Power Banks Chargers?

[iMas70]

You listed my question. Mah stand for Milliamp hours. How much power is in the battery pack?

Guess it was to early in the morning when I replied Specs that I have for it -


2,600mAh Power Bank Chargers – Use Any USB Charger to Add Up to 40 Hours of Talk Time On The Go!

Use these great power banks to give your tablet or smartphone’s battery a little extra juice when you’re on the go and using a wall outlet isn’t an option. The USB output port is compatible with almost every popular smartphone or tablet, so get yourself this great two pack and never worry about dying batteries again.

FEATURES
Set includes 2 chargers in the same color
Compatible with Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, BlackBerry, Samsung, HTC, e-readers, digital cameras, and more; not compatible with all Motorola models
USB output and Micro-USB input
High-capacity battery: 2600mAh
Adds up to 40 hours of extra talk time
Rechargeable, small, attractive, and lightweight
Great for commuting and travel
Includes USB-to-Micro-USB cable for connecting and charging the flash charger via your computer
Cable for connecting charger to your smartphone or tablet not included

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Power Banks Chargers?

Guess it was to early in the morning when I replied Specs that I have for it -





2,600mAh Power Bank Chargers – Use Any USB Charger to Add Up to 40 Hours of Talk Time On The Go!



Use these great power banks to give your tablet or smartphone’s battery a little extra juice when you’re on the go and using a wall outlet isn’t an option. The USB output port is compatible with almost every popular smartphone or tablet, so get yourself this great two pack and never worry about dying batteries again.



FEATURES

Set includes 2 chargers in the same color

Compatible with Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, BlackBerry, Samsung, HTC, e-readers, digital cameras, and more; not compatible with all Motorola models

USB output and Micro-USB input

High-capacity battery: 2600mAh

Adds up to 40 hours of extra talk time

Rechargeable, small, attractive, and lightweight

Great for commuting and travel

Includes USB-to-Micro-USB cable for connecting and charging the flash charger via your computer

Cable for connecting charger to your smartphone or tablet not included

Those battery are honestly are crap. An iPhones battery is around 1400mah and that battery pack is 2600mah minus 20-30% because of power conversion. You should get at least 1 full charge using a 2600mah battery pack. If you are happy with it use it but I am just stating facts.

 

[iMas70]

Those battery are honestly are crap. An iPhones battery is around 1400mah and that battery pack is 2600mah minus 20-30% because of power conversion. You should get at least 1 full charge using a 2600mah battery pack. If you are happy with it use it but I am just stating facts.

Your right. I bought this before you posted the suggestions earlier in this thread (thanks for doing that). I think I might go with one of those. If anything, what I have now is better than nothing when the phone's power level gets close to 0. I think I want something better though. Probably good for at least 2 charges.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Your right. I bought this before you posted the suggestions earlier in this thread (thanks for doing that). I think I might go with one of those. If anything, what I have now is better than nothing when the phone's power level gets close to 0. I think I want something better though. Probably good for at least 2 charges.

For 2 charges you will need at least 5200-5600mah of battery power.
Here are a few:
Most helpful review is me BTW...
Jackery Bar 5600mAh (Black) Premium Portable Power Bank Pack External Battery Backup Charger with 2.1A Output
http://amzn.com/B00DTXA578

EC TECHNOLOGY® 5600mAh External Battery Pack Backup Charger With Built-in Flashlight For Apple iPhone 5S 5C 5(Lightning Adapter Not Included) 4S 4G, iPad Air, Retina iPad Mini, Most Android Phones, Samsung Galaxy S3 S III I9300 S3 MINI I8190 S4 I9500 I9505 S4 Mini I9190, Galaxy note 2 3, Galaxy Gear, Motorola Triumph, Verizon Droid Razr, X2, Bionic, HTC One X S, Sensation G14, ThunderBolt, LG Optimus, Nokia Lumia 1020 900 800, Blackberry Z10, Sony Xperia Z Z1, Other Device, DV, GoPro Hero3, Sony PS Vita, Kindle - [12 Months Warranty]
http://amzn.com/B00A2HD7FG

