powerbanks

Most people buy powerbanks based on indicated charging capacities. Powerbanks have become a huge secondary market commodity following the popularity of smartphones and tablets. In this quick guide, we explain why not all powerbanks are created equal. Powerbanks, like any other rechargeable batteries have a recommended recharge cycle. Powerbanks cannot store 100% of the full power capacity that it states it can. Great ones like Anker powerbanks can go as much as 85-90%. Most powerbanks use a 65mm AA-like re-chargeable batteries (18650, cylindrical lithium-ion rechargeable) connected in a series. That's the reason why a lot of powerbanks have similar but odd-numbered capacities like 5,200mAh or 10,400mAh. Read more in our articles including "The Fastest Power Banks in the Philippines and where to find them" and "Five 20000mAh Power Banks Under Php1k".