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Power Banks from RavPower are starting to remind me of Swiss Army Knives. I recently reviewed one that acted as a hot spot, provides charging, and allows devices to read SDCards and portable hard drives. The product in this post substitutes out those features for a huge capacity (14000 mAh) and a flashlight. It has two ports. One good enough to charge most cell phones and another that is good enough to charge most tablets (1A and 2A output respectively).
I've carried similar products:
in the field (@ Fort Stewart and other military training facilities)
on deployment
while in Europe - kept my phone charged and acting as a hotspot for a group of 5
at sporting events
on plane trips / at the airport
conventions (SEMA / CTIA)
The prices on stuff like this keep on dropping. It'd probably be good to keep one charged up and in your arsenal of mobile devices / accessories.
Model: RP-PB13
(Pictured above: charged just about everyone's phone at the ball game - 2x S3, S4, LG Optimus G Pro)
Pick it up on Amazon for $42.99: http://bit.ly/18acfhG
Looks sweet!
And the price is great too!
Thanks for letting us know man.
I have the RAVPower 10400 and it's a lifesaver on my recent travels. I noticed Trent has a 14000 Rugged version so that's another option, thanks for the heads up and review on the Ravpower 14000. Is the LED light useful? Anker has it but I'm not sure how bright these lights are.
nfsmw_gr said:
Looks sweet!
And the price is great too!
Thanks for letting us know man.
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NP!
HiredGUN.45 said:
I have the RAVPower 10400 and it's a lifesaver on my recent travels. I noticed Trent has a 14000 Rugged version so that's another option, thanks for the heads up and review on the Ravpower 14000. Is the LED light useful? Anker has it but I'm not sure how bright these lights are.
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New Trent looks nice. I just had an issue with one of their products. It did get used a lot though so I'm not surprised the port finally broke.
The light is basically just enough to locate small items in the dark and plug stuff into the battery pack. You're not going to want to use the light lets say for setting up a camp site.
This looks Awesome.
i'm sorry to ask here... but is the home button of your S4 blinking? how?
Abought the charger, do you notice if it loses the charge if you spend a litle time without using it? I have a power bank that i imported fron china and it loses all charge if i dont use it for 4 days...
Vinicius.freitas89 said:
i'm sorry to ask here... but is the home button of your S4 blinking? how?
Abought the charger, do you notice if it loses the charge if you spend a litle time without using it? I have a power bank that i imported fron china and it loses all charge if i dont use it for 4 days...
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don't think that's an S4...
just ordered two of these. great price for 14000mah for sure..
NiMh batteries will discharge fast.. LiPo and Li-Ion don't typically have such high internal discharge rates.. maybe the one you have has Nimh cells in it?
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don't think that's an S4...
just ordered two of these. great price for 14000mah for sure..
NiMh batteries will discharge fast.. LiPo and Li-Ion don't typically have such high internal discharge rates.. maybe the one you have has Nimh cells in it?
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probably... that whats cause the discharge... Thanks!
that blinking light was really getting me crazy! :silly:
flynnchen said:
Great Review !! Always have people ask about Anker compare with RAVPower which one is better. Here i did a test compare with two device.
Anker 13000mAh Compare with RAVPower 14000mAh (Iphone 4s)
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How does the DC voltage show which is better? I don't understand your test
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How does the DC voltage show which is better? I don't understand your test
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If the iPhone was at the same level of discharge and the power banks were both charged, it's nice to know that one can recharge at a quicker rate. I couldn't quote the reply that it was measuring current since that was on a different page, or I would have.
Vinicius.freitas89 said:
i'm sorry to ask here... but is the home button of your S4 blinking? how?
Abought the charger, do you notice if it loses the charge if you spend a litle time without using it? I have a power bank that i imported fron china and it loses all charge if i dont use it for 4 days...
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That was an Optimus G Pro =). This battery pack has held charges well just like their other product I showed in the video. Much better than some older portable USB chargers I've seen from various companies.
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need convincing
i bought 3rd party external chargers and mine fused out after the first week and i was so bumed out. Can you guys tell me how long youve used yours
thanks mate
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i bought 3rd party external chargers and mine fused out after the first week and i was so bumed out. Can you guys tell me how long youve used yours
thanks mate
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Ive had my Zagg for over 2 years now, with no replacement used yet. It has lost a bit of its life expansion since purchase, but I love it. Good investment for me
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How does this compare to the anker one? The newest anker only lost 18% or so of the power from transferring power from external natterybto phone. How does this compare ?
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I got to have it so I can hit the ground running with the note 4 and keep up my 30 GB per month average.
I been looking ............ and can't find it.
