Good portable Phone charger?

shelleyj89 · 12-05-2015, 15:12

I'm going to America for three weeks next month, and there will be a lot of travelling involved, so want to get a good portable Phone charger (I have an iPhone 5S) to take with me. I have a free one I got, but it doesn't hold much power. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm happy enough to pay up to about £40, if it's worth it.

Mick Jones · 12-05-2015, 16:06

I use an Anker Astro E5 when I travel.

Mark in Essex · 12-05-2015, 16:13

I went for the Aukey 20,000mAh for Glastonbury and was a bargain on Amazon for £20 with reviews of 5 stars.

Depends if you are ok with the weight, but fits in the pocket ok and will charge a phone 5+ times.

I tried to post a link, but for some reason its not cut and pasting on my phone at the moment.

Just search Amazon for the above.

Tariq_ali1 · 12-05-2015, 17:40

It's a balance between power and portability.

How many charges do you need and how big do you want it to be?

Anker have served me well, highly reccomend as a brand.

Alex_1 · 12-05-2015, 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tariq_ali1

It's a balance between power and portability.

How many charges do you need and how big do you want it to be?

Anker have served me well, highly reccomend as a brand.

Exactly....i have the Anker® 2nd Gen Astro E4 13000mAh 2-Port £19.99 Amazon and it gives me 4 full charges for my S6. I'm very happy with it and they're brining out newer models all the time

brillopad · 12-05-2015, 21:45

Or one of these

shelleyj89 · 13-05-2015, 09:24

Thanks for these suggestions. I'm not too fussed about size/weight, as I'll be on a plane/in a car when I need to use the charger. The Anker ones seem to be quite popular.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brillopad

Or one of these

I don't need an adapter, I need a portable phone charger.

Mark in Essex · 13-05-2015, 11:11

I can really recommend the one that I said about if you did not worry about the size and weight as you get a decent 20,000mAh pack instead of the Ankers 16,000mAh for the same price.

Managed to cut and paste now.

They do it in black or white and look at the reviews (4.9 out of 5):

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aukey-20000m...aukey+20000mah

toyotacity · 13-05-2015, 11:24

I'm thinking about one of these, Jackery Bar Premium Fast-Charging Aluminum Portable Charger 6000mAh External Battery Pack

charges a 5s twice, £19.99 and almost all 5 star reviews

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AANMVNQ?psc=1

shelleyj89 · 13-05-2015, 11:31

Thanks for the further suggestions!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark in Essex

I can really recommend the one that I said about if you did not worry about the size and weight as you get a decent 20,000mAh pack instead of the Ankers 16,000mAh for the same price.

Managed to cut and paste now.

They do it in black or white and look at the reviews (4.9 out of 5):

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aukey-20000m...aukey+20000mah

This one does look good and the reviews are excellent.

Mark in Essex · 13-05-2015, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelleyj89

Thanks for the further suggestions!

This one does look good and the reviews are excellent.

I know.

I was tempted for going with something like the Anker and then went with the reviews on this one and I'm glad I did.

The only problem is it being 1p under the free deliver charge with Amazon, but you could always just get a cheap USB lead to pip it over the £20 or see if there is another seller with free delivery (I'm sure I got mine from the maker via Amazon).

shelleyj89 · 13-05-2015, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark in Essex

I know.

I was tempted for going with something like the Anker and then went with the reviews on this one and I'm glad I did.

The only problem is it being 1p under the free deliver charge with Amazon, but you could always just get a cheap USB lead to pip it over the £20 or see if there is another seller with free delivery (I'm sure I got mine from the maker via Amazon).

I've ordered it

Yeah, that would have been annoying, but I ordered a book at the same time! Was going to get an mains adapter but I already have some at home that fit it. Thanks for suggesting it!

Mark in Essex · 13-05-2015, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelleyj89

I've ordered it

Yeah, that would have been annoying, but I ordered a book at the same time! Was going to get an mains adapter but I already have some at home that fit it. Thanks for suggesting it!

No worries.

