Top 5 Common Mistakes When Choosing Power Banks

For anyone who is planning to buy a custom power bank, may it be for personal use or as custom corporate gifts, it is important to avoid the common mistakes committed when purchasing a portable charger. Here are some of them:

Mistake No. 1 - Not checking the compatibility of the power bank to the device it is intended for.  Power banks can be essentially universal. This means that it can be used with mobile phones, tablets, among others. However, even if they can be used with any kinds of devices, they too also have their limitations. This is because not all power banks are ideal for all devices.

What this means is that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all kind of power bank. And this is what others do not understand. They tend to buy the first power bank that they like without even considering the devices that the portable charger will be used for.

When checking for compatibility, the most important thing that should be checked is the voltage. For example, if a phone uses 5 volts when charging, the power bank should also have the same voltage. Another factor that has to be considered is if the available ports of the power bank fit the devices that the user has.

Mistake No .2 - Under capacity. Under capacity happens when the amount of power that the power bank could store is way lesser than the needed energy. This is actually related to compatibility issues between power banks and devices. However, since it is the most overlooked factor when choosing a power bank, it deserves a spot in the top five.

The problem with power banks that have way less power than the device it should charge is that it will never be enough to fully charge the device. In fact, it might even reverse the charging - the power bank gets the energy charge from the phone instead of the other way around.

Mistake No. 3 - Design over usefulness. A lot of people tend to give more weight on the design, the shape, and the color of power banks instead of focusing on how it would function. Yes, design can be a factor when choosing the next gadget to purchase, but it should never be the priority. Always research for the ideal specifications needed and make sure that the decision-making is anchored on this information.

Mistake No. 4 - Going for much cheaper brands. Gadgets and devices rely on the latest available technology in order to ensure optimal performance. And, “latest technology” does not come cheap. This is something that most people do not really believe in. Instead, they tend to sacrifice quality just to be able to save some money.

Mistake No. 5 - Unreliability of supplier. In this day and age where purchases can be done through both traditional and online stores, it can be quite a challenge to be able to spot reliable suppliers. Some people tend to just buy from anywhere without scrutinizing the credibility of the supplier. Always go for stores that have been tried by people you know or those that have outstanding testimonials from real people.