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Omni 30C+ DC/USBC/USBA Wireless Charging Power Bank - Protective Case and Fast Charger | Portable Charger for Laptops: MacBook Pro/iPad/Dell/Surface | Smart Devices:iPhone/Samsung/DJI/Canon/Nikon/DSLR
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Purchase options and add-ons
- 【Power Hub For All Your Smart Devices】From laptops to cameras, drones, and smartphones, Omnicharge can keep all your devices charged up. Compact and functional.
- 【Extensive Features】All-In-One power solution with high powered AC, USB-C PD for laptops, Wireless charging, QC 3.0 USB-A, Adjustable DC power, pass-through charging and solar charging.
- 【High Powered, Fast Charging】71wh (20000mAh) battery capacity. Charge safe and fast with high charging efficiency. 100 watt AC and DC, 60 watt USB-C PD, powers most smart devices including MacBook Pro and Surface Pro.
- 【Carry Less, Power More】Carry one cable to charge your laptop using USB-C or DC output while charging your Qi-compatible smartphone wirelessly, leave your bulky chargers at home
- 【Accessories】The Omni 20+ Bundle includes a 60W USB-C charging cable, 65W GaN Charger and Protective Case. NOT INCLUDED: DC cables for DJI Drones, Surface, and other PC laptops sold separately.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 5 x 1.1 x 4.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.4 pounds |
ASIN | B01NBJX99D |
Item model number | Omni20 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #136,578 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #2,172 in Cell Phone Portable Power Banks |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Special features | Adjustable,Fast Charger,Portable Charger,Wireless Charging |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | Omnicharge, Inc. |
Date First Available | February 17, 2017 |
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Product Description
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Ultimate Travel CompanionBring your Omni 20+ everywhere. The compact rugged design makes the Omnicharge ideal for any kind of travel. It can even be brought on planes. |
Fast and Flexible RechargingThe Omni 20+ can recharge at 45W from the barrel port or USB-C port and recharges in under 3 hours from nearly any source including solar. |
Powerful Laptop ChargingRecharge your laptop via AC, DC, or USB-C. The Omni 20+ provides powerful solutions that can recharge your laptop in several different ways. |
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Swiss Army Knife Of Power BanksWith a multitude of charging options, the Omni 20+ provides you with all the ports you could ever need. |
Smarter PowerOur OLED screen provides smart power readings so you can have better control of your device's power levels. |
For all your devicesThe Omni 20+ provides an all-in-one solution that can power most, if not all the devices a professional carries around in their busy day. |
Omni 20+ | OMNI 20+ Bundle | Omni 20C+ | Omni Ultimate+ | Omni Mobile 25600 | |
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Capacity | 20,000 mAh, 72Wh ±5% | 20,000 mAh, 72Wh ±5% | 20,000 mAh, 72Wh ±5% | 38,400 mAh, 142Wh ±5% | 25,600mAh, 92Wh |
Ports | AC Output, DC in/out, USB-C in/out, 2 x QC 3.0 USB-A | AC Output, DC in/out, USB-C in/out, 2 x QC 3.0 USB-A | 2 x QC 3.0 USB-A, 1 x 100W USB-C, 1 x 60W USB-C | AC Output, DC in, DC out, USB-C in/out, 2 x QC 3.0 USB-A | 2 x QC 3.0 USB-A, 1 x 60W USB-C, 1 x 72W DC out |
AC Output | 100W Max | 100W Max | X | 120W Max | X |
DC Output | 100W Max, 1V – 25V | 100W Max, 1V – 25V | X | 150W Max, 5V - 60V up to 8A | 72W Max, 12V - 24V up to 3.5A |
USB-C Output | 60W out 45W in | 60W out 45W in | 100W out 45W in | 60W out 60W in | 60W out 40W in |
USB-A Output | 5V/3A QC 3.0 compatible | 5V/3A QC 3.0 compatible | 5V/3A QC 3.0 compatible | 5V/3A QC 3.0 compatible | 5V/3A QC 3.0 compatible |
Wireless Charging | 10W Max | 10W Max | 10W Max | X | 10W Max |
OLED Display | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
Pass-through Charging | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Dimensions & Weight | 5.0" x 4.8" x 0.91" - 1.4 lbs | 5.0" x 4.8" x 0.91" - 1.4 lbs | 5.0″ x 4.8″ x 1.1″ - 1.1 lb | 6.5" x 5.7" x 2.1" - 3.1 lbs | 4.3″ x 6.1″ x 1″ - 1.2 lbs |
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Customers like the multiple output voltage options, charging capabilities, and ease of use of the wireless adapter. For example, they mention it has a sleek design and is portable. Customers are also impresseded with the quality and build of the device, mentioning that it has solid durability. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
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Customers like the charging capabilities of the wireless accessory. They say it can charge their laptop, rechargeable batteries, phone, and DSLR camera battery. They appreciate the pass-through charging and the ability to charge their electronics via solar power. Customers also mention that the compact design with many options for charging makes it easy to use.
