Overview
Quick summary - great little device really solid and well balanced with three output slots to charge two devices. The hugh 10,000mah it enough to keep several devices topped up for quite some time. Despite its capacity its not too heavy, mine weighed in at 246g / 8.7oz).
Unboxing
So in the box is the battery pack, a short black USB lead and the instructions. The battery pack has a really large capacity at 10k mah which is enough to charge a Galaxy S6 up a few times before itself requiring recharging. The battery pack is black plastic body with orange plastic trim on the top and bottom. There is three USB outputs all at the top of the unit.
Despite the capacity of the internal battery the weight of this doesnt feel too bad, weighing in at 246g which is really isnt that heavy and the slim profile means that it will slot into a jeans pocket no problem.
On the front are 4 little blue LEDs which light up to show the capacity. In theory each dot should be enough to deliver 2,500mah of juice so in theory each light of power should easily charge any modern smartphone, just for reference the capacity of my Galaxy S6 is 2550mah. On one side is a plastic button you can press to view the charge or turn the pack on when you want to start charging a device. Lumsing doesn't specify the rating of each, but the device's maximum power output is 16W. That means with three devices connected charging will be pretty slow, with just 5W available from each. Testing out each port with Ampre the average output for my Galaxy S6 was 1000ma, it charged my S6 fairly quickly (about 1 hour 30) from nearly empty so the device delivers a amount of power from each port when charging a single device.
Overall I really like this pack, its nice, solid and premium feeling, works well and having three output ports is always a plus and pretty handy with lots of devices being USB powered, thi feels like the main selling point for this device. I can see this being used by people away long long trips or away camping or hiking where there is no access to an outlet to keep your smart device topped up. I really like the slim design which means it can fit in a pocket nice and easily.
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Anker 2nd Gen Astro2 9000mAh
Manufacturer Description
Charges the iPhone 4+ times and large-capacity phones like the Galaxy S4 almost three times. Total charge output of 3A among two charging ports. One Smart Port (5V / 2.4A max) offers truly maximum speed charges to ANY device, including the iPad or even the Samsung Galaxy Tab. One additional port charges Android smartphones at full speed.
High energy efficiency rate, 10% above previous generation Astros and many current standard alternatives, gives you up to an extra full charge for your smartphone. Sturdy construction and matte finish withstands bumps and drops. Grade A cells and premium chips ensure reliability.
A "shake" starts a charge or displays the remaining power level. The ultra-low power consumption (100, 000 shakes consumes less than 1%) Smart LED display, designed with 10 LEDs, balances accuracy and aesthetics.
Input: 5V / 1.2A; Use a 1.2A adapter for fastest charging time (8 hours).
Packaging
It’s simple and minimal which is a good thing. Also, the Packaging is recyclable for you ECO friendly people out there.
Specs
Package contents: Anker® 2nd Generation Astro2 External Battery, Micro USB cable, travel pouch, instruction manual.
It’s about the perfect size for a battery pack. Easily handled with one hand, not too thick.
Here are the output details for the two ports based upon the type of device you are trying to charge:
Type of product-----------------Smart Port------Universal Port
iPad IOS 5 and above----------2.4 Amps--------1.5 Amps
iPad below IOS 5----------------2.4 Amps--------N/A
iPhone IOS 5 and above-------1 Amp------------½ Amp
iPhone below IOS 5------------1 Amp------------N/A
Android Phones-----------------1.5 Amps--------1.5 Amps
Android Tablets-----------------2 Amps-----------2 Amps
Samsung Galaxy Tablets------2 Amps-----------N/A
Other cellphones---------------1.5 Amps--------1.5 Amps
Build Quality
It’s made of plastic but of a very good build. It has a two tone look of glossy black ends with the rest being a matte black. It’s seemless from the transition from the glossy to matte. There doesn’t seem to be any gaps between the pieces. All ports are at on end. It has a ring indicators with 10 “pies”. Each pie represents 10% charge of the battery pack. It’s a nice soft white light and not too birght that a lot of electronics suffer from.
It just has one Anker logo at the top and very minimalistic.
Testing/Performance
It has a Shake feature to activate charging. Simply plug in a device and give it a quick shake and the device and start charging. Now I know what you’re thinking; leaving it in your bag will discharge the battery for no reason if nothing is plugged in. That isn’t true, it has a super smart super low discharge even when left in a bag where accidental shakes will happen.
I decided to test this out. Leaving it my baby nieces rocker, it didn’t even discharge 1 pie (10%) when left over 18 hours in the rocker.
