Nitecore Launches 146g NB10000 Gen 4 Power Bank at $83.95
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Updated · The Verge · Aug 8
Nitecore Launches 146g NB10000 Gen 4 Power Bank at $83.95
3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Aug 8
Summary
$83.95 buys Nitecore’s new NB10000 Gen 4, a 10,000mAh power bank the reviewer measured at 146 grams and described as the lightest and most compact in its class.
A silicon-carbon anode helps cut weight while preserving capacity: the 39Wh battery fully recharged an iPhone 15 Pro twice and delivers up to 22.5W output, with pass-through charging support.
Testing showed 33.58Wh of usable capacity—86.1% efficiency and a slight gain over the Gen 3—while the new model also avoided the overheating and shutdown issues seen on its predecessor.
IPX7 water resistance, dual USB-C ports and a 5W eco mode target backpackers and endurance athletes, though knock-to-wake proved unreliable and the added RGB lighting may feel unnecessary.
The main tradeoff is price: the Gen 4 costs nearly $19 more than the $64.95 Gen 3 and roughly two to three times a typical 10,000mAh power bank.