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Introduction

More and more power banks are now equipped with built-in cable compared with the old ones, such as rental power banks, but no one can make sure that they can do fast charging at all.

Inspired by this, IDMIX recently released a power bank that comes with not one, but two built-in cables, while also integrated with a two-prong plug into it. This allows users to use it as a charger at home, and turn it into a power bank while going out. And today, ChargerLAB will test its performance, to see how it can handle these situations in detail.

Product Appearance

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The packaging box showcases three major selling points, and the official name "Mr. Charger 10000" is printed on it. In the upper right corner, you can also see that it was awarded the Red Dot Design Award in 2021. From the image, it has a total of four output ports, including two built-in cables and two USB ports. Let's refer to it as the IDMIX 4-in-1 10000mAh Power Bank.

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On the back, you can find detailed specifications of the power bank, which we will discuss later.

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Upon unpacking the box, besides the power bank itself, it also includes an instruction manual and a storage bag.

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The IDMIX 4-in-1 10000mAh Power Bank comes in a grey color with a matte finish, providing a comfortable and fingerprint-resistant texture. The central frame is made of pure black PC material, and it features a red hanging strap on the edge, enhancing its portability.

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The side of the frame features a hidden storage design, with the two fast charging cables parallelly arranged. Additionally, the input plug is foldable for easy storage.

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The built-in cables do not have a retractable design, so what you see is what you get.

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There are two cables: one with a Lightning connector and the other with a USB-C connector.

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The USB-C cable has a special pin design.

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The Lightning connector looks similar to the original C94.

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Using ChargerLAB POWER-Z MF001, we tested the Lightning cable and it scored 100 points. The connector is C94, confirming its Apple MFi certification, as claimed.

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On the other side, there is a power button, a USB-A port, and a USB-C port.

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Let's take a closer look at the specs info. Model is CH07. It can support input of 100~240V, 50/60Hz, 0.6A. The rated capacity is 6000mAh.

When used as a charger, both the USB-C port, USB-C cable, and Lightning cable support a maximum output of 20W. The USB-A port offers a slightly lower output at 18W. When all four ports are used simultaneously, the total output does not exceed 15W.

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In power bank mode, the surprising aspect is that each port's individual output and the total output are the same. This ensures a consistent experience without any trade-offs.

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Both cables have the same length, approximately 10cm (3.94 inches).

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The length of this power bank is about 127mm (5 inches).

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The width is about 67mm (2.63 inches).

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And the height is 29.5mm (1.16 inches).

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And the weight is about 266g (9.38 oz).

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This is how it looks like on my hand.

Protocol Test

In the testing part, let's first examine our traditional item - the charging protocol. According to the markings, we have learned that the maximum output power of this power bank is consistent in both modes. So, what about the protocols?

Charger Mode

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In charger mode, the POWER-Z KM003C measured that the USB-C port supports PD3.0, DCP, Apple 2.4A protocols.

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And it has three fixed PDOs of 5V2.4A, 9V2.22A and 12V1.66A.

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The USB-A port only supports DCP charging protocol.

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The USB-C cable supports the same protocols as the USB-C port,

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with matching PDOs.

Power Bank Mode

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Next is the power bank mode, the USB-C port supports FCP, AFC, QC2.0, PD3.0 and DCP charging protocols, which is better than its performance in charger mode. 

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The PDOs remain the same.

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The USB-A port still only supports DCP.

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USB-C cable now supports FCP, AFC, QC2.0, PD3.0, DCP and Apple 2.4A protocols,

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with consistent PDOs.

Charging Test

Now, let's move on to the actual charging performance. ChargerLAB will comprehensively evaluate this power bank in terms of compatibility, full charging process, standby power consumption, and conversion efficiency.

Charging Compatibility Test

In this test, we used dozens of different models to assess the main charging ways in both charger and power bank modes and see how well they support fast charging.

USB-C

First, let's look at the performance of the USB-C port, which theoretically has better compatibility.

Charger Mode

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In charger mode, it provides 19.67W (9.01V, 2.18A) to the iPhone 14 Pro Max, successfully triggering the PD fast charging protocol.

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The data was compiled into a table, and most of the tested phone models triggered the 9V voltage value, with a few at 5V, and the current fluctuated around 2A. Game consoles and tablets were charged at 5V.

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From the bar chart, we can see that the charging power of the iPhone 14 series reached 19.64W, followed by the OPPO Find X6 Pro and Nubia Z30 Pro, with good compatibility. The Nintendo Switch had the lowest charging power at 9.26W, while the other models were in the range of 10-16W.

Power Bank Mode

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In power bank mode, it provided 18.79W (8.89V, 2.11A) to the Nubia Z30 Pro, also successfully triggering the PD fast charging protocol. 

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The data was summarized into a table, and the chart showed that the phone models tested in this mode triggered either the 9V or 5V voltage value, except for the 12V triggered by the 11-inch iPad Pro (4th Gen).

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The bar chart revealed that the difference in charging power between charger and power bank modes was not significant. The highest charging power was still seen in Apple products, while the OnePlus 9 Pro had the lowest charging power at 7.65W. Other phone models were mostly in the range of 13W, 11W, and 9W.

Built-in Cable in Charger Mode

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Switching to the Samsung Galaxy S23+, it provided 13.97W (8.84V, 1.58A) of output power in charger mode, successfully triggering the QC fast charging protocol.

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Summarizing the data of the tested models in a table, it can be observed that the proportion of 5V voltage value is much higher compared to the USB-C port part, with most of the current fluctuating around 2A.

