Time to retire more of my sneaker skinned battery packs that I’ve been holding onto. I have several of these Morphie packs. They have all been really reliable and charge very quick. My daughter beats the heck out of them by using them constantly. She doesn’t plug her phone into the wall to charge it. She always charges it off the battery packs. I’ve tried to fix that behavior but good luck with a teen. Lately that’s been with the Morphie’s and they are holding to the charge/discharge.
So another two are on their way.
/giphy long-nonsensical-coil
@Fodder650, Money Talks! Try the following complex solution: Offer her $20-$25!! If that doesn’t work, tell her,”Since You Don’t Need Any Money Then You Get No More Allowance & BTW, You Need To Move Out TODAY!!”
@beardo Well, it looks like you can charge the power banks using the USB-C cables with the Micro-USB ends, provided you have a USB-C charger. But you aren’t going to charge your USB-C phone from the power banks, unless you use another cable.
@1DisabledWarVet@beardo It does seem they combined two semi-related products. Depending on what other stuff you have around, some or both parts might be handy. But on their own, you’d need more “stuff” to make a working portable charge system. They are counting on you already having some of that “stuff.”
Good luck figuring out the product descriptions. And the link to the cable page, though it looks like the same product, is from a 3rd-party seller (hence the likely-inflated price), and in the text, it incorrectly states “Lightning cable” though clearly there is no Lightning connector anywhere involved with this cable.
@sdb Based on the measurements 4x 18650 sounds like a possibility. The thickness is 0.87" according to the specs on amazon, which is 22mm, leaving not much space for the plastic shell, but it is possible. They sold some other packs earlier with similar capacity but USB-C connectors that may have been a bit too thin. You gonna scavenge the cells for something? Seems easier to just buy cells. These are cheap but not THAT cheap.
The main use I can see for the cables is to charge the Mophie pack from a USB-C charger. The Mophie pack has two USB-A outputs and one micro-USB input, with no USB-C anywhere in sight. So this is a weird pairing of powerpacks and cables. It would great if they made some universal cables with multiple connectors at each end, but I think the fancier USB-C charging modes require active circuitry inside the cable(!).
You could also look at the Aduro powerbanks on woot, particularly the 30,000 mah one, which is cheaper per WH than any of these Mophies. But based on the measurements I think they might have 22700’s inside.
@G1 without doing any research it would seem that heating your lithium battery pack to 131 degrees wouldn’t be good for the battery’s health. But cool idea, though.
@G1, I accumulated [somewhere] two pieces, extension, converters, or whatever that you can stick on the end of a micro-USB cable & thus, convert them to use the cable(s) on any i-phone!
@djslack I bought Zippo brand, since maybe they have better Chinese Quality Control vs. XYZ Co.
They seem to have resistive coils/mesh/wires, whatever, right at the surface of the device. My belief is that it wouldn’t be too hard to control the current through the heaty part, without overheating the batteries themselves. Obviously they would get warm, but I would HOPE that they don’t go into thermal runaway and that there is some control to prevent over-dissipation on the cells. That seems to be a pretty well-controlled and understood part of lithium battery tech these days. Last incident I heard of was the flaming hoverboard type thing where they used mashed potatoes for thermal protection, I believe. Also, when you shut them off, they cool down fairly quickly. This still doesn’t mean that the cells aren’t close to core meltdown, but it gives me hope.
Hope springs eternal!
(“Thermal event”, one of my favorite work euphemisms for “blew the fuck up”.)
Yup, when I saw 4 pack I assumed there were 4 backpacks ! Total shenanigans for sure. Meh should not assume that I would actually look at the photo of the 4 items being offered! Shenanigans,shenanigans ! !
Got mine today, arrived in the last hour or so. The tracking info in the order details was accurate enough, and I didn’t opt for fast delivery ($$) so ok. Last thing I needed was more powerbanks anyway. But, it does seem to me that meh is shipping a little less promptly now than a while back.
Anyone else getting these. Just hit the 3 week mark today and tracking says it’s still several states away. I’ve gotten crap from China faster than this. I don’t expect speedy, but I did buy something during last week’s mehrathon that arrived yesterday. So WTF?
