The Nitecore NB Plus is a fantastic battery at just 155 grams for 10,000 mAh power, 22.5w output and an IPX7 water resistance rating. I’ve taken mine from the Tour du Mont Blanc to the backcountry of Blackcomb as an emergency backup and keep me charged on 24 hours of international travel.
The Nitecore NB Plus, 10,000 mAh of IPX7 power
- IP Rating: IPX7
- Capacity: 10,000mAh
- Rated Energy: 5,600 mAh
- Max Output: 22.5W
- Weight: 155 grams
Construction
The Nitecore NB Plus is built with a strong composite frame. While I haven’t tried to bend it (who really wants to snap a battery? Galaxy Gate, anyone?), it feels very sturdy in hand. It’s been bashed around in my bag quite a bit and shows no visible wear.
The NB Plus carries an IPX7 weather rating, meaning it can be submerged in up to one metre of water for 30 minutes without issue. While I haven’t intentionally dunked it, it has comfortably withstood light rain and snow exposure without any problems. The NB Plus is rounded out with carbon fiber panels on the broad sides of the battery helping keep it light but strong.
Output Power
The NB Plus packs 10,000 mAh of capacity. There are two ports, a single USB-C which also operates as its charging port as well as a USB-A port. You can charge using both ports at the same time though power is reduced. This translates to two full charges of my iPhone 15 Pro Max. Others are far more qualified than I am to break down the exact charging efficiencies across devices, so I’ll leave those calculations to them.
What I do know is this: the NB Plus has enough punch to keep my phone running nonstop through long airport waits, movie-filled flights, and still have plenty of power left to stay connected after landing.
On the end fo the Nitecore NB plus is a touch sensitive power indicator. Four blue LEDs illuminate when the battery is charged with each bar representing 25% charge. These little LEDs are very bright. If you are a light sleeper you’ll want to cover the LEDs if using the battery bedside.
The Nitecore NLink10 and Charging
Along with the NB Plus, I received the NLink10 cable. At first glance, I thought, “It’s just a cable. It’s yellow. How cute.”
In reality, its compact size makes it an excellent companion to the battery, especially when charging a phone in a pocket or bag. There’s no excess cable to get in the way, and the magnetic clasp keeps everything neatly organized.
The NLink10 supports up to 60W, so feel free to use it with higher-powered chargers than the NB Plus itself. I was genuinely surprised by how excited I ended up being about a cable.
Where this cable comes in handy is charging. I found I could not charge the battery bar with my macbook, something I was able to do with lesser batteries. Given a 20W charger and the NB Plus is powered up in about 1.5 hours.
Wrap-Up
The Nitecore NB Plus provides two full charges of an iPhone Pro Max, making it more than capable for backcountry trips where you may be relying heavily on your camera, GPS, or need backup power for communication or Search and Rescue situations. On an overnight lodge or tent trip, there’s also enough capacity to share power with a partner.
It’s also proven itself on 24-hour international travel days with heavy use. For just 155 grams, the NB Plus is an outstanding backup battery for adventure travel.
If 155 grams feels like too much, or if you know you won’t be out overnight, take a look at the Nitecore NB Air—5,000 mAh in a svelte 89 grams.
Head on over to Nitecore to pick one up and pick one up.
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BlackSheep was provided a free sample of the Nitecore NB Plus. This in no way affected our opinion or the review