PowerGen Mobile 5200mAh External Battery Pack High Capacity Power Bank Charger 1A output for Apple iPad 2, iPhone 4 4s 3Gs 3G, iPod Touch / Samsung Galaxy S3 S S2 S II, Advance, Galaxy Nexus, Epic 4G / Blackberry Torch Bold Curve / HTC Sensation 4G, XE, XL, One X, Thunderbolt, EVO Shift 3D, Inspire / LG Optimus V 2X 3D t / Motorola Droid Razr X 3 2 Bionic, Atrix 2, Triumph / Nokia Lumia 900 800
http://amzn.com/B005VBNYDS

Cheapest and has a cool feature:
SHARKK® 5200mAh Heavy Duty 5V 2A/1A Dual USB Ports External Battery Pack Power Bank WITH LED SCREEN for / The New iPad / iPad2 / iPad3 / iPad4 / iPad Mini Retina Display / iPhone 5 / iPhone 4S / iPhone4 / iPhone 3 / iPod Touch all versions /Samsung Galaxy S /Galaxy S2 / Galaxy S3 Galaxy S4 / Nexus/S3/S2/S / GoPro. VARIOUS PLUG ADAPTERS INCLUDED
http://amzn.com/B00AIEGXKE

Lots more...

 

[viewfly]

For the iPhone 5 a 4000 mAh external battery will give you about 2.5 charges.

4000/1440= 2.78

You'll only need 5600 or more for 2X if you buy cheap batteries that are already used or factory rejects, with reduced capacity. So you're sold more capacity to make up for that loss. Nothing really wrong with that, since they are cheap, but you pay for it in excess weight and volume.

The other thing to look for is the charge rate. You'll want 1amp rate for a phone and 2.1 A for an ipad. The mini is fine at at 1amp, since that is what the Apple charger provides.

Someone buying 10,000mAh battery would expect over 6 charges, but I doubt they rarely ever try to get that to validate the battery. My Mophie gives 2.5 charges.

Sounds like the one you purchased, 2600mAh, was a dud, or well used. I see the reviews are bad on Amazon and it's selling for $5. That tells me they are dumping the market.

There are millions of batteries exchanged out under OEM warranty (50-80% capacity left) and instead of properly environmentally disposing of them, they are resold to vendors that repackage them for dumping on eBay or Amazon.

 

[Bobioden]

I have the Anker Astro Mini 3000 mAh for a take with me charger for my iPhone 5s.

http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Astro-M...1Y7I2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388842002&sr=8-

and the Anker Astro 2 9000 mAh that I use when I am on my patio to charge both my iPad rmini and iPhone. Having the 2 chargers fits my needs perfectly.

http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portabl...TF8&qid=1388842070&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+9000

 

[iMas70]

Looks like I'm going to need more power than I have. I bought a JBL Micro Wireless speaker the other day. They list it as having about 5 hours of play time so I think that along with my phone will need a charge part of the way through the day when I'm using it. So one that shows that it's good for two iPhone charges should be good for that. I like the one with the power remaining meter. That way I don't have to guess how much reserve batter is left.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Looks like I'm going to need more power than I have. I bought a JBL Micro Wireless speaker the other day. They list it as having about 5 hours of play time so I think that along with my phone will need a charge part of the way through the day when I'm using it. So one that shows that it's good for two iPhone charges should be good for that. I like the one with the power remaining meter. That way I don't have to guess how much reserve batter is left.

I guess you are talking about this one:
SHARKK® 5200mAh Heavy Duty 5V 2A/1A Dual USB Ports External Battery Pack Power Bank WITH LED SCREEN for / The New iPad / iPad2 / iPad3 / iPad4 / iPad Mini Retina Display / iPhone 5 / iPhone 4S / iPhone4 / iPhone 3 / iPod Touch all versions /Samsung Galaxy S /Galaxy S2 / Galaxy S3 Galaxy S4 / Nexus/S3/S2/S / GoPro. VARIOUS PLUG ADAPTERS INCLUDED
http://amzn.com/B00AIEGXKE

 

[iMas70]

Yes, I think that is going to be the one!

