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[Closed] What portable charger - power bank for smart phones.

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I'm after a few recommendations for a portable charger, for a smart phone (Samsung/windows.)
multiple charges would be good, it doesn't have to be particularly small and light, car camping.
I've had a couple and they haven't lasted very long, one was a cheap ebay thing and the other was a energiser.
looking at something like this but open to suggestions

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Cell-Phone-Portable-Power-Bank-Chargers/20000mAh-Lightning-Speakers-Cellphones-Micro-USB/B0183K0GZC

cheers
Paul


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 1:25 pm
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Whichever Anker one suits your needs.


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 1:29 pm
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Are Anker the market leaders then?
if so i'll have one of these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Cell-Phone-Portable-Power-Bank-Chargers/Anker-PowerCore-20100-Capacity-Powerful-PowerIQ-Technology/B00VJSGT2A/


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 1:34 pm
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That 20100 is fantastic. Have one in front of me right now.


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 2:01 pm
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Anker are well known for cheap reliable bits of kit. I have a few of their bits and they're excellent.


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 2:02 pm
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dats wot I wont 2 ere.


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 2:28 pm
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Anker.


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 2:31 pm
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Are Anker the market leaders then?

I've got a handful of their powerbanks - not expensive and seem to be well made/last.


 
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Ive got [url= https://www.amazon.co.uk/EC-Technology-22400mAh-Capacity-Flashlight/dp/B00F5Q4F0U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499789921&sr=8-1&keywords=ec+power+bank ]this one[/url] and it's been faultless for a couple of years. It's expensive at the moment but I paid about £13 and it goes down to that quite frequently. If you're bothered about cost and not in a rush put a price alert on that one, otherwise go for the Anker which will be better at £20-odd.


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 4:21 pm
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That 20100 is fantastic. Have one in front of me right now.

Ditto. Keeps the kids' Hudls charged on long trips. That alone makes it worth the money!


 
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We have [url= https://www.amazon.co.uk/EasyAcc-Monster-26000mAh-External-Portable/dp/B016DA61V2/ref=sr_1_1?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499796035&sr=1-1&keywords=easyacc+portable+phone+charger ]This one[/url] , Bought for camping trips and has been faultless. Decent capacity (26000mah) and also has a built in torch that comes in handy.


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 6:06 pm
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Still really really rate the 2 ankers we've got.


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 6:16 pm
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I've got a large capacity Anker and a small stick like one. The large one would be great for trips away but is a bit of a brick, the other gets much more use as extra power when commuting on the train to London and listening to music and surfing STW. Don't buy bigger than you need


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 6:20 pm
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Anker. Had some others but the Anker ones just seem to work. They are also good to deal with on faults


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 6:24 pm
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I had the anker 21000 one, stopped working after 2 charges. It was replaced no worries so hope this one lasts.


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 6:44 pm
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Anker pretty much set the standard for portable powerpacks. There are others around that do the job, but Anker are usually more compact for a given capacity.
A 21,100mAh one used to be £50-60 a few years ago, now around £30, although Amazon have PowerCore 26800 for £30.79 if you're a Prime member.


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 6:49 pm
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Yes anker are good but you mention car camping
Why not just charge off car?
Also the option of one of the larger booster packs which can also jump start a car


 
Posted : 11/07/2017 8:31 pm