The NEEWER PS150E is a 10350mAh 150Wh 14.5V V-Mount Battery that features D-tap, a USB-C input/output, and DC barrel outputs.
Key features
- 10350mAh 150Wh 14.5V V-Mount Battery
- D-Tap & USB-C
- USB-A, USB-C, DC Barrel & D-Tap Outputs
- Supports PD Fast Charging
- 1.12″ OLED Screen
- Intelligent Battery Management System
Batteries may not be the most exciting pieces of kit, but they are essential to just about everything we do. There are so many battery options available, and given the fact that there is actually only a handful of companies who make the cells that are inside lithium-ion batteries, it can be a tough choice deciding what to buy, especially when it comes to budget-priced options.
The NEEWER PS150E is a follow-up to the PS099E 99Wh and it is being targeted as an affordable, entry-level v-mount battery solution.
Size & Weight
The NEEWER PS150E weighs 800g / 1.76 lb and it has physical dimensions of 4.4 x 2.9 x 3″ / 11.1 x 7.3 x 7.5cm.
So how does the size and weight of the NEEWER PS150E compare to some other similar-capacity V-mount batteries? Well, below I will list up some of the competition.
| WEIGHT | SIZE | |
| NEEWER PS150E | 800g / 1.76 lb | 11.1 x 7.3x 7.5 cm |
| Rolux Dynasty III | 900g / 1.98 lb | 12.4 x 7.7 x 7.2 cm |
| Core SWX NANOX V150 Micro | 703g / 1.55 lb | 9.9 x 7.2 x 6.7 cm |
| Fxlion Nano THREE | 773g / 1.70 lb | 10 x 7.4 x 7.5 cm |
| Anton/Bauer Dionic XT 150Wh | 1.09kg / 2.4 lb | 9.6 x 12.9 x 6.6 cm |
| Hawk-Woods Mini V-Lok Data | 710g / 1.56 lb | 10 x 7 x 6.6 cm |
| IDX System Technology CUE-J150 | 890g / 1.96 lb | 9.7 x 14.6 x 5.9 cm |
| ZGCINE ZG-S150 | 940g / 2.08 lb | 13 x 9 x 5.5 cm |
| bebob V150MICRO | 800g / 1.76 lb | 7.5 x 10.1 x 6.5 cm |
| SmallRig VB155 | 760g / 1.67 lb | 10.5 x 7.3 x 7.1 cm |
As you can see, most of the batteries have similar weights and physical dimensions.
The battery is quite tall, which means that on certain cameras it won’t follow the contour and shape. However, on larger-sized digital cinema cameras, they will fit nicely. This is a purely cosmetic thing, but I prefer batteries that are the same height as the camera I am using.
Build Quality
The build quality of the battery is pretty good. The casing is solidly made but the material being used over the top of the casing is quite slippery.
The battery does have a fairly large branding logo or writing on it, but the design is pretty understated.
The battery display button is nice and tactile and easy to use.
The NEEWER PS150E does have two small gripping areas on both sides of the battery, however these aren’t recessed. I would have preferred to have seen a longer and larger gripping material on the sides of the battery because the casing is quite slippery and this can make it a little difficult to hold onto. In inclement weather conditions, this could potentially be a problem. I also found it a little hard to hold onto when wearing gloves.
The battery does have covers over all the input and output ports which is nice to see, especially if you are using it in inclement weather conditions.
The batteries attach nicely to V-lock plates and there is no wobble or gaps between the plate and the batteries.
I haven’t used the battery for long enough to know how well they would stand up to continued use in the field, but the slippery surface doesn’t fill me with confidence because the batteries can easily be dropped if you are not careful.
What cells are being used?
Neewer doesn’t publicly disclose what cells are being used in their batteries. A lot of the cells are manufactured by companies such as Sony, Samsung, and Sanyo. You also have manufacturers such as ANSMANN AG who make the cells for bebob. Regardless of who makes the cells, all cells are divided into three levels A, B, and C. The lower the rating, the cheaper the price and of course the worse the performance.
Very few companies selling batteries actually disclose what cells are being used in their batteries.
Safety
The battery is claimed to feature the usual array of safety systems such as short circuit and over-voltage protection. It is also nice that it has a fireproof PC VO shell.
Inputs & Outputs
The battery has a good array of inputs and outputs.
The D-Tap output can be used to power lights, a monitor, a recorder, or other accessories. It is located on the right side of the battery and it has an output of 16.8V 8A / 14.5V 14A. I would have preferred to have seen two D-tap outputs on a battery of this size.
