Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review
The BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K is Belkin's most powerful power bank in terms of input and output (30W max, 20V/1.5A). Although its availability is still a mystery, we had a chance to put it to real-world testing.
I Unboxing
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211202r33533sk58jgvkzv-1024x683.jpg)
Classic Belkin box with green accents. It includes a USB-C to USB-C cable.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211202kdtgc19oczzh11qh-1024x683.jpg)
A USB-C bidirectional port with 30W PD input/output support. And a USB-A port with 12W (5V/2.4A) support.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211203l3ywyw1ai0wqirgq-1024x683.jpg)
Manufacturer's info and certifications.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211203ev4in463hktnn64k-1024x683.jpg)
Slides open and we are greeted by a paper cover.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211204docw16ceybp1ex9y-1024x683.jpg)
It is printed with a quick guide.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211205meqebrkpr3q81car-1024x683.jpg)
The power bank is wrapped in an anti-static bag and lays inside the tray.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211205fjsc8meocxcjbx8c-1024x683.jpg)
Package contents: power bank, USB-C to USB-C cable user, and manuals.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211205h7z739qhfz3z42i4-1024x683.jpg)
The included USB-C to USB-C cable.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211206fdeusjvuwb6t6m3w-1024x683.jpg)
The power bank is made of plastic with a two-tone black-and-grey finish.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211206b2k5b23200w5dwqz-1024x683.jpg)
There is a power button, four LED indicators on the front, with a Belkin logo in the lower right corner.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211207u9ukw94wzqex9vqt-1024x683.jpg)
Close-up of the battery level LED indicators.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211207sqcmwt2wbkt93rtc-1024x683.jpg)
Close-up of the Belkin logo.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211207ku4d4vkjzdqhcydt-1024x683.jpg)
Specifications on the back.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211208j38m6zfq7q7o7oho-1024x683.jpg)
Model: F7U063. USB-C input/output: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/2A, 20V/1.5A. USB-A output: 5V/2.4A. Cell capacity: 20100mAh, 72.36Wh (3.6V).
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211209y551dhawpiidvv7p-1024x683.jpg)
Close-up of the ports.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211209ef4bzhxtiixple22-1024x683.jpg)
Compared to the iPhone XS Max.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211209t8sr8ndaspngaian-1024x683.jpg)
Height: 77.65mm/3.06inch.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211210sts2rzj4kwq2t2zq-1024x683.jpg)
It weights 410.9g/14.5oz.
II Review
1. Charging protocols test
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211210sheqzgqnkughqe6t-1024x683.jpg)
Using ChargerLAB Power-Z KT001 USB power tester, we know that its USB-A port supports Apple 2.4A protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211211izi4pcu4p17qthhd-1024x683.jpg)
Using ChargerLAB Power-Z KT001 USB power tester, we know that its USB-C port supports DCP protocol.
2. PDO information
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211211onznmbessrhmr4lh-1024x683.jpg)
PDO information reveals the USB-C port supports quick charging output in 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5A, 15V/2A, and 20V/1.5A.
3. Compatibility Test
1) USB-C output
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211211gsp2ozrpsn2n3en3.jpg)
Using its USB-C port to charge the iPhone XS Max, we are getting 9.02V 2.27A 20.52W, under PD protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211212zrj9rt3b3wixyjky-1024x683.jpg)
Charging the Huawei P30 Pro, we are getting 9.04V 1.32A 11.96W, under PD protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211213jmny901yryikyuxk-1024x683.jpg)
Charging the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, we are getting 9.04V 1.24A 11.21W, under PD protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211214fj7jjo6cc6s6s705-1024x683.jpg)
Charging the Xiaomi 9, we are getting 9.02V 1.89A 17.14W, under PD protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211214qzrzday5dud5x9va-1024x683.jpg)
Charging the Samsung Galaxy S10+, we are getting 9.03V 1.56A 14.09W, under PD protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211215afa438jzxkjsooof-1024x683.jpg)
Charging the iPad Pro 11-inch, we are getting 14.98V 1.83A 27.47W, under PD protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211216ddpaa00uov1a7a07-1024x683.jpg)
Charging the iPad Air2 which doesn't support PD, we are getting 5.03V 2.45A 12.36W, under Apple 2.4A protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211217cpbh7ma7h5pnrsr9-1024x683.jpg)
Charging the Nintendo Switch, we are getting 15V 0.91A 13.74W, under PD protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211217bh9b2oyont41b4v9-1024x683.jpg)
Charging the MacBook Pro 13.3-inch 2018, we are getting 19.94V 1.32A 26.52W, under PD protocol.
2) USB-A output
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211219pp5gi8fm5ma5amle-1024x683.jpg)
Using its USB-A port to charge the iPhone XS Max, we are getting 4.99V 2.35A 11.74W, under Apple 2.4A protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211220g9ip9o0oitp2skik-1024x683.jpg)
Charging the Huawei P30 Pro, we are getting 5.08V 1.25A 6.37W, under normal charging speed.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211220gsjdlxdzncd2aqq2-1024x683.jpg)
Charging the Samsung Galaxy S10+, we are getting 5.05V 1.77A 8.95W, under normal charging speed.
3) USB-C input
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211222fpexvaehvugypvtj-1024x683.jpg)
Using the Apple 18W PD charger (A1695) to charge the Belkin, we are getting 9.02V 1.98A 17.86W, under PD protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211223tbv3cy6zysu30uec-1024x683.jpg)
Using the Apple 30W USB PD charger (A1882) to charge the Belkin, we are getting 20.02V 1.51A 30.3W, under PD protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211224a6hu3s3fstaf5zkh-1024x683.jpg)
Using the Anker 30W PD charger (A2014) to charge the Belkin, we are getting 20.06V 1.51A 30.33W, under PD protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211226kvrfqhvwzczryqqz-1024x683.jpg)
Using the Apple 61W USB PD charger (A1947) to charge the Belkin, we are getting 20.35V 1.51A 30.82W, under PD protocol.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211228alvfcujfj7l7ztut-1024x683.jpg)
Using the Xiaomi 90W PD charger to charge the Belkin, we are getting 20.04V 1.51A 30.32W, under PD protocol.
4) Dual output and pass through charging
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211230hrwfyczexeeeyyx8-1024x683.jpg)
The Belkin can charge two devices simultaneously. As can be seen from the picture, the USB-C port is charging the Xiaomi Notebook Air, and the USB-A port is charging the iPhone XR with power output at 30.67W and 10.57W respectively. So it is indeed a 40W-max power bank. Impressive.
![Belkin 30W BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K Review-Chargerlab](https://chargerlab-image.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/211230pey5gpbyw8m9qel8-1024x683.jpg)
The Belkin can charge a device using its USB-A port, while itself at the same time being charged through its USB-C port.
III Conclusion
It is no doubt that the BoostCharge Power Bank USB-C 20K is a powerful and premium power bank that can fast charge your smartphones, tablets, and even laptops. It is actually a 40W power bank capable of 30W USB-C output and 10W USB-A output at the same time. Praise must be given to this kind of low-key approach with the 30W rating.
Pros:
Can charge a laptop.
Supports two-way 30W PD charging and pass through charging.
30W USB-C output and 10W USB-A output at the same time.
Cons:
A little on the heavy side.
Expensive.
Availability.
Source: chongdiantou