One of the more traumatic experiences of modern man is that his or her his phone runs out of battery and he has nowhere to plug in the charger. It's happened to you before, right? In short, the pressure increases, our hair stands on end and the goal (p)remains only one. But it's not just phones that suffer from an empty battery. Tablets, laptops, etc. belong in the same bin. But as with any problem, there are solutions for this too. They are called portable battery chargers. In the article, you will get enough useful information to help you make a purchase decision.
Rechargeable batteries we have in different forms, capabilities and sizes. Which one you choose for yourself depends, of course, on your needs. Maybe you just need enough power to quickly turn the red number 1 % on your phone into 20 %, or you might want enough power for the whole family you're taking to the hills for the weekend. Chargers differ in energy efficiency, which on average ranges between 60 % and 70 %, but it also reaches the top 1000 90 %. So performance is one of the features you're looking for. The second is the charging speed, which depends mainly on the inputs or outputs. USB-C and Quick Charge 4.0 are currently the standard for fastest charging, and if that's important to you, keep that in mind when buying. As a rule, you will need to have with you micro USB cable to charge the charging station, although now there are already those with an AC/DC socket on the market. The most advanced ones have built-in solar panels and all you need is some daylight.
What about shape and size? Of course they are important. After all, we'd all rather carry the world's most powerful power plant right in our pockets, weighing less than a box of matches, right? Well, for now these are wishful thinking, but you can still choose between smaller, larger, heavier or lighter ones on the market. Almost all charging stations have warning lights LED lights to show the remaining power on the device. Well, they have those a little more expensive LCD screens, from which you read the necessary information.
Remaining properties
What are some other features that we don't pay attention to at first, but can turn out to be quite important? The first is undoubtedly charging passthrough . This means that both the phone (or other device) and the charging station are charging at the same time. The next feature that might come in handy is auto-on and auto-off. This allows charging to start automatically when connected without any use of keys or buttons. Just check if your phone also has this feature.
So when you decide to buy, pay the most attention to incoming and output power charging stations. Power input means how fast the charger will recharge, and power output means how fast the device you want to charge will be charged. Don't even overlook what inputs (USB, etc.) the selected station offers. You can also choose the other functions a little according to your feeling.
Now let's take a look set these chargers.
1. Zendure A2
Otherwise, it does not have an LCD screen, USB-C and lightning input, nor the Quick Charge 3.0 function. Then why do we even mention it? Because it is extremely convenient, compact and fast. It's still good to see. With its 6700 mAh and one USB input and charging passthrough yours must convince. If not with another, then with the price.
The price: 32 euros
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2. Anker PowerCore 10000
The PowerCore boasts a built-in 10,000 mAh battery. You will be able to charge your mobile phone up to three times. It supports ultra-fast charging with PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies with 2.4 A. Your devices will be safe, as it also has protection against short circuits and overvoltage.
The price: 25 euros
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3. RavPower PowerStation Series 20100
A little bigger than its predecessors and therefore a little less convenient. It has 20,100 mAh of power and charging is extremely fast. No LCD screen.
The price: 115 euros
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4. CHJGD UltraCompact
A real pocket charging station. It weighs only 181 g and measures just under 10 x 6 cm. There is currently no smaller 10,000 mAh charger in the world. Not even a prettier one.
The price: 23 euros
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Zendure A3
A step up from the Zendure A2. It can handle 10000 mAh and has one more USB input. Otherwise, it remains in the family of pocket portable chargers.
The price: 38 euros
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6. DXPower Armor DX0001
Much more 'military' looking than the others, which means that it is also more resistant to shocks, dust, water and other external factors. With its 10,000 mAh, it will be sufficient for some camping in the wilderness.
The price: 27 euros
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7. Flux Card
Excellent 4000 mAh charging station, now with two USB inputs and 4 LED lights.
The price: 28 euros
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8. CHJGD Magnus Opus
Huge power (21,000 mAh), LCD screen, great looks, Quick Charge 3.0 - you get this with the CHJGD Magnus Opus. At a very affordable price.
The price: 34 euros
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9. Anker PowerCore 20000
The PowerCore has a built-in 20,000 mAh and is capable of charging 80 % smartphone batteries within 35 minutes.
The price: 41 euros
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10. Zendure A8 QC
With 26,800 mAh power, LCD screen, function passthrough and other top features, the Zendure A8 will surely satisfy the most demanding user.
The price: 74 euros
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11. RavPower Ace 22,000 mAh
Quite affordable for such a beast. 22,000 mAh and supports charging passthrough. It is not as fast as it would be with Quick Charge 3.0, but certainly among the faster chargers.
The price: 31 euros
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12. Iceworks Portable
A charger suitable for Android and iPhone phones of the latest generations, which will delight every owner with its 5000 mAh and only 90 grams of weight.
The price: 23 euros
13. Anker PowerCore+ 20100 USB-C
This charger is compatible with USB-C devices and has 20,100 mAh of power. Charges in 10 hours with a 2-amp charger or 20 hours with a standard phone charger.
The price: 52 euros
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14. Dodocool
More suitable for iPhone users. It also works with Androids, but a little slower. It has 5000 mAh of power and comes with MFI-certified lightning cable.
The price: 20 euros
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