Recently, many users of modern gadgets began to pay attention to external batteries that appeared on the market or, as they are also called, power banks (the name came from the English Power bank). Many models of similar devices from various manufacturers are already known. This article will focus on an external Hiper battery. Due to their technical data, the presence of various controls, attractive appearance, variety of models, high build quality and low cost, they are widely used among buyers from different countries, including Russia.
About the need for external batteries
In today's world, it's hard to imagine your life without gadgets. And few people think that as early as 15-20 years ago only a select few owned such a luxury as a mobile phone. In those days, they served only one purpose: to call. Those first models are difficult to compare with modern ones, which allow you to talk, chat on the Web, play, use various applications, support GPS and Wi-Fi. And the appearance of a touch-sensitive telephone with a good diagonal is very different from the push-button black and white models of the old model.
But in old models of mobile phones there was still an advantage. And it consisted in the fact that the battery capacity was enough for almost a week. This is much more convenient than 2 days, on which enough battery capacity of modern gadgets. Needless to say that most of the charge goes not to talk, but to entertainment. So you have to use additional devices to stay in touch. It is good that technology does not stand still and manufacturers offer a solution to this problem. One of them is an external battery. Hiper is one of such manufacturers, producing a wide variety of powerbank models.
A few words about the manufacturer
About the company “Hipper” (Great Britain) for the first time customers heard in 2001. Over a relatively short history of its existence, the manufacturer has put on stream a variety of products. This gyro scooters for children, and power supplies, and accessories for mobile devices, and much more.
One of the products manufactured by Hipper is an external battery. Currently, in the manufacturer’s catalog you can find models that are diverse in their characteristics. All of them are divided into series, which, it should be noted, has already accumulated almost 2 dozen. They differ not only in technical data, but also in appearance.
Variety of models
The Hipper external battery catalog is a list of different series. Each of them includes 2 or more device models. There are such series as Russian, MRX, Mirror, MPX, EP, Zoo, BS, XP, XPX, PSX, RP, SP, SPS, SLS.
For example, the models presented in the so-called “Russian Series” look interesting. They differ in patterns applied to the body (Gzhel, Khokhloma). And some models are even made in the form of nesting dolls.
No less interesting is "Zooseriya". The case of models in it is made in the form of the heads of birds and animals. Moreover, they are produced in various colors, which allows the buyer to make their own choices. At the same time, the design does not affect the technical characteristics in any way. Both practical and outwardly attractive.
Small options are also available. They are included in the series of "Key Fob". They do not take up much space, and at the right time will be very useful.
Battery capacity
The main characteristic of power banks is their capacity. Manufacturers put this value in the name of the model itself. So does Hipper. External batteries in their names have numerical designations, which just indicate their capacity. As a rule, this value varies between 7500-15000 mAh. This is enough to recharge a mobile device for 1-2 days. For a longer period, you need models with a larger capacity (for example, 20 thousand mAh).
When choosing devices, it is worth paying attention that the efficiency of any device does not reach 100%. This means that the battery will not be able to completely give its energy to the consumer. Part of it will be spent on the functioning of the device itself. So, for example, if you need to charge the device at 7500 mAh, you need to purchase an external Hiper 10500 mAh battery, that is, with a larger capacity.
MP Series
Hipper MP external battery models are identical in appearance. They are made in the shape of rectangles. The body is made of aluminum. Outwardly they differ only in their sizes. Width varies from 70 mm to 170 mm, height from 90 mm to 220 mm. As for the thickness, this indicator varies between 20-70 mm. In this case, the weight of the devices increases from 200 to 454 g.
The battery capacity of this series is in the range of 7500-20000 mAh.
On the front side there is an indicator indicating the charge level of the device. Next to it, you can find the on / off button.
On the case you can find 2 connectors for USB, micro-USB, a connector for an SD card, 2 LEDs (replacing a flashlight), a slot for charging the device itself,
RP Series
Representatives of the RP series are similar in their characteristics to the models of the previous series. The same laconic appearance, a similar set of controls.
The models in this series are made from practical and reliable plastic in black or white, which is not afraid of dirt or scratches. This is quite relevant if the device must be used frequently.
On the case there are connectors for USB (there are 2 of them), micro-USB, a charge level indicator (shows 4 segments).
The capacity of the RP Hipper external battery can vary between 7500-15000 mAh. Even a device with a minimum capacity is able to "feed" an ordinary smartphone several times.
SPS Series
External batteries "Hipper" of this series are made of plastic, which looks like a genuine leather.
The models allow you to get a maximum output current of 2.1 A. Moreover, they are compatible with such devices as mobile phones, smartphones, tablets. They allow you to recharge even cameras and other devices that are capable of charging via the USB slot.
A popular model of this series can be considered an external battery Hiper SPS10500 black (10500 mAh). Of the controls, the device has 2 connectors for USB, a built-in slot for micro-USB. The model works due to the Li-Pol battery. The charge level can be tracked using the indicator.
In addition to the Hipper SPS10500 external battery, this series also includes models with a capacity of 6500 mAh or higher. In addition to the battery capacity, they have similar characteristics with the considered model. They differ only in overall dimensions and weight.
Hiper external battery. Reviews
If we talk about customer reviews about Hipper power banks, then most of them are positive. The devices of this manufacturer cause positive emotions. Batteries suit users for their characteristics, build quality. The high battery capacity and the presence of several ports for charging at the same time, several gadgets do not leave indifferent. If we add an affordable cost to this, it becomes clear why many buyers prefer models of this particular manufacturer. The main thing is not to be deceived and not to acquire a Chinese fake.
Of the minuses, users allocate a long charge to the device itself. This is typical for some series of models (for example, RP).