Best Power Banks 2017

Power Banks Buying Guide:

The field of electronics is among the best-known fields in terms of technological advancement. Smartphone, iPhones, tablets, and more have witnessed lots of sophistications in designs, sizes, appearances and much more. However, battery life is one of the features that have never been easy to improve. This has made acquisition of power bank a necessity for all owners of Smartphone and tablets. However, due to the existence of fake and counterfeit power banks, you need to be sure and aware of the features of the best ones before making a purchase. The following are the features to consider.

Capacity:

Capacity can be considered as the main feature of any power bank. The capacity is measured in terms of Milliamp Hours (mAh). Therefore, a higher mAh means a bigger charging capacity. With regards to this, it is necessary to consider the voltage output and see to it that it matches the input voltage of your device. For instance, a power bank with lower output than the required input voltage of a device will not charge the device. For you to charge a 1500 mAh device, you need 3000 mAh and higher power bank.

Quality and safety options:

Another attribute of a good power bank is the quality and safety options. The quality is not only determined by the performance but also by how fast and accurately it charges the devices. The efficiency also determines how safe the power bank is to both the device being charged and the user. A low-quality power bank would, therefore not only fail to charge your devices but can also damage them. For a more powerful one, having more than one charging port is an additional feature worth considering.

Connectivity options and charging:

Flexibility is among the must-have feature for any good power bank system. The type of connectivity option matters a lot, and the best is USB type. One of the best features associated with USB connection is that it does not discharge the devices. Besides, multiple connectors is also a good choice for a good connectivity option.

LED indicators:

Telling whether the power bank is charging or not does not call for any prophecy. In this case, the LED indicator becomes of great importance. The lights can tell the battery level as well as the charging status of the power bank. By just observing the light, you can tell whether the battery is fully charged or not, the same applies to the charge level of the power bank itself.

Brand name:

There is always strength and confidence in the brand name. For instance, a brand that is known for quality products would ensure that they maintain their good name or even improve it. This is because of the impact that the brand name has in a competitive market. Therefore, it is advisable to go for the best brand names for an assurance of something of good quality. In short, it is wise to consider a reputable brand name.

Here are the detailed reviews of each product. Caution : Nowaday, many companies are producing fake powerbanks under the name of Xiaomi. So make sure to buy it only from  Mi official website.

Xiaomi MI Power Bank:

The 20,000 mAh MI power banks have impressed the customers in the market with their premium quality. Using their sophisticated technologies, MI has managed to build a 20,000 mAh power bank advancing Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 along with 2-way fast charging technologies. The significant pro of the power bank is its grip that makes the users hold the product comfortably. MI power banks are somewhat narrow and quite thick. The power banks constitute high density Li-polymer batteries permitting users to enjoy high power output from each of the ports. The only deception encountered by customers is the choice of colours in Mi power banks and their weights.

The power banks seem to have a little too much weight but still manages to offer a good grip to hold the same. Consequently, these well-built power banks letting its customers charge their phones anywhere and everywhere along with its astonishing speed of charging attracts them to buy one.

Asus Zen Power Bank:

The 10050 mAh power bank is a popular choice selected by customers in the market. Available in a number of colour variants, the power bank is a pretty affordable option extended by a large company like ASUS. The pros of the product include a 2.4A output allowing you to charge your phone moderately faster. Thus, one does not have to keep their phone on charging with the power bank all day. Made up of the metal material and thanks to its excellent build quality, the power bank feels good and strong to hold.

The device does not get hot on charging which adds up to its list of pros. However, coming to the cons of the product, ASUS power banks seem to have short cable cords. And on top of that, the power bank is also known to have just one USB port which means one can charge just one phone at a time. However, with security certifications offered by a big brand company, the ASUS Zen power bank is highly safe and secure to use.

Honor Power Bank:

The 13000 mAh power bank is another great choice most customers make. Known for its large capacity the power bank lets you charge a phone like iPhone 6 up to 4 times. The power bank is compatible with a number of phone and tablet brands. The major pro about the product is its availability of two USB ports allowing you to charge two devices at a time.

The device is made up of sophisticated technology that ensures accurate distribution of power keeping your phone and tablet safe while charging. The device is well protected from short circuits, high temperature, over voltage and any such issues that could pop up. It’s safety standards makes it one of the most profound choices a power bank customer could make.

