HD comes with a soft storage bag.
Rounded corners mean there’s no point bumping into your laptop. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes / ZDNET
On the front is an easy-to-read display that shows the unit’s runtime as well as power input/output and how long until the unit is charged or discharged. I really appreciate that the display is subtle, meaning I’m not being blinded when using the device in low light or night conditions.
Subtle, yet easy-to-read display. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes / ZDNET
On the front is an on/off button and four ports – two USB-A and two USB-C. Easy.
Four ports – 2 x USB-A and 2 x USB-C – and an on/off button Adrian Kingsley-Hughes / ZDNET
The Baseus Blade HD uses silicon-carbon lithium polymer battery technology, making it 18% lighter and 20% smaller than the previous version. The capacity remains the same at 20,000mAh, but I’m okay with that as it provides enough power to recharge devices.
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In fact, I’m glad Baseus focused on making the device smaller and not packing much power into it.
The Baseus Blade sits atop the HD Blade. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes / ZDNET
USB ports can be used in single, dual, triple, or quadruple configurations. When used alone, a USB-A port can output up to 30W, while a USB-C port can push out 100W.
The included USB-C to-C cable and a 65W USB-C PD Wall Charger,
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One thing that hasn’t changed is that every surface on the Blade HD is a dust magnet, and will pick up and show every bit of dirt it comes across.
that on the one hand, baseus blade hd A great power bank for laptop users. For $85 (a 15% coupon is available on Amazon to bring the price down from the recommended retail price of $99) it’s hard to find a more capable, well-designed power bank. It will now take the place of the blade I usually carried in my laptop bag (the old blade has already found a new home in my portable repair bag).
