How
to choose power bank for your phone and tablet?(2)
In
a previous blog, we do not finish this topic so let’s continue.
Fourth: your
power bank will come with a cable.
A cable to
charge the battery: YES
Every
power bank should come with one cable (usually a standrad USB to Micro-USB
cable) to charge the power bank itself, which you use to connect the power bank
input port (usually Micro-USB) to a standard USB wall charger.
A cable to
charge your phone/tablet: MAYBE
If
your phone or tablet connects via Micro-USB, you can use the supplied cable to
charge it.
If
your phone or tablet connects via a Lightning or USB-C connector, you will need
to use an additional cable to charge it. Some power banks come with multiple
cables and you could check the packaging to see what’s included.
Some
power banks provide cables that are detachable, which makes it easy to switch
between cables for your iPad, your Samsung phone, your Kindle or another
device.
Some
have cables that’re hard-wired to the battery that they cannot be detached,
making them easier to find in a low battery emergency, but may make them less
versatile overall.
Some
even have clever storage solution: a detachable cable you can switch out for
other cable, plus a way to keep the cable close so it’s always close at hand.
Fifthly, it’s
about charging the power bank itself.
Unfortunately,
no power bank has been invented that magically recharges itself when it’s
empty. But on the whole, they are pretty simple to charge: plug the supplied
cable into the input port on the power bank and a standard USB on the other end
into a wall charger or other power source.
Power
Bank input ranges from 1Amp up to 2.4Amps (short for ampere and it’s a unit of
current). Put simply, the bigger the input number, the faster it will recharge.
Some
power banks have an LED indicator, which tells you how much power the power
bank has left and on the other side will tell you when you need to recharge the
battery.
What’s more? Here’s
something about how to choose a safe power bank.
It’s
easy to avoid counterfeit and dangerous ones by following these simple steps:
Register Your
Device some power banks require you to register your
purchase, by providing the serial number either online or via a helpline. This
is a good way to activate your returns policy and to ensure your product is not
a counterfeit.
Check the
Warranty manufacturer, country of origin and the type
of battery may mean differences in the type or duration of the warranty. If you
are unsure, check the small print on the package or the instructions provided.
Something else?
Surely. The Importance of Quality.
Safe
power banks should have undergone the following testing.
Efficiency more efficient power bank is, a lower
operating temperature it will have, which wastes less energy for a longer life
expectancy.
Over Current
Protection it prevents
too much power going into the battery pack and the power going out to the
connected equipment, protecting the delicate circuitry of both devices.
Over Voltage
Protection it protects both the power bank and the
connected device by keeping the voltage within recommended safety parameters to
avoid damage.
Over
Discharge/Charge Protection some power banks consistently monitor charge
states to prevent this from happening.
Heat Tests at
Extreme Temperatures While using batteries in extreme temperatures
isn’t advised anywhere.
Last but least,
it’s CERTIFICATION.
These
logos or marks, usually found on the packaging, will indicate that they have
passed the necessary industry standard regulations, to comply with and achieve
the following certifications.
So,
have you got a clear idea about how to choose power bank for your phone and
tablet while reading through the passage?
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