INTRODUCTION

   Working while on the road has never been more widespread than it is today and even though I’m not a Mac person myself i know many who are which is why one of the things i hear quite often is that most of them are always looking for new high-capacity PD (USB-C power delivery) powerbanks. Of course, capacity is not the only thing to look in a brand new powerbank especially a PD one since output matters a lot and so a model with a PD of at least 40W is recommended, especially if you plan on using it with a notebook. The latest Survivor Powerbank 30000 PD 45W by Sandberg seems to offer exactly what most people are looking for and so it is what today's review is all about.

   Sandberg stands for quality and user-friendliness. If it is important for you that accessories are high quality and easy to figure out how to use, then choose Sandberg. Our ideology "IT is for everybody" is part of everything we do. Since its inception in 1985, private consumers, institutions and companies have benefited from this simple philosophy. Distributors and dealers appreciate the availability, range, simple procedures and the exceptionally low failure rate. Every year over half a million Sandberg products find their way to users in more than 30 countries. Choosing Sandberg means choosing a safe and conscientious product that meets all applicable regulatory requirements. A product manufactured by subcontractors who are committed to following Sandberg's Code of Conduct to ensure decent working conditions and reduce the environmental impact of the production and waste disposal.

   The Survivor Powerbank 30000 PD 45W is obviously built around 30000mAh (111Wh) worth of rechargeable lithium-ion cells (just like with previous models I’ve got no idea about the brand of this battery pack but based on a previous review it could be by LG) and features an IP66 certified rugged enclosure (dustproof and shockproof with protection against high pressure water jets from any direction) made out of rubber and plastic, USB-C output (5/9/12/15/20V 3A - 45W), USB-A Quick Charge 3.0 compatible output (5V/3A-9V/2A-12V/1.5A), two USB-A outputs (5V/2.4A), micro USB Quick Charge 2.0 compatible input (5V/2A-9V/2A-12V/1.5A), 8-LED torch at the front and a 4 LED battery charge indicator. Just like with previous models Sandberg covers the Survivor 30000 PD 45W model with a 5-year limited warranty and ships it with a carabiner/snap hook which you can use to quickly attach the powerbank either to your backpack or your belt.

SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

PACKAGING AND CONTENTS

Exactly like with previous Sandberg powerbanks we see a partial product picture at the front of the box just over the main product features.

Printed on the left side are the bundle contents and the product specifications.

Moving at the rear we find a few words about the product printed in 21 languages.

Typically, the front opens up like a book to reveal the powerbank on one side and 4 pictures showcasing its main features on the other.

The bundle includes the Survivor Powerbank 30000 PD 45W, carabiner, micro USB cable, USB-C cable and the user manual.

THE SURVIVOR POWERBANK 30000 PD 45W

The Survivor Powerbank 30000 PD 45W is made out of rubber and plastic, features an an all-black color theme and measures 165mm in length, 92mm in width and 32mm in height.

As usual i placed the powerbank of today’s review next to several others (Outdoor Solar Powerbank 24000 and Survivor Powerbank 20100 models by Sandberg, AL420 model by Xtorm and the PL2 model by Luxa2) to have something to compare its size with.

Sandberg has placed the power on/off and battery status button at the top of the powerbank right next to the 4 battery charge LED indicators.

The enclosure features reinforced corners for extra durability and sides with several grooves for improved grip.

You can use the bundled carabiner with this foldable metal hook located at the rear of the powerbank.

Turning the powerbank over we see a sticker with the product specifications printed on it and the 8 LED torch.

At the front of the powerbank we find two "regular" USB-A output ports (5V/2.4A), USB-A Quick Charge 3.0 port (5V/3A-9V/2A-12V/1.5A), USB-C port ((5/9/12/15/20V 3A - 45W) and the micro USB Quick Charge 2.0 port (input - 5V/2A-9V/2A-12V/1.5A).

CONCLUSION

   With the quarantine and all i didn't end up spending us much time testing the Survivor Powerbank 30000 PD 45W as I’d had liked to. Still during the 8 days i did use it to keep many of my rechargeable devices in peak condition (headsets, music players, smartphones, tablets and even other powerbank models) i was able to squeeze up to around 18000mAh from it. Yes, i was expecting slightly more from an 30000mAh powerbank (to be more specific something along the lines of 20-21k) but even 18000mAh is not a bad number, not when you can use it to recharge multiple portable devices, including your notebook (not to mention it takes forever to drain its batteries).

   With a price tag currently set at 121.25Euros (Amazon.de) the Survivor Powerbank 30000 PD 45W by Sandberg may not be the lowest-cost model at that battery capacity range but thanks to its USB-C PD 45W output and its rugged enclosure it’s actually priced quite well. That being said the rugged rubber and plastic enclosure may not be for everyone (aluminum enclosures are also very popular) but overall, the Survivor Powerbank 30000 PD 45W delivers where it really matters and for that it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- IP66 Rugged Housing (Dustproof, Shockproof & Water Resistant)
- High Capacity (30000mAh)
- PD 45W Output
- 3 USB Output Ports
- Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Compatible
- Built In 8 LED Torch
- 4 LED Battery Charge Indicator
- Foldable Hook With Carabiner
- 5 Year Warranty

CONS

- Overall Size (For Some)
- Price (Compared To The Competition)