External power pack - Galaxy S II Accessories

Hi,
I just wanted to post my experience with a power pack that I bought off ebay for 16 bucks, but got a refund for $5 as it's not really working as it should.
I can't post links yet, so PM me if you have questions.
Product Feature:
Duration of power up to 8 hours.
Input voltage: 12.6V.
Output voltage: 12.6-10.8V 3800mAh.
USB voltage: 5V 5800mAh.
Dimension: 9.2cm X 6.0cm X 3.0cm.
Power wired and wireless cameras, and wireless receivers.
Packet content:
100% Brand New
1 x DC 12V Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
1 x AC 110V-240V Adapter
1 x Power Cord
Inside the pack there are 3 flat li-ion batteries, they seem to be protected as there is a small pcb with circuitry on each of them.
The problem that it has is that there's no way of knowing if it's charged. I am not worried about over-charging since they're protected. I just let the pack charge overnight. But since you can't tell if it's charged I asked for a few bucks back and the seller promptly refunded me.
I managed to squeeze 3 full charges for my SGS2 with this pack.
As a bonus, you also have 12v output.
So, what do you think.

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Recommendation for a portable auxiliary power source

I'm looking for a "small and lightweight" auxiliary battery or charger that I can use when I have no access to an AC outlet to preserve the phone's battery charge. A small device that I can connect to the microUSB port of the Captivate with a short USB cable while I watch my movies. Preferably with a built-in rechargeable battery, but would consider a device that can take AA or AAA rechargeables. I know I can get a couple extra phone batteries with a charger for a few $$$ in eBay, but I want something I can take out of my briefcase and in a second connect it to the phone without the inconvenience of having to remove my Amzer Argyle case and the back cover of the phone. I'm afraid I'm going to stretch my phone case out shape by taking it off and putting it on, mess up (loosen) the locking mechanism of the back cover or will end up, somehow, bending the simulated carbon fiber back cover. Not to mention the fear of dumping my coffee on the internals of the phone while it sits with the back exposed on the food tray of a plane/train/bus or on whichever surface I happen to be having my coffee. The icing on the cake would be if this auxiliary power source could also serve as a phone stand.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
I ordered one of these - there are other variations; but this is 4000mAh (so almost 3 times our current battery), The USB port is a full 1A, and will also charge my camcorder battery. They do make one with 2 USB ports:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029U2WTG/ref=oss_product
It was $25 when i ordered it last week - now it is more.
Tekkeon MP1550
I've been using this to charge several usb devices on the go. i had it for several years now. its better if you pair it with sanyo eneloops.
its $14.99 @ newegg $22.30 on amazon
Many thanks for your suggestions... but is there anything smaller? That Energizer XP4000 looks like an excellent option at $25, but at $50 it is a little too big an expensive.
Edit:
I just ran across the Duracell Powersource Mini.... Anyone using this with a Captivate? Also, does anyone have any details on the specs of the battery in this powerpack? I could not even find any details in the Duracell site.
Amazon
Duracell
I also found this one, but for $1.49 I don't know if it'll end up killing the phone. But it could be nice rechargeable AA batteries.
tamanaco said:
Many thanks for your suggestions... but is there anything smaller? That Energizer XP4000 looks like an excellent option at $25, but at $50 it is a little too big an expensive.
Edit:
I just ran across the Duracell Powersource Mini.... Anyone using this with a Captivate? Also, does anyone have any details on the specs of the battery in this powerpack? I could not even find any details in the Duracell site.
Amazon
Duracell
I also found this one, but for $1.49 I don't know if it'll end up killing the phone. But it could be nice rechargeable AA batteries.
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I won't buy anything that I can't find tech specs on - so the Duracell unit could be 1000mAh or 3000mAh - for the price i would say it is around 1000. The 2 AA chargers have to up the 3V to 5V and so the best available power is about 1000 mAh (i base this on the altoids chargers specs using 2 2500mAh AA batteries).
If all you want is a 1000 mAh in a small form factor, Target sells one (the Energizer XP 1000) in the store for about $20 with a bunch of tips. Keep in mind that our batteries are 1500 mAh so you won't get a full charge.
alphadog00 said:
I won't buy anything that I can't find tech specs on - so the Duracell unit could be 1000mAh or 3000mAh - for the price i would say it is around 1000.
