Best External Battery (iPhone 5)

[BarryL]

How is what?

The battery.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

The battery.

Quote which one.

 

[avecmon]

Anyone found any external battery packs similar to the original post (one which has a built-in lightning connector so that you can just slot it underneath your phone and let it charge). remember having something similar for my iphone 4 and it was really convenient. The whole separate battery pack with a cable seems a bit too much of a faff for me.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Anyone found any external battery packs similar to the original post (one which has a built-in lightning connector so that you can just slot it underneath your phone and let it charge). remember having something similar for my iphone 4 and it was really convenient. The whole separate battery pack with a cable seems a bit too much of a faff for me.

Photive iPhone 5 Portable Battery Charger with Built in Lightning Cable. Ultra Capacity 3000 mAH Rechargable Lithium Polymer battery charger for iPhone 5 / iPhone 5S / iPhone 5C
http://amzn.com/B00BD390SG

Skiva Apple Certified External Battery Pack with built-in Lightning and microUSB Connectors for Apple and Android Devices (Powervault Lightning A2600)
http://amzn.com/B00CTFG26A

 

[avecmon]

Photive iPhone 5 Portable Battery Charger with Built in Lightning Cable. Ultra Capacity 3000 mAH Rechargable Lithium Polymer battery charger for iPhone 5 / iPhone 5S / iPhone 5C
http://amzn.com/B00BD390SG

Skiva Apple Certified External Battery Pack with built-in Lightning and microUSB Connectors for Apple and Android Devices (Powervault Lightning A2600)
http://amzn.com/B00CTFG26A

Thanks. I'm from the UK so I'll have a look if these are available anywhere here.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

I am a product reviewer on amazon(I have about 20+ external batteries and I have to say that this is the best one in the 5600mah size:
Jackery Bar 5600mAh (Black) Premium Portable Power Bank Pack External Battery Backup Charger with 2.1A Output and Built-In Flashlight for iPhone 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, 4, iPad, iPad Mini, iPod (Apple Cable Required) Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, S2, Note 2, HTC One, EVO, Thunderbolt, Incredible, Droid DNA, Motorola ATRIX, Moto X, Droid, Google Glass, Nexus 4, LG Optimus and More; Premium Samsung Battery Cell and Aluminum Enclosure
http://amzn.com/B00DTXA578

This one is the best in large capacities(12000mah+):
Anker® 2nd Gen Astro3 12000mAh External Battery Charger World's-Fastest (4A Output) Triple-Port Shake-to-Wake Highest-Energy-efficiency Backup Power Pack for Google Glass, iPhone 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, iPads, Samsung Galaxy Tablets, other Android Smart Phones and Tablets (Apple adapters and Samsung 30-pin adapter not included)
http://amzn.com/B00CEZBKTO

 

[Dascoyne]

I use this 16000 mah item and I love it.

Here's a review.

http://i.gadling.com/2011/03/08/review-richardsolo-portable-power-max-16-000-mah-backup-battery/

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

I use this 16000 mah item and I love it.

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You could have save about 20$ and get a better one I think. I want to review the one you have but no reply from the company.

 

[Dascoyne]

You could have save about 20$ and get a better one I think. I want to review the one you have but no reply from the company.

What makes you think the other one "better"?
I mean, can you really make a fair comparison if you haven't even handled one?

I just went for the most capacity I could find. I'm not paying for cosmetics or extra features. I just want something that gets the job done and this is what I found. If this one fails I might look into an alternative but this is what I've got and it's nice.

It's got a lot of USB ports in the back and holds a hefty charge. Seven (?) months using it and so far it still works.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

What makes you think the other one "better"?
I mean, can you really make a fair comparison if you haven't even handled one?

I just went for the most capacity I could find. I'm not paying for cosmetics or extra features. I just want something that gets the job done and this is what I found. If this one fails I might look into an alternative but this is what I've got and it's nice.

It's got a lot of USB ports in the back and holds a hefty charge. Seven (?) months using it and so far it still works.

Ok I'm just stating my opinion.