Using the following devices:
Nexus 5
Nexus 7 2013
S3
Ipad 4
Ipad 2
Sansa Clip Zip Mp3 player
All were able to be charged without a hitch. It is to note that the max output is 3 amps. So trying to charge two devices that require 2.1 amps is simply not possible at full speed. It would charge t but at a slow rate. It can charge a 2.1 and 1 amp device without a hiccup though.
Either port would be fine for any smartphone under the sun.
Using a Nexus 5 at 26%:
30 mins – 55%
1h 13 mins – 91%
1h 28 mins – 100%
It used 3 pies (30%) to go from 26% to 100%.
Conclusion
It’s a great battery pack that has a nice shake feature! One of the better sized battery packs that has a good capacity compared to its size. A must have all tech warriors on the go.
Note- I was supplied a sample for test and evaluation, and I promised that my review is fair and honest
Did you buy this or was it a gift from Anker for review?
This is a great device. I have the 13Ah charger, and it seriously holds a charge. I've never gotten it empty before because it'll charge my phone for a week. Looking forward to the next time I fly so I can use it.
Any chance you could actually test the output with a 12w ipad? I just got a new anker astro3, and it only charger at 2.1, not a 2.4amp
Easiest way to test it is to download "batterylife"(free) in cydia, or time charging the default charger compared to the anker.
Thank you! It is advertised everywhere as 2.4amp, but it seems like they do not have that feature!
the unit was shipped on time and comes with very nice box (nice gift for techi) and the unit even has a very nice soft cloth carrying case. also in the box is a nice/easy to read and understand owners manual and a usb charging cable. This power bank has a capacity of 8000mAh which took me 6 hours to charge to full and using it to fill my GS5 from 6% to full was very simple and i got 3 full charges with the unit still having power left over. the powerbank is slim and compact (14.5cm x 7cm x 1cm) and light for a unit of this capacity at 170g (6oz) and that was nice for carrying around or just on the go. unit has a single output ports 2.1A and charges most any device with usb cable given or you can use your devices cable.unit also has 4 small LEDs to indicate charge level (each led means 25% of the battery's capacity) that are easy to read in daylight and another factor i liked about this powerbank. i gave this unit a 5 star rating for many reason, the look and feel of the unit is very slim and compact and the ease of use was also very simple.build quality was very sturdy yet very low weight making it easy to even fit in your pocket if needed and best feature in my opinion was the price, under $30 for such a "must have" product is very low and i highly recommend this powerbank.
http://www.amazon.com/Amzdeal®-Moving-Life-Ultra-Slim-Smartphones/dp/B00J2KQYU4/ref=cm_rdp_product
I picked up this thin 10,000 mAh power bank last week at a kiosk in the Cherry Creek mall near my house. I was in the market for a small and powerful powerbank to keep my phone and tablet charged throughout the day and found this is a great solution. Here are my thoughts:
The Jumpr Slate comes extremely well packaged in this orange box. On the front is the usual branding it states that it is a 10,000 mAh powerbank with 2x 2.4A outputs. The packaging looks and feels solid.
On the back of the box are more details on what sets this powerbank apart from the pack like an industry leading 93% power transfer ratio, its light and sleek design at 6.7mm thick and only .77 lbs, and a badge showing that it meets worldwide safety standards (UN 38.3). There is also a list of devices that can be charged with the Jumpr Slate 10K.
The overall design of the Jumpr Slate is very nice. It is only about a half inch thick and the pattern on the top is simple yet provides a clean and industrial look, as well as providing a nice texture to grip onto.
The binder holes on the side make it easy to conveniently clip the Jumpr into a a notebook, and the thin design means it takes up very little space in a tablet case or briefcase. There is the EnerPlex branding in the corner but it is not over branded or too in your face.
On bottom panel there is a mini USB input to charge the Jumpr, and two 2.4A USB outputs. There is also a small button for turning the Jumpr on/off, and 4 LED indicator lights that display the amount of charge that the Jumpr has left.
To test out the Jumpr Slate 10K I let the battery in my Galaxy S4 run all the way down and I then used the Jumpr to recharge it. It took about the same amount of time as charging from a wall outlet, same with when I plugged in my GoPro. After charging both devices the indicator showed 50% battery life left on the Jumpr.... not bad.
