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I have an Anker Powercore that has enough output to charge the SD while playing, so just wondering what is the most efficient method to get the most out of both power sources for long haul flights.

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[–] theCheek 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks for the in depth response! So if I understand correctly, it's better for battery health to use the bank first then the steam deck.

However if for arguments sake I want to get the maximum amount of play time, would bank first then SD still be the right way to go? I'm asking as perhaps the steam deck uses more power when plugged in as it doesn't believe it should be preserving charge?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Bank first, then SD is good for both max play time and battery health, as the charging of the SD battery results in both energy loss as heat and minute degradation of the battery.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Plus then you can recharge the bank, usually at much higher rate than the deck charge rate, and plug it back in before the deck dies with more than 100% of the deck's capacity.

[–] theCheek 1 points 1 year ago

Awesome thanks for the advice