Baseus EnerFill FC41 25,000mAh 145W: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-17

Summary

The 145W headline is combined output: in an instrumented test a sustained heavy laptop load settled near 55–65W, and pass-through charging dropped to about 60W out while the bank itself recharged at only 5V. [3] Running cost is about $0.019 per full recharge at a hypothetical $0.20/kWh; there are no consumables or subscriptions. It is a good buy under $65 from Baseus US, conditional from $66 to $75, and hard to justify over $90. [1][3]

Common problems and fixes

Pass-through is not full speed — with input and output active together, output fell to about 60W and input ran at only 5V; do not use the bank as a laptop UPS. [3]
Integrated cables are not user-replaceable — if the 140W built-in lead fails, the remaining cable and the separate USB-C port keep working but cannot reproduce 140W; treat a failed lead as a warranty issue. [2][4]
Heat and ripple under heavy load — hot spots of 47.7–53.2°C and ripple of about 119mV at a 20V/5A port condition in the instrumented test; leave airflow around the bank and avoid direct sun while heavily loading it. [3]
Warranty term not model-specific — Baseus US gives a general 18–24 month warranty for orders from January 1, 2024 and routes claims through the purchase channel; the exact term for E0028H03 was not separately confirmed, so check with the seller. [1][10]

Parts and consumables

Baseus 240W PD 3.1 USB-C cable, SKU CAWJ040101 — $14.99 on Baseus US (6.6ft variant, October 2026); it fits the separate 100W port but cannot raise that port’s rating. [2][5]
Baseus GaN5 Pro 65W charger, SKU E0104500 — $49.99 for a two-pack on Baseus US (October 2026); an optional extra for recharging the bank at up to 65W. [6]

Yearly running cost

Electricity only. A measured recharge took 95.24Wh into the bank; at a hypothetical $0.20/kWh that is about $0.019 per full recharge — roughly $0.95 a year at 50 recharges and $1.90 at 100. [3] There are no filters, subscriptions or routine parts.

When it is a good buy

Baseus US listed the E0028H03 at $79.99 advertised (struck-through $89.99), or $67.99 after code FC41, in October 2026. [1]
Under $65 it is compelling for a 91.25Wh laptop bank if the fixed cables suit you; $66–$75 is a good conditional buy; over $90 skip it unless you specifically want the integrated leads. [1][3]
UGREEN 145W 25,000mAh 90597A at $79.99 direct — the better choice when replaceable, detachable cables matter. [7]
Anker A1695 25,000mAh 165W at $119.99 direct — the better choice when you want 165W combined output and up to 100W from any single port. [8]
Baseus EnerFill FC41 20,000mAh/100W at $59.99 — the better choice when 100W laptop charging is enough and price matters more than peak output. [9]