Christmas is just around the corner. You’re probably busy now preparing for the holidays. However you celebrate this season, we’re certain that you’re going gaga now preparing for parties and shopping for gifts. The latter can be quite a challenge because you’ll need to think and shop for the perfect stuff to give your family and friends. For us geeks, it can be difficult because there are too many new gadgets to choose from.
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For the gadget freaks, don’t attempt to buy just any model of smartphone, tablet, laptop, computer, or smartwatch. Geeks like us usually know what we really want. Unless you know what’s on a person’s wish list, you might as well settle for something safe. By safe we mean something that you know a person will really use. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive item in the market. It only needs to function well and worth your money.
For now, we can only think of one perfect gift for any geek: a POWER BANK. Yes, that portable battery charger you so love and think as heaven-sent especially when your mobile device is already running low. We’ve tried and featured a few power banks already and here are the best five we know will be worth your hard-earned money. The models listed below are not exactly the highest in capacity but we looked into their advantages over other products.
We noted what each one can offer to the consumers so here goes our list:
Kanex GoPower Plus Premium
This phone has yet to be available next year as it will be unveiled at the CES 2017. You can probably hold on to buying a new power bank and wait for this. Just tell the recipient (or yourself) you’re waiting for something worth your money. The Katex GoPower Plus Premium can give your phone extra juice about twice as much. It can give extra power to two devices simultaneously. It’s that powerful and reliable plus it’s compatible with more devices with the Lightning adapter, microUSB, and extra USB port. This power bank is sleek, simple, yet stylish with the aluminum finish.
WHY BUY? It can charge the phone twice over
BUY WHERE? Amazon.com
PRICE: $59.95
AVAILABILITY: Mid-December
Mophie Power Capsule
The name Mophie should be enough to convince you this one is a good buy. It’s a reliable company popular for its innovations especially in power solutions for mobile devices. The latest line called Power for All that, you guessed it right, can power almost all kinds of accessories from wireless earbuds to wearables to fitness trackers.
It only boasts of a 1400mAh battery but just enough for the smaller gadgets. You don’t have to bring a bulky power bank because this juice pack is ready anytime. It also functions as a protective case for your small gadget. It’s portable and you know your accessories and devices are properly handled and well-protected.
WHY BUY? It doubles as a protective case
BUY WHERE? Best Buy and Mophie.com.
PRICE: $39.95
AVAILABILITY: September 2016
Anker PowerCore Speed Powerbanks
Two Anker power banks are worth being mentioned: the Anker PowerCore Speed 10000 and Anker PowerCore Speed 20000. Actually, it’s just one but is available in two capacities. The Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology makes fast charging possible.
The Anker PowerCore Speed 10000 allows you to charge a gadget about twice while the 20000 can reach up to six times. It’s really more powerful as made possible by the PowerIQ and VoltageBoost tech.
WHY BUY? Fast charging with Quick Charge 3.0
BUY WHERE? Amazon
PRICE: $29.99 and $49.99
AVAILABILITY: Now available
ASUS ZenPower Max
This 28,600mAh is a very high capacity power bank. It’s powerful enough for a laptop. ASUS is really pushing its limits by allowing you to charge two or more devices at the same time. What’s interesting though is that this one only has two Quick Charge 2.0 USB ports but is powerful and relevant.
WHY BUY? 28600mAh is very high capacity, powerful for a laptop
BUY WHERE? ASUS
PRICE: $158
AVAILABILITY: Now available
Omnnicharge
This one boasts of an AC/DC power outlet plus a couple of USB fast-charing ports. Two variants are actually available—the Omnicharge Standard (13600mAh-65 watts output power) and Omnicharge PRO (20400 mAh-100 watts). Any of the two OmniCharge power bank can juice up any device from smartphones to tablets, laptops and TVs. You can charge these devices several times–up to 9 charges for the smartphones and lower for the other gadgets. The Smart Power Management System controls the power bank so you won’t over charge any device.
WHY BUY? It can also charge a laptop and even TVs and knows when to stop charging.
BUY WHERE? Indiegogo
PRICE: $199 and $249
AVAILABILITY: February 2017
