Best Batteries for Cell Phones – We Review The Top 5

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After reviewing many Batteries for Cell Phones and other battery packs, we have selected the best to present to you.  Batteries for Cell Phones are also sometimes called Battery Packs, External Battery Banks or Phone Chargers.  The basic ideas about Batteries for Cell Phones are the following:

• Power capacity:  expressed in mAh, basically in multiples of 1000 or so mAh (milli-Amp-hours).  This is the amount of raw power they contain, like gallons of gasoline.  It is based on the amount of battery material they have inside.  It takes about 2000 mAh to charge an average phone, maybe 4000 to charge an iPad or other medium-sized tablet.
• Cost: Batteries for cell phones are priced at about $10-20 for each 2000 mAh available, and sometimes there there is a price increase for some sort of convenience, like the [easyazon_link asin=”B00MTE3ASO” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”best-reviews-guru-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Lepow® PIE iPhone6 3000mAh[/easyazon_link], which is make specifically for the iPhone 6.
• Value factor:  so in this article we will compare value in units of $/2000mAh, lower being better.
• An important criterion is the amount of current they can supply.  This is like the size of the wire or hose you can connect to it.  It takes 1 A (amp) to charge an iPod, and 2 A to charge an iPad.  So basically you are wasting your time if you do not get a 2 A unit, and there are 1 A units out there.  Therefore, we only list here units which have 2 A connectors, or at least a combination of 1 A and 2 A.  Some less expensive devices you may find only supply 1 amp, and therefore cannot be used to charge tablets.
• There are lots of devices you can charge with these batteries for cell phones, for example, portable speakers with a USB charging connector, like the [easyazon_link asin=”B00M1QI7LK” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”best-reviews-guru-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Roker Sound Box Portable Speaker[/easyazon_link].
• In terms of value, you get down to mAh, divided by price — and then you think about additional features and the reputation of the company selling the device.  For example, the Zendure A5 is 15,000 / $68, or about 220.  Not that great compared to the Anker E3, which is 10,000/26, or rating 384, pretty high.

I personally have a [easyazon_link asin=”B005OW4BFE” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”best-reviews-guru-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Mophie Powerstation 4000mAh 2.1A[/easyazon_link] that I got as part of a package deal from Verizon, at $79, a cost factor of about 40.  I am not happy about that choice in terms of price, but then I did not know what I was getting, and in was in exchange for not paying for SIM activation fees for my new line(s), so you might say I got it for free.  On Amazon, this Mophie is the same price as I paid, expensive, about the same as the Lepow Moonstone Series 3000mAh External Battery Pack, which has more specialized features

Our favorite choice for batteries for cell phone is [easyazon_link asin=”B00MQSMEEE” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”best-reviews-guru-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]anything from RAVPower[/easyazon_link] because they seem to have the best bang for the buck, and provide all the features.  Depending on your needs, we think the sweet spot is the [easyazon_link asin=”B00MQSMEEE” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”best-reviews-guru-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]RAVPower 2nd Gen Deluxe External Battery CHARGER 14000mAh[/easyazon_link], with a value rating currently at  4.3 — a really low price.

[easyazon_link asin=”B00EHEEFWY” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”alocre-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]RAVPower 2nd Gen Deluxe External Battery CHARGER 14000mAh[/easyazon_link]

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• Rated 4.5 Stars on Amazon.
• Currently at very reduced price.
• 14000mAh high capacity battery pack for your mobile device.Get 7-8 charges on your iPhone 5, 4S and 3 charges on your Google Nexus,86% charges on your iPad 3/4.
• Super-fast charge output (5V / 3A total) through dual USB ports (5V / 2A and 5V / 1A) allow for simultaneous charging of your iPad, iPhone, Android, and more at high speed.
• Smooth, ebony varnish allows you to power up in style, while 4 status LEDs keep you informed of remaining capacity. Built-in flashlight for dark or low-light environments.
• Ultra reliable Grade A cells with over 500 battery charge cycles; Security protection design: short-circuit and over-current protection. This battery pack will automatic shutdown if a short circuit or overload output occurred while unit is charging.
• Package includes: RAVPower RP-PB13 External Battery, 2 adapters compatible with most phones, 2 USB to Micro USB cables, user manual, and travel pouch.

[easyazon_link asin=”B00KFRA8N2″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”best-reviews-guru-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Zendure™ A5 Portable Charger 15000mAh[/easyazon_link]

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The Zendure A5 is very light, just under 12 ounces.  It is the second-highest capacity we’ve seen, enough to charge an average phone (even iPhone 6) more than five times.  Two USB ports, one at 2.1A, got for a large tablet or iPad faster while running.  It is very rugged with a hard aluminum casing.  It is slightly expensive at $68 or so for 15,000 mAh, a price factor of 4.5.

You can also find lower-capacity versions ( the A4, A3 and A2) for accordingly less.

•  Durability & Style – Crush proof composite material, dual-injection molding and a shock-absorbing central belt make it one of the most durable and yet stylish external batteries available.
• Charge-Through – Charge Zendure while charging your devices with a single wall charger, a feature rarely seen in other power banks.Efficiency – High-quality components make better use of available capacity, which enables Zendure to be one of the highest-efficiency portable chargers in the market.
• Auto-On – Turns itself on automatically when connected to compatible devices so you don’t need to push the power button on the external battery.
• Long-Term Standby – Maintains up to 95% of charge after six months in standby (when USB disconnected). Simply put your Zendure external battery away and pick up and use in emergency.

[easyazon_link asin=”B00MTE3ASO” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”best-reviews-guru-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Lepow® PIE for iPhone6 3000mAh (Apple Certified Case)[/easyazon_link]

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