Here's one for the same price as the I sound 16000mah but has 20800mah:
Poweradd™ LE020 Monster Capacity 20800mAh Portable External Battery pack power bank 2 USB Port charger with LED flashlight for Apple iPhone 5S 5C 5 4S 4 3GS 3G, iPod Touch, iPad 1 2 3 4 Mini, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 S4 S3 S2 Note 2,Blackberry Torch Bold Curve;HTC One EVO Thunderbolt Incredible Droid DNA,Motorola ATRIX, Droid,LG Optimus V 2X 3D T,Motorola Droid Razr X 3 2 Bionic, Atrix 2, Triumph,Google Nexus 4 Nexus 7 Nexus 10,LG Optimus; For Kindle Paperwhite, Touch, Kindle and MP3, MP4, GPS, Camera, Game Player
http://amzn.com/B00DGK9XWC

 

[Dascoyne]

Ok I'm just stating my opinion.

Here's one for the same price as the I sound 16000mah but has 20800mah:
Poweradd™ LE020 Monster Capacity 20800mAh Portable External Battery pack power bank 2 USB Port charger with LED flashlight for Apple iPhone 5S 5C 5 4S 4 3GS 3G, iPod Touch, iPad 1 2 3 4 Mini, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 S4 S3 S2 Note 2,Blackberry Torch Bold Curve;HTC One EVO Thunderbolt Incredible Droid DNA,Motorola ATRIX, Droid,LG Optimus V 2X 3D T,Motorola Droid Razr X 3 2 Bionic, Atrix 2, Triumph,Google Nexus 4 Nexus 7 Nexus 10,LG Optimus; For Kindle Paperwhite, Touch, Kindle and MP3, MP4, GPS, Camera, Game Player
http://amzn.com/B00DGK9XWC

Now we're talking.

You had me at 20800 mah. Even though it has fewer ports I can live with that if its capacity is that much greater. If I ever need another one I'll go for the most capacity I can find. I use them for long flights or trips.

I never go hunting for power outlets in public anymore since I got one.

This one just bumped to the top of my want list.

(BTW. As I recall I got the other one on sale at a good price so it was cheaper ... but I still would have gone for the one you just showed me if it had been available at the time. Thanks.)

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Best External Battery (iPhone 5)

Now we're talking.

You had me at 20800 mah. Even though it has fewer ports I can live with that if its capacity is that much greater. If I ever need another one I'll go for the most capacity I can find. I use them for long flights or trips.

I never go hunting for power outlets in public anymore since I got one.

This one just bumped to the top of my want list.

Always come and ask me. I reviewed a lot of these. I do not even need an outlet for over a month. I am ready for the next power outage look at this pic. These are all mine that I have mostly reviewed:

I do not have the one i recommended above. I have yet to get a reply from the company.

 

[Dascoyne]

Always come and ask me. I reviewed a lot of these. I do not even need an outlet for over a month. I am ready for the next power outage look at this pic. These are all mine that I have mostly reviewed:
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I do not have the one i recommended above. I have yet to get a reply from the company.

I always wondered if the mah ratings for these is such a precise estimate of their capacity. I suppose the internal cells are sourced from a limited number of common sources so I guess it should be a fairly consistent standard, right?

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Best External Battery (iPhone 5)

I always wondered if the mah ratings for these is such a precise estimate of their capacity. I suppose the internal cells are sourced from a limited number of common sources so I guess it should be a fairly consistent standard, right?

You get around 65%-80% of the rated capacity. It looses it from power conversions and heat ect. Like the battery I recommended to you was 2080mah, you will get around 65-80% of that for power that is usable. The other percent us lost from many different factors.

Look in Amazon and the reviewer name "JJCEO". He does all the tests and gives a rating on how much of the battery's power was actually useable for charging.

Look at the review of this battery by JJCEO. Great reviewer to answer your QS. This battery blows away any other in terms of size and performance.
Poweradd™ LE030 2 USB Port 32000mah Monster Capacity Multi-Voltage (5V 9V 12V 16V 19V 20V) Portable External Battery Backup Power Bank Charger With Smart LCD Digital Display for Tablet PC, Netbooks, Notebooks, Laptops,DC DV ,MP3 MP4 , Smart Phones--Compatible with Sony HP, Dell, Acer, Asus, Lenovo Toshiba Notebooks, Google Nexus Tablets,[Lightning Adapter not included for iPhone 5] [10 notebook connectors, 5 mobile phone connectors]
http://amzn.com/B00DN0KBXU

 

[Dascoyne]

You get around 65%-80% of the rated capacity. It looses it from power conversions and heat ect. Like the battery I recommended to you was 2080mah, you will get around 65-80% of that for power that is usable. The other percent us lost from many different factors.

Look in Amazon and the reviewer name "JJCEO". He does all the tests and gives a rating on how much of the battery's power was actually useable for charging.

