I have been reviewing power banks/battery backups on Amazon for nearly a decade and I have gone through so many in my lifetime.
While the battery can be used as a backup for those who go on long trips or not in an immediate area to charge their electronic device, this is a battery for those need to charge their cell phone, tablet, MP3 player or whichever USB device they have overnight.
I personally am a big believer of owning battery packs for backup use or emergency use. After the 2011 tsunami and earthquake disaster in Japan and seeing how friends had no way to communicate with the world only through twitter and had no choice but to use their vehicle to powerup their device and similar situation in Bohol due to the earthquake in the Philippines in 2013 and no one having no way to charge their cell phones, I have looked at these backups as important emergency devices to have. Especially if you live in an area that is prone to natural disasters.
May it be during a long brown/blackout which does happen in our neighborhood to whenever I’m on leave to cover an event and away from my hotel and I need my cell phone, tablet, wifi device or some device charged in my bag, while I’m working, I have found battery charging devices to be a lifesaver in several occasions.
Also, as a family man, knowing how many times my wife or son keep asking to charge their cell phones or tablets during a commute, power banks/portable chargers are worth owning.
I. WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOX?
The Beston 10,000 mAh Portable Charger comes pre-charged and comes with a USB to micro USB cable. [NOTE: I always purchase my own braided nylon USB cables that are longer (6 ft), they don’t fray so badly and are more dependable. Also, so I can easily have my battery in my backpack during traveling overseas. You can get a pack of these cheaply on Amazon.]
The battery has a capacity of 10,000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery.
II. HOW DO I CHARGE A DEVICE
On the battery is a micro-usb and USB-C port and two USB inputs. Connect your device via its USB to the USB input on the battery unit.
All you have to do is check your cell phone, iPad or whatever USB device to see if it is indeed recharging.
III. HOW DO I CHARGE THE BESTON 10,000 mAh Portable Charger
Connect the USB to micro USB cable to the BESTON Portable Charger and then the other end to your cell phone USB charger adapter, power strip with a USB input or car adapter for a quicker charge or connect to your PC/laptop (that is plugged in).
When charging, there is an LED display (a total of four) to let you know if it needs to be charged or if it’s fully charged.
The portable charger has two USB ports that supply 2.1 amps max.
JUDGMENT CALL:
The BESTON 10,000 mAh Portable Charger is a simple portable charger to bring along for travel, long commutes or to have around the house just in case of emergencies.
The device works as intended, giving you 4 times to charge an iPhone 8, 2.2 for an iPhone X and 2 for Galaxy S8 or several USB recharges depending on the device.
But these are great devices to have for emergency purposes, to have during vacation, camping or if you are on location and far from a charging outlet or device.
I bring these along with me when I travel, but it’s important for those who are traveling out of the country, according to the Federal Aviation Administration: Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage only. When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. This power bank is compliant with airline restrictions.
Personally, in 2019 and heading to 2020, one should go for a 22,000 mAh or more power bank/portable charger but because this portable charger is under $13, it may be all that one needs and maybe enough. But for those traveling and are going to be out an about the entire day or for emergency purposes, then I do recommend going for a portable charger/power bank over 22,000 mAh.
Overall, I definitely recommend the BESTON 10,000 mAh Portable Charger if you are on a budget. At $13, it’s inexpensive. And If you travel constantly, on assignment far from an outlet or charging device or you live in areas with a lot of brown/blackouts or areas that are affected by natural disasters, for your peace of mind, it’s worth owning these devices for emergencies and those moments when you, your family or friends need to charge your cell phone, tablet or wifi device and portable gaming consoles.
