The Aukey PB-Y13 is a 10000 mAh portable power bank featuring one USB-A output, one USB-A Quick Charge 3.0 output, and one USB-C PD 2.0 output. The PB-Y13 was provided to me by Aukey free of charge as part of the #teamTECHKEY program. The PB-Y13 is available on Amazon for $27.

The Aukey PB-Y13 arrives in Aukey’s standard eco-friendly recyclable cardboard box, which features the product name and key features and an illustration of the power bank on the front face, as well as the Aukey logo in the top left corner and the Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 logo in the top right corner. Aukey’s corporate address is given in the bottom left corner of the back face. Included in the package are a user manual, a 24-month product warranty card, and a short USB-A to USB-C cable.

The charger itself is a smooth black plastic slab with rounded edges, bearing the Aukey logo on the front and the model number, capacity, and a list of output voltages and amperages for each of the outputs on the back. On the top of the right edge is a four LED capacity status indicator which blinks when charging/discharging and a small circular button which can be used to check the capacity status manually.

The PB-Y13 is slim and reasonably pocketable, with a length and width of about 14.5 cm x 7 cm, a thickness of just over 1 cm, and a weight of 180 grams.

The PB-Y13’s micro-USB input only charges at 5V/2A, while the USB-C input supports 5V/1.5A and 9V/2A, so charging the power bank via the USB-C connection will be significantly faster assuming you have a PD-capable wall charger.

The PB-Y13 supports a wide variety of output protocols, including:

Type C output

PD3.0 12.0V/1.5A 18.0W

Apple 5V/2.4A

MTK PE1.1 + PE2.0

USB-A output

Apple 5V/2.4A

MTK PE1.1 + PE2.0

USB-A (QC) output

Samsung 5V/2.0A

Vivo Dual Flash 5V, 9V, 12V

QC 2.0 5V, 9V, 12V

QC 3.0

Huawei FCP 5.0V, 9.0V, 12.0V

MTK PE1.1 + PE2.0

These protocols were identified using the auto-detect function of my Witrn U2 power monitor/trigger unit.

The PB-Y13 supports charging with multiple outputs simultaneously. I was able to charge my Pixel 3 (triggering the “Charging rapidly” status indicator) and my Hidizs AP60II at the same time. I do not own any QC 2.0 or 3.0 capable devices, so I was not able to test that output with an actual load. The PB-Y13 also supports pass-though charging.

I have had a very positive experience using the PB-Y13 so far and will post more in-depth measurements as I acquire more testing equipment.