Picking the Right Power Bank

With tons of power banks present in the market today, how do you know which one’s for you?

When considering purchasing a [http://www.amazon.com/Vority-Vigor-3S-Lipstick-Sized-USB-charged/dp/B00IR57TOK/ie=UTF8?m=A1IJVNWCDZNY9J&keywords=3000mah Lipstick Size Power Bank], the first important question that probably comes to mind is, “Do I really need it?” These are convenient devices that temporarily store charge that can be used later on when needed. The device is just another fancy form of battery. Most brands from top quality manufacturers are quite pricey, so it’s natural that there’s a bit of consumer reluctance before getting one.

The first thing to consider is the nature of your work. The device is pretty convenient if you usually find yourself in places where AC outlets are unavailable. Traveling sales representatives, airline pilots, doctors on call, and field engineers are constantly on the move and have little time to stick to one corner and wait for their phones or mobile devices to charge up. It is recommended that people with these jobs have at least one to carry around in case of emergencies. Car chargers can be used alternatively, but they have the disadvantage of charging much more slowly than the device. Conversely, if you have a job that lets you sit in the office most of the time, provided the company has no policy against unauthorized outlet usage, then buying one is not top-priority.

All are rated in milliampere-hours or mAh. Technophobes shouldn’t be overwhelmed just yet. Milliampere-hours is just basically the amount of current the device releases per hour. The bigger the mAh, the bigger is the capacity to hold current. Smaller devices have mAh ratings of 2,000-4,500 mAh. Bigger ones have mAh ratings of 5,000 mAh to as much as 41,600 mAh, which is the biggest ever on record. It is crucial to point out that bigger isn’t always better. Though bigger ones can be used more often, their main drawback is the number of hours it takes to charge them. Also it is impractical to fully charge a big device, and have it sit idle for weeks or months, since it slowly trickles away charge over time.

You should then consider what mobile device/s you have. You should check the mAh rating of your mobile device’s battery. You can always check this one through online reviews or the manufacturer’s website. The package may sometimes include a specifications sheet, and you may check this one out as well. If, say, your smart phone has an mAh of 1,440, then you should at least look for a 3000mah power bank. The Vority Vigor 3S is a 3000mah power bank and just retails for $21.99 on Amazon. Tablets have bigger mAh ratings and require at least 10,000 mAh for one full charge.

Avoid generic brands as much as possible. Poorly manufactured offerings have low-quality internal components that may easily short-circuit or heat up and burn when left charging for long periods of time. In this case, opting for more expensive brands gives you the assurance of safety and high-quality performance. You will definitely get your money’s worth.