Where can I get a OEM spare battery and charger for note 4? Give me a link please.
here's your battery
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-SAM..._Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item20ed73b668
Kawaisa said:
here's your battery
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-SAM..._Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item20ed73b668
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Thanks I got this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-SA..._Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item2a44cf2ec5
Wow surcharge much? Official S pare battery and white spare battery charger is gonna be $40.... $65 by that ebay one and $40 just for battery, with no extra charger (seems dumb to me). I totally u Ave a need to have extra just like I do on my note 3.
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Notice the estimated arrival time on those? You may not have them until the end of October.
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TODAY:
I called Verizon and the Customer Service representative told me "Battery's for the Note 4 are not available for order on their system." They told me to "try calling Samsung."
My Note 4 is suppose to be delivered on Oct. 23, The charger I ordered from eBay should be here between
Oct. 16 and Oct. 31. I may have to switch the SIM card back and forth between the Note 4 and the Note 2 so I can keep my Gigabyte Burn-Rate up.
I called Samsung, they told me they don't have accessory's for the Note 4 yet and they don't know when they will.
I'm sure glad I ordered the 3220mAh Battery + Charger Cradle For the Galaxy Note 4 from Korea on eBay.
What is gigabyte burn uprate?
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It's a joke
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What is gigabyte burn uprate?
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My Gigabyte Burn-Rate is the amount of data I consume. I want to keep it up HIGH. I need plenty of battery power for that.:laugh:
Have you got it on your hands?
doctor-cool said:
I got to have it so I can hit the ground running with the note 4 and keep up my 30 GB per month average.
I been looking ............ and can't find it.
Where can I get a OEM spare battery and charger for note 4? Give me a link please.
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Isn't it for sale on 17,Oct?
Wow, How could you get it in advance?
wow that battery is long and skinny! i am waiting for samsung to sell so i can get 50% off!!
I always need a spare so I've ordered one from Korea even though £30 is steep. Used this eBay seller http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111474818008&alt=web
For UK customers this looks like good value http://www.expansys.com/samsung-extra-battery-kit-for-samsung-galaxy-note-4-white-265537/
Is there anywhere selling Note 4 charger only? I just want the charger and not battery.
anybody else noticed bestbuy shows a listing for it now??
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung...19389049134&skuId=9061116&st=note 4&cp=1&lp=1
Interesting best buy lists it @49.99 and no availability dates...
I definitely need to get one...eBay is charging $65 from Korea. Wonder what Amazon will have them at?
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Anyone know where I can get that adapter for the charger to use on usa to convert that Asian charger? Im getting the international version... I want to use that fast charging .. not sure if my note 3 charger will do the fast charging
The new charger is 9 volts to allow for the faster charging, not 5 volts. You won't get the same results if you use an older 5 v. charger.
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The new charger is 9 volts to allow for the faster charging, not 5 volts. You won't get the same results if you use an older 5 v. charger.
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So it wont get 9v even if I use an adapter? Im not sureeif the usa versions will get a regular plug but with 9v power thats why I want a adapter because im getting the international version
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So it wont get 9v even if I use an adapter? Im not sureeif the usa versions will get a regular plug but with 9v power thats why I want a adapter because im getting the international version
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I suggest you take a look at the Android Authority video review. It appears to be on a non-US (Asian) version of the phone. The video is at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Eibt5_0EVo&feature=youtu.be
The charging-related commentary starts at about 5:12, and an image of the charger is at 5:21.
oneandroidnut said:
anybody else noticed bestbuy shows a listing for it now??
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung...19389049134&skuId=9061116&st=note 4&cp=1&lp=1
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About half of the pictures are of the Note 4 S-View cover, so it's definitely messed up.
I have one of these and really like it. They retail for $60, which is of course too much to pay for them. But $9 is a great deal!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Un...0-for-Apple-iPhone-Samsung-More-/191401749892
You can get 2 for $15 also:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Un...Apple-iPhone-Samsung-More-2-Pak-/221595507338
I have purchased from this seller before and I have no complaints (N/A). The power packs have a button you can press to see how much charge is left - there are 4 lights that light up to indicate charge level. In addition to the the built-in micro USB cable, there is a USB cable port that you can use if you have a lighting data cable to charge an iPhone.
These also are sold on Amazon for the same price but you either have to have Prime or buy $35 worth of stuff to get free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...d_t=201&pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_i=B00H6WXVSI
I believe it comes with a Motorola micro USB travel charger as shown in the pictures above.
Thanks for sharing. But I have a 10,000 mah power bank that was only $20, so I think I'll just be keeping that one. 3000 mAh is only good for one full charge
Nice find. I have two 12,000 mah banks but this would be more convenient to carry around for a quick top off. Motorola branded is also a plus.
