Shargeek Storm 2
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
Identifier: Shargeek Storm 2 (Storm²) 100 W power bank — now sold as "Sharge 100 (formerly Storm²)". | Lineup note: The brand renamed from Shargeek to Sharge; the product is the same transparent-shelled 25,600 mAh / 93.5 Wh power bank with IPS info screen. Availability note: current availability is patchy/sold out by region as of 2026-09-20.
All prices and spec claims dated 2026-09-20.
Lineup & lineage (2023–2026)
The Storm 2 launched via crowdfunding (~2022) as the world's first see-through battery pack with an IPS screen: 25,600 mAh, 100 W USB-C PD, adjustable-voltage DC port. It has remained the flagship "Sharge 100" through 2026, with the brand rename (Shargeek → Sharge) and product rename (Storm² → Sharge 100) being the significant changes. A Storm 2 Slim (20,000 mAh, 130 W) exists as the travel-friendlier sibling.
Overview
A 592 g, 93.5 Wh transparent power bank with a real-time IPS display (voltage, current, temperature, capacity): 100 W USB-C1 in/out, 30 W USB-C2, 18 W USB-A, and an adjustable 3.3–25.2 V DC barrel port (up to 75.6 W) for older laptops. Eight Samsung 18650 cells; under the 100 Wh airline limit.
Complete specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 25,600 mAh / 93.5 Wh (8× Samsung 18650) |
| USB-C1 | 100 W input/output (PD) |
| USB-C2 | 30 W |
| USB-A | 18 W |
| DC port | 3.3–25.2 V adjustable, up to 75.6 W |
| Recharge | ~90–95 min at 100 W |
| Weight | ~591–592 g / 20.9 oz (Android Central measured 579 g) |
| Display | IPS screen: real-time V/A/W, temperature, capacity |
| Airline | Under 100 Wh — carry-on legal |
| Limitation | USB-C1 and DC share circuitry — not all four ports can run simultaneously |
Prices (2026-09-20)
- Old launch/list evidence: $229.
- Current pricing — UNVERIFIED (patchy availability; regional sellouts).
Box contents / warranty / support & parts
- Storm 2 unit, USB-C cable, DC adapters (bundle varies), instructions. No charger included.
- Warranty conflict: regional Sharge page states 12 months; a later review states 2 years — UNVERIFIED; confirm at purchase.
Community verdict
Tech-enthusiast darling: the see-through design and the genuinely useful IPS screen (real-time charging stats without a separate power meter) are the reasons to buy. Android Central: good build quality, 100 W PD works as claimed, but the acrylic case's long-term durability is an open question and at $229 "you really need to question whether you'll be using everything it offers" (GBAtemp). Long-term owner notes: maintains capacity well; some report higher-than-expected self-discharge and slow customer-support responses on warranty claims. A 2026 forum owner reports theirs "still works today" after a couple of years — including surviving TSA double-takes over the transparent shell.
Durability & warranty-claim reality
The acrylic transparent shell is the durability question mark — it looks amazing and invites scrutiny (airport security), but metal-cased rivals inspire more confidence. Self-discharge higher than expected is the most reported functional complaint. Warranty support responsiveness has drawn criticism; combined with the 12-month vs 2-year warranty conflict, buy from a retailer with a solid return policy.
Year-by-year history
- 2023: Post-crowdfunding retail; enthusiast press cycle.
- 2024: Storm 2 Slim launches as the lighter sibling.
- 2025: Brand rename Shargeek → Sharge begins; product renamed "Sharge 100 (formerly Storm²)".
- 2026: Patchy regional availability as of 2026-09-20; still the IPS-screen benchmark.
Closest existing catalog rivals
- specs/anker-737-power-bank.md — Anker's 120 W-class power bank; the Storm 2's edge is the display and DC port.
- specs/nitecore-nb10000.md — ultralight power bank; far lighter, far less capable.
- specs/biolite-charge-100-max.md — 100 W-class power bank; the Storm 2 adds the screen and adjustable DC.
Care
Top up monthly (self-discharge); protect the acrylic shell in a padded pouch; use 100 W-rated cables to get full performance.
Buying traps
- Rename trap: sold as "Sharge 100 (formerly Storm²)" — same product, don't pay a premium for old "Shargeek" branding or fear the new name.
- USB-C1 and DC share circuitry — you can't run everything at once.
- No charger included; 100 W charging needs a 100 W PD brick and cable.
- Warranty term conflict (12 mo vs 2 y) — get it in writing from your retailer.
Additional community voices
- RedFlagDeals (June 2026): multi-year owner still happy, buying another Sharge product on the strength of it.
- Radio/ham communities use it as a field battery for its adjustable DC voltage — a niche the display makes practical.
Spec gap-fill
Current pricing and availability — UNVERIFIED (patchy). Warranty term — UNVERIFIED (12 mo vs 2 y conflict). All core specs verified.
Images
- images/shargeek-storm-2-1.jpg — OFFICIAL: display close-up
- images/shargeek-storm-2-2.jpg — real: transparent body, pouch
- images/shargeek-storm-2-3.jpg — real: display detail
- images/shargeek-storm-2-4.jpg — real: in use
- images/shargeek-storm-2-5.jpg — OFFICIAL: multi-device charging
- images/shargeek-storm-2-6.jpg — studio: 21700 cells visible
All six verified 2026-09-20 (Storm 2). Manifest: images/IMAGES-lighting-r3.md.
Research footer
Researched 2026-09-20. Sources: my.sharge.com (official specs), Android Central (review/measurements), GBAtemp (review), hblifebuy (long-term owner consensus), RedFlagDeals (2026 owner), tommcquiggan blog (review). Brand/product rename explicitly bannered.