Does anyone not have a power bank in their kit these days? The recently launched the D-Link DPP-201 20,000mAh Power Bank, is for those who need to multiple devices powered throughout the day.
Going back to the point about owning power banks, even my old man has a few, courtesy from DRN. This is how ubiquitous they are in the modern daily life.
Design and Features
D-Link recent design language is all about white and aluminium, and the DPP-201 follows it – a matte white monolith with a striking aluminium piece breaking the medium. It comes with a colour matching 0.5m USB-C to USB-C cable.
While the aesthetics break may look decorative, it is actually an LED screen displaying the remaining charge level of the power bank.
The top of the DDP-201 are two USB-C ports and a USB-A. A single button is on the left side.
When used individually, each of the USB-C ports are rated for up to 65W output and the USB-A port is rated for a maximum of 22.5W output.
The output matrix changes when multiple devices are charging concurrently.
| Port | Output | |
| Input | USB-C1 | 65W |
| USB-C2 | 65W | |
| Single Port | USB-C1 | 65W |
| USB-C2 | 65W | |
| USB-A | 22.5W | |
| Dual Ports | USB-C1 + C2 | 35W + 20W |
| USB-C1 + A | 35W + 22.5W | |
| USB-C2 + A | 35W + 15W | |
| Triple Ports | USB-C1 + (C2 + A) | 35W + (15W) |
Performance and Charging Tests
The main drawcard of the DDP-201 is it’s capability to power most ultralight notebooks – those that have an up to 65W power draw.
I have been using it to power one of my laptops in the morning. In between the internal battery and the DDP-201, I can pretty much keep my work machine powered until the free electricity hour kicks in. Yes my work issue machine is old and has a shocking battery life span.
However if I am to charge my mobile at the same time, then the first USB-C port will drop to 35W, and the additional ports are given up to 22.5W.
If all three ports are in use, you are charging the second and third devices at a slower rate.
The button on the side will turn on and off the power bank. Press and holding it for a second will switch it between fast and normal charge / discharge mode.
D-Link DPP-201 Review Verdict
The D-Link DPP-201 20,000mAh Power Bank is best described as a no-frills unit. It looks pretty good, however functionally, it is on the basic side.
Power output maxes out at 65W combined, and the LED is limited to displaying the percentage of charge left in the power bank. There is no display of the actual output or input wattage through the ports.
This leaves the unit as a large battery best suited to charging mobile phones and items such as Nintendo Switch 2.
D-Link has included overcurrent and overvoltage protection, so however you connect your devices, it will be protected from damage.
If you are looking for a no-frills power bank, this one is currently on EoFY special for A$89.99 (RRP $99.99). It is good enough to get you going in a pinch, especially if you are a road warrior needing to power up an ultrabook.
DRN would like to thank D-Link for providing the review unit.
