How to chose power bank

Depending on the devices you intend on charging, you might need more or less capacity. Most smartphones will get more than enough charges with a 10,000mAh power bank, up to three or four depending on the device you own. However, if you have larger electronics, such as a Nintendo Switch, you’ll want to consider one with 20,000mAh or more.

The type of port of a power bank determines the charging speed. Most power banks have a standard USB-A port both for input (charging the power bank) and output (charging your devices). However, power banks may also have a USB-C port as most portable electronic devices such as phones, tablets and laptops are adopting one. A micro USB may also be present to allow the power bank to be charged.

Consider the weight of the power bank Last but not least, do not forget to take into account the weight of the power bank. The overall design of the product will influence the ease of carrying the power bank. GP’s range of PowerBanks makes sure that whether you’re an intrepid adventurer or a casual commuter you don’t have to worry about your devices going flat ever again. Discover our assortment here.

NUMBER OF USB PORTS :How many devices do you need to charge? Bigger batteries (aka power banks) – with more mAh – sometimes have more than one USB port, because with all at that power inside, why not share it out? This can be useful to charge two smartphones at the same time – maybe to give a battery boost to a friend. Or you can charge your smartphone and your GoPro at the same time. Or your smartphone and your Bluetooth headset. Or even a smartphone and a tablet, if you choose a battery with enough mAh to provide all that power. With multiple ports, simultaneous charging is super-easy.

Choose a power bank with an LED indicator. Make sure that the power bank you choose has an LED indicator that lets you know when it’s finished charging and when it’s low on power. If your power bank doesn’t have an LED indicator, you’ll have to rely on your own judgment and guesswork to determine when it needs to be recharged, which can be a real pain when you’re on the go and need to charge your devices. X Research source Search for the reviews for the power bank as well to see if anyone mentions how well the LED works.

Most power banks (aka portable chargers) charge via a USB port, simply connect your device to the USB port and begin charging. Some power banks come with a cable, or a variety of cables, that are detachable. This makes it easy to switch between cables for your iPad, your Samsung phone, or other device. Other power banks have a cable hard-wired to the pack. This prevents losing the cable, but makes the power bank less versatile overall.

Explore Battery Packs CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK There is no such thing as a magic battery pack. Unfortunately, no battery pack has been invented that magically recharges itself when it’s empty. But on the whole, they are pretty simple to charge. If you need one immediately, check on the package if it’s ready to use when you buy it. Some will need to be charged at home before they can be used. To charge, plug the supplied cable into the input port on the battery pack. Attach the other end, usually a standard USB, into a wall charger or other power source. Battery pack input ranges from 1Amp up to 2.4Amps. Put simply, the bigger the input number, the faster it will recharge. Most wall chargers deliver up to 2.4Amps, but it’s worth checking the charger if you’re in a hurry, as a 1Amp charger might take twice as long. Some battery packs have an LED indicator, which tells you how much power the battery pack has left. This will tell you when you need to recharge the battery.