Lots of recent deals for Xiaomi Power banks recently, but none with USB-C power delivery which is required for Nintendo Switch, Macbook etc to actually charge while you're using them.
Not the cheapest its ever been, but I don't think it will get back to the sub $40 US as neither Gearbest or Lightinthebox will ship this to Australia anymore to provide competition. This QB815 model replaces the outgoing QB820 (20,000mah) which is now unavailable. Change to USD and pay with a international transaction fee free card to get it to $63.35 - (via Banggood in AUD is $64ish).
Includes priority shipping which is 7-13 business days - beats the usual 4-6 week waits.
Specifications:
* Model: QB815
* Size: 160.4 x 81.8 x 21mm
* Color: Black
* Weight: 392.5g
* Capacity: 15000mAh
* Input:5-20V/MAX 45W
* Output:MAX 45W, USB-C 5-20V MAX 40W, USB-A 2x5V/2.4A, 9V/2A 12V/1.5A MAX 18W
Package Contents:
* 1 x ZMI 15000mAh power bank with retail box
* 1 x USB-C to USB-C Cable
* 1 x Micro USB&USB-C Cable
Other options for Power Banks with USB-C PD are (thanks to @RichardL)
- Cygnett Chargeup Pro 20000mAh Power Bank with USB-C PD (45W)
- $95-100. Benefit of local warranty though.
- Anker PowerCore+ PD - Currently difficult to find in Australia/Doesn't ship to Australia
- $150+ plus shipping
- Kogan 20000mAh Power Bank with Type-C (PD) 36W(kogan.com)
- Available for $49 currently from Kogan. From the previous deals, it looks like many people had problems with this bank dying, not being of stated capacity and generally a poor experience. I'd spend the extra $15 to get the Xiaomi to avoid this.
- RAVPower 20100/26800mAh USB-C PD Power Bank
- $90 on ebay with PENNY5 (5% code). Larger capacity. This would be my other choice if you didn't mind paying extra over the Xiaomi
Hope this helps someone :)
Edit - My order got cancelled. As per the Banggood Rep on ozbargain - apparently they're trying to sort out logistical issues with sending power banks to Australia. They hope to get this sorted by Monday and will give a new coupon for 100 units. Fingers crossed it works out. Apologies to anyone else who ordered and got strung along for the ride, like myself.
I have been waiting so long for this