In our modern world, nearly everyone owns a phone or a tablet. Unfortunately, the battery capacity of most phones is smaller than their usage. Accordingly, batteries are increasingly becoming less and less powerful in the devices. As a result, having a portable charger is becoming more and more important in modern times.
OnePlus makes the use of technology comfortable and provides a quality 10000mAh power bank on the market. Let’s have a tour of the OnePlus power bank review today.
What’s in the box?
The OnePlus power bank generally comes in a white box with a classic red border. You will find the 10000mAh power bank in two colors, either black or green. The power bank box contains-
- The OnePlus 10000mAh Power Bank
- A Start Guide
- A Red USB Cable and a Red Cable Card
Features of the OnePlus Power Bank
Modern and Stylish Design
The OnePlus portable power pack comes in a fashionable teardrop design on both sides. It weighs 225 grams. Though it has a plastic body, its 3D curved look is very nice. The body has a color gradient carbon fiber-like finish and a vertical “NEVER SETTLE” logo on the right. The texture helps to get a good grip and not to slip by holding with wet hands.
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Simple Build Quality
Usually, you will find three ports at the top of the battery pack. Two of them are USB Type-A, and the other is USB Type-C. There is a power button on the top of the right side edge. If we look at the inside part, there are multiple safeguards inbuilt. You will also get circuit protection of twelve layers. Overall, you can say that the design and build quality is good enough for daily usage.
Output From Battery
The OnePlus power charger cannot provide the full power of its capacity. If we look closely, it can give an output of only 60% of the battery capacity, which is not good enough. We know that most power banks provide 75%-90% power of their capacity. So, it lacks in this section, and you cannot use it for long travels or camps. Still, you can charge two devices at the same time, and it also supports pass-through charging.
Low-Power Mode
The power bank has a low-power mode for IoT devices like Bluetooth earphones, digital wristbands, smartwatches, etc. But there is no dedicated button to activate this feature. You will have to press the power button two times to activate the low-power mode.
Average Charging Capability
We have already mentioned that the portable charger has three ports. However, the USB Type-A ports have a speed of 5V/2.4A with 12W power, and the USB Type-C port has a speed of 5V/3A with 15W power. You see that there is no 18W charging port as mentioned in the advertisement. Although this may be true, you can recharge the power bank with an incredible speed of 18W power.
Pros
- Teardrop side design and gradient color look
- Good grip because of rigid texture
- Two USB Type-A charging ports
- Good for daily use
- Low-power mode for IoT devices
- Fast Recharging for 18W power
- Pass-through charging allowed
Cons
- Low battery output
Conclusion
As far as the OnePlus 10000mAh power banks go, this product does not offer as much quality as others that came from the company. Some of the advertised features are also questionable. As a whole, it has a great design, and the quality of the build is quite simple. If you need extra power for your everyday life, you should consider buying this. In the end, we do not recommend this product for long trips or prolonged use.
Resource:
- how power banks work internally: https://www.explainthatstuff.com/how-powerbanks-work.html
- battery charging efficiency explained: https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-808-how-to-prolong-lithium-based-batteries
- how to choose the right power bank: https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-choose-the-best-portable-charger
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pass-through charging and safety concerns: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/pass-through-charging-power-banks/