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The Duracell appears to be the exact same device as the Xantrex Technologies 852 2051 Xpower Mobile Mini. If this is the case, then it appears to be a 3000mAh device. I like this charger because it has a built-in mini USB connector and a separated regular USB which makes it very convenient. I wonder who the OEM is... Duracell or Xantrex?
I also came across the IOGEAR Gear Juice Mobile, but based on some of the users' reviews it appears to have have 2000mAh rechargeable battery.
I saw that one that looked like the Duracell but i could not be sure. Wherever you buy make sure you can return if it is not what you want.
It seems hard to find much that is 1500 mah or larger without getting to big.
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tamanaco said:
Many thanks for your suggestions... but is there anything smaller? That Energizer XP4000 looks like an excellent option at $25, but at $50 it is a little too big an expensive.
Edit:
I just ran across the Duracell Powersource Mini.... Anyone using this with a Captivate? Also, does anyone have any details on the specs of the battery in this powerpack? I could not even find any details in the Duracell site.
Amazon
Duracell
I also found this one, but for $1.49 I don't know if it'll end up killing the phone. But it could be nice rechargeable AA batteries.
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I have attached the Tech Specs for you!
Sorry for the crappy quality...the color original exceeded the upload size limit.
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I have attached the Tech Specs for you!
Sorry for the crappy quality...the color original exceeded the upload size limit.
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It is good enough;
The good news is that Xantrex makes both and they are 3Ah. The only down side is that you are limited to .5A charge - same as USB. I picked the Energizer as it is capable of 1A output, although our phones only draw about 700 mA max.
Wait one other downside - miniUSB not microUSB so it won't fit our phones without an adapter. This must be an "old" product as the spec sheet says it fits "New Motorola phones such as RAZR and ROKR" neither are made any more.
Given that the Xantrex appears to be an old product I have continued to look around for an auxiliary power source. I found the Kensington K38056US which has a microUSB and a MiniUSB output connectors and uses a regular built-in USB connector to charge. So the element of convenience is very high given that it can also be charged with the Captivate charger. Only thing is that the battery is 1200 mAh, but it appears to have an output of up to 1000 mAh. Amazon has it for $30. The specs sheet says that it started shipping on 5/1/10 so this one is a "fairly" new device.
In terms of power I have not yet found anything that matches the Energizer XP4001 for its size, but it is a little heavier than the Kensington (5.4 onz vs. 4.0 ) and you also have to carry an additional AC adapter.
The search continues...
Splash Intense 5400mAh External Battery Pack
Anyone tried this for the Captivate? at 3.2 oz weight and dual charging it looks very portable!
Splash Intense 5400mAh External Battery Pack
kothrud123 said:
Anyone tried this for the Captivate? at 3.2 oz weight and dual charging it looks very portable!
Splash Intense 5400mAh External Battery Pack
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hey...sorry for irrelevant posting...but your name sounds familiar ..! are you from Pune?
btw Splash Intense 5400mAh should work with captivate, 5400mAh is lot of power, i guess it can recharge captivate at least 3 times considering its 1500mAh battery..
Well, I just received the Duracell Powersource Mini which I ordered from Amazon as it's on sale for $19.50 down from the MSRP of 59.99. The [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Xantrex-Technologies-852-0251-XPower-Mobile/dp/B000R9T3T8/ref=pd_sim_ol_4"]Xantrex Xpower Mobile Mini [/URL]which is the same device is still selling for $45.50.
I added a music CD to my order as the Powersource Mini is eligible for free shipping on orders of $25+. Given the Powersource has a Mini-USB male connector and a regular USB female port built-in, I also got a shorter 2.5ft USB to Micro-USB cable from ebay for $2.99 to use with the Powersource Mini. (Also with free shipping and it fits perfectly in the Captivate) This short USB to Micro-USB cable will be used to charge my Captivate and the built-in Mini-USB connector will be used to charge my MP3 player and Camera. The Powersource Mini comes with a USB AC charger and a USB Vehicle DC charger adapter which gives me added flexibility.
The only issues I have found, so far, is that the DC input port of the Powersource is proprietary, so you always need to carry the 4.5ft USB charging cable and "possibly" the AC adapter. The USB AC adapter that comes with the Powersource is just a little bit bigger than the USB AC adapter that comes with the Captivate. A very negligible size difference, but I'd be afraid of using the Powersource AC adapter on the Captivate for prolonged periods of time as it "might" damage the phone. In the description of the AC Adapter of the Powersource it says that it is a AC/DC "Switching" Adapter. This "might" mean that it's designed specifically for the Powersource to switch off when it's fully charged. Also the output specs of the Powersource adapter are 5.5 volts 800mA compared to the 5.0 volts 700mA of the AC adapter that comes with the Captivate. I'd be nice if I only had to carry one AC adapter. Any thoughts on these USB AC/DC adapters being interchangeable?