What is nice is that NEEWER includes a D-tap cable and USB-C cable with the battery.
The USB-C port and USB-A ports are located on the left-hand side of the battery.
The USB-C (PD 2.0 & PD 3.0 Bi-directional) port allows users to either charge the battery via a compatible USB-C PD device or to power or charge other devices such as a laptop or phone. The USB-C port delivers 65W bidirectional PD fast charging. The USB-C port has a maximum output of 20W 3.25A.
There is a caveat if you try and use the USB-C and USB-A outputs at the same time. The BMS power management system will automatically adjust the voltage output to 5V to protect any damage to the core.
The DC 8V can supply 8V at 3A and the DC 12V can output 12V at 3A. You can use these outputs with a cable that goes to a dummy battery to power certain mirrorless hybrids.
While they have a good collection of inputs and outputs I would have preferred to have seen another D-tap port instead of the USB-A port. A LEMO would have also been nice, but on a budget battery, it probably doesn’t make much sense given the likely target buyer.
I tried the USB-C out with a MacBook Pro and I was able to charge the battery without any issues. It is really handy to have batteries with this capability because it allows you to charge crucial equipment such as phones and laptops in the field.
You can charge the battery using a PD 120W wall charger and a USB-C cable in around 3 hours. You can also charge the batteries on any V-lock charger.
We starting to see quite a few batteries coming to market that now feature Bi-directional USB-C PD ports.
Display
The battery has a 1.12″ OLED Screen that shows you voltage, current, and other parameters in real-time.
The display is clear and concise, and it shows the voltage that is being drawn on the outputs. The battery shows you the run time remaining in a % as well as volts.
Price & Availability
The retail price of the NEEWER PS150E is $259.99 USD. The battery is now available to purchase.
Competition
There are a ton of 150Wh V-mount batteries on the market. All of the available options have different feature sets, so you need to look clearly at what battery works well for you.
Core SWX NANOX V150 Micro 
SmallRig VB155
The closest competition to the NEEWER PS150E would be batteries such as the Rolux Dynasty III 150Wh V Mount Battery (USB-C), SmallRig VB155, and Core SWX NANOX V150 Micro.
Below you can see how they stack up when it comes to price:
| PRICE | |
| NEEWER PS150E | $259.99 USD |
| Rolux Dynasty III 150Wh | $289 USD |
| Core SWX NANOX V150 Micro | $275 USD* |
| Fxlion Nano THREE | $259 USD |
| Anton/Bauer Dionic XT 150Wh | $719.10 USD* |
| Hawk-Woods Mini V-Lok Data | $329.99 USD |
| IDX System Technology CUE-J150 | $210 USD |
| ZGCINE ZG-S150 | $219.99 USD |
| bebob V150MICRO | $439 USD |
*Currently on special at B&H as of the 28th Nov 2024
As you can see, the price of 150Wh batteries varies dramatically. You can pay as little as $149 USD all the way up to well over $500 USD.
The NEEWER PS150E is reasonably well priced given its feature set.
Specifications
Conclusion
As I have previously said in a lot of battery reviews, a lot of potential buyers of V-lock batteries are probably going to have a pre-conceived bias that will direct them toward a brand that they know. However, a lot of the cells being used in these batteries all come from the same select group of lithium-ion battery manufacturers.
A battery is just a battery, right? If the same cells are being used in a more expensive battery, are you simply just paying for the name on the casing? Maybe, but there is usually a lot more to a battery than meets the eye.
The NEEWER PS150E is a decent enough offering and it features a nice array of inputs and outputs. I like how you can charge the battery either via USB-C PD or on a traditional V-mount charger.
Being 150Wh also makes it a good option for anyone who travels a lot and uses cameras, accessories, or lights that can be powered via flight-safe batteries. Having the added ability to power laptops and other equipment via USB-C is also very useful. The slight caveat, at least in my opinion, is that the casing of the battery is quite slippery which does make it a little hard to hold. Yes, it’s easier to hold than the NEEWER 99Wh version, but it still isn’t as easy to hold as some of the other competing batteries.
While there is nothing overly unique or special about the NEEWER PS150E, apart from the fact that it can output 100W over PD-USB-C, but so can some other competing batteries like the Core SWX NANOX V150 Micro and Rolux Dynasty III 150Wh. The battery faces very stiff competition from options made by other companies.
