It’s Awesome, but it Needs More Juice

Summary

• An incredibly convenient power bank thanks to its integrated AC adapter and Qi2 charging pad.
• 65-watt charging is ideal for most devices, but the 10,000mAh capacity is disappointing at this price.
• Customers who are willing to pay extra for convenience should look into competing products before buying.

Travel is easier with a USB power bank. And, as I’ve learned while testing the InfinaCore P3 Pro, a power bank that doubles as a USB wall adapter and Qi2 charging pad is an incredible convenience. I just wish that the pricey P3 Pro held more juice, that’s all.

Through the end of February 2025, InfinaCore is selling the P3 Pro for $74.99—a 42% discount.

Price and Availability

You can buy the InfinaCore P3 Pro for $130 at Amazon and the InfinaCore web store. It comes in several colors, including black, gray, white, pink, and blue—I’m reviewing the black colorway, of course.

A Neat All-in-One Design

InfinaCore’s P3 Pro measures just 3.65 inches wide and weighs a little over half a pound. Still, it’s totally packed with outputs—a high-speed USB-A port, two USB-C ports, a MagSafe-compatible Qi2 wireless charging pad, and my favorite feature, a retractable AC adapter.

When you need to charge the P3 Pro’s internal battery, you just plug it into a wall outlet—no need for a separate USB adapter. And, importantly, the P3 Pro can still provide power for your devices while it’s juicing up. It’s a fantastically convenient design, particularly for travel.

A screen on the front of the P3 Pro shows you the battery’s capacity, real-time output, temperature, and remaining charge time. It’s a handy little screen, and I love that it automatically goes into landscape orientation when the P3 Pro is turned on its side. However, it looks like the on-screen graphics were originally designed for a larger display. They’re slightly blurry and unattractive (although they look alright in photos). InfinaCore should’ve taken the time to polish this particular aspect of the P3 Pro, although I admit that it’s just a superficial thing.

Of course, there’s also a big Qi2 wireless charging pad at the top of the P3 Pro. It’s magnetic, so it works with Apple’s MagSafe standard, though you can also use it to charge non-magnetic smartphones, earbuds, and other Qi-compatible accessories.

Evidently, the Qi2 charging pad had a major influence on the P3 Pro’s look and feel. This is the first time that I’ve seen a power bank with rubber feet—the feet prevent the P3 Pro from sliding around when you’re wirelessly charging your phone, of course. There’s also a soft-touch finish across the top part of the battery, presumably to prevent scratches from building up on the backsides of smartphones or phone cases. Soft-touch material tends to get sticky and nasty after a few years, but portable batteries only last four or five years at most, so I think that InfinaCore made the right choice here.

I also appreciate that the P3 Pro comes with interchangeable outlet adapters. The U.S. adapter is preinstalled, but there are UK, EU, and AU plugs in the box. If you intend on using these extra adapters, be sure to put them where they won’t get lost, as they’re pretty small.

Fast Charging for All Your Devices

I regularly use portable batteries to recharge my MacBook. And the P3 Pro is almost tailor-made for this purpose. Its USB-C ports have a 65-watt output (which is split when charging two devices simultaneously), and its USB-A output clocks in at an impressive 20 watts. These charging speeds are maintained even when the P3 Pro is plugged into a wall outlet, meaning that you can leave your trusty USB adapter at home and rely on the P3 Pro to keep your devices juiced.

The integrated Qi2 charging pad is also fantastic. It provides speeds up to 15 watts and features a magnetic mounting system (which isn’t always a guarantee for Qi2 products, apparently). As a lowly iPhone 13 Pro owner, I love that I don’t need to carry a Lightning cable anymore. I can just plop my phone on the P3 Pro, and it’ll leap from 0% to 50% in about 45 minutes.

Of course, the P3 Pro’s screen tells you how fast your devices are charging. This feature is unnecessary in most situations, but it comes in handy when troubleshooting USB cables. I noticed that one of my braided USB-C cables wasn’t providing an adequate charge for my laptop, so I swapped it out for a better one, which I probably wouldn’t have done if it weren’t for the P3 Pro’s wattage readout. Just know that the P3 Pro’s metrics shouldn’t be taken at face value, as phones and laptops intentionally lower their charging speed as they approach full charge.

I Just Wish It Held a Bigger Charge

With its 65-watt output, Qi2 integration, and built-in AC adapter, the InfinaCore P3 Pro is an extremely capable on-the-go charging solution for laptops, phones, and other devices. The biggest problem, as I found out, is the battery’s relatively small 10,000mAh capacity. It doesn’t hold enough juice.

The average smartphone contains a 5,000mAh battery, give or take a few hundred milliamp hours. Lightweight laptops like my M1 MacBook Air have a similar capacity to smartphones, though beefier machines often have much larger batteries. In any case, the P3 Pro can charge my phone twice before it goes flat. And if I charge two or three gadgets at the same time, from 0%, there’s a good chance that the P3 Pro will be drained before any of my devices reach the 100% mark.

A 10,000mAh capacity is more than acceptable in a small, cheap, low-wattage power bank. But it’s an odd limitation for a $130 power bank with a 65-watt output. Take a trip over to Amazon, and you’ll see that most laptop power banks are half the price of the P3 Pro and have a capacity of 20,000mAh or greater.

To be fair, the P3 Pro is far more compact and portable than the average laptop power bank. Its integrated AC adapter also managed to alleviate some of my concerns about the modest 10,000mAh capacity—I can plug the P3 Pro into any outlet to recharge it, and it’ll continue to power my devices while it’s juicing up.

As I was writing this review, I had to stop myself and ask if I was being unreasonable. Most people who buy the P3 Pro are interested in its unique features and will probably overlook the battery’s 10,000mAh capacity. And in any case, the P3 Pro’s built-in AC adapter may alleviate concerns about the relatively low capacity, as you can plug the P3 Pro into any outlet for a quick recharge, and it’ll continue powering up your devices as it regains its charge.

Unfortunately for InfinaCore, I stumbled across a colleague’s review of the Raycon 5-in-1 power bank. Raycon’s power bank is extremely similar to the P3 Pro, with a 65-watt output, integrated Qi2 pad, three USB charge points, and a sport loop. The only difference is that it’s a lot uglier than the P3 Pro, it’s got a slightly larger build, and it boasts a 15,000mAh capacity.

Should You Buy the InfinaCore P3 Pro?

I’m not the kind of person who would spend $130 on a power bank, especially one with a modest 10,000mAh capacity. Still, the InfinaCore P3 Pro is a compelling product. When I go on vacations or work trips, I usually bring a MagSafe charger, a USB brick, and a portable power bank—the P3 Pro can stand in for all of these items.

If you’re in the market for a power bank with the P3 Pro’s capabilities, then by all means, buy it. But I’d like to reiterate that $130 is a lot of money for a 10,000mAh power bank, and Raycon offers a similar product with a larger capacity. There’s also the smaller, less capable InfinaCore P3 Pandora, which only costs $48.