What should you consider when choosing the right power bank?

No matter how high-end your smartphone, tablet, or laptop is, it’s going to run dry out of battery sooner or later. If you’re out and about in the metro or in exploring nature, it’s a hassle when you run out of battery when you’re about to send an important email or take a snap of a precious moment.

If you’re not in proximity of a plug or left your charger at home, it’s handy to have a power bank on hand. But with tons of options in the market, what kind of power bank should you buy?

Here are some tips on how to choose the best power bank most suited for your needs:

The most important thing to remember is the battery size and the charger specifications needed for your device, which is usually on the box. If not, check the manufacturer’s website to see the required information. You need find this information because you need a power bank that has at least the same capacity of your device to ensure that you get a power bank that will at least charge your gadget once. If your smartphone frequently runs out of battery, get the highest capacity power bank in your price range to make sure that you have enough power stored.
Aside from the capacity, you should also think about how many devices you carry. Getting a power bank with only one port may limit your charging capabilities. If you have more than one device that needs juice, get a power bank with at least two ports so you won’t need to waste time waiting for your first gadget finish charging before charging your other devices.
Most power banks are relatively cheaper than most smartphones, however, you shouldn’t skimp out on features such as a power-cut failsafe in the event of a short circuit.

If you’re all set in buying a power bank, you should remember to purchase from a reputable brand. Promate has a slew of power banks designed for every device in the market such as The Promate Mighty, which as a massive 60,000mAh capacity, enough for most devices to last for a few days. For the person that has a collection of gadgets, the Promate PolyMAX-Uni has 2 ports so you can charge several gadgets simultaneously. It also comes with a microUSB, a Type-C cable, and a Lightning connector for all your devices. Check out the Promate’s available power banks below to see what kind of power bank will suit your needs: