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Recommend a USB power bank please?
nick205 - 19/9/24 at 02:29 PM

Planning a few days away.
Won't have mains power access to re-charge my phone.
Will use my phone a fair amount for keeping in contact/photos/radio etc.

Can anyone recommend a good USB power bank please?
Charge phone and power bank before leaving home.
Recharge my phone 3-4 times while way.
Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S21 (USB C)

Thanks people

40inches - 19/9/24 at 02:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Planning a few days away.
Won't have mains power access to re-charge my phone.
Will use my phone a fair amount for keeping in contact/photos/radio etc.

Can anyone recommend a good USB power bank please?
Charge phone and power bank before leaving home.
Recharge my phone 3-4 times while way.
Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S21 (USB C)

Thanks people

I got a pack of 2 from Amazon, work OK with phones and satnav.
Part no: B0CQXTL49S

Slimy38 - 19/9/24 at 03:33 PM

I'd recommend Anker or Ugreen, but be wary the Samsungs are thirsty devices so a decent supply is needed. We've got old Anker power banks that will charge my phone no problem, but won't even keep my wife's samsung alive let alone charge it.

nick205 - 19/9/24 at 03:41 PM

Thanks both - will look devices / brands.

My Samsung is indeed fairly thirsty. Something you get used to when you have one. I've been a Samsung user for a few years/phones now.

40inches - 19/9/24 at 04:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Thanks both - will look devices / brands.

My Samsung is indeed fairly thirsty. Something you get used to when you have one. I've been a Samsung user for a few years/phones now.

We have an A71 and A53 didn't have any problems.

MikeR - 19/9/24 at 10:52 PM

We've had an Anker 22000 or 24000mah which apart from being heavy does the job.

Mr Whippy - 20/9/24 at 12:02 PM

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Originally posted by MikeR
We've had an Anker 22000 or 24000mah which apart from being heavy does the job.


I have the Belkin 20000mAh, bought from Adsa, I think it was about £30, it's good and lasts ages, think it was mid range.

Damn handy things too, I got mine solely for driving up the old car up from Wales when I bought it so as to use my phone gps. I'm sure it had used just 1 of four lights after 3 days of driving . It's been used loads since then and is often just thrown in the rucksack when we go out. Having two charging slots is a must imo lets the kids play on their tablets when out.

stevebubs - 30/9/24 at 01:25 PM

Look for one that supports Quick Charge. Have a few Anker chargers around here - and a genuine Samsung one that also supports wireless charging.