Several people mentioned they were disappointed that ‘4-pack’ didn’t mean 4 power banks and 4 cables. Well, for me at least, that’s exactly what it meant! Yesterday I received a package with 2 power banks and 2 cables…and today I got a second identical package…leaving me with a grand total of 8 items (4 power banks and 4 cables)!
Anyone else experience this doubling of their order? Or am I just a special inflatable wolf?
@PooltoyWolf yur special. Consider yurself very lucky you GOT what you thought you were getting. Damn Special. I needed 8 for my employees. I received 4 of each. 4 cables (that by the way don’t fit the damn power banks) and 4 power banks. Thought for sure it was 8 of each from the way $H!T was worded.
Ya, False Advertisement. Definitely false. I was expecting 8 power banks and 8 cables with a double order. Got 4 of each. I want to return these for a refund. This was a total BAIT AND SWITCH!!! Most pissed I have been with MEH. I ordered for my employees. I have 8. Hence the order. Now I only get 4 power banks, and 4 stupid cables that don’t fit the power banks. WTF MEH? You are really slacking and the shipping time was abysmal.
Dammit, reading close it says 2 of each. GRRRRRRR. Okay; eff me once shame on you. Uhh; well… It wont happen again that is for DAMN sure.
At least you got some that work. Have two that charged one time and left in the drawer to use. Both dead and will not charge again. Must be getting junk off the return lines to sell.
I’m gonna add, the switch tip cable afaict is really a USB-C to Micro-B cable with a micro-B to C adapter, i.e. it doesn’t carry the USB-C power delivery signals or whatever. Charging a 10AH USB-C power bank (not the one from this offer) through the switch tip cable was quite slow. I’m working on getting some real USB-C E-mark cables that handle power delivery properly, but I don’t have any right now. The switch tip cable is solidly made and not useless but it could be more functional. The powerbanks themselves are fine.
Specs
Mophie Power Boost XL 10,400mAh Battery Pack in White
Mophie 2 meter pro USB-C to Micro USB Cable with USB-C switch-tip
What’s in the Box?
Price Comparison
$59.90 at Amazon for 2 Power Boost | $55.90 at Amazon for 2 Switch-Tip Cables
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Tuesday, Sep 21 - Monday, Sep 27
Meh
I got the power!
Got drunk early tonight and ordered on… gotta love those USB-C tips!
/giphy organic-vintage-gremlin
thicc power
We all see it… We all see it…
PINK!
@MrJazz you don’t know him!
Time to retire more of my sneaker skinned battery packs that I’ve been holding onto. I have several of these Morphie packs. They have all been really reliable and charge very quick. My daughter beats the heck out of them by using them constantly. She doesn’t plug her phone into the wall to charge it. She always charges it off the battery packs. I’ve tried to fix that behavior but good luck with a teen. Lately that’s been with the Morphie’s and they are holding to the charge/discharge.
So another two are on their way.
/giphy long-nonsensical-coil
@Fodder650, Money Talks! Try the following complex solution: Offer her $20-$25!! If that doesn’t work, tell her,”Since You Don’t Need Any Money Then You Get No More Allowance & BTW, You Need To Move Out TODAY!!”
What’s with the multiple pictures of the tip going in a hole with a perfect fit? Are you trying some type of psychomarketing on us?
@hchavers Maybe instead of switch-tip these should be called the Freudian connector system.
Am I correct in thinking that since these powerbanks don’t have USB-C output, these cables cannot be used with them?
@beardo Unless it can charge from the microUSB port, yeah.
@beardo Well, it looks like you can charge the power banks using the USB-C cables with the Micro-USB ends, provided you have a USB-C charger. But you aren’t going to charge your USB-C phone from the power banks, unless you use another cable.
@beardo, I thought the USB-C was for if your fone needed it, not the charger, or otherwise, I’m as cornfused as you bees!!
@1DisabledWarVet @beardo It does seem they combined two semi-related products. Depending on what other stuff you have around, some or both parts might be handy. But on their own, you’d need more “stuff” to make a working portable charge system. They are counting on you already having some of that “stuff.”
Good luck figuring out the product descriptions. And the link to the cable page, though it looks like the same product, is from a 3rd-party seller (hence the likely-inflated price), and in the text, it incorrectly states “Lightning cable” though clearly there is no Lightning connector anywhere involved with this cable.
