Baseus EnerGeek GX11 power bank ZDNET's key takeaways The Baseus EnerGeek GX11 is a power bank and 4G hotspot in one for $129 on Amazon.
Its built-in SIM-free hotspot works in over 150 countries, and is a no-fuss way to get online.
The global data plans are pricey
but the regional plans are much more reasonable. View now at Amazon
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A power bank is an imperative part of my EDC (everyday carry), whether I'm at home or abroad. Along with my smartphone, smartwatch, laptop and earbuds, my hotspot is just another device that needs charging. After all, it's easier and cheaper to have a data plan for one hotspot than it is to have one for every smartphone and tablet.
What if you could combine both of these features into one device?
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This unit from Baseus not only keeps your devices powered up, but also connected to 4G. Yes, the Baseus EnerGeek GX11 power bank has a built-in hotspot, which means I can leave my hotspot device at home!
The EnerGeek GX11 comes in a tower form factor. Measuring 4.7 x 2 x 2 inches and weighing a shade under a pound, it's quite a beefy power bank, but packs 20,000mAh of battery capacity (small enough to take on a commercial airliner without running into regulatory headaches).
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