Factors to Consider When Choosing a Power Bank for Your Devices

Power banks can provide your phone or tablet with extra battery life when needed. Once you know what to look for in a power bank, you will never have to worry about your smartphone running out of power again. When choosing a power bank, you should consider its capacity, portability, and compatibility. 

Once you've considered these factors, you can narrow your choices and pick the best power bank. Let's go into further detail:

1. Capacity

The capacity of a power bank is typically described in mAh, and it's the most important number to pay attention to. This number describes the total power the pack will hold onto for when you need a charge. A higher mAh means more power and a longer charge. For example, you may find 10,000mAh power banks or even 20,000mAh power banks.

A power bank is a device that stores power to charge other devices. The amount of power that a power bank can store is measured in milliamp hours (mAh). Most smartphones require between 1,000 and 3,000mAh to charge, so a power bank with 10,000mAh can charge a smartphone three to four times. Larger devices, such as the Nintendo Switch, require more power to charge and may need a power bank with 20,000mAh or more.

To determine what capacity power bank you should look for, you need to pay attention to the power of your battery. For example, if you have an iPhone 8, which has a 1,821mAh battery, you should look for a power bank with a capacity of at least 1,821mAh. That way, you can be sure you'll get at least one full charge from the power bank.

2. Charging Speed

Your devices can charge up to four times faster than a standard charger. Of course, you'll need a Quick Charge-compatible device to take advantage of this feature.

A Quick Charge 3.0 port can charge an iPhone quickly, in a shorter amount of time than it would take to charge it using a standard power outlet. While there are no portable power banks that can charge as quickly as a wall outlet, some come close and can charge an iPhone fully in under a couple of hours. Even if you're just looking for a quick battery top-off, you shouldn't have to wait longer than an hour.

To determine if a power bank's charging speed is adequate, compare the amount of time it takes to charge a large device to a smaller device. Some power banks can charge a MacBook in under five or six hours.

3. Available Ports

The number of ports on your power bank will determine how easy it is to use and how often you'll need to charge it. Most people find that one port is sufficient, but choosing a power bank with at least two ports is advisable to charge multiple devices simultaneously. A power bank with multiple ports is ideal for charging multiple devices simultaneously, so you don't have to wait as long to charge your devices.

4. Size and Weight

You'll want a power bank that is lightweight and portable. In general, power banks with higher capacities will be larger. This is because they need to contain larger batteries. If you choose a power bank with more than two ports, it will also be larger than other models on the market. However, lighter power banks are more convenient to carry around.

Conclusion

When choosing a power bank, it is important to consider what you will use it for. A lower capacity power bank may be sufficient if you need a power bank for occasional use. However, a higher-capacity power bank is recommended if you need a power bank for extended use. Additionally, if you have multiple devices that you need to charge, then you should choose a power bank with multiple ports