Batteries and Chargers

Maxoak Bluetti AC50S Power Bank review

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REVIEW – I live near the ocean, and regardless of season, I experience power outages. Over the years, I have purchased and tried numerous power banks with the hope that having enough of them would be the solution for handling the power and charge/recharge option for my numerous devices and for sometimes extended blackouts. It […]

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Azpen DockAll D115 review – A wireless charger with extra features

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REVIEW – I love me a good desktop multitasker, and the Azpen DockAll D115 promises to do all the things. This phone stand charges wirelessly plays your music and more from one device. How does it To the review! What is it? It’s a phone stand that includes wireless charging, stereo speakers, and a microphone

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Zendure SuperBase 500 power station plus solar charger review

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REVIEW – Power.  We all use it.  Cell phones, Bluetooth speakers, wireless headphones, laptops – the list goes on and on.  Usually, we need to be somewhere near a power outlet to keep our electronics happily powered.  There are a ton of small battery packs that can provide power for a recharge or two, but

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Mophie 15W wireless charging stand review – fully wireless charging at home or on the go

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REVIEW – I’ve owned at least a dozen different wireless charging stands/pads over the years ,and at first glance the Mophie 15W wireless charging stand looked like yet another variant of the many I’ve tried albeit with a nice set of features.  After using it for a few weeks I can say it’s my favorite

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Orico 150-Watt Portable Power Station review – Powers your gear AND lights up your world

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REVIEW – If your house is like mine, you have dozens of power-hungry gadgets in every pocket, on every shelf, and under the Christmas tree, Menorah, or Festivus Pole. Keeping them running, especially when out-and-about can be challenging… unless you have a beefy power station like Orico’s 150-watt Power Station! What is it? The Orico

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Satechi 100w USB-C PD Compact GaN Charger review

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REVIEW – Laptop chargers can be annoying. They’re usually larger than you’d like and if not they are either proprietary or have a single USB-C cable or port for your laptop. What if I told you it doesn’t have to be that way? That’s Satechi’s approach with their 100w USB-C PD Compact GaN Charger. Sound

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CHOETECH Portable Solar Panel charger review

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REVIEW – My outdoor adventures are usually of the less-than-one-day variety, so I often don’t need device-recharging options beyond small portable chargers.  However, I’ve been wanting to do multi-day camping/hiking trips and the CHOETECH Portable Solar Panel charger looks like a good option for keeping phones/tablets/laptops charged for these types of adventures.  It could also be

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Nitecore NB10000 ultralight power bank review

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REVIEW – Portable battery chargers can be found just about anywhere and come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and capacity levels. What does it take to stand out in a field with so many options? Nitecore’s answer to that comes in the form of the NB10000 Ultra Lightweight Energy Brick.  What is it? Nitecore’s

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RAVPower RP-PB187 Portable Power Station review

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REVIEW – I’m always on the lookout for new ways to keep my gear powered when off the grid camping and to have backup power during hurricane season here in Florida. The RAVPower RP-PB187 Portable Power Station provides AC power, USB power, and a barrel plug that delivers 12V power which should cover most of

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Satechi’s new Quatro Wireless Power Bank charges all your gear

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NEWS – The new Quatro Wireless Power Bank from Satechi is a charging gadget that is a great addition for your desk at home and works equally well for your on the go life. The Quatro is a portable 10000 mAh battery that you can use to charge a variety of USB gadgets, but it’s

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Zendure SuperPort S2 and S4 GaN USB-C charger review

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REVIEW – The charger battle in my home has heated up. I’m finally collecting more gadgets that accept USB-C plugs. However, I’m stuck with the tiny ones that come packed in the box. Zendure’s SuperPort Gallium Nitride (GaN) chargers just might be my ticket to charging heaven. What is it? The Zendure SuperPort S2 is

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Real Graphene G-Lite Series 5,000 mAh 60W Power Bank review

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REVIEW – Still thinking all power banks are the same. I can’t say that beyond the adage “the best powerbank is the one you have with you” I haven’t also found most of them to be pretty darn similar other than form and maybe a unique feature. Well, Real Graphene’s new G-Lite 60 Power Bank

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