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General Category => The Knowledge => OT Knowledge => Topic started by: PaulF on 19 March, 2018, 06:19:32 pm

Title: USB Powerbank Recommendation
Post by: PaulF on 19 March, 2018, 06:19:32 pm

Looking for a new powerbank. The one that I have needs to be turned on each time which normally is no problem but I have a new backpack with an external USB socket that I can use to charge my phone.


So looking for something that will charge as soon as I plug in without pressing a button.

Title: Re: USB Powerbank Recommendation
Post by: andyoxon on 19 March, 2018, 07:10:13 pm

May be a tad big for a phone charger(?), but I have the Anker PowerCore 10000 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-PowerCore-Ultra-Compact-High-speed-Technology-Black/dp/B019GJLER8/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1521486537&sr=1-2&keywords=Anker+PowerCore+10000)  #1 best seller in 'power packs' on amazon apparently, weighs ~180g, charges on plugging in.  Also have a smaller older 5600mah Anker, which requires a button press.  I primarily bought Anker, as they seem to have a good rep, and to power USB lead bike lights.    Looks like a more expensive newer PowerCoreII is available.

Title: Re: USB Powerbank Recommendation
Post by: PaulF on 20 March, 2018, 10:00:50 am

Thanks that looks just the job. As it will live in my backpack and I carry so much other stuff around I doubt that I'll notice the weight :)

Title: Re: USB Powerbank Recommendation
Post by: tatanab on 20 March, 2018, 10:22:51 am

Following recommendation on this forum, I have https://chargedpower.com/collections/chjgd-ultracompact-mini  larger versions available.

Title: Re: USB Powerbank Recommendation
Post by: lastant on 21 March, 2018, 10:32:03 am

Another '+1' for the Anker range. We rotate through a selection of two of their 20100 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-PowerCore-20100-Capacity-Technology-Black/dp/B00VJSGT2A/)'s and three of their 5200 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Portable-bar-Sized-High-Speed-Technology/dp/B00P8SY7HQ/)'s.

The larger ones are ideal for holidays etc. where it's easier charging from them instead of fiddling with socket adapters, and the smaller ones are perfect for throwing in a bag/coat pocket for use on on shorter trips.

Title: Re: USB Powerbank Recommendation
Post by: PaulF on 21 March, 2018, 10:33:53 am

Quote from: lastant on 21 March, 2018, 10:32:03 am

Another '+1' for the Anker range. We rotate through a selection of two of their 20100 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-PowerCore-20100-Capacity-Technology-Black/dp/B00VJSGT2A/)'s and three of their 5200 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Portable-bar-Sized-High-Speed-Technology/dp/B00P8SY7HQ/)'s.

The larger ones are ideal for holidays etc. where it's easier charging from them instead of fiddling with socket adapters, and the smaller ones are perfect for throwing in a bag/coat pocket for use on on shorter trips.

That's reassuring as mine is currently "out for delivery" :)