"...This unit has far greater capacity, and much higher quality than the Dell external battery it's replacing...." Read more
"This product is amazing. Last very long and charges all my devices very quickly. It is easy to carry and very easy to use. Love it!!!" Read more
"...place my phone on top and allow it to charge wirelessly, and USB A and C charging ports...." Read more
"...the Omni charge has a smaller footprint in my bag and comes with a 110 volt ac connection unlike the Goalzero which is an additional purchase and..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the wireless accessory. They mention it's very well designed, sleek, and minimal. Customers also appreciate the OLED screen, which is nice and easy to read in bright sunlight. They also like the form factor, which they say is a nice compromise.
"...The device has a sleek, intuitive design and high quality build...." Read more
"Nice battery pack. Cannot carry on airplane, too big as far as battery. Expends a lot of its charge while charging a MacPro...." Read more
"...The look and feel of all components are outstanding and the device is feature-rich with every type of connection you could want, including 110 A/C...." Read more
"...FORM FACTOR: I really like the form factor, it's a nice compromise and a good shape and size for packing in with a laptop...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the portable charger. They say it is nice for portability, has a compact flat form factor, and is incredibly practical for traveling. The power bank is small in size but big on power and options. Some customers even mention that the Omni 13+ is the perfect size for a pocket battery bank.
"...Which is nice for portability, but annoying when I want to keep everything together. Otherwise, very well done Omnicharge." Read more
"...Last very long and charges all my devices very quickly. It is easy to carry and very easy to use. Love it!!!" Read more
"...Compact design with many options for charging. I am very glad I bought the bundle." Read more
"...the high-speed charger with interchangeable international plugs, a carrying case, and two cables is a bargain versus buying these items separately...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the quality and build of the device. They say it has solid durability, a sturdy carrying case, and lasts a solid weekend. Customers also appreciate the well thought-out design and rugged feel of the battery bank. They find it very flexible and useful in the field, and say it saves their college life by providing energy.
