Running TB3 on USB battery?

[totalcult]

Hi all,

Newcomer here. I've read a couple of places that people are successfully running the TB3 using a USB battery/charger/powerpack - making it super portable. BUT I've not read any specifics about what makes/models of powerpack are suitable.

Does anyone have any recommendations of suitable chargers/batteries? Or anything to look for / avoid?

Would an Anker Powercore 20100 (4.8A output) do it? Or the Powercore+ 20100 (6A output)?

Or am I barking up the wrong tree entirely?

Thanks in advance,

[Boston Green]

I just tried mine with a 50,000mAh 5v power pack, used the 1A outlet and it worked fine. My power pack is nothing special, bought it from Lidl .......

[LivingEdge]

Hi all,

Newcomer here. I've read a couple of places that people are successfully running the TB3 using a USB battery/charger/powerpack - making it super portable...

Thanks in advance,

It's mostly the spec of the TB3 that are important:

Power Supply
AC adaptor, or obtained via USB port (USB bus power)
Current Draw
500 mA


so, yes, a battery pack that supplies at least 1/2 amp, np as long as it supplies the correct voltage. A lot of devices are powered by USB connections. Almost all battery packs can produce more current than a USB port at 5V dc.