Edit: In a previous post it was said that this device might be old because it had a Mini-USB instead of Micro-USB connector. A sticker on the device says that it was manufactured on 09/26/2008... So it is a bit old, but not extremely so.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/usb-gadgets/ceca/
Its only a 1500 mAh, but its pretty compact and it fits around your wrist.
Seems more convenient than a typical power source.
www . amazon . com/New-Trent-IMP1000-11000mAh-Blackberry/dp/B003ZBZ64Q/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_2
thinking about purchasing this one, only thing is it looks a little bulky
epicguy said:
www . amazon . com/New-Trent-IMP1000-11000mAh-Blackberry/dp/B003ZBZ64Q/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_2
thinking about purchasing this one, only thing is it looks a little bulky
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Did you ever buy this? I'm considering one for some travel and wondered how it worked out.
http://www.energizerpowerpacks.com/my/products/index.php#externalbatteries
I have both the XP2000 and XP8000 and both work very well.
I can't link but I bought a "Satechi icel 5200mAh" batter extender off amazon. It will charge my phone 3+ times before I need to recharge it. I use it to travel. Works great with all my portable devices as long as they use a USB charger. If I could take pictures I would show the size against a phone. I've put them both in a jacket pocket before without worry
tamanaco said:
I'm looking for a "small and lightweight" auxiliary battery or charger that I can use when I have no access to an AC outlet to preserve the phone's battery charge. A small device that I can connect to the microUSB port of the Captivate with a short USB cable while I watch my movies. Preferably with a built-in rechargeable battery, but would consider a device that can take AA or AAA rechargeables. I know I can get a couple extra phone batteries with a charger for a few $$$ in eBay, but I want something I can take out of my briefcase and in a second connect it to the phone without the inconvenience of having to remove my Amzer Argyle case and the back cover of the phone. I'm afraid I'm going to stretch my phone case out shape by taking it off and putting it on, mess up (loosen) the locking mechanism of the back cover or will end up, somehow, bending the simulated carbon fiber back cover. Not to mention the fear of dumping my coffee on the internals of the phone while it sits with the back exposed on the food tray of a plane/train/bus or on whichever surface I happen to be having my coffee. The icing on the cake would be if this auxiliary power source could also serve as a phone stand.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
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I have a portable charger with capacity of 1900mAh. Its lightweight Its output is 4.5 to 5.5v 800mA Max. Though the charge time is around 2 to 4 hours, it would be rite for your need and purpose. I am not sure of Thinkgeek, but if you can check gadget store Chinabuye, there are more ranges of power charging, you can check and choose the better one, I ordered it from them at reasonable rate.
tamanaco said:
Well, I just received the Duracell Powersource Mini which I ordered from Amazon as it's on sale for $19.50 down from the MSRP of 59.99. The [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Xantrex-Technologies-852-0251-XPower-Mobile/dp/B000R9T3T8/ref=pd_sim_ol_4"]Xantrex Xpower Mobile Mini [/URL]which is the same device is still selling for $45.50.
I added a music CD to my order as the Powersource Mini is eligible for free shipping on orders of $25+. Given the Powersource has a Mini-USB male connector and a regular USB female port built-in, I also got a shorter 2.5ft USB to Micro-USB cable from ebay for $2.99 to use with the Powersource Mini. (Also with free shipping and it fits perfectly in the Captivate) This short USB to Micro-USB cable will be used to charge my Captivate and the built-in Mini-USB connector will be used to charge my MP3 player and Camera. The Powersource Mini comes with a USB AC charger and a USB Vehicle DC charger adapter which gives me added flexibility.
The only issues I have found, so far, is that the DC input port of the Powersource is proprietary, so you always need to carry the 4.5ft USB charging cable and "possibly" the AC adapter. The USB AC adapter that comes with the Powersource is just a little bit bigger than the USB AC adapter that comes with the Captivate. A very negligible size difference, but I'd be afraid of using the Powersource AC adapter on the Captivate for prolonged periods of time as it "might" damage the phone. In the description of the AC Adapter of the Powersource it says that it is a AC/DC "Switching" Adapter. This "might" mean that it's designed specifically for the Powersource to switch off when it's fully charged. Also the output specs of the Powersource adapter are 5.5 volts 800mA compared to the 5.0 volts 700mA of the AC adapter that comes with the Captivate. I'd be nice if I only had to carry one AC adapter. Any thoughts on these USB AC/DC adapters being interchangeable?