"...This unit has far greater capacity, and much higher quality than the Dell external battery it's replacing...." Read more
"...It works well but is quite large and heavy. I love the features of the charger, being able to plug a 2/3 prong 110v plug into it, place my phone..." Read more
"...The battery construction appears very solid and just says “quality”...." Read more
"...look and feel of all components are outstanding and the device is feature-rich with every type of connection you could want, including 110 A/C. The..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the wireless adapter. They mention that it works great, the AC outlet works flawlessly, and it operates AC devices as advertised. They also say that it's a great product for travel, especially on the go at airports when you need a quick charge. Customers also appreciate the Bluetooth headphones and cell phone well. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"This product is amazing. Last very long and charges all my devices very quickly. It is easy to carry and very easy to use. Love it!!!" Read more
"...It works well but is quite large and heavy...." Read more
"...I found this 12v Freezer/Refrigerator was a perfect solution to use, but when the car is off so would the power to keep it cool...." Read more
"...The smart IQ charge works great with my iPhone and the 110v ac plug is an amazing convenience that allows me to charge my drone batteries and many..." Read more
Customers find the wireless accessory easy to use. They mention that the instructions are clear and concise, the menu is easy to navigate, and it's usable right out of the box. Some appreciate the portable and convenient design. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The device has a sleek, intuitive design and high quality build...." Read more
"...It is easy to carry and very easy to use. Love it!!!" Read more
"...The menu is easy to navigate. And the build quality is very nice. Don't get me wrong it's packed with tech...." Read more
"...My only critique was that it was a bit of a learning curve for the dashboard screen (learning all the symbols and their meanings) It for sure is a..." Read more
Customers like the output voltage of the wireless accessory. They mention it has multiple output voltage options, with the option of plugging in your own power cord. They also like the ability to turn off or on either port, the dc power selection option, and the versatility in power options. Customers also like that the output is easily tunable from 1-24V in 0.1V steps, and that they can regulate the charge capabilities.
"...Also, the ability to decide which ports are going to be used for charging, and the little screen shows the in/output of the device." Read more
"...necessary information to see and it is good that there's a separate switch to turn off/on the AC or USB ports...." Read more
"...the inclusion of a usb-c port allows for a lot of flexibility in use...." Read more
"...Fifth and final beef: only 2 USB ports. Move the USB ports to the opposite side of the brick and give us 6 or 8 or 10 ports...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the wireless accessory. Some find it well worth the money, while others say it's a bit pricey.
"...with similar battery power, I concluded that the OmniCharge was worth the extra cost because of the apparent quality and features being offered...." Read more
"...It is expensive but for those with multiple devices (think camera, headsets, and other devices) it may well be worth the money and convenience of..." Read more
"...FORM FACTOR: I really like the form factor, it's a nice compromise and a good shape and size for packing in with a laptop...." Read more
"...Well well worth the price...you get what you pay for!" Read more
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The device has a sleek, intuitive design and high quality build. For cell phone charging using the USB-C input/output adapter, I've had no issues, and get about 3 charges out of the unit (it's nice to use when I'm streaming movies on the go). As for laptop charging, I've only tested the laptop charging capabilities using my Dell XPS 13 with USB-C to USB-C and this works well, and my laptop happily accepts the power source.
I will update this review if the battery life is less than 1 year, but based upon the build quality, I have no worries. This unit has far greater capacity, and much higher quality than the Dell external battery it's replacing.
The only con: I wish the case provided in the bundle had a place to store cables. The case tightly fits only the battery, and nothing else. Which is nice for portability, but annoying when I want to keep everything together. Otherwise, very well done Omnicharge.
Features:
20400mah lithium battery - capable of charging an average cell phone between 6-10 times!
AC charging plug - can power a range of laptops
2 USB ports
DC In/Out power port
Intelligent power management including thermal protection and voltage under- and over-protection, as well as short-circuit protection
Screen display including battery temperature, charging times, and more
Wireless charging
Pass through charging feature
Pros
A battery that can actually power a laptop
Pass through charging
Good information available on screen
First decent battery power pack that has an AC power supply!
Wireless charging
Cons
External AC adapter needed; this increases what you need to carry
DC Input/Output port just doesn't add up (more on this later).
Screen so tiny its unreadable without glasses (at least for old people like me).
Two buttons that are somewhat confusing (I have to look at the manual for the graphic explanation) and not sure why its needed. One turns on/off USB charging (why?) the other turns on/off AC power out (again, why?)
The Omnicharge 2.0 is an interesting and very neat product that is more than halfway to being awesome. It falls short due to some odd design issues and confusing concepts, as well as a marketing gamble that I'm not sure will pay off.
Let's start with the most confusing: The DC IN/OUT barrel port.
