REASONS TO BUY
Large capacity
Decently convenient
REASONS TO AVOID
Not very portable
Takes forever to recharge
RAVPower Super-C 26800 Review
This battery is big, but doesn't have much else going for it
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
By David Wise ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ March 4, 2019
Contributions From: Austin Palmer
Our Verdict
The RAVPower Super-C finished right at the back of the pack, earning one of the lowest scores we have seen so far. While it does have an impressive capacity and is compatible with the new power delivery USB charging standard, we overall weren't thrilled with its performance. It takes an incredibly long time to recharge, and it is one of the larger batteries of the group, making it a pain to carry around in a coat or pant pocket. However, it is fairly convenient and can charge your devices a ton of times, but we would recommend other products over this one if you are looking for a charger specifically for larger, power-hungry devices.
Our Analysis and Test Results
The Super-C's less-than-super results are described below.
You can charge a newer MacBook with this portable charger.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Portability
The Super-C is one of the largest batteries — definitely too large to be easily carried in the front or back pocket on most pairs of pants. It won't even fit in most pockets and it usually will stick out or be excessively cumbersome even if it does fit. However, you can fit in a few coat pockets, but you will definitely notice the bulk. It is also one of the heaviest batteries, weighing just over a pound.
The Super-C has a rectangular shape that measures just shy of 7 inches long and just over 3 inches wide and is 0.88 inches thick.
This charger is better-suited carrying in a bag rather than a pocket.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Capacity
While this battery has one of the largest stated capacities of the entire group, we were only able to pull about 57% of this out with our resistive load set to a 2.4 amp discharge rate. We then repeated the test with a 1 amp rate and got a small amount more out — around 60%.
The Super-C is able to charge a Nintendo Switch while you are playing.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
However, the RAVPower Super-C did meet its manufacturer's claims regarding charging specific devices. RAVPower states that you can charge an iPhone 6S ten times, a Samsung S6 six times, or an iPad Air twice. Using those numbers, we calculated that it would be equivalent to charging a Samsung S8 5.1 times and found that the Super-C slightly exceeded this in our test, charging the phone 5.13 times before completely dying.
Added Convenience
This portable charger can charge up to three devices simultaneously using its two USB-B and one USB-C output ports. It also has a decently long warranty period — 18 months if you don't register, 30 months if you do.
It is also compatible with the new Power Delivery standard, allowing you to charge certain devices much faster when using the USB-C port. However, it lacks any integrated cables or recharging methods and does not have a flashlight on it.
Recharge Time
The RAVPower Super-C earned a low score for its exceptionally long recharge time.
This battery took almost 12 hours to recharge — much longer than any other battery we tested, even ones with the same stated capacity.
The Super-C took a long time to charge in our test.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Value
This battery is a bit too expensive to be a good value for most people, but it is one of the cheaper options that have the new Power Delivery capabilities, making it a decent value if you are looking for a portable way to recharge your Nintendo Switch or new MacBook on a budget.
Conclusion
Overall, the RAVPower Super-C 26800 is far from our favorite battery pack. It's big, bulky, and hard to carry and takes absolute eons to recharge. However, it does stand out by having Power Delivery capability, but this isn't enough to overcome its flaws for most people.
—David Wise and Austin Palmer
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