- 1. Xiaomi Mi Power bank
- 2. Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 2
- 3. Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro
- 4. Xiaomi Mi Power Bank ZMI
- 5. How not to make a mistake in choosing and not buy a fake?
We can talk about the advantages of today's smartphones for a long time. Great cameras, fast internet, high-definition screens, high-performance hardware. And now, few people can be surprised with a battery with a capacity of 3000-4000 mAh. But regardless of the maximum supply of energy, at the most inconvenient moment your gadget can turn into a beautiful but useless piece of glass, metal and plastic.
External batteries are called to correct the situation. With their help, a discharged gadget returns to working condition in a few minutes. Especially if both devices support fast charging.
We have prepared for you Xiaomi review Mi Powerbank is one of the most popular external batteries on the market, available in several modifications, each of which will be discussed in this article.
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank
The series includes external batteries with a capacity of 20000 mAh, 16000 mAh, 10400 mAh, 10000 mAh, 5200 mAh, 5000 mAh.
Let's start with the most compact ones: a 5000 mAh (18.5 Wh) battery with a conversion efficiency of more than 90% has dimensions of 125x68x9.9 mm.
Made of anodized aluminum, the gadget weighs 152 grams and is capable of supporting up to 50 kg of weight. For convenience, the edges of the case are rounded and the metal has a rough finish.
On the upper edge there are microUSB, USB A connectors, four indicators and function button(the move is tight, you have to press hard with your fingernail to make it work).
The power bank supports pass-through charging, that is, you can charge your smartphone from an external battery even when it is itself connected to an outlet. From 0% to 100%, the battery is charged in 3.5 hours.
To charge the iPhone 6S, the Xiaomi Power Bank has enough capacity for approximately two full and one incomplete charges. Which is an excellent indicator, given the price within 1000 rubles.
Xiaomi Power Bank 5200 mAh
The model can be called the older brother of the previous one, both in terms of release time and in terms of size / capacity. The device measures 91x55x21.9 mm and weighs 155 grams. Time to fully charge the battery: 5.5 hours from a 5V / 2A charger.
In Russia, the device can be bought for an average of 1000-1100 rubles. Prices in Chinese online stores start at 450 rubles.
iPhone 6S can be fully charged 3 times from the device. The body parts fit together perfectly, the body itself does not heat up during operation. Of the minuses, we note only a short standard cable (only 15 cm), which is not very convenient to use.
Xiaomi Power Bank 10000 mAh
Unlike the power bank with a capacity of 10400 mAh, which was replaced by this model, the device has become somewhat more compact: 60.4x90x22 mm and weighs 207 grams.
Design like all batteries Xiaomi, good. The device lies comfortably in the hand, the anodized aluminum feels pleasant, it does not get warm during operation.
On the upper edge there are microUSB and USB connectors through which the portable device and your gadget are charged. The device itself charges from 0% to 100% in 6 hours.
In general, the assembly raises no objections, as well as the power bank itself pleases during operation. The cost of the device starts at 900 rubles.
Xiaomi Power Bank 10400 mAh
The power bank from Xiaomi weighs 250 grams and has a rather slow dimensions of 77x90.5x21.6 mm. It gives out a 2.1 A and 5 V port to the USB port, which can be called an analogue of fast charging.
The power bank has 2 ports: microUSB and just USB. Separately, it should be noted that the device is designed for 5000 charging cycles, which is on average 2-5 times more than that of competitors.
Powerbank charges iPhone 6S from 20% to 100% in 55 minutes. Full capacity is enough for 6.5 charges. This model great for long trips. Of the minuses, it is worth mentioning the duration of its own charging, which is about 10-11 hours.
Xiaomi Power Bank 16000 mAh
The absence of connecting elements and seams, gives the aluminum body a monolithic look, which is pleasing to the eye. The smooth outlines of the sides visually reduce the dimensions, which are 14.5x6.4x2.2 cm. 350 grams for a power bank of such a volume can be considered a standard.
On the top edge, we see a power button, 4 indicators, two USB ports and one microUSB.
Each port provides 2.1A and 5V - just right for most portable equipment. But when charging two devices at the same time at one of the outputs, the current will decrease to 1.5 A.
Fully charged power bank (from zero to 100% in 9 hours), enough for five iPhone chargers 6. The cost starts from 1300 rubles.
