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Anker's magnetic wireless charger hits its best price ever in this Prime Day deal
Charge on the go for cheap with Anker's magnetic wireless charger for just $40
While it's no secret that portable power banks can be an absolute lifesaver when you're devices run low and your out and about, they aren't all quite as convenient to use as others. Some are a bit bulky, and you need to keep your phone plugged in during recharging, so it can still be a hassle to actually use your phone while it's juicing up. Sure, it may not be as bad as it sounds, but if you aren't familiar with MagSafe adapters for Android phones, you can actually cut the cord and grab a magnetic wireless charger to keep your phone going without having to be plugged in.
This electrifying Amazon deal zaps $50 off this beefy Anker 737 power bank
Fast charge up to three devices with 140W output and a 24,000mAh capacity for $100
Nowadays, a good power bank is practically a necessity if you want to stay connected. We've all got phones, smartwatches, and in many cases even laptops, riding along with us on our day-to-day grind. Most devices now have plenty of juice to make it through the day, but there's nothing worse than forgetting to recharge only to see your tech kick on the battery saver mode in the middle of the day
Let the EcoFlow RIVER 2 portable charger take you where you want to go
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EcoFlow has now made it easier than ever to take power on the go with the new RIVER 2 portable charger. It has also made it cheaper. Starting November 11, as part of its Black Friday sale, EcoFlow has lowered the price of the RIVER 2 to $219 (an 27% discount). Plus, use the promo code EFBF8OFF for an additional 8% off all Black Friday purchases. The code is valid until December 31, 2022.
Level up your charging game ahead of Galaxy S22 pre-orders arriving with Anker's massive one-day sale
A little something for everyone
If you're anything like me, chargers are the first thing you think of when it comes to smartphone accessories. Cases, grips, screen protectors — they're all key parts of the experience, but without a good charger, your shiny new Galaxy S22 Ultra won't last more than a day or two. Most phones don't come with a charger in the box anymore, so if you're looking to upgrade this spring, you'll want to pick one up. Anker's holding a massive one-day sale at Amazon, making this the perfect opportunity.
Whenever I'm shopping for accessories, I try to choose quality over quantity, always searching for one product to meet my needs while limiting bulk and clutter. Even still, I've somehow accumulated no less than half a dozen portable batteries, each chosen to top off a new device more quickly or to have access to just a bit more energy on lengthy camping trips. If you're in the same boat and you'd like one travel power bank to rule them all, you should check out Goal Zero's Sherpa 100 AC, which is currently available from Amazon for an all-time low of $224.96 after receiving a $74.99 price reduction.This beast of a battery manages to pack an air travel-approved 94.72Wh of capacity, a Qi wireless charging pad, and a monochrome display which shows some system information (power in/out, remaining charge, and configuration options) into a 2lb package that's only slightly larger than a paperback book. Wired outputs include two USB 60W Power Delivery compatible Type-C ports, two 2.4A USB Type-A ports, and a single 100W 110V AC outlet.
Goal Zero introduces Yeti 500X portable power station with 505Wh of juice for all your survivalism needs
The company is also putting out 3 new solar chargers
With people hunkered down in their homes putting increased constant load on network and power resources, we've seen how the coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on internet speeds. For some people, though, extra demand on local grids could pose a blackout risk. What better time, then, for a company to put out new portable power stations and solar panels? And for Goal Zero, that time is now.The Utah-based firm has released a new portable power station, the Yeti 500X, and three new portable solar panels — the Nomad 10, Nomad 20, and Nomad 50.[EMBED_YT]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ohcJ1qVWg8[/EMBED_YT]The Yeti 500X takes the place of the Yeti 400, bringing up to 505Wh of sustained power — an 18% increase — to USB-A (5V/2.4A), two USB-C PD (up to 9V/2A and 20V/3A), a car charger port (12V/10A), 6mm port (12V/10A), and a 120V inverter for up to 600W surge capacity. For reference, the company is estimating that you'll be able to pull up to 30 full charge cycles for a phone, 8 cycles for a laptop, a 10-hour run on a CPAP machine, and 9 hours for a pellet grill.Goal Zero is also boasting a new power controller, switching from PWM to MPPT, that is said to improve solar charging efficiency by 30%. With all these changes, the 500X is smaller and lighter than the 400, weighing 3 lbs. less at 13 lbs. and measuring about 1" narrower.You can grab one today direct from the company, Amazon, or select retailers for $700. Goal Zero offers up to 12 months of financing with interest.
Whether you're puttering around town, traveling for a work conference, or hanging out at a public event, the last thing you ever want to see is your phone battery dipping below that 20% mark. For these cases when you don't have a wall charger handy, you need a reliable portable battery that packs enough power to recharge your mobile devices not just once, but multiple times, if necessary. To help you find the best of the best, we've put together a list of our five favorite USB-C Power Delivery charging banks that can top off all your gadgets on the go.
