ElecJet Apollo 100W Max Limited Edition Review: It’s got the speed you need

    Apollo Max

    When it comes to buying an external power bank there are loads of options available but it’s tricky finding one that supports the fast-charging technology on your phone and doesn’t take hours to recharge once it’s spent. Featuring support for Samsung’s PPS charging protocol, Quick Charge 3.0, and a big 10,000mAh capacity, ElecJet’s Apollo Max Power Bank also comes with a 100W PD GaN Wall Charger that can take it from 0-100% in just 25 minutes.

    How does all that charging power translate in real terms? Can the 10,000mAh Apollo Max Power Bank really charge from 0-100% in just 25 minutes? Join us after the break for our review of ElecJet’s 100W Apollo Max Limited Edition Power Bank.

    Design

    Power banks often feature plastic construction materials but the Apollo Max boasts a fabric exterior top and bottom with a brushed metal strip in the middle that houses the USB Type-C and Type-A ports along with the digital display that shows how much battery capacity remains. A tad heavier than comparably sized power banks, the Apollo Max is still of a slim design that can fit into the front trouser pocket of regular jeans.

    In a nutshell, the Apollo Max looks really cool and understated and feels like it’s built to last, which is always a good thing for an accessory that will probably get tossed in a backpack more than once.

    Specifications

    Capacity 10000mAh Li-Battery
    Dimensions 156 x 76 x 24mm
    Weight 340g
    USB-C PD Port Input: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A 15V/3A, 20V/5A @100W Max
    Output: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A @60W Max
    USB-A Port Output: 5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A (PPS) : 4.4-12V/5A
    Case Materials ABS & PC
    In the Box 1 x Apollo Max 10000mAh, 1 x 100W PD GaN Wall Charger, 1 x USB-C to USB-C Cable

    Ultra-fast Charging

    When it comes to charging your phone or laptop, speed is often of the utmost importance, especially when you are buying a premium accessory such as ElecJet’s Apollo Max 10000mAh Power Bank. Whether you are charging your phone or recharging the power bank, speed is of the essence and here the graphene packing Apollo Max does not disappoint. You can use this power bank to charge a large screen laptop and other devices in the shortest time possible.

    Able to recharge from 0-100% in just 25 minutes when using the included 100W GaN Wall Charger, the Apollo Max has a really quick turnaround time. This means that a 10 minute top-up results in a meaningful boost to the power bank’s resources, giving you more flexibility than ever when attending all-day conferences or sitting by the pool on holiday.

    But what about its actual purpose of charging your phone, laptop, and other accessories? Well, you won’t be disappointed here either. Compatible with Samsung’s PPS charging protocol, the Apollo Max is able to charge the latest Galaxy S21 at full speed unlike other power banks and wall chargers, with the 60W USB-C PD port also able to charge your laptop, Nintendo Switch, camera, earbuds, tablets, and just about everything else that has a USB port. The USB-A port supports Quick Charge 3.0 and outputs 18W, which means it’s can charge Pixel smartphones at their full capability.

    While some power banks heat up tremendously with use, the Apollo Max has a Graphene Composite layer that aids heat dissipation and helps keep the accessory cool.

    Worth it?

    Perhaps the main negative about ElecJet’s Apollo Max Limited Edition Power Bank is that it doesn’t come cheap. On sale for $139 with a 10000mAh capacity, the Apollo Max seems a little low on charging capacity and doesn’t offer wireless charging. It’s also a little frustrating that there is only a single USB-C port which means you have to prioritize which USB-C device you want to charge first.

    But if you’ve got a need for speed when it comes to charging your devices and the actual power bank, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better-looking, more potent, or blisteringly quick unit than ElectJet’s Apollo Max 100W Limited Edition Power Bank.

    Apollo Max 100W Limited Edition Power Bank | $139 | ElecJet


    He’s been an Android fan ever since owning an HTC Hero, with the Dell Streak being his first phablet. He currently carries an OPPO Find X2 Pro in his pockets, a Galaxy Tab S5e in his backpack, and thinks nothing of lugging a 17-inch laptop around the world. When not immersed in the world of Android and gadgets, he’s an avid sports fan, and like all South Africans, he loves a good Braai (BBQ).


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