What should you consider when buying a power bank? This post talks about that.
Have you ever been in that situation when you are out having fun as you are using your smartphone and then it blacks out? It gets worse if you are supposed to use the blacked-out smartphone to order a ride back home. It sucks when that happens. What then do you do in such situations? Use a power bank!
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Power banks are portable batteries that charge smartphones, tablets, or other mobile devices. They are useful accessories to have around when you are traveling or outdoors. What should you base on when buying a power bank? Read on to find out.
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Things to consider when buying a power bank
a) Firstly, is it safe to use?
Does it have overcharge protection? This stops the power bank from pumping energy into your smartphone after it is fully charged and prevents damage.
Or does it have short circuit protection which blocks excessive currents exceeding the device’s accepted current ratings? There are other safeguards and it is critical to review them and make sure your device is safe.
b) Secondly, how heavy is the power bank?
A power bank’s size and weight may not be as essential as capacity. But they are critical bearing in mind when and where you plan to use the power bank.
Most people use their power banks when they are on the go, in the event that they are traveling, camping, working or etc. This means that you certainly need a power bank that is easy to carry around.
c) Thirdly, how fast does it charge?
Fast charging enables you to charge your devices faster than a typical charging cord.
This is critical because if you are on the go and are using a power bank, then preferably you want your device to charge very quickly. For this reason, ensure to check whether the power bank has fast charging capabilities.
d) Fourthly, what is its capacity?
You want to get a power bank that has at minimum a capacity that matches that of your device. This is so you know that you will get at least one complete charge with the power bank.
You could get a power bank with a capacity of at least double your device’s capacity. In this way, you can get two complete charges or charge multiple devices/batteries if needed.
e) Lastly, what input/output charging ports does it support?
Does it support, Micro-USB, USB-C, etc? By all means, you could get whatever cord to connect it to your device for output. However, for its input and charging, the cord is important.
USB Type C cords are increasing in popularity and are being acknowledged for being superior when it comes to charging speeds. Preferably, you want your power bank to charge up as fast as possible. A USB-C input is a better choice as opposed to a micro-USB.
Those are some of the things to put into consideration when buying a power bank.