Edit: In a previous post it was said that this device might be old because it had a Mini-USB instead of Micro-USB connector. A sticker on the device says that it was manufactured on 09/26/2008... So it is a bit old, but not extremely so.
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I got one of these from xs cargo for $10, at 3000 mAh it can charge the phone completely and still have some juice left. The non-usb charging port is annoying, but i've been thinking about modding it.
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[TECH DISCUSSION] Is it possible to have a Dash Charge power bank?

So I'm in my junior year of electrical engineering and seeing the incredible things done with smartphones is something I really would like to be a part of one day. I wanted to discuss, considering the limits of current technology, if it would be possible to create a safe Dash Charging power bank for this device? For those who don't know how dash charging works I'll post a few links and my understanding of how it works and if I'm wrong at any point feel free to correct me.
Dash Charging - The Technology
The way dash charging works, as I understand it, is that the USB-C cable wires are made wider in diameter to accommodate a larger amount of current being passed through to the battery. The charger plugged into the wall takes on the burden of the extra voltage pushing the current through the wire and keeping it away from the phone's internal battery (which is brilliant). That means that the charger takes on the extra heat which isn't a problem because passive components are often more tolerant of heat than batteries are.
Links:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-it-works-Dash-Charge-fast-charging-on-the-OnePlus-3_id82646
http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/what-is-dash-charge-oneplus-3
The Issues
A dash power bank could be charged up exactly like the phone; with the dash charger it could fill extremely fast. However, using the battery pack to charge the phone means that the internal Li-Ion batteries of that charger will be taking on the extra heat from within the case which could:
a) shorten the power bank's life span
b) Possibly lead to unsafe power banks if it got too hot
I also see there being limitations with the power bank's ability to maintain a full speed charge similar to wall charging along with what types of batteries would be needed to provide the power output similar to the dash charger.
The Solutions
So in my limited knowledge I think that the biggest enemy here is heat generated in the power bank. I feel like the rest could be overcome with a fairly large bank of 18650 batteries. It is possible to have a passive cooling system built into the power bank for heat dissipation but that might make the battery bank difficult for users to hold on their Pokemon Go outings. Also, reducing Dash Charging specifications just a little, decreasing the speed at which it could charge the device, would alleviate some of the concern. So while you might not get 60% in 30 minutes from the wall, perhaps aiming for 45-50% charge in that amount of time would increase the power bank lifespan and total amount of charges.
What do you all think? I'll readily admit I don't understand completely how current battery bank internals work to limit over-current and over-voltage scenarios as I've never taken one apart. If anyone wants to educate me and say whether they think Dash Charging is possible I'd love to hear about it. This is the kind of stuff I imagine the OnePlus engineers are sitting around working on every week.
i think that would be too expensive to make for consumers, u figure if a dash charge block is almost $30.00 this thing would be well over $500.00 which would be too much for a regular consumer to purchase just to have a portable charger, maybe in about the 3rd or 4th generation of this technology we could see one in about 5 years, they would rather make a ton of 30.00 purchases and have you buy their charge block opposed to very little purchases of about 500.00 for power bank
It's actually already there in the market,
named "OPPO VOOC Powerbank"
attached is mine, working fine with OP3 Dash,
Price is around $45-50 - 6000mAH
Charging rate is 3,5A
and it DOES charge my device up to 60-70% in 30 Minutes
it heat up though, especially near the plug (USB C end)
this is why i use the metal based USB C adapter, so it release the heat faster
otonieru said:
It's actually already there in the market,
named "OPPO VOOC Powerbank"
attached is mine, working fine with OP3 Dash,
Price is around $45-50 - 6000mAH
Charging rate is 3,5A
and it DOES charge my device up to 60-70% in 30 Minutes
it heat up though, especially near the plug (USB C end)
this is why i use the metal based USB C adapter, so it release the heat faster
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I had no idea that even existed. I'm going to look into the specs of that device and see what it has under the hood. Thanks for letting me know about it!
AlkaliV2 said:
I had no idea that even existed. I'm going to look into the specs of that device and see what it has under the hood. Thanks for letting me know about it!
