Frequently Asked Questions

Which power bank is better for travel: the HARGEEK 170 or the SHARGE HyperTower 170W?

I’d give the edge to the SHARGE HyperTower 170W for travel because of the built-in dual USB-C cables — you don’t have to remember to pack extra cords. It also has a slightly larger 25,000mAh capacity compared to the HARGEEK’s 24,000mAh, so you get more juice for longer trips. That said, if you’re traveling to dusty or wet environments, the HARGEEK 170’s IP66 water resistance makes it the safer bet.

Does the HARGEEK 170 charge faster than the SHARGE HyperTower 170W?

Yes, the HARGEEK 170 recharges itself significantly faster — it goes from empty to full in 45 minutes thanks to its 140W PD3.1 input. The SHARGE HyperTower 170W takes about 80 minutes to fully recharge with its 100W input. So if you’re often in a rush between meetings, the HARGEEK 170 wins on self-charging speed.

Can the SHARGE HyperTower 170W charge three laptops at the same time?

Yes, it absolutely can. The SHARGE HyperTower 170W features true 4-channel independent power delivery, meaning you can charge up to three laptops and one smartphone simultaneously without power drops. The HARGEEK 170 only has three ports total and doesn’t advertise independent channel charging, so the SHARGE is the better choice for multi-laptop setups.

Which power bank has a higher single-port output: HARGEEK 170 or SHARGE HyperTower 170W?

The HARGEEK 170 delivers up to 140W from a single USB-C port, which is higher than the SHARGE HyperTower 170W’s 100W single-port output. If you need to fast charge a power-hungry laptop like the MacBook Pro 16″ as quickly as possible, the HARGEEK 170’s 140W output will get you from 0% to 55% in 44 minutes. The SHARGE is still plenty fast at 100W, but the HARGEEK has the edge for single-device speed.

Is the SHARGE HyperTower 170W worth it over the HARGEEK 170 for the built-in cables?

For me, yes — the built-in dual USB-C cables are a big improvement if you’re tired of untangling or forgetting charging cords. The SHARGE also gives you a larger 25,000mAh capacity and four charging channels for multi-device households. You do lose the IP66 water resistance and the faster 45-minute recharge time of the HARGEEK 170, so it’s a trade-off between convenience and rugged durability.

Which power bank is better for charging an iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Both will charge an iPhone 17 Pro Max just fine, but the SHARGE HyperTower 170W has the advantage with its larger 25,000mAh capacity, giving you up to 3 full charges. The HARGEEK 170’s 24,000mAh capacity is close but slightly smaller. For a single iPhone charge, you won’t notice a difference — but for multi-day trips without an outlet, the SHARGE gives you that extra buffer.