@yakkoTDI I use mine for two things: travel, and nursing along old devices with dying batteries.
Travel is improving, many newer larger planes have USB charging ports. Most airports have charging stations, but if you’re hopping between minor airports like me and have short layovers between little planes, a charge pack is very useful.
@hchavers@yakkoTDI That’s what my Bluetti EB240 2400Wh power station is for. It’ll charge my phone, laptop, and even run a small microwave or coffeemaker. Hook up some solar panels and you’re good to go if the grid is down for an extended period of time.
Also advantageous that unlike a gas generator, it’s silent just in case the breakdown of the power grid is accompanied by a breakdown of the social order, you really don’t want to advertise that you have a generator.
@ColeSloth@hchavers There’s a 30,000mAh Romoss charger on the 'zon for $36 that I own. works great. Small possibility that TSA will confiscate it for being too large to fly, but I’ve flown with it twice with no issues. YMMV.
I was tempted, but .52 lbs (about 8 ounces, if my unit-conversion math is right) seems a bit heavy compared to a random Anker 10,000 mAh power bank I glanced at which clocks in at 6.35 ounces. (A couple years back, I found myself at a day-long outdoor ropes course where it was minus 2F and I vowed that I would never do something like that again without an electric vest. I bought a couple of cheapie vests from Ali-something and they’re great, but I remain on the lookout for light power banks to power the electric vest when I need to wear it.)
@andymand@mappiahpadi Think in terms of ‘plus’, not ‘vs’. At -2 F (-19 C), a coat can already be assumed. Adding a vest adds additional warmth when needed, without restricting movement.
@andymand The specs on this site (and even on the big-A site) are notoriously messed-up. Sometimes it’s the item and often it’s the shipping package. I think that’s the weight thing you are seeing. because also it says height is 1.3 inches and I’m sure that’s not the unit itself. All my Mophie stuff (way too much of it I bought here…) has been efficient in size/weight for the amount of power.
@pmarin Thank you! I just something-searched this item and a site with the initals B.B. shows weight = 0.2 lb, which sounds much more in line with the experience you shared.
I picked up two 20,800 mAh Mophies for $20 each at a clearance warehouse. No one wanted them anymore (I guess) because they charge with a micro USB, but who doesn’t still have those cables still laying around the house?
@KENSAI LOL! But seriously, I don’t think there’s anything to be embarrassed about since it’s only used to recharge the power bank itself. No one knows what goes on in the privacy of one’s own charging station
@xarophti True, though microUSB carries so little power compared to USB-C that charging a large battery bank takes a long time. Not a big deal if you don’t need it I suppose…but still, microUSB sucks and every time I see a new product 2021 still using it I die a little inside.
Product Name: Mophie Powerstation 18-Watt PD 6700mAh Power Banks with USB-C Port
Model: 401101509
Condition: New
Input: USB-C
Output: USB-C & USB-A
Dimensions: 4.25" x 1.38" x 7.87"
Weight: .52 lbs
Charge your iPhone up to 2.5 times faster with the powerstation PD portable battery
Up to 18W of power is delivered to your smartphone as fast as your device can take it
Charge two devices at once
The shared USB-C port can recharge the powerstation PD portable battery rapidly, up to 18W, so it’s ready to go when you are
Priority+® pass-through charging provides power to a device connected to the USB-A port before powerstation PD battery starts to recharge from its USB-C port.
Each Powerstation contains a 6,700mAh internal battery that has enough power to extend the life of your smartphone up to a total of 23 hours
The USB-C port will provide up to 18W of power to fast charge compatible devices, and the USB-A port provides up to 12W of power
The integrated four-light LED power indicator displays charging status and the current battery life, so you always know how much power you have left
This is almost the one I want. If it were a Qi charging version, I would soooo be buying it. C’mon Meh, find me a Qi, USB C version at > 4000 mAH, please…
@scapri I bought this one on sale for $26. Almost to your specs… The only bug in the ointment is that the USB-C is for charging the bank only, though you can charge it while using the wireless charging… Also like that the 10,000 MAh brick is a fair bit smaller and only slightly thicker than my phone.
Good write up
I would prefer that Irk plushie TYVM
I have the 8000 mAh version. Works quite nice to charge my Pixel.
I keep telling myself I need a power bank but I just can’t think of what I would use it for.
@yakkoTDI just wait until the category 7 storm comes through your town, then you will wish you had several to Instagram photos of destruction.
@yakkoTDI I use mine for two things: travel, and nursing along old devices with dying batteries.
Travel is improving, many newer larger planes have USB charging ports. Most airports have charging stations, but if you’re hopping between minor airports like me and have short layovers between little planes, a charge pack is very useful.
Now where did I put mine?
@hchavers @yakkoTDI That’s what my Bluetti EB240 2400Wh power station is for. It’ll charge my phone, laptop, and even run a small microwave or coffeemaker. Hook up some solar panels and you’re good to go if the grid is down for an extended period of time.