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Here,
the information page from the maker itself :
http://www.oppo.com/en/accessory-vooc-power-bank
and where to get it :
https://www.amazon.co.uk/OPPO-VOOC-Flash-Charge-Power-White/dp/B00SINEEXA
I'm going to build power bank using Dash Charge car charger. The power banks higher voltage (12V if using car charger) means less current for individual cell while charging. I have bought battery holder case 10 x 1,5V for AA batteries. http://r.ebay.com/vpShFJ (I already have plenty of Eneloop AA batteries for other accessories.) Each Eneloop has at least 1,5Ah (1500mAh) capacity while retaining voltage at or over 1,2V. http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/CommonAAcomparator.php I'm going to attach 12V socket to the battery holder case so I can use my car charger both in car as well while at camping.
Battery bank consisting of 10 x AA Eneloop has a total capacity of: 12V*1,5Ah=18Wh.
Dash chargers input is rated at 12V/2.5A so each individual Eneloop would have about 250mAh discharge rate.
My old Galaxy Note 3 had 3,8V 3200mAh battery and the capasity was ~12,2Wh. I don't know the nominal voltage of OP's battery but I would estimate it's about the same as Samsung's so the capacity should be lower than in Note 3. Maybe around: 3,8V*3000mAh=11,4Wh.
10x Eneloop batteries has a capacity to give energy for charging OP3 from 0% TO 100% at least. (18Wh/11,4Wh = ~1,6)
I think in India it's not available
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Squabl said:
I'm going to build power bank using Dash Charge car charger. The power banks higher voltage (12V if using car charger) means less current for individual cell while charging. I have bought battery holder case 10 x 1,5V for AA batteries. http://r.ebay.com/vpShFJ (I already have plenty of Eneloop AA batteries for other accessories.) Each Eneloop has at least 1,5Ah (1500mAh) capacity while retaining voltage at or over 1,2V. http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/CommonAAcomparator.php I'm going to attach 12V socket to the battery holder case so I can use my car charger both in car as well while at camping.
Battery bank consisting of 10 x AA Eneloop has a total capacity of: 12V*1,5Ah=18Wh.
Dash chargers input is rated at 12V/2.5A so each individual Eneloop would have about 250mAh discharge rate.
My old Galaxy Note 3 had 3,8V 3200mAh battery and the capasity was ~12,2Wh. I don't know the nominal voltage of OP's battery but I would estimate it's about the same as Samsung's so the capacity should be lower than in Note 3. Maybe around: 3,8V*3000mAh=11,4Wh.
10x Eneloop batteries has a capacity to give energy for charging OP3 from 0% TO 100% at least. (18Wh/11,4Wh = ~1,6)
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We're going to need a hardware XDA for people like you. I never would have thought to string together Eneloops to make an external charger since most of your power banks contain 18650 with overcharge protection and stuff built in. The wall dash charger is spec'ed to run 5V at 4A and the car charger loses half an amp to land in at 3.5A max. Car charger voltage varies between 3.4~5V from what I can tell probably based on the car's cigarette lighter specs.
What kind of case are you using with the eneloops and what are you using for overcurrent/voltage protection?
otonieru said:
It's actually already there in the market,
named "OPPO VOOC Powerbank"
attached is mine, working fine with OP3 Dash,
Price is around $45-50 - 6000mAH
Charging rate is 3,5A
and it DOES charge my device up to 60-70% in 30 Minutes
it heat up though, especially near the plug (USB C end)
this is why i use the metal based USB C adapter, so it release the heat faster
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So... can you tell me if a normal VOOC charger block charge the OP3 as fast as the original dash charger in package?
I saw it is the same current rate, but the technology, is it interchangeable?
Just wait oneplus is planning to release a dash charge powerbank with 10000mAh so stay connected no need to buy oppo 6kmAh one
AlkaliV2 said:
The wall dash charger is spec'ed to run 5V at 4A and the car charger loses half an amp to land in at 3.5A max. Car charger voltage varies between 3.4~5V from what I can tell probably based on the car's cigarette lighter specs.
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You are right, the car charger uses lower current and is probably a bit slower. When I receive my car charger I will do some testing and will report back.
The voltage variation is needed on all chargers. When the battery is almost full the charging voltage drops.
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What kind of case are you using with the eneloops and what are you using for overcurrent/voltage protection?
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I have ordered a case like this: http://r.ebay.com/vpShFJ
The car charger has been designed to be used as it is. The charger itself does not require additional overcurrent protection but in case of a short circuit a 5A fuse is needed to protect the wiring and Eneloops. Overvoltage is not a problem as the maximum voltage with Eneloops is going to be under 15V.