Xiaomi Power Bank 20000 mAh
For its capacity, the device weighs less than one would expect - only 338 grams, which is achieved thanks to the plastic case. The size of the device is not small, but it is not intended for pocket carrying: 142x73x21.8 mm.
On one of the sides of the case, you can find 2 USB outputs and 1 microUSB. The parameters of the ports for charging equipment: 5 V / 2.1 A or 5 V / 3.6 A if you use both ports at the same time. Support for Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0 technology extends only to the microUSB port, which allows you to fully charge the battery in 6-7 hours.
The high battery capacity allows you to charge the iPhone 6 7 times. On the official website, the purchase can cost 1,500 rubles, in Russia from 2,500 rubles. We can say that the markup is large, but similar devices from other companies cost one and a half to two times more.
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 2
Xiaoimi Power Bank 2 10000 mAh
At the beginning of this year, Xiaomi began selling a new battery with a capacity of 10,000 mAh, which differs from its predecessor with an updated filling, a maximum current of 2.4 A (0.3 A more), and a thinner body.
The microUSB cable has increased in length up to 30 cm, that is, one and a half times. I am glad that the developers have taken into account the dissatisfaction of users.
Made in black, Power Bank 2 looks very good, but quickly becomes covered during use big amount greasy spots on the hands that are very visible.
The aluminum case (75x128x13 mm.), Which has a good margin of safety, is assembled with high quality, there are no visible flaws. The weight of the gadget is 218 grams.
Supported by 9V, 2A fast charging technology, it took 3.5 hours to fully charge. The efficiency is an impressive 95%. A full battery is enough to charge an iPhone 6S 3.2 times. The price starts from 800 rubles.
Xiaomi Power Bank 2 20000 mAh
The model with a volume of 20,000 mAh is made in a plastic case measuring 135.5x67.6x23.9 mm. The battery is charged with a current of 1.5 A, it is divided: from 1.5 A to 2.4 A, there is also Quick Charge 2.0 technology. It takes 6-7 hours to fully charge the battery.
iPhone 6 was charged as many as 7 times from the device's lithium-ion battery. The device also has the ability to charge two objects at once. The cost starts from 1650 rubles.
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro
The new 10000 mAh battery supports fast charging and is able to share energy not only with smartphones, but also with laptops via USB port Type-C. The device, made in an aluminum case, weighs 223 grams.
Smartphones are charged conveniently: plugged in the cable and the transfer of energy immediately begins, you do not need to press anything. You cannot stop the process by accidentally pressing a button; for this you need to pull out the wire.
The main design flaw has not been removed: the sharp, metal edges of the case, which can scratch the smartphone. There is a charging function "at reduced speed" for charging a Bluetooth headset, but in reality the function does not work quite correctly and produces less current than the device needs.
A full charge is enough to replenish energy to a maximum of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 2 times. The developers claim that their device is capable of charging compact Apple laptops, which is confirmed in practice.
The time to fully charge the power bank using Quick Charge 2.0 is 4 hours. Of the minuses, only scratchy can be distinguished metal case and an extremely small USB Type-C adapter that is easy to lose. The cost starts from 1400 rubles.
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank ZMI
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank ZMI QB805
In just 2 hours, the 5000 mAh battery reaches its full charge. Lightweight (120 grams) plastic case the size of 124x69x9 mm is designed to be invisible not only in a backpack, but also in a pocket.
The battery has the following voltages: 5 V, 9 V, 12 V and a maximum current of 2 A, which, coupled with Quick Charge technology, allows you to quickly charge the most capacious tablets. The efficiency is a decent 93%. With 100% power available, iPhone 5 fully charges 2 times. Price - from 1100 rubles.
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank ZMI QB810
External battery with fast charging from Xiaomi and with a capacity of 10,000 mAh. Dimensions: 128x69.2x13 mm, but because of the beveled corners, it looks quite compact.
To recharge smartphones, a USB port with current and voltage parameters is used: 5V / 2A, 9V / 1.6A, 12V / 1.2A. The support for charging low-current devices will also please. The cost starts from 1500 rubles.
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank ZMI PB810
The body is made of white matte plastic. The capacity of the lithium polymer battery is 10000 mAh at a voltage of 3.7 V. After converting to 5 V, which is the voltage on the USB port, the battery capacity turns to 6600 mAh at 5 V with a force of 1A. The efficiency is 90%, the battery is charged with a current of up to 2 A, the output current is the same.