Graphene has been dangled in front of us for over a decade as a new, magical material capable of solving all our technical problems, while steadfastly staying out of consumer products. It's a materials science fact with the mythos of science fiction, but it's finally percolating down into stuff you can actually buy, like this portable charger/battery. Made by a Chinese company called Elecjet, the Apollo Max promises 37Wh (10,000mAh) of capacity, 100W charging, 60W discharging, and a 19 minute recharge time. Unfortunately, that last claim is just science fiction.
There are a lot of external batteries/power banks/portable chargers out there, and often the experience can be summarized purely in specs. While there's always odd or unusual behavior to watch out for, you usually know what you're getting when rated outputs, features, and capacities are all listed. The Goal Zero Sherpa 100 AC Portable power Bank checks a whole lot of boxes if you're after a really high-end, airline-safe battery, and right now it's $60 off at multiple retailers, including Amazon, down to just $240 from its usual $300 price tag. The truly monstrous Goal Zero Yeti 1400 is also discounted by $360 to "just" ,440.
I know, typically we avoid covering Kickstarter products, but once in a while a product catches our eye as kinda cool, or kinda luggage lookin'. This time it's the SuperTank, a slightly ridiculous name for a slightly ridiculous battery/portable charger/power bank/whatever. The monstrosity you see above spits a ridiculous 138W in total, with up to 100W of that over a single USB Type-C port. All that power comes pretty cheaply, too, with an $89 "Early Bird" price.
There are a ton of cheap batteries out there to choose from, so when we do reviews for them here at Android Police, we tend to be pretty picky. USB-C is a must-have from our mobile-first perspective, and anything less than 30W of output is a bit of a snooze. Thankfully, 45W seems to be the new high-end standard going into 2019, and RAVPower's new 20,100mAh battery ostensibly delivers that now-essential level of power for a mere $60. That's $140 less than what Mophie is charging for its similarly-spec'd 26,000mah battery, and Android Police readers can even get an extra $9 off via our exclusive coupon. Sadly, in our testing, it had a lot of problems.
Mophie is well known for both the quality of its products and the hefty price tag attached to them, so we were interested when we heard that a handful of its employees had splintered off to start a new, eco-mindful power accessory company called Nimble. With consumer cost-cutting recyclable packaging and a focus on renewable materials, we were curious to see if Nimble could disrupt the battery and charger status quo — a highly competitive market. Unfortunately, Nimble's specs and prices just can't beat the competition. We reviewed both Nimble's extensive collection of batteries and its wireless charging accessories — a much more interesting subject now that Google has bequeathed the Pixels with Qi. Unfortunately, for all of us, we found Nimble's batteries to carry a premium in price that wasn't supported by product performance. Although in most cases we were impressed with the style and general build quality, as well as the concept of reduced environmental impact, these batteries and wireless chargers are a tough sell on appearance alone.Reviewed by Richard Gao and Ryne Hager.
For many of us, an external battery pack comes in near the top of our accessory priority list. Whether you travel for work or pleasure, topping up your gadgets on the go can be important, and that need can extend into durations or locations that require a few extra features or added durability. So, for all you outdoorsy types prepping for summer trips, we're taking a quick look at two new RAVpower batteries. One is "waterproof," both are solar-powered, and they clock in at 10,000mAh and 25,000mAh respectively. Before you get too excited about harnessing the functionally infinite power of the sun for yourself, keep in mind that the small size of the solar panels equates to a pretty slow charging speed. You won't be topping either of these batteries up to full just laying them out in the sun for the day. At the fastest possible speeds, it might give you, say, an extra 800-1200mAh per day. They're more perk than point if you decide to pick one up. Even so, it's an extra free bit of power that could make a difference out on the trails, giving your electronic safety net the ability to replenish itself without an outlet.The larger 25,000mAh battery offers a durable rubber-encased "waterproof" design with plenty of capacity, while the smaller 10,000mAh battery brings solar power to a pocketable form-factor. In my opinion, it's the bigger battery that's worthy of your attention, but either way, we've also got a pair of exclusive coupons (good until the end of July) that make them both a little cheaper.