This has a pretty cool idea hidden in it: using the power OUT mode, you can power a variety of products and select a huge range of different output voltages (in 1/10v increments). So you can power a few different laptops (with the barrel adapters and cables supplied) and theoretically, a host of other products. For example; it might power my Nolan bluetooth motorcycle helmet which has a barrel pin input, or my bluetooth portable speaker, also a barrel pin input. It would be great when travelling to dispense with those AC adapters and just use the Omnicharge instead.
Problem is, you can't. The supplied pins don't fit my products, and unless you can find a cable that fits (5.5mm/2.1mm pin on the Omnicharge side, and whatever you need on the output side) you are out of luck. Which means you are probably out of luck; I couldn't find any cable that would fit either of my test products.
So an output port that promises to power a virtually infinite set of your personal products - but won't. Great idea, not so great implementation. If they provided a larger set of pin adapters, or at least pointed you to someone who does (Radio shack makes a power system with multiple output pins, but I have no idea if it would work)... that would help. My suggestion to Omnicharge: team up with a company to provide access to a much larger range of output cables and pins, and a website that helps identify which sizes you need.
The second problem with the DC IN/OUT port is even bigger: It's a one way street. If you use it to power your laptop or other device, you cannot charge the Omnicharge itself... it gets its power from the DC IN port, which means you can't use the DC OUT port at the same time, because they are one and the same port.
So, maybe thats fine if you are in an airport, you pull out your DC cable to charge your Surface Pro laptop, and it will power it for several hours before the Omnicharge needs to be charged. But what about working at a conference, long hours and little time off? Do you feel comfortable leaving your laptop charger at home and hoping the Omnicharge can supply you with enough juice all weekend long, without needing to plug the Omnicharge in to AC power? I'm not sure I do. So that means you need to bring your laptop adapter with you - one more brick to haul around.
If the Omnicharge simply had two ports, one in and one out, that would go some ways to solving the problem... but I think they were trying to be TOO clever here...
So the long and short of it is that the DC IN/OUT port is its own worst enemy, and fails to live up to its promise. The adjustable voltage DC OUT part fails because in real life it will only charge a pretty small range of products that fit the supplied pins. And the DC IN Port simply conflicts with the OUT, leaving you to make hard choices.
Solution: Two DC ports, one a charging port for the Omnicharge, one an output port for a range of devices (and please, offer a wider range of pins!)
My second beef with the Omnicharge is that if they had made it just a bit bigger and squeezed an AC power supply into the Omnicharge, it would be a MUCH better product. Instead, you have to carry around an AC brick to power your Omnicharge brick, and you probably won't feel safe enough to leave you laptop AC brick at home, (for reasons mentioned earlier), so end result... more bricks in your suitcase - and for a product that is 100% aimed at the portable/travel market, that's a problem.
Yes, you CAN charge your Omnicharge using a power supply with a USB port (they supply a cable to do just that); but charging via USB is much longer than using their supplied AC power supply, so it seems to me unlikely that people will opt to do that. Plus, you STILL have to have an AC power supply of some kind with a USB port, so you're really just trading in one brick for a smaller AC brick... Now, my Surface Pro AC brick has a USB port, so I could use that, but keep in mind that it will now take much longer to charge the Omnicharge... again, I don't see myself doing that.
Next beef: the screen. It's tiny (understandably) but I need 2.75 reader glasses to read what it says, and that's just not going to work for me.
They should either increase the screen size (maybe by moving it to a different side of the Omnicharger and making it much longer) thus allowing for larger, more readable graphics) or ... well no, thats what they need to do. Make it three times wider so they can make it more readable. Move it to another side of the brick.
Fourth beef: whats with the two buttons? Why would you want to turn off the USB (then try to remember you've turned it off and need to turn it back on again, later when you need USB power)... or turn off the AC, either? I see no need for them, except they double as menuing up/down buttons. Make the screen bigger and longer, make it touch sensitive, get rid of the buttons.
