This is my review of CD-R King's Mobile Power Bank 5600mAh PWB-065-R(PB-201). I had it more than a couple of months now, and had charged it more than a couple of times and used it on multiple of devices.
Here is my impressions and review of the product, after using it more extensively on a number of days:
- It retains the charge and does not drain as fast without using it for a while
- High capacity device such as a tablet (iPad mini) drains it super fast and will only charge the tablet a fraction and completely drain the power bank within an hour.
- Heats up on charging with tablets, and large capacity 2400mAh battery phones
- Its indicator is helpful in determining the charge capacity of the power bank and pretty useful in cases where you need to drain and recharge it
Pros and Cons for the Mobile Power Bank 5600mAh PWB-065-R(PB-201)
Pros
- you get a led flashlight, a quick mobile charger with power level indicator, for the cheap price of Php580.00 (around $13 USD).
- it's small and easy to put on your pocket or bag.
- it can charge phones several times without recharging for a while
Cons
- there are times it heats up a bit when charging with a phone, really heats up when charging a tablet.
- not all devices are compatible with this charger (notably the Galaxy S Duos)
- it takes about 5-6 hours to fully charge.
The verdict on this device:
It's a nice portable device that does not take much space on your bag. It can retain it's charge for more than a month without recharging. You may have to check the charge level at times and need to recharge it in a couple of months to maintain good battery life, when you don't usually use it.
This is a good choice for a power bank, since it has a LED flashlight that can be used in cinemas or when you need a quick light in the dark. And the LED charge level indicator is very helpful to determine if you need to recharge it already.
My verdict: This is a good buy, just don't expect it to last long. I'm sure after a couple of years you need to change it with a new model, depending on how much you use it over time.
Last time I was in CD-R King - SM Megamall branch, this model is still available and for sale.
