Anker A1695 vs A110A: which power bank fits your devices?

These are two high-capacity banks for laptop bags, and the weight is nearly a tie: Anker lists the A1695 at 595g and the A110A at 600g. The practical distinction is what your devices can use from one port, how much cable convenience matters, and whether a second charger is part of your refill plan. This comparison uses the US product records; the cited independent reviews describe their own units and test conditions.

If you are charging one laptop

Start with your laptop’s USB-C charging requirement. The A1695 offers up to 100W from one USB-C connection, including either built-in cable. The A110A raises that ceiling to 140W per USB-C port with a compatible device and 5A cable. If your laptop cannot use more than 100W, the extra A110A ceiling may not change your charging day; if it can use more, the A110A is the one of these two with that headroom. The actual rate still depends on the laptop and its negotiated USB-C profile. A1695 specifications A110A specifications

The A1695’s built-in cables are the concrete convenience difference: one retracts into the body, while the shorter cable forms a carrying loop. That can leave fewer loose leads in a bag. Its 165W headline applies to two USB-C connections sharing power, with neither connection above 100W; Anker’s listed allocations also depend on battery charge. A1695 cable and output specifications A1695 power allocation

If you charge two demanding devices together

The A110A is the more relevant candidate when both devices can benefit from higher USB-C output: Anker rates each USB-C port up to 140W, while the total 300W is shared across two USB-C outputs and USB-A. Techtest reported that its A110A could deliver about 140W in its test but did not sustain the full 300W under a heavy load. That is one reviewer’s result, not a guarantee for every pair of devices. A110A specifications Techtest observations

The A1695 can still make sense for a laptop and a phone: two USB-C connections share up to 165W, and its attached cables avoid packing separate leads. It is a less compelling fit if both connected devices need more than 100W from their own port, or if you need high output across three or four devices at once. A1695 power allocation

If you need the bank ready again quickly

The A110A supports up to 250W input through two USB-C ports when paired with two suitable chargers and 5A cables; with one compatible charger, Anker lists up to 140W input. Techtest measured a 48-minute full refill with two 140W chargers and 59 minutes with one 140W charger on its unit. The extra speed comes with a larger charging setup, and those results depend on the chargers and conditions. Anker recharge specifications Techtest recharge test

For the A1695, Anker rates USB-C input up to 100W and estimates about two hours with a suitable 100W charger under its stated conditions. Expert Reviews also reported about two hours on its UK test unit. If you normally carry one charger, compare the single-input behavior that fits your routine rather than the fastest dual-input claim. A1695 specifications Expert Reviews test

For travel, compare watt-hours as well as weight

Anker rates the A1695 at 90Wh and the A110A at 99.75Wh at the cells. Both sit below 100Wh, but the A110A is much closer to that threshold. FAA guidance and airline-specific rules still apply; check the airline before flying, especially if it sets a lower limit. A1695 battery and FAA sources A110A battery and FAA sources

At 595g and 600g, neither is the lighter answer for phone-only days. The A1383 in our different-needs guide is listed at about 431g with up to 65W from one USB-C connection; a lower ceiling may be a reasonable trade if that covers your laptop. A1383 specifications

Read the full analyses

For model-specific output allocation, package identification, and reviewer test conditions, read the A1695 review and A110A review. For other carry styles and phone-first needs, return to the power-bank guide.