Anyone happen to know if these are stuffed with 18650 cells (4x 2600mAh perhaps?) or some pouch cell(s)?
@sdb Based on the measurements 4x 18650 sounds like a possibility. The thickness is 0.87" according to the specs on amazon, which is 22mm, leaving not much space for the plastic shell, but it is possible. They sold some other packs earlier with similar capacity but USB-C connectors that may have been a bit too thin. You gonna scavenge the cells for something? Seems easier to just buy cells. These are cheap but not THAT cheap.
The main use I can see for the cables is to charge the Mophie pack from a USB-C charger. The Mophie pack has two USB-A outputs and one micro-USB input, with no USB-C anywhere in sight. So this is a weird pairing of powerpacks and cables. It would great if they made some universal cables with multiple connectors at each end, but I think the fancier USB-C charging modes require active circuitry inside the cable(!).
You could also look at the Aduro powerbanks on woot, particularly the 30,000 mah one, which is cheaper per WH than any of these Mophies. But based on the measurements I think they might have 22700’s inside.
@sdb According to the Amazon link, they contain six lithium polymer cells.
@sdb, No & He’ll No,…I think!!
Well, if George says “Thank You”, who am I to argue?
/image soggy-quilted-spring
/giphy soggy-quilted-spring
Not holding my breath…
@ybmuG Nor am I, but I’m crossing my fingers, eyes, and toes, etc., for a short mild winter, and an early spring, anyway…
/giphy short mild winter
/giphy early spring
@PhysAssist @ybmuG Several forecasts that I have seen for 2021 predict a la Nina year, i.e., heavier rain and snowfall than normal.
Just spend a few bucks more for a USB-C charger/charge-ee/HAND WARMER for the winter.
I’m not endorsing any particular brand
I bought one for about $16. Haven’t used it as a charger, but it feels nice and warm on the hands! (I got a 7500 mAh)
@G1 without doing any research it would seem that heating your lithium battery pack to 131 degrees wouldn’t be good for the battery’s health. But cool idea, though.
@G1 I picked up two of those myself, I haven’t use them for charging anything except keeping my hands warm & toasty
@G1, I accumulated [somewhere] two pieces, extension, converters, or whatever that you can stick on the end of a micro-USB cable & thus, convert them to use the cable(s) on any i-phone!
@djslack I bought Zippo brand, since maybe they have better Chinese Quality Control vs. XYZ Co.
They seem to have resistive coils/mesh/wires, whatever, right at the surface of the device. My belief is that it wouldn’t be too hard to control the current through the heaty part, without overheating the batteries themselves. Obviously they would get warm, but I would HOPE that they don’t go into thermal runaway and that there is some control to prevent over-dissipation on the cells. That seems to be a pretty well-controlled and understood part of lithium battery tech these days. Last incident I heard of was the flaming hoverboard type thing where they used mashed potatoes for thermal protection, I believe. Also, when you shut them off, they cool down fairly quickly. This still doesn’t mean that the cells aren’t close to core meltdown, but it gives me hope.
Hope springs eternal!
(“Thermal event”, one of my favorite work euphemisms for “blew the fuck up”.)
Also, 4-Pack of WHAT?
@G1 2 powerbanks, 2 cables = 4 items. Note that the cables don’t fit the powerbanks. Oops.
@G1 agreed, there isn’t 4 of anything in this deal. 2 each of 2 different things does not a 4 pack make. I call shenanigans.
@G1 @Jonas4321 Shenanigans has been called!
@ciabelle @G1 @Jonas4321 indeed, Shenanigans!
@ciabelle @G1 @Jonas4321 @rawhid Yeah what he said, shenanigans
@G1, Chicken Squat, maybe?
@G1 theynanigans…c’mon people.
What a horrendous background color. My eyes are crawling.
I may just buy these 4 PACK [??] just to see what that 4 PACK entails,…then again,…maybe not!!
are these any good or meh?
2* out of 5 for this meh pairing.
@makhay Yeah but you get 2*2Meh, so a total of 4Meh out of 5Meh. If you really got a 4-pack it would be 8Meh but that would break the system.
@makhay @pmarin wait does this mean I have to keep hitting the Meh button?