Look at the review of this battery by JJCEO. Great reviewer to answer your QS. This battery blows away any other in terms of size and performance.
Poweradd™ LE030 2 USB Port 32000mah Monster Capacity Multi-Voltage (5V 9V 12V 16V 19V 20V) Portable External Battery Backup Power Bank Charger With Smart LCD Digital Display for Tablet PC, Netbooks, Notebooks, Laptops,DC DV ,MP3 MP4 , Smart Phones--Compatible with Sony HP, Dell, Acer, Asus, Lenovo Toshiba Notebooks, Google Nexus Tablets,[Lightning Adapter not included for iPhone 5] [10 notebook connectors, 5 mobile phone connectors]
http://amzn.com/B00DN0KBXU

All because of you I just became $139.00 poorer.

I hope you're happy.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

All because of you I just became $139.00 poorer.

I hope you're happy.

You a actually just ordered it? Wow!! The review help you you from JJCEO?

 

[Dascoyne]

You a actually just ordered it? Wow!! The review help you you from JJCEO?

Yes. The review helped a lot. It seems like a well-polished product.

I bought it recognizing that, come January, someone will probably draw my attention to a new 100,000 mAh battery with a titanium chassis for the same price.

I need to stay away from these discussions.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Best External Battery (iPhone 5)

Yes. The review helped a lot. It seems like a well-polished product.

I bought it recognizing that, come January, someone will probably draw my attention to a new 100,000 mAh battery with a titanium chassis for the same price.

I need to stay away from these discussions.

I'm a product reviewer I have over 200000mah worth of batteries and counting.

 

[webslinger85]

Always come and ask me. I reviewed a lot of these. I do not even need an outlet for over a month. I am ready for the next power outage look at this pic. These are all mine that I have mostly reviewed:
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I do not have the one i recommended above. I have yet to get a reply from the company.

Holy crap dude!

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Holy crap dude!

I say that to my self too.

 

[vodkaPT]

I am struggling to find the right external battery for iPhone 5/5s.

This external battery that I found online are huge, I just need a "little extra"

A simple 500 mah would be enough, that I only had to connect to the iPhone.

I only see huge 5000 mHA or 2800 mha, which naturally are heavy and not thinner.

Any suggestions?

thanks

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

I am struggling to find the right external battery for iPhone 5/5s.

This external battery that I found online are huge, I just need a "little extra"

A simple 500 mah would be enough, that I only had to connect to the iPhone.

I only see huge 5000 mHA or 2800 mha, which naturally are heavy and not thinner.

Any suggestions?

thanks

I reviewed this one:
Apple Certified D8® iWallet (2000mAh) External Battery Charger/ Portable Back Up Power Bank/Power Pack Battery with Built-in Flashlight for iPhone 5S/ 5 /4S / 4/mini, iPod Touch; Samsung Galaxy Note 2, S4 / S3 / S2; Google Nexus 10 / 7/ 4, HTC ONE series; LG Optimus series; Motorola Razr, Droid series; Nokia Lumia 900 / 800, Sony Xperia series, GoPro, and Most 5V Chargeable Devices (Black)
http://amzn.com/B00EL6YQHW

This thing is very small.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Yes. The review helped a lot. It seems like a well-polished product.

I bought it recognizing that, come January, someone will probably draw my attention to a new 100,000 mAh battery with a titanium chassis for the same price.

I need to stay away from these discussions.

I think you could have saved some money by getting 2 batteries that combine to 32000.

 

[Dascoyne]

I think you could have saved some money by getting 2 batteries that combine to 32000.

Tge love of gadgetry isn't about practical considerations alone. I shouldn't think I'd have to explain that to you, Mr. 200,000 mAh

... Besides this one goes to eleven ...

I wouldn't trade my v8 Mustang for two 4 cylinder Hondas. So I'm going to remain content with my obnoxiously high mAh unit. If it were all about cost I'd just invest in a 25" long lightning cable.

At 1lb weight I could also stun an ox if I had to. What's not to love?

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Tge love of gadgetry isn't about practical considerations alone. I shouldn't think I'd have to explain that to you, Mr. 200,000 mAh

... Besides this one goes to eleven ...

I wouldn't trade my v8 Mustang for two 4 cylinder Hondas. So I'm going to remain content with my obnoxiously high mAh unit. If it were all about cost I'd just invest in a 25" long lightning cable.

At 1lb weight I could also stun an ox if I had to. What's not to love?

Here is my 200000* mah. I have about 30000mah more coming this week for review