Also advantageous that unlike a gas generator, it’s silent just in case the breakdown of the power grid is accompanied by a breakdown of the social order, you really don’t want to advertise that you have a generator.
@yakkoTDI I have two use cases in particular:
@ciabelle @hchavers @yakkoTDI
Link to that device? sounds interesting
@hchavers @kbaum17 @yakkoTDI https://smile.amazon.com/MAXOAK-Inverter-Generator-Emergency-Multi-use/dp/B082CWRGTR
How much more power do they think we need?
@hchavers i want one of the 30 or 40,000 mah chargers. Im holding out for one of those.
@ColeSloth @hchavers There’s a 30,000mAh Romoss charger on the 'zon for $36 that I own. works great. Small possibility that TSA will confiscate it for being too large to fly, but I’ve flown with it twice with no issues. YMMV.
@ciabelle @ColeSloth @hchavers
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-more-100-watt-hours
Immediately thought these were Bluetooth speakers when I saw the first pic. The old Meh bait and switch!
@shrewsbury - All you had to do is read. Reading… it’s a thing.
I Feel the Power (Gospel style)
(This video has the distinction of having 3 up-votes in an almost 7 year run. IMO it’s actually pretty decent.)
I was tempted, but .52 lbs (about 8 ounces, if my unit-conversion math is right) seems a bit heavy compared to a random Anker 10,000 mAh power bank I glanced at which clocks in at 6.35 ounces. (A couple years back, I found myself at a day-long outdoor ropes course where it was minus 2F and I vowed that I would never do something like that again without an electric vest. I bought a couple of cheapie vests from Ali-something and they’re great, but I remain on the lookout for light power banks to power the electric vest when I need to wear it.)
@andymand I’m curious why an electric vest vs a coat/jacket?
@andymand @mappiahpadi Think in terms of ‘plus’, not ‘vs’. At -2 F (-19 C), a coat can already be assumed. Adding a vest adds additional warmth when needed, without restricting movement.
@andymand The specs on this site (and even on the big-A site) are notoriously messed-up. Sometimes it’s the item and often it’s the shipping package. I think that’s the weight thing you are seeing. because also it says height is 1.3 inches and I’m sure that’s not the unit itself. All my Mophie stuff (way too much of it I bought here…) has been efficient in size/weight for the amount of power.
@mappiahpadi @rpstrong Yes (to ‘plus’), exactly!
@pmarin Thank you! I just something-searched this item and a site with the initals B.B. shows weight = 0.2 lb, which sounds much more in line with the experience you shared.
I picked up two 20,800 mAh Mophies for $20 each at a clearance warehouse. No one wanted them anymore (I guess) because they charge with a micro USB, but who doesn’t still have those cables still laying around the house?
@xarophti microUSB must die!
@KENSAI LOL! But seriously, I don’t think there’s anything to be embarrassed about since it’s only used to recharge the power bank itself. No one knows what goes on in the privacy of one’s own charging station
@xarophti True, though microUSB carries so little power compared to USB-C that charging a large battery bank takes a long time. Not a big deal if you don’t need it I suppose…but still, microUSB sucks and every time I see a new product 2021 still using it I die a little inside.
@KENSAI The ones I bought weren’t new (except new old stock). For the price & mAh, a little extended charging time doesn’t bother me
@KENSAI @xarophti it seems a lot of things on this site are micro USB. That’s how we get the good dealzzzz
Specs
What’s in the Box?
Price Comparison
$59.90 for 2 at Zagg
Warranty
2-Year Mophie
Estimated Delivery
Tuesday, Sep 21 - Monday, Sep 27
As Mr. Lewis and his News said…“Feel the Power of Love!”
Yay! Power bank season has started.
This is almost the one I want. If it were a Qi charging version, I would soooo be buying it. C’mon Meh, find me a Qi, USB C version at > 4000 mAH, please…
@scapri I bought this one on sale for $26. Almost to your specs… The only bug in the ointment is that the USB-C is for charging the bank only, though you can charge it while using the wireless charging… Also like that the 10,000 MAh brick is a fair bit smaller and only slightly thicker than my phone.
@ciabelle Ohhh, do you have a link?
@scapri Sure. It’s regular price at $36 dollars now though. https://www.newegg.com/p/359-00D8-001T0?Item=9SIACCUC5D9172
@ciabelle Hmmm, ok, MEH, Let’s get one of these Anker chargers on sale!!!
No more chargers unless cables are built in.
@hockeybum
I have one with a built-in cable … but it’s micro USB.
Thankfully it also has a USB-A port so I can use any damn cable I want. Built-in cables can be limiting.
Wow, oh boy. genuine power banks. Whee, such a deal. IN FOR
Do these support Quick Charge?