AUKEY PB-Y36 Sprint Go Mini 10000 PD
Source: AUKEY
AUKEY PB-Y36 Sprint Go Mini 10000 PD – A compact, dual charging power bank
This is a product analysis, not a review. The information presented here was based on specs and details offered by AUKEY.
I have since done a full review of this product.
AUKEY is offering pre-orders on a new power bank. Model PB-Y36, named the Sprint Go Mini 10000 PD. An update to their previous PB-Y13 18W/10,000mAh power bank. This model being more compact in size, while offering the same fast charging options.
Tech Specs
- Ports: USB-C, USB-A
- Capacity: 10,000mAh / 37Wh
- USB-C Output: 18W USB-C PD (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A)
- USB-A Output: 18W Quick Charge 3.0
- 18W total output
- USB-C Input: 18W USB-C PD (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A)
- Size: 4.1 x 2 x 1 inches | 105 x 50 x 25 mm
- Weight: 6.9 oz | 195 grams
Features
- Trickle charge mode, for earbuds, fitness trackers, and wearables
- Includes USB-C to USB-C cable
Trickle charge mode forces a power bank to stay on for a period of time, usually two hours. Power banks switch off when power draw is low or zero, to save power. That’s ideal in most cases. But things like Bluetooth earbuds, watches, and fitness trackers draw low current. So a power bank can turn off, even while they are trying to recharge. With trickle charge the power bank stays on, so those devices can charge completely.
The included USB-C cable makes it a good value buy. Cheaper options are missing the cable, costing an extra $8-10.
Price
- $24.99 MSRP
- $19.99 pre-order special available through March 20, 2020
AUKEY PB-Y36 Sprint Go Mini 10000 PD dual charging
Source: AUKEY
What Is It Good For?
As with most 10,000mAh power banks this is a good, lower cost option for keeping handheld devices topped off. Whether it is recharging your phone during your commute. Or adding a few hours of play time to a Nintendo Switch for a domestic flight.
The support of both USB PD and Quick Charge allows it to fast charge a large number of devices.
USB Power Delivery devices include:
- Apple iPhone 8/X/XR/XS/11
- Apple iPad Pro
- Google Pixel
- LG ThinQ
- Nintendo Switch
- Samsung Galaxy S8/S9/S10
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8/9/10
- Xiaomi Mi 8/9
Quick Charge 3.0 compatible devices include:
- LG
- Motorola
- Nokia
- Samsung Galaxy
- Sony
- Xiaomi Mi 5/6
Learn more about fast charging standards.
How It Compares To the Competition
| AUKEY PB-Y36 Sprint Go Mini 10000 PD | Anker PowerCore 10000 PD Redux Review | No products found. Review | No products found. Review |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review | Review | Review | ||
| Output | 18W USB-C PD (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 15V/1.2A) 18W Quick Charge USB-A 37W total output | 18W USB-C PD (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 15V/1.2A) 12W USB-A | 18W USB-C PD (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A) 18W Quick Charge 3.0 USB-A 12W USB-A | 18W USB-C PD (5V/3A, 9V/2A) 18W Quick Charge 3.0 USB-A |
| Capacity | 10,000mAh | 10,000mAh | 10,000mAh | 10,000mAh |
| Size | 4.1 x 2 x 1 in | 4.2 x 2 x 1 in | 5.4 x 2.8 x 0.6 in | 5.6 x 2.7 x 0.6 in |
| Weight | 6.9 oz | 7.0 oz | 8.6 oz | 7.5 oz |
| Features | Dual fast charging output Trickle charge mode | USB-C to USB-C cable included Trickle charge mode | ||
| Price | $19.99 pre-sale special $24.99 MSRP | Price not available | No products found. | No products found. |
The AUKEY PB-Y36 Sprint Go Mini 10000 PD meets or exceeds the output performance of its peers.
Its specs show a similar size to Anker’s most compact USB-C PD power bank. Neither are the thinner design. Which rests more comfortably in your hand if holding the power bank and phone together. The AUKEY also doesn’t weigh any more. So you wouldn’t notice it any more than another power bank in your bag.
tl;dr – AUKEY PB-Y36 Sprint Go Mini 10000 PD
- The latest 18W / 10,000mAh power bank to hit the market
- Offers standard specs for single port output/input
- Trickle charge mode available for earbuds, watches, and fitness trackers
- Compact design, comparable to similar power banks on the market
- Good for iPhone and most popular Android models, as well as Nintendo Switch and iPads
- Currently available for pre-order at a 20% discount for $19.99
- Estimated shipping date for pre-orders is March 20/21; price goes to MSRP of $24.99
Pre-orders available through AUKEY directly: