Anker A1695 Review
Anker A1695. A laptop’s wall plug, in your bag.
25,000mAh, up to 165W, and two of its own cables. One of the few power banks that charges a laptop as fast as the mains, if you can carry the weight.
The bottom line
The Anker A1695 holds 25,000mAh (90Wh), pushes up to 165W across three USB-C ports, and carries two built-in cables, so the spare bag of wires stays home. Each USB-C port delivers up to 100W, so it charges a MacBook Pro at the speed of the wall charger. The catch is weight: around 594g puts it in the laptop bag, not the pocket. For laptop travel it is an easy recommendation. Our score: 7.5 out of 10.
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Key takeaways
100W
Per port. Enough to fast-charge a MacBook Pro at the same speed as its wall charger.
165W
Total output. When two devices charge together, easing to 130W across three or four at once.
2
Cables built in. One retractable, one lanyard-style strap, and both carry the bank’s full output.
90Wh
Flight safe. Under the 100Wh carry-on limit, so it flies in hand luggage. Cabin only, never checked.
594g
The trade-off. Heavy for the 25,000mAh class. This is a laptop-bag bank, not a pocket one.
25K
mAh capacity. Roughly two days of phone charge, or a laptop plus a phone or two on a travel day.
Quick specs
| Capacity | 25,000mAh / 90Wh |
| Max output | Up to 165W total |
| Per-port output | Up to 100W per USB-C port |
| Ports | 3x USB-C, 1x USB-A |
| Built-in cables | Two USB-C (one retractable, one lanyard) |
| Weight | Around 594g |
| Airline status | Carry-on approved (90Wh, under 100Wh) |
Our verdicts combine hands-on testing by the SGK team with trusted independent lab data and the manufacturer’s published specifications. Hard figures on this page are drawn from Anker’s official A1695 product page and the Amazon UK listing (SKU A1695, ASIN B0DCBB2YTR). See how we test and score.
What is the Anker A1695?
The A1695 is Anker’s do-everything travel bank. As a 25,000mAh power bank it holds enough for a couple of days away from a socket, with enough power to treat a laptop like it is plugged into the mains, and the cables attached so you are never caught short. This is a laptop power bank, not a phone topper, and the spec sheet makes that plain.
A power bank with built-in cables
The feature that sets the A1695 apart is not the one printed largest, but it is the one you notice every day: it carries two of its own USB-C cables. One retractable cable pulls out to the length you need and snaps back in. The other is a short lanyard-style cable that doubles as the carry strap. Both handle the bank’s high output, so the retractable cable on its own can charge a laptop.
The real point of a power bank with a built-in cable is what you stop carrying. No loose cable coiled in the bag. No hunting for the one that actually does 100W. No leaving it on the hotel desk. For a bank you are already choosing to carry, having the cable attached is the difference between grabbing it and packing a kit.
Can a power bank charge a laptop?
Yes, and this is exactly the job the A1695 is built for. A laptop asks for far more power than a phone. A 13-inch MacBook Air wants around 30W to charge at full speed, a 14-inch MacBook Pro around 70W, and a 16-inch closer to 100W. Most power banks stop at 20W to 30W, so they trickle a laptop instead of charging it. Each of the A1695’s three USB-C ports delivers up to 100W, so it charges a MacBook Pro at the same speed as the charger in the box (Anker quotes 50 percent in 33 minutes for a 16-inch MacBook Pro), and a MacBook Air or a Windows ultrabook with power to spare. That is what a real power bank for laptop use looks like, rather than a phone charger with pretensions.
The 165W figure is the total the bank hands out when two devices charge together; across three or four devices it eases to 130W. In practice you can charge a laptop, a phone and a pair of earbuds at once, and each still gets a proper share.
“Do I really need 165 watts? That sounds like a lot just for charging things.”
Alan’s answer: For a phone, no. It is far more than you need, and a smaller bank would do. The 165W matters the moment a laptop is involved. A laptop wants three to five times what a phone does, and most banks simply cannot supply it, so they charge it painfully slowly or not at all. If the reason you are buying is “I want to top up my laptop on a train or a plane,” this is the spec that makes it possible. If it is only ever your phone, save your money and your shoulder.
Real-world travel, and the weight question
I have been carrying the A1695 as my travel bank, and it earns its place on any trip where the laptop comes too. Flying London to Singapore, MacBook Pro open on the tray table, it charged the laptop through two films and a work session and still had more than half its capacity left for phones on landing. On a normal commute it is more bank than the day needs, which is the honest catch.
The 90Wh rating is the quietly important number for anyone who flies. Airlines cap spare batteries at 100Wh for hand luggage without special permission, and the A1695 sits just under that, so it goes in the cabin bag with no conversation at security. If you want to check any bank yourself, our mAh to Wh calculator does the maths, and our guide on taking a power bank on a plane has the full airline rules.
Flying with the A1695
At 90Wh the A1695 is under the 100Wh threshold airlines apply to lithium batteries, so it travels in carry-on hand luggage on the major carriers. It must go in the cabin, never checked baggage. Rules shift and some airlines add their own limits, so confirm with your airline before you fly.
Darleene: my big power bank is the one that comes out for the flight home, not the daily one. Once a laptop or an iPad is in the bag, the weight stops being the point. For a phone alone I would resent carrying it, and that is the honest test for anything this size.
