Is there any reason why I can not use a powerbank to charge my iPad Air 4 via Kingston's Nucleum adaptor?
Using the Apple wall charger that came with the iPad works fine.
Is this another example of Apple territorial attempts to prevent interoperability between Apple and industry standard equipment?
iPad Air (4th generation)
If your PowerBank supports USB PD (Power Delivery), with your iPad connected to the Nucleum hub’s host port (using its USB-C pigtail), you will be able to successfully charge your iPad. The PowerBank must be connected to the hub’s USB-C Power Delivery pass-through port.
If your PowerBank does not support USB PD, then charging via the Nucleum hub may not work. Also note that your PowerBank will likely need to be able to output at least 20W - as it will need to power the hub and charge the iPad. The iPad itself requires a minimum of 12W.
If your PowerBank supports USB PD (Power Delivery), with your iPad connected to the Nucleum hub’s host port (using its USB-C pigtail), you will be able to successfully charge your iPad. The PowerBank must be connected to the hub’s USB-C Power Delivery pass-through port.
If your PowerBank does not support USB PD, then charging via the Nucleum hub may not work. Also note that your PowerBank will likely need to be able to output at least 20W - as it will need to power the hub and charge the iPad. The iPad itself requires a minimum of 12W.
You are very welcome.
By example, I regularly use a Kingston Nucleum along with a Mophie USB-C 3XL PowerStation (26000mAh). The 3XL can output 45W from its USB-C (PD-compliant) output. The 45W power-budget is more than adequate to simultaneously power the hub, plus USB devices connected to other hub USB ports - and charge the iPad.
Thank you, LotusPilot, I will check it out.
iPad charging using a powerbank
