External laptop battery – How and which one to choose?
Do you ever find yourself with the battery of your laptop or tablet? Let’s go then to see what is the best external batteries. One of the flaws that plagues most devices of last generation, so powerful and feature-rich, it is definitely the lack of autonomy.
It happens of not being able to get through the day with your device and to be forced to have to reload several times (there we also discussed in an editorial.)
Not always, you have the charger or an electrical outlet available, especially during long trips or walking outdoors.
It is then necessary to always have on hand a portable external battery can guarantee the charging of one or more devices, according to their own needs. Thanks to solutions of all kinds, categorized by size, functionality and amperage, you can choose the best, both in terms of quality and price – maybe finding a balance between the two. Let’s go then to see in our guide which we think are the best and how to choose them.
Size and Ampere: A battery for every need.
First, it is necessary to note that not all external laptop batteries are equal, but that they differ from each other for various features; size and capacity, and in the first place. As there are many differences, as are the needs of each user, and therefore, it is good to choose, depending on the type or types of products have the most right to buy.
For example, if you own an iPhone or a product with a relatively small battery, you should choose solutions from 2000-3500 mAh, to contain not only the size but also the price.
If you have a product or multiple products come with a bigger battery, it is best to ” jump ” on products that offer greater autonomy, as 7,000 – 15,000 mAh battery. To give you an example, I own a Note 3 (3,200 mAh) and a second-generation iPad Mini (about 6,160 mAh); they require at least a 10,000 mAh battery to a full charge of both. Whatever the situation is very simple: quantified the ability of your or your device and based on that parameter you choose the most suitable option.
Same thing with regard to the physical size if you need to bring something much more compact in your pocket, then you prefer an external battery is not too large (although it is certainly at the expense of capacity). If you can safely recharge maybe at work or in situations where space is large, you may prefer more massive batteries.
Brands, discounts and bargains: Be careful how you choose.
Below we will give you a list of what we consider the best external batteries on the market, but it is good to anticipate that you should not trust the leading brand that is on the Internet or at the store. Indeed, there are manufacturers now established and widely appreciated by its customers that I can definitely boast, unlike others, increased reliability and product quality.
With generic titles such as ” External Battery ” or ” powerbank. ” Pay close attention to these products, which will surely attract your attention, but that most likely could be some real disappointments, of dubious quality and longevity.
We recommend that you rely on vendors like Anker, RAVPower Mophie and that, thanks to the reviews, comments and feedback many, have often proved reliable brands. The same names are given below, based on some special needs. Every product that you will report differs indeed for the bill, attention to design and especially the price and capacity.
Which external battery to choose.
Having said this, then it is permissible to go to our Central Point of this guide: what is the best external battery? As we told you, the choice can be based on several factors, for which we will recommend a series of products according to different user groups.
Large capacity and multiple refills.
Anker – Who needs a super battery to recharge many devices, also at the same time, we can only advise solutions Anker 12,000, 15,000, or 20,000 mAh, with prices ranging from 32 to 46 $, depending on the solution proposed . Here the difference is the type of skills that you need, since all the products are quite large but compact and well assembled in their entirety.
The 10000 mAh version includes a cable and a carrying case, the version 12,000 instead is characterized by the presence of a well-microUSB cable and 3 USB ports, respectively, by the power of 2.4, 1 and 1 A. Finally, the most capacious models from 13,000 and 15,000 mAh include an LED flash to illuminate environments and a charging cable. The recharge time of these products vary from 5 to 10 hours at full capacity, so it is advisable to recharge them at night to avoid having to wait biblical times.
RAVPower – RAVPower On the other hand, there are two external batteries to 10,400 or 14,000 mAh which are offered at very competitive prices and ensure total safety and autonomy for your device on any occasion. Also of note for each of the models suggested the presence in the package of at least a micro USB cable and a carrying case.
In the model by microUSB cables are 10400 mAh two, while for the 14,000 mAh is available for a small kit with adapters to charge different devices. Due to their large capacity, the size of these products are quite compact but certainly more than the models smaller and less capacious.
Both have a dual USB output 1A and 2A to charge both smartphones tablets. From the point of view of design and aesthetics are definitely not the massim, but both products are very durable and well-assembled, equipped with a status LED to indicate the autonomy, and the larger model is also a small flash LED very handy in dark places. Also in this case the charging time varies from 5 to 10 hours.
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