The gadget weighs 200 grams and costs from 1350 rubles.
How not to make a mistake in choosing and not buy a fake?
If possible, it is worth ordering products on the manufacturer's official website, but if this is not possible, then do not be lazy and spend half an hour reading the comments about the selected store. Xiaomi always packs its gadgets in white quality cardboard packaging. It has a license sticker with a unique 20-digit code under the erasable cover. By entering this code on the off site Xiaomi, you will immediately find out whether the original thing is in your hands.
The original charging cable has black plastic inside the USB plug, while fakes have usually white plastic.
The original Power Bank also supports flow charging. Counterfeit batteries will charge themselves, but will not be able to pass energy to charge your device.
If you try to charge the original power bank "from yourself", then the protection will work and there will be no charging. The counterfeit battery will begin to “charge”.
This battery uses only Korean LG, Samsung and Japanese Panasonic batteries. If, upon opening, you find inside Chinese batteries of unknown origin: you were deceived. It is also with great caution that you should pay your attention to the goods, the cost of which is significantly lower than on the official website.
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Now we have a century portable devices, various devices, smartphones, tablets, etc. It is not surprising that the problem of charging them is especially acute, because despite the fact that some devices come with powerful batteries, their charge is not enough for long-term continuous operation. Now this problem is at least partially solved, thanks to the Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 10000mah - a portable external battery that can restore the gadget to work almost immediately after connecting. But for the smartphone to fully charge, you need to wait a few hours.
So now you do not have to urgently look for where to recharge the gadget when it is discharged at the most inopportune moment, for example, when you are in the city center, and, as luck would have it, there is not a single free outlet around. Having bought this device, you can forget that once such a problem existed at all. It will be forgotten like a bad dream. In addition, among power banks, Xiaomi products compare favorably not only with their quality and power charge, but also very affordable price... The cost of this device is almost two times cheaper than analog devices, but released by another brand.
Common parameters
An additional supply of energy will definitely not interfere with any active user. But before buying any device, you need to familiarize yourself with its characteristics. On the manufacturer's website, we found the following information regarding the configuration of devices of the type in question:
- Model NDY-02-AN;
- Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which turns it into a reusable device, accurate work with which will allow the battery to operate for several years;
- The input voltage is 5.0V, and the output voltage is slightly higher - 5.1V;
- The input and output current has the following parameters: 2000mA * for input, and 2100mA * for output;
- Rated capacity Power Bank Xiaomi is 3.6V / 10000mAh *;
- The time you need to spend on charging the device is 5.5 hours. At the same time, the package contains a charging cable for the battery itself and for a 5V / 2A gadget, and with a complex 5V / 1A cable, charging can last 10 hours;
- Auto detection of connecting and disconnecting the gadget;
- There is a built-in mode that allows you to automatically turn on protection against such frequent phenomena in our network as drops in input or output voltage. In addition, the technique can protect itself when the current strength is exceeded, when short circuits, when overcharging, overdischarging and other frequent occurrences;
- You also need to take into account the operating temperature, which when charging is 0 ℃ -45 ℃, and when discharging -10 ℃ -50 ℃;
- The power bank package includes the following elements: the Power Bank itself, instructions for it and USB cable for charging;
- The dimensions of the device are 91 * 60.4 * 22mm, and its weight is 207 g.
In general, as you can see, in terms of parameters, the power bank is a pretty good alternative to the outlet, especially since it can be used even outdoors, when the nearest electrical wire several kilometers.
Appearance of Xiaomi Mi Power bank 10000 mah
The appearance of the power bank turned out to be somehow noble. This device looks really wonderful and recognizable. It is convenient to carry the device in your purse. It is very compact and stylishly designed, so it won't get in the way even in your pocket. The body is made of quality materials... In particular, anodized aluminum is used, which is diluted at the top and bottom with light plastic inserts. Despite the fact that plastic is used, it is also of high quality, therefore no creaks are heard, and the structure is correctly connected everywhere.