Infekxion said:
Nice find. I have two 12,000 mah banks but this would be more convenient to carry around for a quick top off. Motorola branded is also a plus.
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yeah, mine has held up pretty good and I leave it in a hot car and drain it to zero all of the time, basically do everything you shouldn't do to a lithium ion battery and it still works great.
JulesJam said:
I have one of these and really like it. They retail for $60, which is of course too much to pay for them. But $9 is a great deal!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Un...0-for-Apple-iPhone-Samsung-More-/191401749892
You can get 2 for $15 also:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Un...Apple-iPhone-Samsung-More-2-Pak-/221595507338
I have purchased from this seller before and I have no complaints (N/A). The power packs have a button you can press to see how much charge is left - there are 4 lights that light up to indicate charge level. In addition to the the built-in micro USB cable, there is a USB cable port that you can use if you have a lighting data cable to charge an iPhone.
These also are sold on Amazon for the same price but you either have to have Prime or buy $35 worth of stuff to get free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...d_t=201&pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_i=B00H6WXVSI
I believe it comes with a Motorola micro USB travel charger as shown in the pictures above.
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umm... i dont think its genuine.
FLUFFYMANGOES said:
umm... i dont think its genuine.
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I bought a 2013 Moto X dev ed from that ebay seller before and it was genuine.
FLUFFYMANGOES said:
umm... i dont think its genuine.
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It's genuine, I just got mine delivered yesterday!
FLUFFYMANGOES said:
umm... i dont think its genuine.
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i also received mine and it is genuine in the original retail packaging.
and for some reason they sent me two when i only paid 9 bux for one.
$15 shipping taxes to my country
What are the dimensions of this charger?
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What are the dimensions of this charger?
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about 3 1/8 inches tall, about 1 3/4 inches wide and about 3/4 of an inch deep.
Is it really 3000mAh? I find that the ratings on these things are generally too high. From completely empty on a Moto X 2014, how full can it make it?
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Is it really 3000mAh? I find that the ratings on these things are generally too high. From completely empty on a Moto X 2014, how full can it make it?
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I never let my phones go completely empty. The most I let them get down to is 20%.
Generally if the charge on my phone is less than about 25%, then I will charge. If I am near an outlet, I use my turbo charger. If not, then I use this.
If you are in the 20-25% range, will this bring it to 100% (if the charger itself is fully charged)?
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If you are in the 20-25% range, will this bring it to 100% (if the charger itself is fully charged)?
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I will have to test it out. I usually only use it while I am out and about and my charge is getting low. I will use it to bring the charge up to at least 50% and then take it off.
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If you are in the 20-25% range, will this bring it to 100% (if the charger itself is fully charged)?
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I let my phone get down to 28% and the charger brought it to 100% in a few hours with still some charge left. The charger has 4 lights that light up to indicate charge level. It was down to 1 light when my Moto X 2014 got to 100%.
My charger is over a year old and it has gotten a decent amount of use by me. As I said, I mostly use it to keep my phone above 50% when I am out and about. And I keep it in my purse, which I often leave in a hot car for too long so if heat degrades these chargers, mine has been abused in that respect.
Just ordered a new 128gb S6, wondering what battery pack to order? Ive read that the mophie one is good but it seems a lot more expensive than something like the powerbear which has 5 stars on amazon? Anyone using one atm?
I'm fixing to return my mophie power care as it seems to block reception for me.
One night I have amazing 4g at work, I put the case on it and bam! 1x. Take it off.... Back to 4g. I'll be sticking with a power bank instead
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Just received my Xiaomi 5000 battery bank the other day. I love it. Thin, about the same weight as the s6, and nice all aluminium frame.
Ive ordered this one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-i-B...1431630099&sr=8-1&keywords=iblason+s6+battery
Hope its good! Was gonna get the mophie but changed my mind after the signal post above
I'm using the Zerolemon 2800mah battery case. Works very good, its not fast charge but it gets my phone from 10% to 100% and still have some juice left over. Does add a bit of bulk to the phone tho.
I ordered this one , it works as wireless charger and 10000mAh power bank
http://www.amazon.com/MobilePal-100...+Charger+Charging+Pad+&+External+Battery+Pack
mohammed shhoat said:
I ordered this one , it works as wireless charger and 10000mAh power bank
http://www.amazon.com/MobilePal-100...+Charger+Charging+Pad+&+External+Battery+Pack
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I too am considering this one. Amazon reviews seem pretty good. Let us know how yo like it.
