RAVPower Luster Mini 3350mAh Power Bank $6.95 FS

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02-24-2020 at 11:58 PM #3

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3350 mah for $6.95 is a joke.

Yes if you want a quick top up battery pack to carry around this will work but for most recent phones you will not even get a full phone charge from this.

At most you will get between 2300mah and 2600mah worth of charge from this considering between 70 and 80% efficiency.

10,000 mah packs are routinely under $10 so unless you are specifically looking for a very small battery backup, this is not a deal

Agreed but it's a reputable retailer and brand for $7

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02-25-2020 at 12:32 AM #4

Quote from bluekiwi :

3350 mah for $6.95 is a joke.

Yes if you want a quick top up battery pack to carry around this will work but for most recent phones you will not even get a full phone charge from this.

At most you will get between 2300mah and 2600mah worth of charge from this considering between 70 and 80% efficiency.

10,000 mah packs are routinely under $10 so unless you are specifically looking for a very small battery backup, this is not a deal

A lot of people want something they can easily put in their pocket. 10k mah even the smallest ones are still too clunky if youre not carrying a back pack or purse. And 3k mah will be just fine unless youre gaming for a long time with an old phone.

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02-25-2020 at 03:11 AM #5

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A lot of people want something they can easily put in their pocket. 10k mah even the smallest ones are still too clunky if youre not carrying a back pack or purse. And 3k mah will be just fine unless youre gaming for a long time with an old phone.

For reference, Anker's 3350mAh Lipstick-Sized Power Bank costs $19.99 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y...vEb9G3VCNF

So the RAVPower for $6.95 seems like a pretty good deal for me, even though it might not meet everyone's needs.

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02-25-2020 at 03:22 AM #6

It's an excellent price considering the size and brand. Just keep in mind that it's a slower charger, with 1A output and 1A input.

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02-25-2020 at 11:10 AM #8

to chime in, some people don't want a giant 10k battery in their pocket. Convenience is more important than capacity sometimes. $7 is pretty good for this, although i bet this product is a bit old

also unrelated, ive discovered the 10k batteries feel the same size as a phone in your pocket, so ive forgotten my phone before since it feels like its already in my pocket. Weird phenomena.

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02-25-2020 at 12:02 PM #9

I like their old model that has a flash light. Have been using the light more than the battery itself.

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02-25-2020 at 12:05 PM #10

I see "Port Output Power - 5V, 2A" under Specs, post suggests it's only 1A.
Which one is right?

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02-25-2020 at 12:09 PM #11

Can you swap out the internal cell as these lithium batteries don't last forever.

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02-25-2020 at 12:13 PM #12

it was $5 in 2017

https://slickdeals.net/f/10595732-ravpower-3350mah-mini-external-battery-pack-black-5?t=10595732

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02-25-2020 at 12:16 PM #13

1A charging current. That is slow for any current devices, more than 2x the length compared to one with 2.4 or 2.0 charging current. Should be enough to keep you battery from discharging fast, but to charge your phone to full, you might have to put it on airplane more and leave it charging for 3-4hrs

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02-25-2020 at 12:18 PM #14

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Can you swap out the internal cell as these lithium batteries don't last forever.

That would be even better. Do you know of products like that? Would rather buy that.

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02-25-2020 at 12:23 PM #15

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That would be even better. Do you know of products like that? Would rather buy that.

I have a Thrunite lipstick type power bank but it wasnt cheap, I think I got the promo price when it was new at $19.99 or $29.99 and it didn't come with a battery. It takes a single18650 cell.