THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING A POWER BANK

The need and importance of power bank is a well-known topic for almost everyone carrying a smartphone. Many people are worried about whether their mobile battery will last enough or not, especially when traveling. This can be a major problem if you are traveling to an area where there is no electricity. In this case, the only thing we can think of is to carry a well functioned power bank.

Of course, even under normal circumstances, if the battery of the mobile phone is not in good condition, the power bank becomes a matter of constant need. If you are thinking of buying a power bank for a similar need, today we are going to tell you about the aspects that need to be considered.

Power bank capacity

The most important thing to consider when buying a power bank is its capacity. Here you have to think in mind about the capacity of the power bank.

You will be trying to get a power bank with maximum mAh. In this case, do not forget to pay attention to the battery capacity of your smartphone. Generally, buy a power bank with a capacity of 2.5 to 3 times more than the capacity of your phone's battery. For example, if your mobile battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh, buy a power bank with a capacity of at least 10,000 mAh. With this power bank you can charge your smartphone many times. The important thing to note here is that the entire charge in the power bank cannot be transferred to the smartphone.

So nowadays power banks with a capacity of 20,000 or 30,000 mAh are becoming popular. But if you travel by air, be limited to a capacity of 27,000 mAh. Because you can't take a power bank with a capacity above that on an airplane.

Charging port

Make sure that the power bank has USB and Type C port. Whenever possible you should buy one which has at least two USB ports. Because in this case you have the option to charge more than one mobile at a time as per your need. Of course, in the market you can find Power Bank with options including USB Type A, DC port, cigar lighters and AC plug along with Type C.

Output voltage

Also, don't forget to check the output voltage of the power bank. So that the output voltage of the power bank is not less than the output voltage of the phone. In this case, your phone may not be charged and may arise another problem.

Charge level indicator

Before buying a power bank, make sure that its charging level can be known through the light indicator. Buy power bank with LCD screen as much as possible, in which the stored power can be seen in percent.

Check out the fast charging feature

Make sure Quick Charge 2.0, 3.0 or PD certified in Power Bank for compatible devices. This is something you have to decide based on your smartphone. This is measured in watts. Since most smartphones now have fast charging support, you may need at least 18 watts of fast charging support. Otherwise your phone will charge very slow from the power bank. If you are thinking of charging a laptop or gaming console from it, you need a charger with more power.

Time to fully charge

When buying a power bank, don't forget to consider the time it takes to fully charge it. Few years ago, a 10,000 mAh capacity power bank used to take 6 to 8 hours to fully charge. But nowadays, power bank can be fully charged in two to three hours. Even power banks that can be fully charged in 18 minutes have started coming to the market. But for such ultra fast charging you have to pay a premium price.

Other features

Apart from this you can consider protective features like overcharge protection, short circuit protection, shock protection, flash light, solar charging (charging from the solar panel in it), water proof etc. based on your need and availability.