Miscelleneous by stefan @ 2021-09-27
The Share C20QC from Silicon Power offers enough juice for charging multiple devices at once, but also for powering action cameras such as the GoPro Hero series. It supports fast charge technologies such as Quick Charge 3.0 and USB Power Delivery and incorporates protection technologies named by the manufacturer as smartSHIELD.
We would like to thank at first Silicon Power for supplying their Share C20QC Power Bank for testing and reviewing.
"Founded in 2003 by a group of enthusiastic data storage industry experts, Silicon Power is committed to delivering outstanding product and service quality. Headquartered and with our own state-of-the-art production site in Taipei, we have become a leading manufacturer of flash memory cards, USB flash drives, portable hard drives, solid state drives, DRAM modules and industrial-grade products. As an international player with four branch offices around the globe, we continuously strive to offer the perfect data storage solution for all requirements of modern digitalized life. With a strong focus on combining innovative technology and award-winning design, we live up to our brand promise to reliably preserve and protect your most valuable data.
Because memory is personal."
20,000mAh (e.g. can charge Apple iPhone SE up to 8 times or Apple iPhone X up to 5 times)
Supports all Quick Charge 3.0 and USB Power Delivery compatible mobile devices (e.g. Apple iPhone XS/XS MAX, Apple iPad Pro 2018, Samsung S9+/S9, S8+/S8, S7 Edge/S7, Nexus 5X/6P, Nintendo Switch, and more)
2 USB Type-A outputs can support most Type-C charging interface laptops
One Type-C and two Type-A connectors charge three devices simultaneously
Bi-directional USB Type-C 18W Power Delivery (input and output)
Sleek plastic shell encases safer, thinner, and more effective Li-Polymer battery technology
smartSHIELD: Input High-Voltage Protection, Output High-Voltage Protection, Input Current Protection, Output Current Protection, Automatic Current Matching, Input Short-Circuit Protection, Output Short-Circuit Protection, Device Overcharge Protection, Reverse Charge Protection, Input Current Regulation, Static Resistance, and Fireproof Guard
Safe to fly with
Intelligent Safe Charging function enabled
LED light charging status indicator
When fast charge mode is activated, a green LED light will appear
Up to 2 million USD product liability insurance
Capacity: 20,000mAh(74Wh / 3.7V)
Dimensions: 135.5 x 63.0 x 23.5 mm
Weight: 324g ±15g
Material: Plastic (ABS)
Color: Black, White
Battery: Li-Polymer
Input: Micro B : 5V/2A , 9V/2A Type C : 5V/2.5A , 9V/2A
Output(18W)
USB1: DC 5V/2A , 9V/2A , 12V/1.5A
USB2 : DC 5V/2A , 9V/2A / 12V/1.5A
Type-C : DC 5V/2A, , 9V/2A / 12V/1.5A
USB1+USB2+Type-C : DC 5V/3A(MAX)
Output(20W)
USB1: DC 5V/2A , 9V/2A , 12V/1.5A
USB2 : DC 5V/2A , 9V/2A / 12V/1.5A
Type-C : DC 5V/2A, , 9V/2.2A / 12V/1.6A
USB1+USB2+Type-C : DC 5V/3A(MAX)
Operating Temperature: 10°C - 45°C
Protection: smartSHIELD
Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS, BSMI, PSE, EAC, WEEE, RCM, MSDS
Warranty: 13 months
Note: To utilize fast charge mode, use the included cable or a 3A cable
Silicon Power has available a lot of products from different categories, a notable appearance being the Share C20QC Power Bank. The product offers a capacity of no less than 20000mAh and comes with technologies such as Quick Charge 3.0 and USB Power Delivery in order to provide fast charging times with compatible gadgets and other mobile devices.
The product is shipped inside a medium-sized cardboard enclosure with a small window, highlighting the total output but also the quick charge capabilities:
The main product highlights are available as icons on the side of the packaging:
The back side of the box does show the input and also the output capabilities depending on the used voltage, the total charging time, the device dimensions (135.5 x 63 x 23.5 mm) but also the product weight (324g):
After unsealing the box, we will note the main product, which sits inside a transparent plastic mold, the charging cable but also a User Manual:
The manual does show the instructions regarding first charge, how the power bank is able to turn off after the devices have been fully charged but also how to read the LED display in order to find out of the remaining power:
The supplied charging cable is quite small and employs the Micro-B type, not USB-C:
The C20QC comes in an all-black plastic chassis, with a light texture; the top area only comes with a subtle SP logo but also the charging status LEDs, which we will show later:
The product is noticeably thicker versus the GP28 we have reviewed earlier but it is understandable considering the double capacity:
The button on the side does help to “wake up” the power bank and check the charge level:
The charge level is noted by the four small LEDs in the top area; for 100% charge we have all four levels lit up, for >75% charge we do have three LEDs lit, for >50% charge we have two and for >25% we do have only one:
This power bank is equipped with two USB Type-A ports, one Type-C port and one Micro USB. The USB-A ports can be only used as output, the Type-C one can be used as both input and output, while the Micro USB is only available for input, meaning that we can charge three devices at the same time!
The back side of the power bank comes with the info regarding input and output but also logos of the supported standards:
Plugging in the devices for charging can be done in a few moments and at the same time, the status LEDs will stay lit, to have an idea over the remaining battery power:
Our trusty S21 started charging in Fast Charging mode without any issues:
The Share C20QC from Silicon Power offers enough juice for charging multiple devices at once, but also for powering action cameras such as the GoPro Hero series. It supports fast charge technologies such as Quick Charge 3.0 and USB Power Delivery and incorporates protection technologies named by the manufacturer as smartSHIELD.
The Li-Polymer internal rechargeable battery is protected by a plastic (ABS) shell and its total weight is about 324g. The chassis is quite compact so it would fit with ease in smartphone holders which you can attach to your bike.
For the C20QC, Silicon Power has gone for individual LEDs instead a full-digit display, which is less-precise versus the one we have seen with the GP28, but this should not be a con. If you cannot live without a display, then the QS28 could be a better choice for you.
The C20QC can be found online for about 21.6 Euros!
We would like to thank again to Silicon Power for making this review possible!