Dell's USB-C hybrid power bank has a modular design, high price

Power to the portables.

Dell makes a wide range of accessories for its lineup of laptops, and to extend battery life in devices that keep getting slimmer, there's a corner carved out for a decent selection of external power banks. The one I have here (model number PH45W17-CA) is a hybrid piece, with a 45W adapter attached to a 43Wh battery pack designed to charge laptops with USB-C.

For this review, I put it through a number of different tests to determine how well it will work for you, how well it will hold up with regular use, and ultimately whether or not it's worth the $140 price tag.

Adapter and battery

Dell PH45W17-CA hybrid power bank

Starts at about $140

Bottom line: It'll match your Dell laptop's branding while it delivers about six extra hours of life, but the price doesn't seem to match the product.

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