As for the dimensions, the dimensions indicated in the instructions coincide with those that actually are. But let's take a closer look at the features of the device in question:
- The manufacturer's logo is drawn on the front side of the battery;
- On the back is the website address mi.com, where you can go and see more detailed review the device in your hands;
- On the upper edge of the bank 2 10000 there is a button that can turn the device on or off. In addition, there is a micro-USB connector. It is designed to charge the Power Bank itself. But the USB connector is used to charge other devices (smartphone, tablet, etc.). Also on this panel there are four LEDs, the task of which is to display the state of charge. It works according to this principle: if one LED is blinking, then the charge is only 0-25%, one light is on constantly, and one is blinking, then the charge level is 25-50%, and so on according to the same principle. If all four lights are on continuously, then 10,000mAh charging is complete;
- The bottom edge indicates the main parameters of the device model. In particular, the serial number of the model, capacity at 3.6V / 5.1V, voltage / current of charge / discharge, minimum / average value of capacity / power are entered here.
In other words, you just need to pick up the Xiaomi Power Bank 10000 device to know exactly what its characteristics are. You don't even need to read the instructions.
And if something does not suit the design, there is another portable Charger Xiaomi, which is called Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 mAh. Its peculiarity is that it has a dark gray color, while the device in question is light.
Using the power button
The power button, as mentioned, is on the top of the device. But what is it for and how to use it? Let's try to deal with this issue right away, so as not to break the newly purchased Xiaomi Power Bank 10000 later.
If you press the power button once, you end up with:
- The battery level display of the device appears. How exactly - we have already told you - using indicators;
- Voltage will begin to be applied if at this moment the Power Bank is not in working order;
- The button turns on and off Xiaomi gadgets connected to it, and it can be not only a smartphone, but a flashlight, etc.
But double-clicking on the button in question will allow you to switch to the charging mode of a smartphone or tablet with a low current consumption. In its course, the battery will not go into standby mode for two hours. The mode in question is suitable for charging devices that do not require a lot of voltage. For example, you can take the Mi Band tracker or other similar devices.
In general, the operating modes are quite convenient if you know in which cases they can be used, and in which ones it is better, so that the Xiaomi Mi Power Bank of 10000 mah works in full force.
How to distinguish an original from a fake
Despite the fact that Mi Power Bank 10000 mah is sold almost at cost price, they also manage to counterfeit it and sell it even cheaper. In our stores, such a device will cost about a thousand rubles. The price is purely symbolic, since an external battery with the same capacity, but from another manufacturer, will cost at least several times more. So where can you reduce the price?
As it turned out, there were masters who changed the filling of the block for outright rubbish, which will not be enough even for one-time use. Not surprisingly, reliable batteries have been replaced with cheaper and less powerful ones. The wires that provide contact transmission were generally used there the thinnest, but the cheapest. Even the body was made as cheap as possible. It is clear that it is dangerous to even take such a device into your hands, and when connected to a network, it can explode or, at best, simply burn out.
In order not to acquire such a low-quality gadget, you need to know how to distinguish a fake from the original:
- The first sign that you have an original is a high-quality packaging made of white cardboard. In addition, it must be labeled with a 20-character license code. To check the code, you need to go to the official Xiaomi website and enter the received characters. If all is well, then you have the original box in your hands. But let's look further.
- The second option is to look at the charging cable that came in the package. If you have an original cable, then inside the plug there is a USB plastic with a black connector. But fake devices are white.
- Inscriptions for Xiaomi 10000mah. In the original device, the inscriptions are clear, but applied in light gray paint. But fakes are signed with black paints, the edges of which are blurred with various smudges, etc. Also, mistakes are made there. For example, we came across a variant when the battery says "LHON", instead of the correct version of "LI-ION".
- There is a logo on the front of the device. In the original, it is signed with a slightly darker paint, and the fake has a slightly larger inscription than the original. And if you look closely at the panel itself, you will notice that there is no shine in the original, more precisely, it is, but the body is almost matte, noble. But the fakes have such a shiny panel that it feels like they were covered with glitter varnish. And if you look closely, counterfeit batteries are frayed, so this is a reason to make sure that this is a fake.
- The indicators are covered with protective transparent plastic, which has a small diameter. As far as counterfeits are concerned, the indicators are not only bigger and less accurate, and at the same time they have no protection whatsoever. The end of the USB port has the MI logo.
