There are so many different power banks out there.
How do you choose the right one?
I'll fill you in on what you need
to know so you can choose the right power bank for you.
First off, power banks are measured in milliamps or mAh.
Most phone batteries, as well as small devices like cameras,
are between 1,000 and 2,000 milliamps.
So keep that in mind as you're shopping for a battery bank.
Larger phones have a battery capacity
of about 3,000 milliamps.
Larger devices like tablets have much larger batteries,
so check your device and see what size battery
it has before purchasing a battery bank.
The larger the power bank is, the more times
you can charge your phone or device.
There is some charge loss with the transfer of power,
but if you use 1,500 milliamps as a guideline,
you'll know about how many charges you
can expect from a power bank.
One rates at 4,000 milliamps will give you
one to two charges, while one rated at 12,000 milliamps
will give you up to seven, and so on.
If you've got a large phone or are planning
on charging a tablet, then be sure to check
your device's battery so you know
which size power bank to get.
After you've got the capacity you need nailed down,
then you should consider features like USB port output
rating, number of ports, or technology
built into the device.
Somehow power banks have built in technology
that will speed up charging or prevent overcharging, which
are great features to have.
Based on what you plan to charge,
take the output rating of the power bank into consideration.
For example, it will take about three hours
to fully charge an iPhone 6 at 1 amp output.
But it only takes two hours at 2.1 amps output.
If you plan to recharge your tablet,
you'll want one that's a higher output
rating of at least 2 amps.
But I'd recommend 2.4 amps or higher.
This is especially important if you want
to charge two devices at once.
After that, it all just comes down
to your personal preference and style.
There are all sorts of features on the power banks,
like built in charging cables, integrated AC wall
plugs, dual device charging capability,
rugged or waterproof casings-- and the list goes on--
not to mention the look and feel of the power bank.
I like PocketJuice power banks made by Tzumi.
They feature quick chip technology,
which automatically detects what sort of device you're plugging
into the battery bank and will output the proper amount
of power to the device.
Quick chip also speeds up charging
and prevents overcharging to save your precious phone
battery, which is very important.
To make it easy, we got a bunch of different PocketJuice models
and tested them to find our favorites.
After testing, these are my top picks.
First off, we've got this little guy.
I like this one because it's small and portable but still
capable of charging your phone twice on a single charge.
It's got a nice rubberized case and a simple design,
which I like as well.
This one is perfect to throw in your backpack or purse
to keep around in case of emergency.
I also really like the PocketJuice Endurance AC power
banks.
The 4,000 milliamp size is my go to.
It's nice and slim and light.
I love that it's small enough to carry in my pocket
but still has enough juice to charge a phone twice,
or even a tablet.
My favorite thing about this battery bank
is that everything is built right into it.
It's got a built in AC wall plug.
Just flip it out and plug it right into the wall.
No need to carry a charging cable.
There's also a micro USB port built right
into the power bank.
So if you've got a device that uses this to charge,
you're set.
For multiple devices, or if you want to charge a tablet,
I'd go with something more like the 12,000 milliamp Endurance
AC.
You can charge your phone seven times
with it, or your tablet three times, on a single charge.
So this is great for longer trips
where you have to be away from a power source for a while.
You can charge two devices at once
through dual 3.4 amp USB ports.
So you can charge your iPad and your phone
simultaneously, which is awesome.
Like the 4,000 milliamp version, this
features an integrated flip-down AC wall plug for easy charging.
If you're not feeling the flip-down AC wall plug,
there are plenty of PocketJuice options without this feature,
both in a slim profile or rugged versions
if you're the outdoorsy type.
All PocketJuice power banks come with a little USB
to micro USB pigtail cable to charge the battery bank.
Or if you've got an Android or micro USB enabled device,
you can plug this right into your phone and charge away.
The short length is great too because it
can't get tangled up.
I hope this helps in your decision
when it comes to choosing a power bank.
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you can save the battery in your smartphone,
check out one of these videos here.
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