Surely everyone has at least once encountered a problem that all mobile gadgets “sick”. This is a dead battery. For some, such a nuisance is not so terrible due to the proximity of the outlet, but for someone it overtakes regularly and seriously.
The way to solve this, sometimes extremely urgent, problem is quite simple - get an external battery. The main thing is to recharge it in a timely manner, and when going on business, do not forget at home. In order to choose the battery you really need, you need to realistically assess your needs and choose a device with the optimal capacity and other technical indicators.
In order to roughly navigate in all the variety that is presented on the mobile market, let's try to identify the most intelligent external batteries (rating of manufacturers and models). The opinions of experts in this field and reviews of ordinary owners of these devices will be taken into account.
Rating of the best external batteries (top 10):
- HIPER MP10000.
- Inter-Step PB240004U.
- TOP-MINI.
- Mi Power Bank 16000.
- GPGL301.
- Gmini mPower Pro Series MPB1041.
- Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 10400.
- Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Solar Kit.
- HP N9F71AA.
- DBK MP-S23000.
Let's analyze several models from the rating in more detail.
HIPER MP10000
The brand "Hyper" enjoys enviable popularity among most owners of mobile gadgets, and among all those who are looking for really high-quality external universal batteries (we present the rating of the best). HIPER MP10000 made this list due to its excellent capacity, durability and versatility of the device. The integrity of the design is ensured by the use of aluminum (and rather thick), so the device is absolutely not afraid of small bumps and drops.
In general, such an indicator as versatility, in our case, is a slightly vague characteristic, so here everyone judges for himself and determines the measure of the practicality of the device. External batteries for smartphones and tablets (see the best rating above) from Hyper MP10000 series are small in size, allowing you to carry the battery in your pockets or purse, and the capacity of the device is enough to fully charge these gadgets.
Device Features
Another indicator of versatility is a chic set of adapters for almost all occasions. Also, the model has a built-in slot for micro-SD cards, allowing you to use the device as a card reader, for example, when working with the same tablet. And finally, available onIn its case, the flashlight is able to illuminate a small tent in field conditions - very versatile.
Model benefits:
- very solid construction of the device;
- good battery capacity;
- includes six adapters for gadgets and peripherals;
- micro SD slot (card reader);
- good flashlight with dual design.
Flaws:
The flashlight control buttons protrude too much above the plane of the body, catching everything
Estimated price is about 1800 rubles.
Inter-Step PB240004U
This model made it to the top of external batteries due to its practicality. The device is able to charge not only any mobile device, but also work with several gadgets at the same time (up to four).
The model outputs from 1 to 2.4 Amps through different ports, and if you activate two of them in parallel, you can get a current of 3.4 A, which is very impressive. The Inter-Step PB240004U device got into the rating of external batteries also due to the versatility of the interface: single-ampere outputs are "sharpened" for different controllers, that is, there should not be any problems that individual gadget manufacturers may have with adaptation.
Features of the device
In addition, the model is equipped with a very informative liquid crystal display, and the remaining energy resource of the device is indicated as a percentage, with a fairly high accuracy. The built-in LED flashlight is no differentgood light output, but it will fit in the absence of other light sources.
Pros of the device:
- You can charge up to four gadgets at the same time;
- good dispersion of charging currents;
- informative and accurate residual charge readings.
Cons:
- long time to recharge the device;
- judging by the display readings - a non-linear decrease in charge.
- device heavy for everyday wear.
Estimated cost is about 4500 rubles.
TOP-MINI
This is the smallest power bank for a phone. The rating was replenished with this model due to the excellent efficiency (coefficient of performance) - more than 90%. The model will provide your phone or even tablet with up to eight hours of work after a full charge. The device itself takes about six hours to charge.
If the device is filled with energy to the eyeballs, then it is able to charge an iPhone of the fifth or sixth series three and a half times and a Galaxy Tab from Samsung one and a half times. The model got into the rating of external batteries not only due to the size and efficiency, but also because of the low price. For some 600-700 rubles you will become the owner of the TOP-MINI, which easily fits in an ordinary pocket or a small women's handbag.