However, the weight of the power bank is the only noticeable con of the product. The power bank weighs 300g which makes a few people think before they buy it.

Intex IT-PB11K Power Bank:

Intex, a company that develops the most affordable products, further offers good quality Power banks at very affordable rates. Compatible with most of the mobiles, the power bank has an 11000 mAh capacity. The customers are happy with its fast charging ability. They call it value for money with its good quality being available to them at very reasonably priced rates. Build with premium quality inputs and materials, the product seems to be pretty durable. It has three sockets that makes the product a favourable choice. The LED light is a great additional feature that works as a torch in the dark allowing you to make the ports visible while charging.

Coming to the cons, the product has 10W capacity where customers expect it to be of at least 25-20W capacity. Another problem most users face is the duration the power bank takes to charge itself. Though it has a fast charging capacity for your mobile, it seems to take quite long to charge itself.

Ambrane P-1310 Power Bank:

Is your smartphone or tablet running out of power before the day is over? Get this Ambrane P-1310 13000 mAh Power Bank and keep your gadgets fully charged all the time.The capacity of the power bank is 13000 mAH but as with all power banks it would give you the full power, you only get 80% of the total power.It has a sleek design and also hosts a torch which comes handy in an emergency situation.The button and light placements are also very precise and looks good to the eye.

As it hosts a big battery it will useful to charge not only mobile devices but also a tablet and other USB powered accessories. It boasts of a state-of-the-art chipsets used in it will help to boost the charging conversion rate of all devices.It has two USB output ports one with 1mA output and other being 2.1 mA.It is little on the heavier side with weight about 250 g but won’t get lighter alternatives at this capacity.

People recommend using 2.1 mA charge to charge the power bank to make it charge faster and healthier.Use of good quality and short length cable will increase the backup of the device.It’s recommended to charge in an open atmosphere and not it a bag or the closed environment as it becomes hot.Overall its one of the best power banks in India.

Amazon Basics:

“portable charger” into Amazon and you’ll see the company’s Basics range promoted alongside all the big names, with seven different capacities on offer from 2,000mAh to 16,100mAh. We plumped for the 5,600mAh model to review.

This is a fraction wider and thinner than a pack of cards, and slips comfortably into a pocket. True to its name, there’s nothing fancy or frivolous about its design. Its matte black, rubberised finish is well constructed, but you get only one charging port.

There are four indicator lights for the battery, indicating 25% to 100% capacity. One nice touch is that they flash when it dips below 10%, a handy reminder that it’s time to find a plug. As you had  expect from such a small capacity, you don’t get much out of it. One full recharge of our test Nexus 6P phone, which has a 3,450mAh capacity, took the Basics down to 25%, according to the indicator lights. In reality, there was only enough left to push the phone from zero to 14%.

As a slip-in-your-pocket charger, though, this model is a great buy.

RavPower RP-PB043 Turbo Series:

Head to RavPower’s site (ravpower.com) and you’ll be faced with a bewildering number of chargers, all offering various benefits and capacities. The PB043 is all about speedy charging, with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3 technology built in: that means it can charge suitably equipped hardware (the 12in Apple MacBook, Chromebook Pixel, certain Android phones) up to four times quicker than rival chargers.

Just as importantly, the Qualcomm chip inside will work out exactly what voltage your device needs, which means less wastage and less heat from the charger. To a certain extent, this is marketing, but the RavPower does live up to its claims: it’s cool to the touch even after an hour’s charging.

However, the fact that – just like all the other chargers – it could only take our 6P from 0% to 20% in 30 minutes emphasises that you need the right partner devices (the 6P does support fast charging, but only with a limited number of chargers).

The only way to tell how much capacity it has left is via the four light indicators, but thanks to its huge capacity you shouldn’t need to check this too often anyway. It’s a great partner for a business trip or a weekend away. It is notably larger than the 22,000mAh RavPower unit, though, being about 1cm taller than the 6P, a fraction wider, and almost three times as thick.

If you have a certified Quick Charge device, this is a great buy.

Conclusion:

In terms of quality & ergonomics, Mi powerbank outperforms over the other brands listed above. I’m personally using 10000 mah version from around a year and it is still working great for me. I will suggest you to go with 20000 mah capacity version if you can extend your budget a bit over 2000 Rs. So, we can conclude this topic by choosing Xiaomi as a winner!