A power bank has become one of the most essential accessories for a smartphone or tablet today. Not only does it ensure you get more juice from your smartphone but is also the device you rely on when you wake up in the morning and realize you forgot to switch on the power plug while plugging your phone in. It is also the device that's always in your jacket pocket during a long flight to ensure you can keep your phone charged before landing. Power banks come in all shapes and sizes. From really big and bulky ones that can charge your phone multiple times, to small compact ones that look like toys. Today we are going to take a look at 4 power banks available on Amazon that have a compact form factor, require less space and are easy to carry.
This power bank has a compact form factor and can easily fit into any jacket pocket. It charges via a microUSB port and has one USB port to charge your smartphone or tablet. It has a 5000mAh capacity and also has an LED indicator to show you how much charge it has. It has 4 LED indicators, each representing a 25 per cent charge.
This power bank has a cylindrical shape and can easily fit into most pockets. It has a microUSB port for charging and one USB out port to charge your smartphone. It has a 3200mAh capacity and to put things into perspective, it can charge an iPhone 6 full twice. It has one LED indicator with three colours for easy understanding of the level of charge it has left. Green means 60 to 100 per cent, yellow is 20 to 50 per cent, red is 5 to 20 per cent and blinking red is below 5 per cent. It has a power button that is conveniently placed on the side for easy access. It is light weighing at a mere 68g.
This 2500mAh power bank has a slim design and a form factor that makes it look like a credit card. It is relatively slim at 0.5cm. It can be charged via a microUSB cable and comes with its own microUSB cable attached to charge smartphones. If you need to charge an iPhone or a USB-C enabled device, you will have to use a converter. The power bank is light weighing at 118g. It is ideal for those that need a power bank in emergency situations.
This 10,050mAh power bank literally looks like a Duracell battery. To put things into perspective, it can charge an iPhone 7 five times. It has 2 USB ports to charge multiple devices simultaneously. You can charge the power bank using a microUSB cable. It also has LED indicator lights to show you the charge level. If you are looking for a literal battery to power your smartphone or tablet, then this Duracell looking power bank may be the one for you.