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Title: USB Power Bank Review and Tests
Post by: MJLorton on April 10, 2015, 10:42:52 AM

In this video I review 13 USB power banks (including two wild cards). I compare them across about 28 criteria, including real world capacity, voltage drops, energy density, price and fast charging capability.
https://youtu.be/1_E3F6IdcRc

Thanks to Franky for the USB Power monitor that was a huge value during testing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-3-0-Power-Monitor-YZXstudio-Voltage-Current-Meter-OLED-Charger-Doctor-/171657443908

USB Power Banks Tested:

* EasyAcc 2nd Gen. Classic 15600mAh - http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/detail/B00Q2EEMU2
* EasyAcc Classic 10000mAh  - http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/detail/B00H9BEC8E
* Anker® 2nd Gen Astro E3 - http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/detail/B009USAJCC
* Poweradd™ Mini 5000mAh - http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/detail/B00M94U2TE
* Scud USA / Fremo P100 - http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/detail/B00MHI7HJU
* Anker® Astro E5 16000mAh - http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/detail/B00RVDJF82
* Maxboost® Electron 10000mAh - http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/detail/B00C13YSIO
* Bolt Power® G06C Portable 600 AMP Peak With Air Compressor Car Battery Jump Starter - http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/detail/B00R8QGBDY
* Goal Zero 22004 Yeti 150 Solar Generator - http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/detail/B00CWBABRM
* Anker® 2nd Gen Astro Mini 3200mAh - http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/detail/B00EETOTWS
* Intocircuit Power Castle 11200mAh - http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/detail/B00MMIPVCU
* Poweradd™ 10400mAh Dual USB External Battery Pack with Multi-Angle Portable Stand - http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/detail/B00KGVAAS0

Title: Re: USB Power Bank Review and Tests
Post by: classical on April 12, 2015, 01:21:03 PM

Thanks a lot for your great reviews with facts and figures.
It is really a pity that most reviews remain superficial.

But you can find some additional good reviews with facts and figures at lygte-info.dk
http://www.lygte-info.dk/info/indexUSB%20UK.html
Btw. one of my favorite site regarding reviews.

Title: Re: USB Power Bank Review and Tests
Post by: MJLorton on April 14, 2015, 01:37:11 PM

Quote from: classical on April 12, 2015, 01:21:03 PM

Thanks a lot for your great reviews with facts and figures.
It is really a pity that most reviews remain superficial.

But you can find some additional good reviews with facts and figures at lygte-info.dk
http://www.lygte-info.dk/info/indexUSB%20UK.html
Btw. one of my favorite site regarding reviews.

Thanks for the feedback. That site is brilliant. Thanks for posting.

Cheers,
Martin.