Model benefits:
- light weight coupled with more than compact dimensions;
- stylish appearance (gloss);
- presence of an intelligent unit against short circuit, overload oroverheating;
- LED flashlight.
Flaws:
device dimensions are reflected in the capacity - only 5200 mAh
Estimated price is about 700 rubles.
Mi Power Bank 16000
The rating of external batteries for tablets includes a rather interesting model from Xiaomi in an anodized aluminum case. The device is able to recharge gadgets with a large charging current. One by one, each interface produces a little more than two amperes, and if you connect them in parallel, then you can get up to 3.6 A at the output.
In addition, the device got into the rating of external batteries due to the automatic identification of the gadget put on charge: the brand guarantees recognition of devices from most manufacturers of group A.
Optimal battery capacity ranges from 10,000 mAh. The device is capable of charging an iPhone 6 series five times, and an iPad almost three times. The device itself is quite large, so it is not suitable for daily wear, but on a picnic or on a business trip it is an indispensable thing.
Pros of the device:
- very large battery capacity;
- good charging current.
Cons:
only four interface indicators, by which it is difficult to determine the real remaining charge
Estimated price is about 2500 rubles.
GP GL301
The model got into the rating of external batteries for smartphones due to its good power. Someusers noticed that the device charges gadgets faster than a standard networker from ordinary 220 V.
In addition, the manufacturer provides a whole year of warranty service for the device, unlike competitors who give only two weeks of trouble-free charging, and this is very pleasing. The device is equipped with two USB outputs, and a well-thought-out design allows you not to think about slipping cables, because, as in our case, it is deeply recessed into the case.
There is also a very good interface backlight, coupled with a high-quality LED flashlight - for spending the night in a small tent - that's it.
Device benefits:
- good battery power;
- warranty period is one year;
- quality assembly (on the conscience);
- comparatively low price.
Flaws:
smartness of the device (in black version)
Estimated cost is about 1900 rubles.
Gmini mPower Pro Series MPB1041
This is the only device among all of the above, which has the same input and output power. This moment completely eliminates any kind of overload while recharging gadgets, which significantly increases the life of the device.
The device is suitable for almost all devices, except for the Lenovo brand. In this case, you will need a special adapter, whichsold separately.
The device can be called ultra-light for this kind of device - less than 250 grams. Its appearance resembles a small tablet. The device is charged via a USB port both from a regular network and from a personal computer or laptop. Separately, it is worth noting that if your car has such ports, then this device will fit perfectly into the overall periphery of the car.
Pros of the device:
- stable operation without any overload;
- good battery capacity;
- practical due to small size;
- fast charging of both external gadgets and your own;
- democratic price.
Cons:
USB charging is not the most convenient way
Estimated price is about 1500 rubles.
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 10400
Probably the only negative of this device is the brand name. Many users of this kind of devices still shy away from the "Chinese", for reasons known to all. In the case of this model, it is clearly in vain.
The device has an enviable battery capacity, has a relatively small size, convenient, reliable and, most importantly, inexpensive. You will fully appreciate the beauty of owning this device if you find yourself in places where it takes several hours to drive to the nearest outlet.
Separately, it is worth mentioning fakes. The same Chinese shadow industry manages to fake their own products, sobeware if you see a price tag for a model below 1700 rubles.
Device benefits:
- enviable 10400 mAh battery capacity;
- unpretentious and fairly reliable model;
- compact dimensions;
- relatively fast charging (your own and gadgets);
- low cost of the device.
Flaws:
only one USB port for one gadget
Estimated cost is about 1900 rubles.
Summing up
If you have several mobile gadgets at your disposal (tablet, smartphone, laptop, etc.), then it is better to stop at external batteries of a universal type, which, by the way, are the vast majority on the market.
The principle of operation of such devices is quite simple - the larger the capacity of the device, the more gadgets it can charge. In general, if your mobile device works in comfortable conditions, somewhere in a cozy pocket or on a table in the room, and you do not plan to take it out into the wild, then taking external batteries with a capacity of more than 10,000 mAh simply does not make sense, because they will charge much longer than simpler models.