Fifth and final beef: only 2 USB ports. Move the USB ports to the opposite side of the brick and give us 6 or 8 or 10 ports. I don't care if they are just part of a single USB hub, of course they split the power and will reduce charge times... but lets face it, people like us tend to buy these kinds of products because we have a LOT of USB devices that need charging, not just two; and mostly we will be charging them at night, so they will have all night to charge... In my case, here's a quick list of things I charge:
2 cell phones (I find myself often charging my girlfriends phone at airports etc)
4 (count em, 4) microUSB-charged small video light batteries for my two underwater video lights I use when diving)
3 mini-USB-charged batteries for my gopro (as each battery barely lasts an hour, and I might often need to do 3 or 4 hours of video before getting somewhere to recharge)
laptop computer
micro-usb-charged bluetooth mouse
a bluetooth portable speaker - that's enough for now, but I could add more - headphones, my bluetooth bicycle helmet, AAA/AA battery chargers... the list is always getting longer..
I carry two small round travel USB hubs and a ton of cables so I can hook up 8 devices at once, but why not incorporate more USB ports into the Omnicharge and solve this problem?
OK, that's all the negatives.
Now lets look at the awesomeness side of the equation:
AC CHARGING! Yes, you can charge your laptop with this device. You can sit down in any airport loung and fire up your laptop and between your laptop battery and the Omnicharge, work away without having to join the long queue of people walking around the airport lounge in long circles scanning the walls and chairs for power sockets. That's pretty darn cool. If you want you can use the DC Out port, or just plug in your laptop AC adapter into the Omnicharge AC plug and you're in business. And while you're at it, you can charge your phone(s) as well! And hey, you can offer to help a few passers-by to charge their devices, too, if you're really feeling generous.
That alone, is a great leap forward in battery powered charger design.
WIRELESS CHARGING. Yes, it can do it, and that's awesome. You can lay your Galaxy S8 on top of the Omnicharge, and it will begin charging it automatically. VERY COOL... if a serious gamble for Omnicharge, because four years ago, wireless charging seemed to be the way to go, with Nokia and Google and other phone manufacturers building wireless charging into their phones... but today, it looks to me like wireless charging is on the way out. Apart from the Samsung Galaxy A8, most major phone manufacturers seem to be giving up on wireless charging. Google, which installed it in their Nexus range of phones, has given up on it and it is not available on the new Nexus or the Pixel phones. Nokia, which had it in a number of their phones, is no longer offering any phone with wireless charging that I know of; the ex-Nokia division that is now Microsoft phones offer wireless charging with both their phones, but Windows phones are such a tiny fraction of the market, if you don't work at Redmond you probably don't own one. Google stated that the high speed charging available with USB-C was the reason they were abandoning wireless charging, as it simply wasn't worth the extra space needed for the wireless coil (which results in a thicker phone). Wireless charging, once the darling of the tech press, seems to be disappearing rapidly. Today, apart from the Samsung Galaxy line, and the LG 6, I can't find any wireless phones actually in the market in 2017 with built in wireless charging. So Omnicharge: great idea, not sure it's going to sell in the current marketplace - if there aren't phones to be wirelessly charged, it's not needed... so the jury is still out on this one. A cool idea, and I personally wish (having owned two wireless charging phones in the past) that wireless would make a comeback, but my latest phone doesn't have wireless charging! So maybe Omnicharge should have gambled on USB-C instead. But then, I would have complained, as all my devices are non-USB-C. Guys, you just can't win.
FORM FACTOR: I really like the form factor, it's a nice compromise and a good shape and size for packing in with a laptop.
SCREEN: There is a wealth of good information on the screen, which considering that all my previous chargers never had screens, is a big step forward. Now they just need to make it more readable, i.e. 3x as long.
HIGH POWER USB PORTS One is 3A, the other conforms to the Qualcomm Quick Charge specification, so both are going to give you all the USB power you need to quickly charge your devices (some of the samller USB travel chargers you see for sale everywhere barely provide half that power). As an example, my Motorola g4 phone came supplied with a Turbopower charger, which does a MUCH better job of charging than any other charger I have. When connected, the phone says "TurboPower connected" and charges at a distinctly higher rate of speed. But when travelling in the past, I've opted to leave the Motorola charger behind and just charge my phone off my Surface Pro adapter's USB port. Works fine, but much slower. But now, when plugged into the Qualcomm QC USB port, that TurboPower feature is activated... so my phone is charging faster than ever before, when travelling. NICE!
