Power Bank: Can It Charge A Nintendo Switch? Must Read for Gamers on The Go!
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If you are an avid Nintendo Switch gamer who just cannot seem to put down your favourite device – this is an article you absolutely cannot miss.
Now, if you can put down your game for just a few minutes, our power bank experts here at AUKEY will answer the all-important question: “Can you charge a Nintendo Switch with a power bank?”
According to battery life tests by reviews, the Nintendo Switch tends to last around an average of 3 hours for the average game at average settings.Â
If that hardly seems like enough time for your gaming session, now there is a solution – a power bank! But beware, not all power banks can do the trick though. In fact, using the wrong power bank can backfire and damage your Switch.
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What Kind of Power Banks Can Charge a Nintendo Switch?
Different types of power banks come with different charge abilities and hence are suitable for charging different devices – this applies for other devices apart from the Switch too.
However specifically for the Switch, here are some things you need to take note of:
- Must have a USB-C output – which is compatible with the main input on the device
- Have more than 10,000 mAh battery capacity (in fact the more the merrier) – so that you can ensure you are able to charge the Switch (~4000 mAh battery capacity) for more than one usage
- Able to deliver 18W of power (not anything significantly less or more) – as the Switch draws 18W to power itself. Anything too much more or too little can cause potential damage to your device.
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Introducing The AUKEY PB-Y37: The Ideal Nintendo Switch Power Bank
Now, to help you avoid the endless search all over the Internet for the ideal power bank that fits all the above-mentioned criteria, here’s a recommendation from us - The AUKEY PB-Y37!
Here’s how it fares for the above 3 criteria and beyond:
- Comes with not 1 but 2 USB-C outputs, and a USB output so that you can not only charge your Switch but any other compatible devices
- Comes with a 20,000 mAh battery that can allow you to charge your Switch up to 4 times! And not to mention it is well within airplane regulations – so you can bring it along during your travels too.
- Able to deliver 18W of power via USB-C – perfectly compatible with the Switch so it won’t harm your precious gaming device in the long term. Not to mention it also comes with built-in safeguards to protect not only your Switch but any other device from overcharging and overheating.
- Has a lithium battery – will automatically stop charging your device when full so you can leave it connected.
- Weighs just 370g, even lighter than a bottle of water, this power bank is super easy to carry around without adding too much weight.
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Best Practices When Charging Nintendo Switch with Power Bank
Now that you know that the first step to avoiding damaging your Switch’s battery is to ensure you use a compatible power bank, here are some additional steps you can take to help prolong your power bank’s battery life through good charging practices:
- Frequent and shallower charges are less stressful for the battery. Avoid deep charges e.g., from 0% all the way to 100%.
- Charge at room temperature and not under the hot sun as high temperatures are damaging for the battery
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