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I just ordered this one 4200mah Power Bank Case for 17US only: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Blac...e-Case-Rechargeable-Batteery/32333673584.html
Doesnt seems big at all whith phone on, but I dont have high expectation how it works and its a emergency battery backup bank. When I dont have time to charge the S6 and need to go out.
I ordered this one , it works as wireless charger and 10000mAh power bank
http://www.amazon.com/MobilePal-1000...l+Battery+Pack
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I just ordered same powerbank, but at aliexpress. Lokks like its same, just different branded.
I ordered this one , it works as wireless charger and 10000mAh power bank http://www.amazon.com/MobilePal-1000...l+Battery+Pack
Xiaomis power banks looks promising and pretty cheap.
www.mi.com/en/mipowerbank/
I got the aukey 10000 mah with quick charge. It's OK for 30 bucks but the decal they use for the front plate comes off when it heats up. Can't complain for 30 bucks though and supports quick charge input and output.
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I got the aukey 10000 mah with quick charge. It's OK for 30 bucks but the decal they use for the front plate comes off when it heats up. Can't complain for 30 bucks though and supports quick charge input and output.
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But would it work on S6 too? Since QuickCharge 2.0 is just for Qualcomm chipset and S6 is using Exynos chipset.
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But would it work on S6 too? Since QuickCharge 2.0 is just for Qualcomm chipset and S6 is using Exynos chipset.
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Ya it works. When I plug it in the phone says "fast charging". The battery is a little anal about what cable you use though. Only the one that came with the battery and the phone worked with fast charging out of the ones I had.
We all know that there are amazing offers going in amazon and flipkart...so i wanna buy a powerbank for moto g3....need good suggestion which will be better for my phn...
Ambrane/intex/lenovo/one plus/PNY....4 HRS remaining....
Since this device doesn't use QC, Turbo, or any other quick charge method, most powerbanks will work fine. Read the reviews on Amazon and pick one, get a good quality cable too.
Jackery makes a great power bank, I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AANQLRI
And for cables, I have had good luck with Eversame branded cables (their customer service is quite good too, cables are warrantied for life): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GR5PUBK
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Since this device doesn't use QC, Turbo, or any other quick charge method, most powerbanks will work fine. Read the reviews on Amazon and pick one, get a good quality cable too.
Jackery makes a great power bank, I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AANQLRI
And for cables, I have had good luck with Eversame branded cables (their customer service is quite good too, cables are warrantied for life): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GR5PUBK
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Tell some under 1k....its about 4.5k INR
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Tell some under 1k....its about 4.5k INR
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Like I said, it's not so important with the G... No quick charge standards to worry about. Just find one with decent reviews and I'm sure it will work fine.
The one I referred to is about $23USD, at 1/5 that price ($5) all you can get in the US is 2000mAh lipstick banks of questionable quality... So it hard to give specific examples in your price range from my point of reference.
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acejavelin said:
Like I said, it's not so important with the G... No quick charge standards to worry about. Just find one with decent reviews and I'm sure it will work fine.
The one I referred to is about $23USD, at 1/5 that price ($5) all you can get in the US is 2000mAh lipstick banks of questionable quality... So it hard to give specific examples in your price range from my point of reference.
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Im from india....is ambrane powerbank good for g3....any touch issue will appear or not?
Look out for Asus zenpower 10050 mAh, which is good I'm still using it from over an year and for Moto g I'm getting 2.5 times charging for full charge.
Other than I'm using Syska economy which is 10000 mAh it is also good.
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Look out for Asus zenpower 10050 mAh, which is good I'm still using it from over an year and for Moto g I'm getting 2.5 times charging for full charge.
Other than I'm using Syska economy which is 10000 mAh it is also good.
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And thats something economical....thnx dude....
Ambrane P-1111
I have used Ambrane P-1111 10,000mAh Power Bank with my G3. It can charge the device from 0%-100% for 3 times (2.5 times for sure). The completely drained power bank takes up full night to charge and can charge the device from 0 to 100 % in 2 hours. The build quality is up to the mark, it also has led's that indicate the charging status of both the power bank and the phone. You can get it via Flipkart or Snapdeal for around 600 INR. :good:
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I have used Ambrane P-1111 10,000mAh Power Bank with my G3. It can charge the device from 0%-100% for 3 times (2.5 times for sure). The completely drained power bank takes up full night to charge and can charge the device from 0 to 100 % in 2 hours. The build quality is up to the mark, it also has led's that indicate the charging status of both the power bank and the phone. You can get it via Flipkart or Snapdeal for around 600 INR. :good:
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I hav got a 2nd hand ambrane powerbank.....superb....
Bought mi 20000mah one
Best in the class...>90% conversion ratio