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From the bar chart, we can see that the Redmi K60 Pro had the highest charging power at 12.71W. The tested phone models were divided into three different power levels: 12W, 11W, and 9W, performing decently.

Built-in Cable in Power Bank Mode

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In this mode, it provided 19.67W (9.01V, 2.18A) to the Redmi K60 Pro, also triggering the PD fast charging protocol.

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The data was compiled into a table, and the chart showed that the voltage values for the tested phone models were not significantly different from the charger mode.

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From the bar chart, we can see that the Redmi K60 Pro had the highest charging power at 12.80W in power bank mode, followed by the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, and the lowest was the OnePlus 9 Pro at 7.65W. The phone models were divided into two charging levels: 12W and 9W.

USB-A

Now let's see how the USB-A port performs.

Charger Mode

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In charger mode, it provided 16.61W (8.77V, 1.89A) to the OnePlus 9 Pro, successfully triggering the QC fast charging protocol.

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The data was compiled into a table, and the voltage values of 9V and 5V were evenly distributed, with the current fluctuating around 2A.

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From the bar chart, we can see that the OnePlus 9 Pro ranked first, which was unusual compared to the previous tests, at 16.58W. The Red Magic 7 Pro followed at 14.54W, and the lowest was the Nubia Z30 Pro at 7.04W. Other phone models ranged from 9W to 14W.

Power Bank Mode

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In power bank mode, it provided 16.77W (8.08V, 2.08A) to the Meizu 20 PRO, successfully triggering the QC fast charging protocol.

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The data was compiled into a table, and the chart showed that the voltage values for the tested phone models were not significantly different from the charger mode.

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From the bar chart, we can see that the Nubia Z30 Pro, which ranked last in the previous round, now takes the first place with a power output of 17.38W in power bank mode, followed by the Red Magic 7 Pro. The OnePlus 9 Pro, which ranked first in the previous test, was once again going to the last place. This mode also showed two charging levels: 13W and 9W.

Overall, the IDMIX 4-in-1 10000mAh Power Bank demonstrated excellent compatibility with PD protocol-supported phone models, while other phone models showed average performance.

Multi-port Output

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In power bank mode, the device features a built-in USB-C cable, Lighting cable and both USB-C and USB-A ports that can simultaneously deliver power. The power outputs from left to right are as follows: 4.35W, 2.11W, and 7.17W. It's important to note that our KM003C is unable to test any specs of the Lightning cable.

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In power bank mode, the device features a built-in USB-C cable, Lighting cable and both USB-C and USB-A ports that can also simultaneously deliver power. The power outputs from left to right are as follows: 5.11W, 2.01W, and 2.78W, showing a performance inferior to that of power bank mode.

Full Charging Test

Next, let's try to test how long it will take to fully charge itself using the built-in AC plug. The test will be conducted under the following conditions: constant temperature of 25℃ (77℉) and a power supply of 110V 60Hz. Here is the charging curve made by the PC software of KM003C.

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The charging power exhibits minimal fluctuations. Charging the power bank up to 50% takes 2 hours and 3 minutes, reaching 80% takes 3 hours and 17 minutes, and a complete full charge requires 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Output Efficiency

Output efficiency is a critical factor in assessing the quality of a power bank. Higher output efficiency indicates a higher conversion rate and lower heat generation. In this test, we measured the efficiency of the power bank at different output levels, as efficiency varies with different power outputs.

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First, we continuously output power at 5V3A 15W, which lasted for 2 hours and 16 minutes. The actual discharged battery energy was about 33.15Wh, resulting in an efficiency of approximately 86.10% at this output level.

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Next, at 9V2.22A 20W, the continuous output lasted for 1 hour and 44 minutes. The actual discharged battery energy was about 33.94Wh, resulting in an efficiency of approximately 88.16% at this output level.

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Finally, at 12V1.67A 20W, the continuous output lasted for 1 hour and 45 minutes. The actual discharged battery energy was about 34.36Wh, resulting in an efficiency of approximately 89.25% at this output level.

Output Temperature Test

When testing the output efficiency, we put this cube into a 25°C (77℉) thermotank and got its surface temperature after 30 mins.

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In a continuous output at 12V1.66A 20W for 30 minutes, the highest temperature on one side of the power bank reached approximately 43.6°C.

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On the other side, the highest temperature reached approximately 43.1°C.

Summary of ChargerLAB

The IDMIX 4-in-1 10000mAh Power Bank features a matte finish on its exterior, providing a comfortable grip and minimizing fingerprint residue. It is equipped with two USB ports (1C1A), along with a Lightning cable and a USB-C cable, making it capable of charging multiple devices simultaneously. Moreover, it supports both output and input concurrently, maximizing efficiency. The addition of a red hanging strap and foldable pins makes it easy to carry around.

In terms of performance, when used as a charger or power bank, the USB-C port, USB-C cable, and Lightning cable all support fast charging output of approximately 20W, while the USB-A port supports 18W. Under a temperature of 25°C (77°F), the power bank achieved excellent temperature control with a maximum temperature of only 43.6°C after half an hour of 20W PD power output.

Regarding the compatibility test, the power bank performed well and showed no instances of complete incompatibility with devices.

Overall, this device provides both power bank and charger modes, offering a comprehensive solution for temporary power needs. With its 38.5Wh battery capacity, it can provide approximately 1.5 full charging cycles (0-100%) for most mainstream smartphones. It is particularly suitable for users who frequently travel, heavily use their phones, or find it inconvenient to carry multiple charging devices.

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