DouglasDuZZ said:
So... can you tell me if a normal VOOC charger block charge the OP3 as fast as the original dash charger in package?
I saw it is the same current rate, but the technology, is it interchangeable?
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Yes it is. I've posted it in another thread as eell. Just check through my post history.
This is pure logical, since Oneplus is just a subsidiary company of OPPO, so they surely can share few technologies between each other, and VOOC/DASH is one of it,
Just make sure your usb c adapter quality is good when you decide to use it with VOOC charger.

RAVPower 20,100 mAh Power Bank with Quick-Charge 3.0 & USB Type-C Inputs Review

Hey guys,
I was recently looking for a high capacity power bank that supported Quick-Charge 3.0 and USB Type C since I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy Tab S3.
After an extensive search, I decided upon the RAVPower 20,100 mAh 3-Port USB External Portable Power Bank (Model #: RP-PB043) as it seemed to fit all my needs. I honestly couldn't be happier with this purchase and thought I'd give it a review.
Pros:
Huge 20,100 mAh Capacity - Uses six Panasonic 3,350 mAh 18650 Lithium Ion Batteries inside. I opened mine up and I managed to get Panasonic cells. The website says you can get Panasonic or LG, depending on regional availability. I was able to charge my Galaxy S7 Edge a little over 5 times. It has a 3,600 mAh internal battery, so this is a respectable efficiency of nearly 90%. You will always lose some of the max capacity due to heat transfer in the charging process. To figure out how many times you would be able to charge your device... take the max capacity of the Power Bank (20100 mAh) and multiply that by the efficiency (roughly 85 to 90% for this model), and divide that by your devices internal battery (i.e. 3600 mAh for GS7 Edge).
High-Speed 2A Input - Most Power Banks only have a 1A input to charge. This means it would take nearly a day to recharge to full capacity for a Power Bank of this size. Fortunately this model has 5V/2A input. I used the included Quick-Charge 3.0 Wall Charger and the Power Bank was fully charged from 0 to 100% in 4 hours and 50 minutes, can't beat that!
3-USB Port Outputs - 1 Quick-Charge 3.0 Port, 1 USB Type C Port, and 1 is art 2.0 Port (See tech specs below). This means this Power Bank supports pretty much any device you throw at it. The iSmart port will even work with those dreaded Apple products that your family members have the misfortune of using.
LED Light Power Indicator - There are 4 White LED Lights that you can check the % of battery life remaining on the Power Bank.
Full Accessory Package: Includes 1 RAVPower Quick Charge 3.0 USB Wall Charger, 2 Small Flat microUSB Cables, a micro USB to USB Type C Adapter, and a nice mesh traveling case. The short microUSB cables are a godsend because they allow you to keep your devices close to the Power Bank without having a huge wired mess. The Type C Adapter will also come in handy because I always need those in a pinch with my Galaxy Tab S3 since I have so many microUSB cables.
Lifetime Warranty - Yes, you read that right. This Power Bank is backed by a Full Lifetime Warranty with online registration (see warranty card in box). This is something unheard of in the Power Bank industry and really means they stand behind their product and its well-built. Not even companies like Anker offer longer than 18 months.
Cons:
Rather Basic Finish - The Power Bank is matte black plastic and nothing exciting in terms of looks. There are no other color options, so if you have a white device, you're out of luck if you want them to match.
Accuracy of LED Indicator - With only 4 LED Indicators, you are left guessing what % of capacity is left. Each dot represents 25% capacity. 0 to 24%, 25 to 49%, 50% to 74% and 75% to 100%. I prefer having a digital display showing the approximate % remaining from 0 to 100%.
No Built-In LED Flashlight - Many Power Banks have a built-in LED Flashlight for the dark. This model DOES NOT which isn't a huge negative, but I still have found myself using it sometimes on other models when the power went out.
