Exact-model comparison · US versions
Goal Zero Venture 35 Power Bank vs Nitecore NB Plus 10,000mAh Power Bank
NB Plus lists lower weight, more rated energy and a higher USB-C output ceiling. Venture 35’s enclosure and port-cover arrangement are the reasons to consider its heavier design.
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Which tradeoff fits your kit?
For a carry-focused kit, NB Plus has the stronger numerical case: 155 g, 38.5 Wh and 22.5 W USB-C output versus Venture 35’s 286.9 g, 35.52 Wh and 18 W. Both accept 18 W USB-C input, so NB Plus does not raise peak refill power. Consider Venture 35 for its documented enclosure and protective port cover, after checking the exact water-protection conditions.
Manufacturer ratings · dated source on each value
What the specifications say
Single-port output shows the ceiling for one wired connection. Combined output describes power shared across ports. They answer different questions.
| Measure | Goal Zero Venture 35 Power Bank | Nitecore NB Plus 10,000mAh Power Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer-rated capacityOEM capacity rating | 9600 mAhclaimed. Show sourceclaimed sourcegoalzero.com ↗checked 2026-10-07 · OEM capacity rating · Cell capacity is listed as 9,600mAh at 3.7V. | 10000 mAhclaimed. Show sourceclaimed sourcenitecore.com ↗checked 2026-10-07 · OEM capacity rating · Rated by Nitecore at 10,000mAh, 3.85V (38.5Wh). |
| Strongest single USB-C outputMaximum output from one wired USB-C port | 18 Wclaimed. Show sourceclaimed sourcegoalzero.com ↗checked 2026-10-07 · Maximum output from one wired USB-C port · USB-C input/output maximum; the USB-A output is rated at 15W max. | 22.5 Wclaimed. Show sourceclaimed sourcenitecore.com ↗checked 2026-10-07 · Maximum output from one wired USB-C port · USB-C output maximum; the USB-A output is also listed at 22.5W. |
| Single USB-C inputStrongest standard USB-C input; proprietary dock excluded | 18 Wclaimed. Show sourceclaimed sourcegoalzero.com ↗checked 2026-10-07 · Strongest standard USB-C input; proprietary dock excluded · USB-C input maximum. | 18 Wclaimed. Show sourceclaimed sourcenitecore.com ↗checked 2026-10-07 · Strongest standard USB-C input; proprietary dock excluded · USB-C input maximum. |
| Manufacturer-listed weightOEM-listed product weight | 286.9 gclaimed. Show sourceclaimed sourcegoalzero.com ↗checked 2026-10-07 · OEM-listed product weight | 155 gclaimed. Show sourceclaimed sourcenitecore.com ↗checked 2026-10-07 · OEM-listed product weight · 155g ±5g; accessories not included. |
| Explicit OEM-rated energyShown only when the manufacturer publishes watt-hours | 35.52 Whclaimed. Show sourceclaimed sourcegoalzero.com ↗checked 2026-10-07 · Shown only when the manufacturer publishes watt-hours | 38.5 Whclaimed. Show sourceclaimed sourcenitecore.com ↗checked 2026-10-07 · Shown only when the manufacturer publishes watt-hours |
| Combined output ceilingMulti-port total; distinct from one-port output | Not sourced | 15 Wclaimed. Show sourceclaimed sourcenitecore.com ↗checked 2026-10-07 · Multi-port total; distinct from one-port output · Combined total-output ceiling. |
Unknown readings stay labelled “Not sourced.” Every displayed rating opens its dated source. Manufacturer claims are not independent output or runtime measurements.
Before you choose
The details that change the decision
Check 01
The output advantage does not extend to refill
NB Plus offers 22.5 W USB-C output; Venture 35 offers 18 W. Both take up to 18 W USB-C input. A higher-output bank still needs a charger and enough time to refill within its separate input limit.
Check 02
Read the shared limit before packing two devices
Both have USB-C and USB-A outputs. NB Plus documents 15 W total when outputs are combined. We have no sourced combined ceiling for Venture 35, so we do not add its individual port ratings or promise simultaneous full output.
Check 03
Compare enclosure details alongside the energy and weight
NB Plus lists 38.5 Wh at 155 g, with accessories excluded; Venture 35 lists 35.52 Wh at 286.9 g. Venture’s protective port cover is a distinct design choice. Follow each manual’s water-rating conditions and dry-port instructions; enclosure protection does not authorize wet charging.
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