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. A powerbank/portable charger is worth owning.
So, let’s take a look at the iMuto 27000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank USB External Battery Pack.
I. WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOX?
The iMuto 27000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank USB External Battery Pack comes pre-charged and comes with a 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 27,000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery with three USB ports: USB 5V/3.1A, USB 5V/2.1A and USB 5V/1A.
There is an LED showing the percentage of power left for the powerbank.
II. HOW DO I CHARGE A DEVICE
This power bank has four USB ports! There is a Micro USB port for charging and three charging ports: USB 5V/3.1A, USB 5V/2.1A and USB 5V/1A.
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.]
According to iMuto, you can charge a Macbook 2016 twice, iPhone 11 6.4 times, iPhone X seven times, iPad mini 3.8 times and an iPad 2.2 times.
III. HOW DO I CHARGE THE POWER BANK
Connect the Micro USB to to your cell phone USB charger adapter or a power strip with a USB input or car adapter with USB inputs for a quicker charge or connect to your PC/laptop (that is plugged in) which will take a little longer. The battery also has a micro USB, just in case you can’t find your USB-C cable. But it is recommended to use USB-C!
Just wait until the LED lights shows the power adapter is 100%.
JUDGMENT CALL:
The iMuto 27000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank USB External Battery Pack is actually a solid powerbank that is 27000mAh or higher.
There are those who really sell anything over 27000mAh for way too much and for me, I found the comfort zone in 2020 for 27000+ mAh is around $36. Anything more than that and it better offer other significant additions.
For the pricepoint of $36, this is a solid powerbank as you can charge three devices at once. But it’s important to not that with the higher battery power, these are not pocketsize and it’s heavy.
For those in the United States, this powerbank is not travelsafe, as many flights allow for maximum capacity at 20000mAh (100wh). As of 2020, anything over 20,000mAh has not yet been approved by the TSA.
But for those not traveling on a flight, or those charging on traveling for long commutes, and of course, those wanting one for emergency purposes, the iMuto 27000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank USB External Battery Pack is worth checking out!
