Power Banks

mimi1234

Hi,

Can any of you recommend any power banks on eBay? I'm wanting one for about £10 which gives a charge or two (or is that wishful thinking?).

I've had a couple of Anker ones in the past but I am not willing to spend £30+. Those are now long gone as nephews and nieces at University have pinched them!

I did order a cheap one from Amazon recently but it just doesn't charge my phone at all. It charges up via the mains but then when attached to my mobile, it does nothing, at all.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

Browntoa

These are a good brand

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163220288550

motorguy

mimi1234 wrote: »

Hi,

Can any of you recommend any power banks on eBay? I'm wanting one for about £10 which gives a charge or two (or is that wishful thinking?).

I've had a couple of Anker ones in the past but I am not willing to spend £30+. Those are now long gone as nephews and nieces at University have pinched them!

I did order a cheap one from Amazon recently but it just doesn't charge my phone at all. It charges up via the mains but then when attached to my mobile, it does nothing, at all.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

ANKER one here for £15.99

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/anker-fast-3a-powercore-10400-portable-battery-power-bank-1599-delivered-7dayshop-3096760

motorguy

If budget is particularly tight, I've one of these and i get several phone charges out of it. Small, light and compact too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Portable-bar-Sized-High-Speed-Technology/dp/B00P8SY7HQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1541342539&sr=1-3&keywords=anker+powercore

grumpycrab

mimi1234 wrote: »

I am not willing to spend £30

Suggest you get your next one from Amazon - easy returns if not up to the job. This meaty one for £24 (on offer)
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/usb-c-power-bank-ravpower-22000mah-5v3a-type-c-portable-charger-battery-pack-24-sold-by-sunvalleytek-uk-and-fulfilled-by-amazon-3096552

arciere

A charge or two of what? An iPad is different than a Samsung phone, for example, so make sure you know what your requirements are.
Personally, I have 3 Anker chargers, never had a problem with them, they are definitely worth the money.

henm2

I have quite a few powerbanks and I think Anker are definitely the best and worth paying for. My favourite is this one and is available for £10. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Portable-bar-Sized-High-Speed-Technology/dp/B00P8SY7HQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=telephone&ie=UTF8&qid=1541357839&sr=1-2&refinements=p_4%3AAnker

esuhl

The cheap unbranded power banks I have hold very little charge -- not enough to fully charge a phone, even.


I'm very happy with my Lumsing branded one, however. It can fully charge my phone many times over. It looks very well-made too.

getmore4less

Work out what size and charging rate you need first.

Size of phone battery and use cases.

almillar

If budget is particularly tight, I've one of these and i get several phone charges out of it. Small, light and compact too

motorguy, how did you get that powerbank from Amamzon over to NI?!

mimi1234

Thanks both. Have ordered one now.

The unbranded ones are indeed useless. They take ages to charge up but then don't give out any charge but maybe that's just how they are.

The Anker ones I have had in the past were awesome and lasted a long time. Had they not been pinched by those meddling kids, I would still have had them.

Thanks all for your help.