Surely everyone at least once faced with a problem that all mobile gadgets “suffer” from. This is a dead battery. To some, such a nuisance is not so terrible due to the proximity of the outlet, but to someone it catches up 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 really assess your needs and stay on the device with the optimal capacity and other technical indicators.
In order to roughly orient ourselves in all the variety that is presented on the mobile market, we will try to identify the most sensible external batteries (manufacturers and models rating). The opinions of experts in this field and the 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.
- GP GL301.
- Gmini mPower Pro Series MPB1041.
- Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 10400.
- Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Solar Kit.
- HP N9F71AA.
- DBK MP-S23000.
We will analyze several models from the rating in more detail.
HIPER MP10000
The Hyper brand is enviable 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 was included in this list due to its excellent capacity, durability and versatility. The integrity of the design is ensured by the use of aluminum (and rather thick), so the device is not at all afraid of small bumps and drops.
In general, such an indicator as universality, in our case, is a slightly vague characteristic, so here everyone judges for himself and determines the measure of practicality of the device. External batteries for smartphones and tablets (rating of the best see above) from the Hyper MP10000 series have small dimensions that allow you to carry the battery in your pockets or purse, and the device’s capacity is enough to fully charge these gadgets.
Device features
Another indicator of versatility is a chic set of adapters for almost all occasions. The model also 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, the flashlight on the hull is able to illuminate a small tent in camp conditions - very versatile.
Advantages of the model:
- very strong design of the device;
- good battery capacity;
- Six adapters for gadgets and peripherals included;
- micro-SD slot (card reader);
- good flashlight with dual design.
Disadvantages:
- the flashlight control buttons protrude too much above the plane of the body, clinging to everything in a row.
Estimated price - about 1800 rubles.
Inter-Step PB240004U
This model is included in the rating 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 produces from 1 to 2.4 Amperes for 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 also got into the rating of external batteries due to the interface versatility: single-amp outputs are “ground” for different controllers, that is, there should not be any problems that individual manufacturers of gadgets can adapt to.
Features of the device
In addition, the model is equipped with a very informative display on liquid crystals, and the remaining energy resource of the device is indicated in percent, with fairly high accuracy. The built-in LED-type flashlight does not have a good luminous flux, but it will fit in the absence of other light sources.
Advantages of the device:
- You can charge up to four gadgets at the same time;
- good variation of charging currents;
- informative and accurate readings of the residual charge.
Minuses:
- long recharging time of the device;
- judging by the readings of the display - a non-linear decrease in charge.
- The device is hard for everyday wear.
Estimated cost - about 4,500 rubles.
TOP-MINI
This is the smallest external battery for your phone. The rating was replenished with this model due to the excellent efficiency (efficiency) - more than 90%. The model will provide your phone or even tablet with up to eight hours of operation after a full charge. The device itself charges about six hours.
If the device is filled with energy to the eyeballs, then it is able to charge the fifth and sixth series iPhones three and a half times and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 1.5 from the Samsung. The model got into the rating of external batteries not only due to size and efficiency, but also because of the low price. For some 600-700 rubles, you will become the owner of TOP-MINI, which fits comfortably in a regular pocket or small women's handbag.
Advantages of the model:
- light weight, coupled with more than compact dimensions;
- stylish appearance (gloss);
- the presence of an intelligent unit from short circuit, overload or overheating;
- LED flashlight.
Disadvantages:
- the dimensions of the device were reflected in the capacity - only 5200 mAh.
Estimated price - 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. Individually, 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.
In addition, the device got into the rating of external batteries due to the automatic identification of the gadget that was charged for charging: the brand guarantees recognition of devices of most manufacturers of group A.
The optimal battery capacity ranges from 10,000 mAh. The device is able to charge the sixth series iPhone five times, and the 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 irreplaceable thing.
Advantages of the device:
- very large battery capacity;
- good charging current.
Minuses:
- there are only four interface indicators, which make it difficult to determine the actual charge remaining.
Estimated price - about 2500 rubles.
GP GL301
The model got into the rating of external batteries for smartphones due to good power. Some users have noticed that the device charges gadgets faster than a standard network adapter from ordinary 220 V.
In addition, the manufacturer provides a whole year of warranty service on the device, unlike competitors, which give only two weeks of trouble-free charging, and this is very pleasing. The device is equipped with two USB-outs, and a well-thought-out design allows you not to think about slipping cables, because, as in our case, it is deeply recessed in the case.
There is also a very good interface illumination, coupled with a high-quality LED flashlight - for spending the night in a small tent - that's it.
Device Advantages:
- good battery power;
- warranty service period - one year;
- high-quality assembly (honestly);
- relatively low price.
Disadvantages:
- device soiled (in black).
Estimated cost - about 1900 rubles.
Gmini mPower Pro Series MPB1041
This is the only device among all of the above that has the same power at the input and output. This moment completely eliminates any overload during recharging gadgets, which significantly increases the life of the device.
The device is suitable for almost all devices, with the exception of the Lenovo brand. In this case, you will need a special adapter, which is bought separately.
The device can be called ultra-light for such devices - less than 250 grams. With its appearance, it 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 general periphery of the car.
Advantages of the device:
- stable operation without any overloads;
- good battery capacity;
- practicality due to the small size;
- fast charging of both external gadgets and your own;
- affordable price.
Minuses:
- USB charging is not the most convenient way.
Estimated price - about 1500 rubles.
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 10400
Probably the only negative of this device is the brand name. Many users of such devices still shy away from the "Chinese", for reasons known to all. In the case of this model - obviously in vain.
The device has an enviable battery capacity, has a relatively small size, convenient, reliable and, importantly, inexpensive. You will fully appreciate the charm of owning this device if you find yourself in places where you need to go by car for several hours to the nearest outlet.
We should also mention fakes. The same Chinese shadow industry manages to fake its own products, so beware if you see a price tag for a model below 1700 rubles.
Device Advantages:
- enviable battery capacity of 10400 mAh;
- unpretentious and fairly reliable model;
- compact dimensions;
- relatively fast charging (your own and gadgets);
- low cost of the device.
Disadvantages:
- Only one USB port per gadget.
Estimated cost - about 1900 rubles.
Summarizing
If you have several mobile gadgets at your disposal (tablet, smartphone, laptop, etc.), then it is better to dwell on 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 greater the capacity of the device, the more gadgets it is able to 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 to the wild, then taking external batteries with a capacity of more than 10,000 mAh simply does not make sense, because you yourself they will charge much longer than simpler models.