RAVPower RP-PB043 Technical Specifications:
Input (Micro): 5V - 12V 2A Max (QC), 5V / 2A (Non-QC)
Input (Type-C): 5V / 3A Max
USB Output: 5V / 2.4A Max
Type-C Output: 5V / 3A Max
QC 3.0 Output: 5V / 2.4A, 6.5V~9V / 1.5A, 9V~12V / 1.2A Max
SIDE NOTE: Not realizing that this Power Bank came with cables included, I also managed to pick up this unique RAVPower 3.3 Ft. 2-in-1 USB 3.0 Type A & Type C Connector Cable (Model: RP-TPC006). I haven't seen anything like this before and when it was on a special Prime Day lightning sale I decided to snag one. It definitely comes in handy because it can be connected with tons of devices since it has dual-purpose connectors. Not only that, but it is also braided and very high quality. If you're in the market for a Type C cable... it might also be worth considering, especially since it also has a Lifetime Warranty.
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Review: Auckly 10000 mAh USB-C powerbank

I recently recieved my Auckly W126 10000 mAh powerbank and wrote this short review from the perspective of a Google Pixel 2 XL owner.
Disclaimer: I purchased this item for the full price at Amazon. I am not related to the manufacturer and did not receive any incentive for the review.
Specs
capacity: 10000mAh
ports: 4 (USB-C in/out, Micro-USB in, USB-A QuickCharge out, USB-A out)
Micro-USB in: DC 5V-2A max
USB-C in: DC 5V-2.4A 9V-2A 12V-1.5A 18W Max (supports both USB-C to USB-C recharging powerbank and charging device)
USB-C out: DC 5V-2.4A 9V-2A 12V-1.5A 18W max
USB-A QuickCharge: DC 5V2.4A / 9V2A / 12V1.5A (supports QC 3.0)
USB-A: DC 5V-2.1A Max (no quickcharge)
Attention: all ports can be used at the same time but if so without PD or QC
Dimensions: 132 * 65 * 11mm
weight: 208g
Box contents
The box contains the powerbank, a low-quality Micro-USB-to-USB-A 1in cable (which you can safely throw away) and a short manual.
Sadly, there is no sleeve/pouch/etc.
Design & built
This powerbank targets the compact department as it is both small and leightweight. I owned an Anker PowerCore+ 10000mAh powerbank before and I like this one better: It is a little bit larger but alot thinner. Even it is made out of plastic, it still looks classy with rounded edges, a clean top and a rubber-coated bottom.
It features 4 ports, 4 LEDs to indicate the battery state and a button to turn on the LEDs.
Usage
The powerbank provides 2,5 charges for the Pixel 2 XL with near-than-zero power losses. Power delivery works perfectly and the Pixel 2 XL starts rapid charging when connected.
Time until full was equal to the stock charger. It can also rapidly recharge when connected to the stock charger via USB-C.
The first LED turns green when PD/QC is active which is a handy indicator.
Accessories
Since the powerbank does not include a USB-C-to-USB-C cable, you need a 3rd party cable. The cable that is included with the stock launcher works fine. Nevertheless I purchased an Anker PowerCord II USB-C-to-USB-C cable (3in) which provides Power Delivery, is high quality and fully spec compliant.
I have not purchased a sleeve yet but am planning to do so. Since the powerbank has nearly the dimensions of a common smartphone, it should not be hard to find one.
Verdict
I highly recommend this powerbank. It provides enough power for 2,5 charges, charges rapidly and has a good built quality. For me, it hits the sweet spot between capacity and portability.
Where is it sold? Sounds like they are ripping off the Aukey Amazon name.
scottjal said:
Where is it sold? Sounds like they are ripping off the Aukey Amazon name.
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I bought it at Amazon Germany:
https://www.amazon.de/10000mAh-Auck...d=1516980877&sr=8-1&keywords=auckly+powerbank
I got one too. It's very nice. Love it. Keeps the charge and my wife uses it all the time. I take it out of her purse and charge it once per week. It's remarkable how much capacity this can hold.
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Accessories
Since the powerbank does not include a USB-C-to-USB-C cable, you need a 3rd party cable. The cable that is included with the stock launcher works fine. Nevertheless I purchased an Anker PowerCord II USB-C-to-USB-C cable (3in) which provides Power Delivery, is high quality and fully spec compliant.
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Where did you find that 3-inch cable?
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Where did you find that 3-inch cable?
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At Amazon.de: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B072JYDQ7N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8WcgBbHCC0F3Y
How fast are you getting a charge in milliamps on ampere with screen on
My phone max charger is 1050mah

[review] baseus GaN 45W and 120W chargers (now with XDA discount codes!)

