With the arrival on the market of more powerful mobile phones with better screen resolution, portable batteries or energy accumulator They provide many more hours of battery life when you are away from home and, at the same time, you stop being dependent on carrying around a charger.
Despite more and more mobile devices having batteries ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 milliamperes per hour (mAh), the value that indicates their capacity, multitasking users or those used to creating content on the net often run out of energy sooner to finish. the day.
Most portable batteries They are very similar in theory. Essentially, its main function is to supply energy to another device once it is charged. But with so many different features, prices, and brands, it can get confusing when choosing a device. Androids or iPhones.
What you need to know to choose the right portable battery
The differences between each product, including battery capacity, power ports, and physical dimensions, are usually the primary factors to consider when choosing.
The theoretical mAh provided by the manufacturer does not correspond to reality due to the contribution of factors such as the efficiency of the device itself or the operating temperature.
Also, as with mobile phones, portable batteries have a finite life cycle. In other words, it will gradually lose capacity. A good estimate of its real capacity is to approximate it to 60-70% of its theoretical capacity.
Regardless of the phone connector, the Power Bank is charged via the USB port at one end. It is important to know that this cable is not included with many models.
Also, this class of batteries is usually powered through a micro-USB port or a USB-C. This cable is included when you buy them, but not the charger.
Another option in this segment allows you to charge your mobile wirelessly, simply by placing the phone on its surface, if it has this function.
It is not only important to look for a model that has the right ports, but also to know the number of ports in case of simultaneous charging of several devices and their specifications: 5W (5V, 1A) is slow and 10W (5V, 2A) is fast.
We must also keep in mind the models that allow you to charge multiple devices at the same time, since they have multiple cables for all types of connectors: from micro USB to Lightning.
Although the electric charge is not distributed evenly, with a tendency to have one fast and one slow port, this type of batteries implement an intelligent system that distributes it.
Charging speed is another important piece of information, but not just when it comes to charging a phone, but also for the battery itself. If you choose a fast-charging portable battery, you will need to use one charger that allows it.
Anker Portable Battery (20000mAh)
In terms of charging speed, connectivity and price, the Anker PowerCore 20100 highlights its main virtues. With a large battery capacity of 20,100mAh, the phones can receive more than two full charges during the day.
Slim and sharply designed, the Anker PowerCore 20100 battery can charge two devices simultaneously through its pair of 2.4A USB ports, and if those devices are using PowerIQ or VoltageBoost fast charging, it will do so faster.
The Anker Powercore Select Portable Battery 20000mAh It is obtained in Mercado Libre from 16 thousand pesos.
Xiaomi Power Bank 3 (10000mAh)
The portable battery of the Chinese brand for your Xiaomi Mi or Redmi mobile phones is made of aluminum alloy and with a great resistance to temperature changes, short circuits, hardware overheating and other problems that you may have while using it.
In its design there are four LEDs located under a button that indicate the energy parameters and the current maximum capacity. This gauge allows you to see the amount of power available to the portable battery. In this way, 1 led on would represent 25% and all 4 at the same time at 100%.
Depending on the charger used, the 10000mAh battery will charge approximately: 6 hours with a 5V/2A charger and 10 hours with a 5V/1A charger, all from the micro USB port.
A fact to keep in mind: Xiaomi guarantees that its 10,000 mAh external battery provides the devices to be recharged with a minimum capacity of 6,250 mAh at 5.1V.
Xiaomi Power Bank 3 costs 13,499 and is available on the official website of the Chinese brand in the country.
Spica Portable Charger (20000mAh)
The portable radio brand with more than 60 years of history, Spica, sells its SW-400 portable charger with a percentage indicator that allows you to view the amount of energy.
This power bank has the ability to charge almost any device (smartphone, tablet, smartBand) through its four USB, USB-C, micro USB and Lightning (iPhone) connectors.
With a capacity of 20,000mAh, Spica ensures that up to six mobile devices, tablets, cameras and smartwatches can be charged simultaneously.
The Spica SW-400 model can be purchased at 17,999 pesos in the free market.
Mini-UPS DC
Forza Power Technologies, manufacturer of reliable power solutions, markets a special portable battery: it is a direct current (DC) Mini-UPS system.
The mini UPS has been designed primarily as a power reserve for modems or routers, providing protection for all connected loads. It can also be used as a portable battery to power mobile devices, be they cell phones or tablets.
The 14w DC-140 model features handy LED lights that indicate UPS level and when it’s time to recharge the battery, and three simultaneous 5/9/12VDC outputs.
When it comes to safety, the Forza portable battery features overcharge, overvoltage, discharge, and short circuit protection. Its price: 9500 pesos.
Source: Clarin
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