In today’s mobile world … smartphones and tablets are becoming thinner and more powerful, and so the battery capacity of these devices becomes a major concern for manufacturers. There’s only enough space for a small battery that offers limited capacity. So if you are a power user (ie always on your phone), the only way to compensate is to get yourself a power bank.
Thanks to my good old friend at the office, we’ll be taking a look at the Xiaomi 16000 mAh Power Bank Portable Charger. With a rated capacity of 16000 mAh, it’s the largest power bank that Xiaomi has to offer, and comes with 2 USB ports which has a maximum output of 5.1V/3.6A.
What does all this mean? It means you can charge upto 5 x iPhone 6 (full charge), or equivalent to 2.5 x iPad Mini or 3.5 x Note 4. Now that’s pretty impressive!
It’s only a power bank … so what’s so special about it? Well, it’s not only about the Xiaomi power bank … it’s the story behind why I need one. There have been many times when I have ran out of juice on my iPhone 5S, which is notorious for battery life (the iPhone 6 is a bit better). So what do I do? Well, the only thing I can do is to invest in a decent quality and affordable power bank with enough capacity for at least 2-3 full charges … meet the Xiaomi 16000 mAh Power Bank Portable Charger.
Overview
- Mi Power Bank
Dual USB ports and premium Li-ion battery cells encased in a sleek aluminium casing - Super-sized 16000mAh capacity
Premium Li-ion battery cells from reputable suppliers such as LG and Panasonic, with energy densities up to 725Wh/L, add an extra 16000mAh of battery life to your smartphone, tablet or digital camera. Supports up to 3.5 full charges on Redmi Note 4G (3100mAh). -
Compatible with a wide range of devices.
Mi Power Bank automatically adjusts its output level based on the connected device. It is compatible with smartphones and tablets from Mi, Apple, Samsung, HTC, Google and BlackBerry, as well as a variety of digital cameras and handheld gaming devices. - Max 5.1V/3.6A dual output
Charge up to two devices at once. Get more output than ordinary dual-port chargers. A maximum output of 5.1V/3.6A brings you to a whole new level of high-speed charging. - Nine layers of circuit protection, built by Texas Instruments
Mi Power Bank’s adopted USB smart-control and charging/discharging chips from Texas Instruments provide nine layers of circuit chip protection while enhancing efficiency. - Up to 93% conversion rate
World-class chips not only are safer, but also improve charging conversion rate and stabilize discharging voltage with advanced resistance-capacitance sensors to optimize efficiency and durability. -
Protective Casing – Beautifully textured aluminum surface
Made from a single piece of aluminum, each casing is formed by high-precision CNC digital cutting. The water and corrosion-resistant surface is rigidly designed for everyday use. It has also been tested to withstand up to 2,000 pressure impacts. -
CNC-finished edges feel better in your hand
Sleek, elegant curves along the edges of the aluminum casing are created with CNC milling technology and sandblasted to impeccable smoothness.
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Specifictaions
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- Model NDY-02-AL
- Battery type Lithium-ion rechargeable cell
- Input Voltage DC 5.0V
- Output Voltage DC 5.1V
- Input current 2000mA(TYP)
- Output current 2100mA(TYP)
- Rated capacity 3.75V/16000mAh(TYP)
- Charging time 9 hrs with 5V/2A plug and standard cable
14.5 hrs with 5V/1A plug and standard cable - Remarks Each of the two ports supports 5.1V/2.1A output
When both ports are used simultaneously, maximum output is 5.1V/3.6A - Size 145*60.4*22mm
- Load detection Auto-detect the plug-in and plug-out of devices
- Safety Supports protection from over-voltage (input and output), over-current (input and output), short circuit, over-charge, over-discharge, and battery Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC).
- Out of power protection Awake once pluged to the charger
- Charging temperature 0℃-45℃ (TYP)
- Discharging temperature Initial: -10℃~+50℃(TYP)
Continuous: -20℃~+60℃(TYP) - Weight 350g
A Closer Look
The overall build quality is excellent. The aluminium casing is smooth and well constructed. The USB ports are nice and tight. There’s also a on/off button as well as a battery level indicator. It comes with one micro USB cable and a simple instruction leaflet.
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Verdict and Conclusion
Over the past several years, Xiaomi has been aggressively attacking the mobile and smartphone market with huge success. In fact, they’ve sold over 70 million phones last year in 2015, now that’s an impressive number. Riding on this success, it then pursued to enter the consumer electronics market … selling media boxes, power banks and fitness bands.
I must admit, when I first heard about the Xiaomi making power banks, I was skeptical about the true charging capacity and build quality. I knew Xiaomi make decent Android smartphones … but power banks? Anyway, to my surprise, the Xiaomi 16000 mAh Power Bank really delivered … both in build quality and total charging capacity.
With a rated capacity of 16000 mAh for Xiaomi largest power bank, it can charge upto 5 x iPhone 6 (full charge), or equivalent to 2.5 x iPad Mini or 3.5 x Note 4. Now that’s pretty amazing!
Costing around USD $29, it’s extremely affordable and to be honest … a MUST have! This is one accessory I will definitely take with me during my travels, especially when I hit Computex Taiwan. The problem with your smartphone running out of juice …Gone!
