Baseus EnerCore CR11 power bank ZDNET's key takeaways Baseus' EnerCore CR11 is a powerful 67W power bank that's about as compact as you can get for $63 on Amazon.
Its built-in retractable cable means you don't have to worry about bringing cords along, and powerful enough to top up a laptop.
It might be overkill if you're just charging your phone or a camera. $62.99 at Amazon
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I've noticed that when I'm in content creator mode and packing my favorite portable drone, action cameras, pocket-sized gimbal camera and portable mics -- and maybe even my laptop -- I'm desperate for power to make sure that the day isn't cut short.
But because I'm usually packing a bag to carry all my stuff, size and weight isn't as much of an issue, so I can take something a little bigger than I'd have just for my iPhone.
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The power bank that I've been taking with me recently on my content creation days is the Baseus EnerCore CR11, and it has proved itself such a great unit that I've been recommending it to other content creators.
There's no doubt that retractable USB-C cables are a thing now, with them making an appearance on power banks, chargers and in-car chargers (not to mention USB-C cables with their own retractors -- some of which are happy to hold up a 56 pound lump of iron!) from all the big names.
Baseus has always been a company that's had its eye on the ball when it comes to attention to detail, and that shows with the EnerCore CR11. The retractor on this power bank is one of the smoothest I've tested, and it locks out at several different lengths (as opposed to many where you only get three or four). I like this because I can make the 2.3 foot cable the right length for my needs.
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