PROS:
Charges devices as fast as outlet
Extremely thin and light
2 USB Outputs
CONS:
Will not charge laptop
Recharge time of about 10 hrs
Overall I love this thing and it has a permanent home in my computer bag. I also bring it with me to provide a backup charge to my GoPro when adventuring in the Colorado Rockies.
Overview
Quick summary - great little device with a handy LED torch, really solid and well balanced with two output slots to charge two devices. The hugh 10,000mah(37Wh) it enough to keep several devices topped up for quite some time. Despite its capacity its not too heavy (226g / 8oz).
Unboxing
So in the box is the battery pack, a very short black USB lead and the instructions. The battery pack has a really large capacity at 10k mah which is enough to charge a Galaxy S6 up a few times before itself requiring recharging. The battery pack is black plastic body with orange plastic trim on the top and bottom. There is two USB outputs with a combined max of 2A.
Despite the capacity of the internal battery the weight of this doesnt feel too bad, weighing in at 226g which is really isnt that heavy and the slim profile means that it will slot into a jeans pocket no problem.
On the front are 4 white LEDs which light up to show the capacity. In theory each dot should be enough to deliver 2,500mah of juice so in theory each light of power should easily charge any modern smartphone, just for reference the capacity of my Galaxy S6 is 2550mah. On one side is a plastic button you can press to view the charge or turn the pack on when you want to start charging a device. The button feels a little flimsy and isnt always easy to press but its not something that will be used loads. If you double tap this button it will turn on or off the LED torch function, however it feels like this wait time has been set just a bit too long. On the top is an LED for use as a torch and two USB output sockets, adding to this devices versatility - the ability to charge two devices at once. The max output in total across both ports is rated at 2A, the output from each port isnt listed and it isnt listed if one port supplies more power than the other. Testing out each port with Ampre the average output for my Galaxy S6 was 1000ma, it charged my S6 fairly quickly (about 1 hour 30) from nearly empty so the device delivers a amount of power from each port when charging a single device.
The little micro usb lead supplied is pretty short, and it would have been nice to have a bit more length to this however that being said I have loads of long USB leads and not any which are really short so this may actually be a blessing in disguise.
Overall I really like this pack, its nice, solid and premium feeling, works well and having two output ports is always a plus. I can see this being used by people away long long trips or away camping or hiking where there is no access to an outlet to keep your smart device topped up. I really like the slim design which means it can fit in a pocket nice and easily.
For people who arent sure about details on powerbanks or what they are all about EasyAcc has quite a good article located here:
http://www.easyacc.com/media-center/what-is-power-bank/
This is probblly the best battery pack I have seen so far
The battery pack is gold metal with plastic on the top and bottom, the feel of the device is really premium and solid feeling like it could take a good knock should you drop it. Despite the capacity of the internal battery the weight of this doesnt feel too bad, weighing in at 260g which is heavy but doesnt feel like much more than some of the smaller battery packs ive reviewed. The battery pack feels very well balanced and isnt heavy down one end or the other.
On the front are 4 LEDs which light up blue to show the capacity. In theory each dot should be enough to deliver 3,350mah of juice so in theory each light of power should easily charge any modern smartphone. On one side is a button you can press to view the charge or turn the pack on when you want to start charging a device. On the top is an LED for which lights when charging the pack, a micro USB input and importantly two USB output sockets, adding to this devices versatility - the ability to charge two devices at once. The max output in total across both ports is rated at 3A, the output from each port isnt listed and it isnt listed if one port supplies more power than the other. Testing out each port with Ampre the average output for my Galaxy S6 was 1200ma, it charged my S6 fairly quickly (about 1 hour 20) from nearly empty so the device delivers a good wack of power. The little micro usb lead supplied is a fair length, long enough not to have my phone right on top of the battery pack. Also a nice plus is that the supplied cable also works as a data cable, something that doesnt always happen with battery packs. Overall I really like this pack, its nice, solid and premium feeling, works well and having two output ports is always a plus. I can see this being used by people away long long trips or away camping or hiking where there is no access to an outlet to keep your smart device topped up. The weight and size means that this would fit nicely into a pocket or backpack no problemOverall I really like this pack, its nice, solid and premium feeling, works well and having two output ports is always a plus. I can see this being used by people away long long trips or away camping or hiking where there is no access to an outlet to keep your smart device topped up. The weight and size means that this would fit nicely into a pocket or backpack no problem.
Also if you are interested in purchasing any lumsing power bank, please let me know and I can give you a coupon code for a discount on your purchase.
Does the powerbank also charge itself quickly?
Would love a coupon code!