[General Accessories] Alberto96:
RAVPower RP-WD03 FileHub Plus - Portable NAS and 6000mAh Power Bank

Unboxing

Presented as a thicker than usual power bank, it does not come with many accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable and 1x User Manual. A compact LAN cable should have been included.

It is completely made of Plastic and it feels solid enough, but the glossy border is slightly useless in my opinion since, as you can notice, it looks already scratched/used.

As regards the size, it is as big as an old-style Power Bank, being 9.79x5.48x2.82mm, with a weight of 157g.

On the front, there is the Power/Mode button with an Activity LED (for SDCard R/W status) underneath, the usual Power LEDs required to check how much battery is left, and a Wireless LED that indicates whether LAN or Wireless mode is on (Wireless = Blue, Wired = Green).

Just like all Power Banks, also this one features all specs on the back about the USB Rating and Battery Capacity.

Underneath the rubber-made cover, there is the LAN port (10/100) required to use the Access Point feature and a standard USB port to charge other devices.

On one side there is a Micro-USB port to recharge the internal battery.

And finally, on the rear, there is a SD Card reader, fundamental for the NAS/File Sharing feature.

Efficiency and Battery Capacity

My USB Tester confirms that the battery capacity is correct, even slightly higher than what is declared by the manufacturer. (real ~6160mAh, declared 6000mAh)

It's a pity that the internal board has been capped to only 1A of USB Output. As soon as i switch from 1A to 2A, it stops providing power via the USB port. Anyway, at 1A, its efficiency is pretty good, with a stable 4.97V of output voltage.

NAS - Network Attached Storage / File Access

The most interesting feature about this "evolved" power bank is the possibility to share files between an SD Card and other devices, basically a Portable NAS running on a removable storage.

First of all, it doesn't necessarily require an ad-hoc app, since it is possible to access to the NAS even using a browser (10.10.10.254 address, no password by default), but using the app it is possible to get a more optimized experience.

The app is available on the Play Store (for Android of course), and is really well-made, polished and with no noticeable design flaws. RAVPower also made an app for Windows and Mac OS, but, considering that this is meant for portable usage, i will focus on Android only.

It is possible to access any file directly from the SD Card without downloading it locally on the device. It takes a bit to load, but it is still better than nothing.

Networking

Starting from the Wireless Access, the FileHub provides by default a WiFi connection, that can be configured later in the Settings. Even though it is only 2.4GHz, it is good enough for this usage, since it supports up to 300MBps in WiFi N mode (2x2).

In order to use the Bridge mode instead, it is necessary to connect the FileHub to another Wireless Network. Basically what you get is a WiFi repeater or extender, with the extra possibility to access all files. Just consider that this mode will cut down wireless performance, in my case more than half speed disappeared.

The Wired Access instead is more limited, since it doesn't give access to the FileHub but it works directly as an Access Point for a Wired Connection, disabling the Web Interface or any NAS feature. It works pretty good though, with no performance loss compared to my primary WiFi 2.4GHz connection.

Conclusions

For a reviewer, it is nice to have a way to access all Camera Photos without having to use an OTG Adapter, and the possibility to use the same device for multiple usages is an huge bonus, at least for me.

This is a great product and considering the quality of the firmware, as well as the software's quality, it is clear that RAVPower is supporting this device more than what i would have expected.

So, do i recommend? Yes, but consider that this is not a super-cheap product so, before choosing it, be sure that this is the right product for you, as a sort of niche product.

P.S.: Battery Life can vary based on the usage, thus i can't provide some reliable data about it.

Pros:

- Multiple Features in such a small device

- Well-Made firmware and apps

- Excellent WiFi Performance

Cons:

- No LAN Cable included in the box

- Useless Glossy Frame

- Limited USB Power Output (5V/1A)

Rating: 8.4

Packaging and Accessories: 7

Design and Materials: 7

Performance: 8

Features: 9.5

Software Quality: 10

Power Efficiency: 9

Price: 8 (based on Amazon price)

Official Product page: https://www.ravpower.com/rp-wd03-filehub-6000mah-power-bank-portable-wireless-router.html

You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/mYMz6​