DC Input/Output Port: I'm listing this on the PROS side of the equation as well as the negative, for the following reason: If you use the DC output port to charge your laptop, it is a more efficient use of the Omnicharge battery, so you will get more juice, for longer. At least, that's my assumption, based on the claims on the Omnicharge site. (It may also be quieter, for technical reasons). So theres an advantage to this port, even though there are disadvantages as well (you can't charge the Omnicharge 2.0 when using the DC power out port).
POWER PROTECTION: Don't forget, this isn't just a battery. It claims intelligent power management including protection from irregular power supply coming INTO the Omnicharge (so a "surge protector" of sorts) as well as protection of devices plugged into the Omnicharge, from both over- and under- power supplies. It also has thermal protection (shuts off when the battery gets too hot) and short-circuit protection. So you have built in power protection for your laptop and any other device you plug into the Omnicharge.
PASS THROUGH CHARGING: It will continue charging devices via USB or the AC socket, even when the Omnicharge is recharging its own battery. Most power supplies I've used in the past were all either/or situations; when charging, they could not charge other devices. So again, NICE!
UNIVERSAL CHARGING: The Omnicharge claims it can be charged by a variety of devices, including solar panels, your car (with a 12v-to-USB adapter I assume, which is not supplied), any power supply with a USB port, and laptop adapters. Speaking personally, it can't take power from my Surface Pro adapter, except through the USB port, but I assume that there are a number of laptop chargers that would fit the DC-IN port of the Omnicharge. Keep in mind that the charging will probably be much slower when using any charger except the supplied Omnicharge adapter; it certainly was much slower using my Surface Pro adapter. Solar panels would be even slower to charge. But if you were in the outback and had a large solar panel, it might be very useful!
MY DREAM:
The Omnicharge 3.0, with 2 AC sockets, a built in AC power supply (with a short cable that wraps around the Omnicharge, maybe?) 8 USB ports, and a bigger screen. To get those, I would be willing to trade the wireless charging capability and the DC Out port, completely.
FINAL QUESTION: CAN YOU REALLY EFFECTIVELY CHARGE THE OMNICHARGE 2.0 VIA USB?
I plugged my Omnicharge 2.0 into the USB port of my Surface Pro 4 laptop adapter. The intelligent management system told me it was charging the Omnicharge at a rate of 6.4w and estimated the time to charge my Omnicharge battery from 96% to 100% was 55 minutes. That seems pretty slow, at 4 percent charge per hour, it would take approximately 25 hours to fully charge from zero.
I disconnected and plugged the Omnicharge into its own AC power supply; it showed a charge of 22.0w and a 5 minute charge time.
That's a BIG difference. Clearly, not worth dispensing with the Omnicharge power supply and relying solely on the Surface power supply; I could easily end up with the battery being depleted, if I was travelling and working extensively.
I would recommend using the Omnicharge's own 19v power supply. But in the car, or in a pinch, anything with a USB outlet can be used.
The driving force for my going with the Omni 20+ was that many of the comparable units on the market did not offer a 110 A/C outlet. Although not a show-stopper, my Surface Pro 6 does not natively support USB-C charging and I wanted a "clean" solution that supported all our devices (iPhones/iPads/Surface/etc.). There were several products that looked like a good solution but none offered the compactness and feature-richness of the Omni 20+.
After looking at many competing devices with similar battery power, I concluded that the OmniCharge was worth the extra cost because of the apparent quality and features being offered. I also had high recommendations from friends and family that have earlier models of OmniCharge products.
I'm looking forward to travelling with the kit and enjoying the freedom and flexibility it offers.