12-05-2015, 15:12	#1
shelleyj89 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 16,077	Good portable Phone charger? I'm going to America for three weeks next month, and there will be a lot of travelling involved, so want to get a good portable Phone charger (I have an iPhone 5S) to take with me. I have a free one I got, but it doesn't hold much power. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm happy enough to pay up to about £40, if it's worth it.

12-05-2015, 16:06	#2
Mick Jones Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derby (using Waltham) Posts: 244	I use an Anker Astro E5 when I travel.

12-05-2015, 16:13	#3
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	I went for the Aukey 20,000mAh for Glastonbury and was a bargain on Amazon for £20 with reviews of 5 stars. Depends if you are ok with the weight, but fits in the pocket ok and will charge a phone 5+ times. I tried to post a link, but for some reason its not cut and pasting on my phone at the moment. Just search Amazon for the above.

12-05-2015, 17:40	#4
Tariq_ali1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 61	It's a balance between power and portability. How many charges do you need and how big do you want it to be? Anker have served me well, highly reccomend as a brand.

12-05-2015, 18:47	#5
Alex_1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Leeds Posts: 113	Quote: Originally Posted by Tariq_ali1 It's a balance between power and portability. How many charges do you need and how big do you want it to be? Anker have served me well, highly reccomend as a brand. Exactly....i have the Anker® 2nd Gen Astro E4 13000mAh 2-Port £19.99 Amazon and it gives me 4 full charges for my S6. I'm very happy with it and they're brining out newer models all the time

12-05-2015, 21:45	#6
brillopad Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St Ives, Cornwall Posts: 3,177	Or one of these

13-05-2015, 09:24	#7
shelleyj89 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 16,077	Thanks for these suggestions. I'm not too fussed about size/weight, as I'll be on a plane/in a car when I need to use the charger. The Anker ones seem to be quite popular. Quote: Originally Posted by brillopad Or one of these I don't need an adapter, I need a portable phone charger.

13-05-2015, 11:11	#8
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	I can really recommend the one that I said about if you did not worry about the size and weight as you get a decent 20,000mAh pack instead of the Ankers 16,000mAh for the same price. Managed to cut and paste now. They do it in black or white and look at the reviews (4.9 out of 5): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aukey-20000m...aukey+20000mah

13-05-2015, 11:24	#9
toyotacity Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 730	I'm thinking about one of these, Jackery Bar Premium Fast-Charging Aluminum Portable Charger 6000mAh External Battery Pack charges a 5s twice, £19.99 and almost all 5 star reviews http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AANMVNQ?psc=1

13-05-2015, 11:31	#10
shelleyj89 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 16,077	Thanks for the further suggestions! Quote: Originally Posted by Mark in Essex I can really recommend the one that I said about if you did not worry about the size and weight as you get a decent 20,000mAh pack instead of the Ankers 16,000mAh for the same price. Managed to cut and paste now. They do it in black or white and look at the reviews (4.9 out of 5): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aukey-20000m...aukey+20000mah This one does look good and the reviews are excellent.

13-05-2015, 14:58	#11
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	Quote: Originally Posted by shelleyj89 Thanks for the further suggestions! This one does look good and the reviews are excellent. I know. I was tempted for going with something like the Anker and then went with the reviews on this one and I'm glad I did. The only problem is it being 1p under the free deliver charge with Amazon, but you could always just get a cheap USB lead to pip it over the £20 or see if there is another seller with free delivery (I'm sure I got mine from the maker via Amazon).

13-05-2015, 15:46	#12
shelleyj89 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 16,077	Quote: Originally Posted by Mark in Essex I know. I was tempted for going with something like the Anker and then went with the reviews on this one and I'm glad I did. The only problem is it being 1p under the free deliver charge with Amazon, but you could always just get a cheap USB lead to pip it over the £20 or see if there is another seller with free delivery (I'm sure I got mine from the maker via Amazon). I've ordered it Yeah, that would have been annoying, but I ordered a book at the same time! Was going to get an mains adapter but I already have some at home that fit it. Thanks for suggesting it!

13-05-2015, 19:57	#13
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	Quote: Originally Posted by shelleyj89 I've ordered it Yeah, that would have been annoying, but I ordered a book at the same time! Was going to get an mains adapter but I already have some at home that fit it. Thanks for suggesting it! No worries.

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