“4-Pack: Mophie Power Boost XL with 2 USB-C Switch Tip Cables”
As written, that implies, or at least I infer that you get (4) power boost packs and (2) USB-C switch tip cables.
Jonas4321 - I call your shenanigans and raise you a dirty trick.
@Trinityscrew I’m going to have to go with what’s listed as being included…
What’s in the Box?
2x Mophie Power Boost XL 10,400
2x Mophie 2 Meter Pro 2.0 USB C-C Cable with Switch-Tip
@ExtraMedium I agree. That’s why, shenanigans!
Anyway they fixed it. Now it says,
“4-Pack: 2 Mophie Power Boost XL with 2 USB-C Switch Tip Cables”
Thank you Meh.
@ExtraMedium @Trinityscrew I wouldn’t call that fixed. Unless you are getting 4x2 of each, it’s a 2-pack bundle not a 4 pack anything.
Yup, when I saw 4 pack I assumed there were 4 backpacks ! Total shenanigans for sure. Meh should not assume that I would actually look at the photo of the 4 items being offered! Shenanigans,shenanigans ! !
@jmbunkin I also want to point out that the 3rd product photo was very helpful
I think you guys need to revisit the meaning of “SIDE DEAL”
Here: 4-Pack: 2 Mophie Power Boost XL (which is really a 2-pack, read the fine print)
There: 2-Pack: Mophie Powerstation Plus
Yeah, one’s big and one’s little. WE EITHER NEED TO POWER OUR PHONES OR WE DON’T.
Really how often could one need a new powerbank, to justify their continual presence on here? Maybe to power all the Bluetooth speakers, har har.
Managed to snag this one right as the clock struck midnight.
/image alike-wild-park
To my surprise you can still order previous day’s stuff (at least in this case)
/giphy historical-nutritious-omelette
Very disappointed on delivery. Expectation Jan 11 - Jan 19th. Expectation missed and USPS last update on Jan. 13th. Where can it be?
Got mine today, arrived in the last hour or so. The tracking info in the order details was accurate enough, and I didn’t opt for fast delivery ($$) so ok. Last thing I needed was more powerbanks anyway. But, it does seem to me that meh is shipping a little less promptly now than a while back.
Anyone else getting these. Just hit the 3 week mark today and tracking says it’s still several states away. I’ve gotten crap from China faster than this. I don’t expect speedy, but I did buy something during last week’s mehrathon that arrived yesterday. So WTF?
Several people mentioned they were disappointed that ‘4-pack’ didn’t mean 4 power banks and 4 cables. Well, for me at least, that’s exactly what it meant! Yesterday I received a package with 2 power banks and 2 cables…and today I got a second identical package…leaving me with a grand total of 8 items (4 power banks and 4 cables)!
Anyone else experience this doubling of their order? Or am I just a special inflatable wolf?
@PooltoyWolf yur special. Consider yurself very lucky you GOT what you thought you were getting. Damn Special. I needed 8 for my employees. I received 4 of each. 4 cables (that by the way don’t fit the damn power banks) and 4 power banks. Thought for sure it was 8 of each from the way $H!T was worded.
Ya, False Advertisement. Definitely false. I was expecting 8 power banks and 8 cables with a double order. Got 4 of each. I want to return these for a refund. This was a total BAIT AND SWITCH!!! Most pissed I have been with MEH. I ordered for my employees. I have 8. Hence the order. Now I only get 4 power banks, and 4 stupid cables that don’t fit the power banks. WTF MEH? You are really slacking and the shipping time was abysmal.
Dammit, reading close it says 2 of each. GRRRRRRR. Okay; eff me once shame on you. Uhh; well… It wont happen again that is for DAMN sure.
At least you got some that work. Have two that charged one time and left in the drawer to use. Both dead and will not charge again. Must be getting junk off the return lines to sell.
@kblain meh.com/support
I’m gonna add, the switch tip cable afaict is really a USB-C to Micro-B cable with a micro-B to C adapter, i.e. it doesn’t carry the USB-C power delivery signals or whatever. Charging a 10AH USB-C power bank (not the one from this offer) through the switch tip cable was quite slow. I’m working on getting some real USB-C E-mark cables that handle power delivery properly, but I don’t have any right now. The switch tip cable is solidly made and not useless but it could be more functional. The powerbanks themselves are fine.