i'm back with a few more chargers to test, this time from baseus which i have to admit i've never tried before. they sent me the 45w charger/10000mah power bank as well as their 120w 3 port wall charger. the first thing that jumped out at me is the size of these things. even though they employ GaN they are larger than I'm used to. it is somewhat understandable on the 45w charger as it also doubles as a power bank, but i was really surprised at how big the 120w charger was. that said, performance on both of them were great and they feel really dense, so they don't appear to be wasting any space.
the 45w charger was the one i was intrigued the most by because of its versatility as a wall charger and a portable power bank. you can plug it in to use as a charger or charge the 10000mah battery, and both usb c ports can be used to charge the battery as well. baseus claims 45w max output on ac power or 30w max on portable power through either of the type c ports individually, or when used together 30w+15w or 15w+30w on ac power and 18w+18w on portable power. i tested it using my pixel 5 and a completely dead samsung chromebook plus and noticed consistently that the top port had a slightly lower voltage than the bottom, despite both being rated for the same. neither port delivered a full 45w on my testing. with the chromebook and the charger plugged in the top port maxed out at 2.35a/14.6v, with the bottom port delivering 2.35a/15v. plugging in a second device dropped the charging speed to 1.85a/8.7v and 1.9a8.8v for top/bottom. in powerbank mode the top/bottom gave 2.2a/11.7v and 2.2a/11.9v individually, 1.9a/8.8v and 1.9a/9v with a second device plugged in.
the 120w charger offers 3 ports, 2 usb c and 1 usb a. theoretical power output gets a bit complicated; the usb c ports can put out up to 100w individually, or 60w+60w when used together. either usb c port used with the a port will put out a max of 87w with the a port delivering 30w, and if you use all 3 together the top c port will put out 60w, with the bottom c and the a port putting out 30w each. in my testing i was able to maintain charging speeds of 1.85a/19.2v on the top port regardless of what the other ports were doing. on the bottom port the speed was similar, but dropped to 2.2a/12v once i had all 3 ports in use.
as i mentioned earlier these chargers are quite large and heavy. the 120w is noticeably heavier and larger than a 90w 3 port charger i recently tried out. obviously it delivers 33% more power and there is a lot to be said for that, but i think for most users this would be more of a wall solution versus a travel charger. the 45w charger is much larger than a few other 60w chargers i have, but again this baseus charger offers a fairly unique advantage of both plugging in and using portable power. while these chargers dont fall into the ultra-packable categories, they both offer value in the extras they can deliver. right now the 120w charger is available on amazon for $44.99 after clipping the on-page coupon, and the 45w for $32.99 after clipped coupon, and if you buy both it gives you an extra $5 off of each. as always these are not affiliate links; im not affiliated with any of these companies and dont receive any compensation for these reviews.
photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WkyQDEMDg6WKN8bo8
edit: here are some xda-exclusive discount codes for even more savings!
120W: EKUPZ5YV
45W: 328EOOBQ
I'm using my Xiaomi 55W wireless charger with the 120W supply that came with my Mi 10 Ultra. Works a treat.
So what actually is the FASTEST charger that can be safely used with the P5 apart from the supplied Google charger that comes with the P5 and the Google Pixel Stand ?
If a non UK forum member replies, remember I'm in the UK, so ideally I'd like one that I can source in the UK, but I'd still be interested in what others are using.
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So what actually is the FASTEST charger that can be safely used with the P5 apart from the supplied Google charger that comes with the P5 and the Google Pixel Stand ?
If a non UK forum member replies, remember I'm in the UK, so ideally I'd like one that I can source in the UK, but I'd still be interested in what others are using.
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As far as I'm aware, using a charger with more power than the supplied charger makes no difference. The device decides how it will draw power.
These high wattage chargers are mainly for laptops.
I bought this 45W charger few days ago, but with one usb-c and one usb-a port. First I bought variant with 2 usb-c ports, but it didn't work well, it only charged from the wall, but when tried to charge from battery, phone started to charge power bank instead of the power bank charging phone, so I returned it and got the variant with one usb-c port and with one usb-a port, because they didn't have option with two usb-c ports anymore. I actually love this charger, because you can use it for both, as wall charger and as power bank and that's awesome for traveling and it also have PD. But I don't think it's really 10000mAh power bank. I tried to charge my phone from power bank, the power bank was fully charged, and my Pixel 5 was 50% charged. I left it overnight and it charged my phone to 100%, but power bank has only 25% battery left (1 light on out of 4). I don't think 10000mAh power bank should last only half of a charge. I was thinking about ordering other charger and power bank, but I couldn't find any charger and power bank in one device other than that specific device from Baseus.

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