Here is the honest bit about carry. At roughly 594g the A1695 is heavy, about the weight of a full water bottle riding in your bag. You feel it if you carry it every day for a phone that a 200g bank would top up just fine. This is a laptop bag or backpack item. It is not something you slide into a jacket, and there is no world where it lives comfortably in a pocket. Judge the weight against the job, though, and it reads differently: a bank that can run a laptop, hold two days of phone charge and carry its own cables is always going to be dense. That single distinction, laptop days versus phone days, decides whether the A1695 is right for you.
Full specifications
| Model | Anker Laptop Power Bank (A1695) |
| Capacity | 25,000mAh / approx 90Wh |
| Per-port output | Up to 100W per USB-C port |
| Total output | 165W when charging two devices; 130W across three or four |
| Ports | 3x USB-C, 1x USB-A |
| Built-in cables | Two USB-C: one retractable (approx 0.7m), one short lanyard strap cable |
| Display | Smart display: battery percentage, output, input, time to full |
| Recharge input | Up to 100W (Anker: 30 percent in 20 minutes on a 100W charger) |
| MacBook charging | 16-inch MacBook Pro to 50 percent in 33 minutes (Anker) |
| Weight | Around 594g |
| Safety | ActiveShield 2.0; FCC, CE and UL |
| Airline status | 90Wh, under the 100Wh carry-on limit |
Sources: Anker’s official A1695 product page (linked above); Amazon UK listing for regional confirmation.
Why we scored it 7.5
We score every power bank on four things: charging speed, how it is to carry, value at its price, and cable design. The A1695 is a study in extremes. Charging Speed is where it earns its place, with up to 100W from a single port and 165W total, so it takes a 9.5. Cable Design takes a 9.0 for the two built-in cables, one retractable and one lanyard, both carrying full power. Value sits at 7.5, a strong package at a premium price. Carry Rating is the real drag at 4.0, because around 594g is heavy for its class. The 7.5 is an honest average of a bank that is superb at its job and heavy in the hand.
Pros
- Real laptop-speed charging, up to 100W per USB-C port
- Two built-in cables, one retractable, both carry full power
- Smart display for live battery and wattage
- 90Wh clears airline carry-on rules
- Charges up to four devices at once
Cons
- Heavy at around 594g, a laptop-bag brick
- Premium price
- Overkill if you only ever charge a phone
The short version, for Darleene: if you travel with a laptop, this is one of the best banks you can buy, and the weight is the price of admission. If you only carry a phone, it is too much bank, and a lighter one will make you happier.
The verdict
The Anker A1695 is one of the best laptop power banks you can carry, provided you are actually carrying a laptop. It charges like a wall socket, brings its own cables, and slips under airline limits. It is heavy, and it is priced as a premium bank, but for travel with a laptop those are easy costs to accept. For phone-only days, look lighter. For everything else, this is the bank that means you never pack a wall charger for the road again.
Buy the A1695 if
- You travel with a laptop and want real 100W charging on the move
- You fly often and want a carry-on legal bank
- You want the cables built in, so you never pack a kit
Skip it if
- Your daily need is a phone and the occasional tablet
- You want something light enough for a pocket
- You would rather not pay for laptop power you never use
How the Anker A1695 compares
| Anker A1695 | Anker 737 | Anker 87W (A1383) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max output | 165W total / 100W port | 140W | 87W / 65W |
| Capacity | 25,000mAh (approx 90Wh) | 24,000mAh | 20,000mAh (approx 72Wh) |
| Weight | Around 594g | Around 630g | Around 440g |
| Built-in cable | Two (one retractable) | None | One |
| Display | Smart display | Smart display | No display |
| Check it | 🛒 Price | Review | Review |
The 737 pushes a higher single-device ceiling but packs no cable of its own. The 87W is lighter and cheaper, but tops out at 65W. The A1695 is the one that pairs full 100W laptop charging with cables built in.
Alternatives to the A1695
Anker 737 (PowerCore 24K)
A similar 24,000mAh travel bank with a smart display and a higher single-device ceiling, but no built-in cable, so you pack your own lead. Excellent if you prefer top-end single-port wattage.
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Anker 87W (A1383)
Lighter at around 440g and easier on the wallet, with one built-in cable. It tops out at 65W, so it covers ultrabooks and phones but not full-speed 100W laptop charging.
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To recharge the A1695 at its full 100W input, pair it with a charger and cable that keep up. Our best GaN chargers for travel guide has our current 100W picks.
Anker 100W GaN charger (3-port)
Fills the A1695 at its full 100W input and doubles as a laptop charger, so one plug covers the bank and your devices.
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Anker Zolo 240W USB-C cable
A spare high-output USB-C cable for runs longer than the built-in retractable one, rated well beyond the bank’s needs.
🛒 Check latest priceFrequently asked questions
Can the Anker A1695 charge a MacBook Pro?
Is the Anker A1695 allowed on a plane?
Does it really output 165W?
How many devices can it charge at the same time?
Are the built-in cables any good?
How long does it take to recharge?
Is it worth it over a cheaper power bank?
Final word
The Anker A1695 is a focused bank that knows what it is for. It won’t win on size or pocketability, but it delivers genuine laptop-grade charging, carries its own cables, and clears airline rules, which is exactly the combination most 25,000mAh banks only hint at. If you want one bank to carry a laptop and a phone through long days and longer journeys, it belongs on your shortlist. See where it ranks in our best laptop power banks 2026 roundup, and how we test for the method behind this score.
Written by Alan, everyday-tested with Darleene
Alan handles the specs, the protocols and the travel-day testing. Darleene is the non-geek gut-check on whether a bit of kit is worth the weight and the money. Read how we test and score.