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Yes, I think that is going to be the one!

It is also cheaper than most of the other ones

 

[Burninggundam16]

I'm looking for one of these that charges through 8pin Lightning cable instead of the standard Micro-USB. That way I can just use my lightning cable to charge, rather than having to carry around a micro-usb cable as well.

I found this one...

http://www.amazon.com/PowerBot-2600mAh-External-Battery-Smartphones/dp/B00G0RMCWQ

But the reviews say that they aren't built very well, so I'm a bit skeptical

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

I'm looking for one of these that charges through 8pin Lightning cable instead of the standard Micro-USB. That way I can just use my lightning cable to charge, rather than having to carry around a micro-usb cable as well.



I found this one...



http://www.amazon.com/PowerBot-2600mAh-External-Battery-Smartphones/dp/B00G0RMCWQ



But the reviews say that they aren't built very well, so I'm a bit skeptical

Get this one:
RAVPower® Luster 3000mAh External Battery Pack Portable Charger Lipstick-Sized (Ultra Bright Flashlight with High/Low/Strobe Modes) for iPhone 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, 4, iPod; Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, Note3, Note2; Nexus 5, Nexus 4; Motorola Razr Maxx, HTC ONE, most Smartphones and other USB-charged devices - Gold
http://amzn.com/B00APFQ5VS
It may be more expensive but it is worth it because it is much better quality.

 

[Burninggundam16]

Get this one:
RAVPower® Luster 3000mAh External Battery Pack Portable Charger Lipstick-Sized (Ultra Bright Flashlight with High/Low/Strobe Modes) for iPhone 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, 4, iPod; Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, Note3, Note2; Nexus 5, Nexus 4; Motorola Razr Maxx, HTC ONE, most Smartphones and other USB-charged devices - Gold
http://amzn.com/B00APFQ5VS
It may be more expensive but it is worth it because it is much better quality.

I appreciate your help Zman, but this one still has the Micro-USB input. I'm looking for one with a Lightning 8-pin input. I listed one that has what I'm looking for, just the reviews are making me nervous

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

I appreciate your help Zman, but this one still has the Micro-USB input. I'm looking for one with a Lightning 8-pin input. I listed one that has what I'm looking for, just the reviews are making me nervous

The only ones that work well are unfortunately in your case charge by micro usb. Sorry. You can try your luck and get that one but I don't recommend it. Micro usb cables are so cheap anyway.
Maybe this would work for you in your case if you get one with a micro usb charging port.
EZOPower 2 in 1 Apple Certified 8-Pin Lightning Connector + Micro-U... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GUEYQLY/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Gcactb14T62H9

 

[iMas70]

I've used the one that I originally posted about a few times. It works ok but doesn't change my phone all the way. I get about a 75% charge from close to 0. It is better than nothing when your battery is almost dead but of course... we always want more!

I'm going to be flying in a few weeks. I haven't researched this on Delta's site yet but I have a feeling that I won't be able to carry one of these batteries on the plane. Anyone have experience with this?

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Power Banks Chargers?

I've used the one that I originally posted about a few times. It works ok but doesn't change my phone all the way. I get about a 75% charge from close to 0. It is better than nothing when your battery is almost dead but of course... we always want more!



I'm going to be flying in a few weeks. I haven't researched this on Delta's site yet but I have a feeling that I won't be able to carry one of these batteries on the plane. Anyone have experience with this?

I brought 4 battery packs on board on united today in my suitcase that goes over the overhead bins. One was 20400, 10000, 9000 and 6000. No problems going past security. I also had one in my backpack that is 7000 that went under my seat. Trust me you will be fine. Make sure it is carried on. I think it is a fire hazard if batteries are not in the pressured cabin I read somewhere.