I can speak from experience when I say having a portable charger is just fantastic. It alleviates battery anxiety when I'm on trips or on really long days, and with the increasing amount of USB-C devices in the world, the compatible mobile power banks are even more useful. That's why I think many of you will be interested in this deal over on Amazon. RAVPower's 26,800mAh battery is $53.99 with a coupon code, a respectable $26 off the $79.99 MSRP.This sports a massive capacity and can charge a variety of USB-C devices, including those that support USB-PD (Pixels, Pixelbook, etc). If you have a Nintendo Switch, this is a great thing to have with you, too. RAVPower says that this has a 30W max output, which is awesome and means that it can even charge a Macbook.If you're interested, be sure to use the coupon code KINPB058 at checkout. $54 for this portable charger is a great deal, so don't wait too long.Source: AmazonVia: Wirecutter
If there's one thing that annoys me about modern smartphones, it's their abysmal battery life. Remember those old Nokia bricks that had batteries that lasted for days on end? Now you're lucky if your phone's battery lasts past dinnertime with anything more than moderate usage. Fortunately, there are ways to get around these modern inconveniences, and a 20100mAh portable charger with USB-C Power Delivery is certainly one of them.Anker is one of a few companies that makes reliable portable chargers (fair disclaimer: I own an Anker PowerCore and really like mine), and right now, their PowerCore Speed 20000 PD model has dropped its price to $79.99 ($20 off) on Amazon, no coupon required.There are a few points in favor of this model in particular. For starters, it can charge and deliver power though USB-C, which should be a given for all portable chargers in 2018. On top of that, it also supports USB Power Delivery, which not only means that it can recharge much faster (it includes a 30W wall charger, and can handle 20V@1.5A, 15V@2A, 9V@3A, and 5V@3A max input), but you can also use your MacBook's charger to power it up (power banks without USB-PD will not recharge reliably on wall chargers with USB-PD). Then there's also the fact that it's rated at 24W output (that's 15V@1.6A, 9V@2.6A, and 5V@3A with PD output and 5V@2A with standard output), which means it can also do a decent job of charging your USB-C-powered laptop. Finally, it sits right on the upper limit of the maximum battery size that the FAA allows on flights, so if you're planning to bring your portable charger in your carry-on, you won't be able to take one that's much larger than this.If you're in the market for a portable charger, check out the source link below to take advantage of this discount. The deal expires on January 29th, so don't take too long to make up your mind.Source: Amazon
If you've been searching for the right portable charger, this might be just the deal for you. The Anker PowerCore+ 26800mAh PD model is one of the best around, and with the use of a coupon you can currently get it for $22 off the retail price. That's $87.99 instead of the usual $109.99, which is good value for what you're getting. If that seems expensive at first, remember this is a USB Power Delivery-capable battery that can charge some laptops.This Anker charger has one USB-C Power Delivery (30W) and two standard USB (type A, 5V/3A) ports, and can be also recharged at 27W thanks to the USB Power Delivery input. According to Anker, which is a brand we trust, the 26,800mAh capacity is good for seven full charges on most phones, two for tablets, or one charge for USB-C notebooks.
Do you want power? More power? Faster power? If the answer is yes, then you've come to the right deal alert post. This RAVPower external battery has everything I'd want in a portable charger nowadays and it's discounted today on Amazon to an all-time low price of $47.99.So why am I gushing about this battery pack? Well, it's not because of its 20100mAh capacity or dual USB output ports or 4 LED indicator lights. Those are pretty standard for any external battery. There are three other great selling points to this RAVPower:
Portable chargers are nice. They don't quite make up for phones with crappy battery life, but they come close. Plus they bring the peace of mind that comes from knowing you won't be tethered to a wall if your phone decides it won't make it through the evening.You can grab one at full price, but the reason you're reading this is so that you don't have to. So let's cut straight to the chase. Kmashi is offering a 20,000mAh external battery on Amazon for .98. With the coupon code 3Z9KLROS, you can knock that price down to $19.99.Why pick this pack over another one? Well, aside from the obvious availability of a coupon code, there's the added benefit of having Quick Charge 2.0 compatibility. That's something that was missing the last time we highlighted a Kmashi battery with this capacity at this price. You have two USB ports to work with and a flashlight that can come in handy in the dark.
You could say external battery packs are the AA batteries of our times. They breathe life into your phone during an emergency, and some even come with a flashlight built-in. Such is the case with the RAVPower 16,750mAh portable charger that is currently Amazon's deal of the day.This charger is going for .99, which Amazon lists as a discount of 79%. According to CamelCamelCamel, the battery usually sits at somewhere over $30. Regardless, you're saving money on a sizable battery pack that should be able to charge your device several times. With two USB ports, you can power multiples at once.There are downsides to this product. It's not Quick Charge compatible, nor does it have USB C ports, but it does have 4.5A output altogether. It also has a snazzy LED light on top that shows you how much of a charge remains. That is not at all rare to see on a battery, but this one's blue and looks cool. For the next fourteen hours, you can buy the discounted battery in your choice of black or white. After that, the deal ends.[src]Amazon