first powerbank with quickcharge?
Look like aukey rebranding into blitzwolf
I bought 2 genuine 10,400 Mah xiaomi power banks for recharge samsung tablets on longer flights. But, now all airlines are banning their use in flight 
Monty
Ah, I see now. So not the first xD but still cool to see the quickcharge function coming to powerbanks.
Maybe they afraid of Improved Explosive Device
Well, the rules are that you cannot pack powerbanks into your checked-in luggage. But you can have them in carry-on. We now have to separate them from our carry-on at security inspection points so they can be manually verified as OK.
I guess their use is banned because of the risk of over heating and perhaps catching fire, or just the chance of emitting some nasty fumes. It is OK for a Boeing 787 to use Li batteries in flight, but not for passengers
Monty
Hello HKJ,
great work you’re still doing. My contribution of devices i would like to seen reviewed by you is like follow:
https://www.reichelt.com/Mobile-Power-Packs/XTORM-AL390/3/index.html?ACTION=3&GROUPID=4491&ARTICLE=144371&OFFSET=16&
https://www.reichelt.com/Mobile-Powerpacks/VTB-28A-SW/3/index.html?&ACTION=3&LA=2&ARTICLE=140148&GROUPID=4491&artnr=VTB+28A+SW
https://www.xtpower.de/XTPower-Powerbank-MP-50000-DC/USB-Hochleistung-Akku-Li-Ion-mit-52800mAh
http://www.ipoweradd.com/poweradd-travelmate-high-capacity-24000mah-battery-charger-for-samsung-s5-s4-s3-s2-note-3_p1333.html
http://de.ianker.com/product/79AN7906-BEA
http://de.ianker.com/product/79AN7904-BA
http://www.portablepowersupplies.co.uk/portapow-fast-charge-micro-usb-cable/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GYRRH-Micro-B-USB-Charging-Cable-3-in-Yellow-/131304073842
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GYRRH-Asenak-Micro-B-USB-Charging-Cable-3ft-White-/131464061271
cheers
Interesting list, but some of the more interesting ones are fairly expensive.
The “fast charge” cables should be just normal cables (section-wise) with D+ and D- pins shorted. I got a bunch of them and they were weak as hell, the section of the cable was about 0.1mm and they fell apart in no time.
I can’t seem to find much good info on this TrustFire flashlight that supposedly puts out 500lm and can act as a power bank. I carry an 18650 power bank with a weak LED light (50lm?) every day and I’d love an upgrade in which I can also swap batteries if I desire.
http://smile.amazon.com/TrustFire-Flashlight-Camping-Hunting-Activities/dp/B00O0S0E3G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1446842790&sr=8-3&keywords=TrustFire+TR-A10
Or FastTech’s offering with the 4000 mAh TF battery I probably wouldn’t use much, though I might use the case… https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10000518/1786800-trustfire-tr-a10-1-cree-xm-l2-t6-500lm-3-mode.
My question is, whether the output from the USB-B port is going to be any better than 1 amp.
How about the Jin Heng 12A flashlight/power bank:
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10002464/1181701-jinheng-2-in-1-cree-t6-5-mode-900-lumen
It’s one of my favorite lights. Seems very well built and very easy to mod. I put 3A Qlite drivers, better LEDs on Noctigons, and coated lenses in mine.
Would love a review of either of these 1x18650 power banks:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Multicolor-New-USB-5V-1A-POWER-BANK-Suit-18650-BATTERY-External-DIY-Kit-Case-Box-Per/32339378275.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-Quality-2015-New-Universal-Battery-USB-Charger-Empty-Cover-Case-Box-for-Mobile-Power-Bank/32450702725.html
Thinking of ordering the second one. Is there anything that stands out as shoddy on the PCB?
Maybe I’ve missed a fully enclosed 1x18650 power bank that’s already been reviewed as good?
(I would get the Miller ML-102 but it doesn’t fully enclose the battery)
I have ordered these, now the question is if I have time to review them ;)
That’s possible, but the smaller ones are also interesting. Even the (OLED) Legion 11,000mAh Battery costs just $40 
Now the Poweradd TravelMate 24000mAh is available for just 40€ (instead of 160€):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Poweradd-trade-Suitcase-24000mAh-Blackberry/dp/B00JPB8886
Here’s an inverse suggestion — power SINK ….
http://www.gearbest.com/other-tools/pp_240618.html
USB Soldering Iron 5V 8W
Wondering, if it tweaks your curiousity, whether this use of USB power makes any sense.
8 watts seems a lot. I wondered if there’s any power source compatible with this much load.
Draws at least 1.6A, so must use a 2A USB source. The cable/connector may not coded properly to tell the USB source to drive that current level, but reviews seem to imply that it work. A lot of USB sources will only drive 500 mA or 1A unless the device cable is properly coded. Lots of computer USB ports are limited to 500 mA or 1A regardless of the cable coding.
8W is not much. You won’t be soldering heavy wires/big parts with it. Probably OK for smaller components.
Caution about cables:
I would love to know if this charger is good or only acceptable:
http://de.aliexpress.com/item/Universal-8-USB-Port-Display-Screen-US-EU-UK-Plug-Travel-AC-Power-Adapter-Socket-Smart/32326142306.html
Looks interesting, I have ordered one.
8) thanks!