 

[iMas70]

Comparing to other companies, that pretty expensive IMO.
Example:
RAVPower Element 10400mAh External Battery Pack Portable Charger Power Bank (Dual USB Outputs, Ultra Compact Design), for iPhone 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, 4, iPad Air, 4, 3, 2, Mini 2 (Apple adapters not included); Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, S2, Note 3, Note 2; HTC One, EVO, Thunderbolt, Incredible, Droid DNA, Motorola ATRIX, Droid, Moto X, Google Glass, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, LG Optimus, PS Vita, GoPro and More
http://amzn.com/B009V5X1CE

Well, it's time for me to upgrade. My Power Banks charger added 55% to my iPhone 5 while I was out today. This was one of the rare days when I wasn't in a location to charge my phone or had the time to sit there and wait. I'd like the confidence in knowing that my back-up will provide me with more than enough power to get me though a full day of use and then some. I think the RAVPower above will be able to handle that. Plus I like the LED status lights that show how the unit's battery is doing.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Well, it's time for me to upgrade. My Power Banks charger added 55% to my iPhone 5 while I was out today. This was one of the rare days when I wasn't in a location to charge my phone or had the time to sit there and wait. I'd like the confidence in knowing that my back-up will provide me with more than enough power to get me though a full day of use and then some. I think the RAVPower above will be able to handle that. Plus I like the LED status lights that show how the unit's battery is doing.

For 1 charge I recommend:
RAVPower Luster Mini 3000mAh Portable Charger Lipstick-Sized Extern... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084Y47SK/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_pf9Jtb13CM252

For 2-3
Anker 2nd Gen Astro 6000mAh (2A Output) Portable Charger External ... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EF1OGOG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Nh9Jtb0XSR3ZE

 

[Ronin317]

I echo the above sentiments on the Anker Astro line...good stuff, small package, good price.

 

[alovepwnsface]

Hello, I'm new here. I've been searching for a portable battery charger & I've read the inputs so far, I just have a question. Do you guys know anything about the Lepow Moonstone portable external charger? The one I'm interested in is 6000 mAh & it has very good reviews on Amazon (picture also included). It is different from most because instead of having a Li-on battery, it has a Li-polymer battery. It seems really good but I wanted to see what you guys said. If you say it's not any good, I was going to go with the Anker mini but I just had found this one & it seemed very appealing but I thought I'd ask. I need it by the 25th (of June) so I have to make my decision fairly quickly! I appreciate all input though so thank you ahead of time!

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Hello, I'm new here. I've been searching for a portable battery charger & I've read the inputs so far, I just have a question. Do you guys know anything about the Lepow Moonstone portable external charger? The one I'm interested in is 6000 mAh & it has very good reviews on Amazon (picture also included). It is different from most because instead of having a Li-on battery, it has a Li-polymer battery. It seems really good but I wanted to see what you guys said. If you say it's not any good, I was going to go with the Anker mini but I just had found this one & it seemed very appealing but I thought I'd ask. I need it by the 25th (of June) so I have to make my decision fairly quickly! I appreciate all input though so thank you ahead of time!

Yes, the lepow 6000mah battery pack is a great battery pack. I have it as well.

 

[alovepwnsface]

Thanks Zman, I very much appreciate your response! So thank you!

 

[iMas70]

For 2-3
Anker 2nd Gen Astro 6000mAh (2A Output) Portable Charger External ... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EF1OGOG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Nh9Jtb0XSR3ZE

I made a last minute change and ordered this one instead. I'm using it for the first time now. Started when my iPhone 5 was at 50%. It's been 30 minutes and it's now up to 80% so it charges at 1% per minute when not being used. I was going to go with the 9000mAh version but it was bigger than I wanted to carry. 2-3 charges will keep me powered for a full day and then some.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

I made a last minute change and ordered this one instead. I'm using it for the first time now. Started when my iPhone 5 was at 50%. It's been 30 minutes and it's now up to 80% so it charges at 1% per minute when not being used. I was going to go with the 9000mAh version but it was bigger than I wanted to carry. 2-3 charges will keep me powered for a full day and then some.

I'm happy your happy with my recommendation

 

[iMas70]

It took about 65 minutes to charge from 50-100%. Seems to have slowed down for the last 10%. It used roughly about 20% of the Astro's charge (2 lights). My other one would have lost about 75% of it's charge. I like having an indicator that shows how much power is left too. Thanks for the suggestion!