- The Xiaomi 10000mah batteries were manufactured by LG. They are directly connected to printed circuit board... But fake batteries are filled with an unknown manufacturer, and the batteries are connected to the board with thin wires that constantly overheat.
In general, according to external signs, it is quite possible to determine the craft, it is enough to be a little more attentive.
conclusions
Xiaomi Portable Battery Power Bank is becoming an indispensable device that makes life much easier for the user. Now you do not have to constantly worry about the fact that your smartphone may be discharged at the most inopportune moment, because you have insurance. And every year this equipment becomes more and more advanced, and prices are in no hurry to rise.
And the better became both the technical characteristics and the design, which is very important for those people who use a portable battery every day. Naturally, they want it to be not only compact in size, but also stylish in appearance, allowing itself to be used in a crowded place.
As for the price, the device is quite affordable even for a poor person. Anyone who is interested in always being in touch can afford to pay a thousand rubles for it.
Here is a list of the pros of the Xiaomi Power Bank 10000 mAh:
- Excellent quality of both workmanship and materials used;
- Affordable price;
- The battery supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 technologies;
- Very good indicators of the stored and dispensed capacity;
- Compactness and lightness of the gadget. Thanks to this, the battery can even be carried in a pocket, not to mention a bag.
So if you generalize, we can say that the device in question is an excellent choice for its price.
Chinese Xiaomi covers more and more product categories, but no matter which market it enters into, all its products are different. low prices or manufacturability coupled with a humane cost. This is how the company's portable batteries turned out, including the conditionally flagship Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000.
Appearance
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 looks the same as most of the company's current power banks: two flat plastic ends with service information and connectors, a single piece of aluminum that envelops the edges and the main surface. The manufacturer uses a metal that is similar in color to Space Gray in the Apple technique, which distinguishes it from other brothers with a traditional silver case.
Upper and bottom ends service: one contains information about the capacity, and the second contains USB ports Type-A (regular USB) and USB Type-C, plus key and LEDs. The light indication consists of four diodes that indicate how much the power bank is charged:
- 4 light bulbs - from 100% to 75%
- 3 light bulbs - from 74% to 50%
- 2 glowing bulbs - from 49% to 25%
- 1 luminous bulb - from 24% to discharged state
To find out the charge level, you need to press the button next to the diodes once. The button also serves to forcibly reboot the "brains" if the device for some reason does not charge the connected gadget (just press the button).
If you want to connect a device that needs little current (for example, Mi Band), then hold the button for two seconds - the power bank will go into a special charging mode, which will be simultaneously safe for the gadget and will not allow Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 to turn off the power supply from for "too weak a source of consumption."
The kit includes a noodle cable (USB-microUSB) and a microUSB to Type-C adapter. The latter is needed to charge devices with a similar connector and power the portable battery itself.
Design
The big claim for the Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 for me personally is high level ill-conceived design as for a power bank, which gives 10,000 mAh (7100 mAh, but that's not about that now).
The most unpleasant thing, as for a device with such a capacity - we have only one port for charging gadgets. Only USB Type-A (regular USB connector) is able to give energy, and USB Type-C works for one purpose - to charge the can. The problem is that not only you cannot charge devices with a USB Type-C connector via a cable, in which both plugs are presented in a newfangled format, but that you cannot charge two gadgets at once in principle. Such a limitation is appropriate for, but unforgivable for a power bank, the capacity of which allows you to fully feed two average donors (on average, we take 3000 mAh).
The second striking point is why, in principle, use USB Type-C in this device? Of course, this is a new connector, which is time for everyone to switch, but since Xiaomi so wanted to promote the technology to the masses, then it would make both USB Type-C connectors, and put the adapter on microUSB.
The engineering decision led to the fact that we had to put a cable with an adapter to USB Type-C in the kit, that is, by default, our power bank is still created for gadgets with a different connector (otherwise the bundled lanyard would carry USB Type-C by default). In total, we have: charging a power bank requires an adapter, charging devices with a new connector requires an adapter (or you need to buy another cable).
If you didn't heed last point, let's clarify: a device with USB Type-C - be it a laptop or a smartphone - can only be powered from the USB Type-A connector, to which a cable with an appropriate adapter will be connected. No charge from the cable, where both plugs are represented by Type-C "dads", will not happen - you will start charging the portable battery from the device, and not vice versa (if such a mode is supported in the gadget that you connect with Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000) ...
Okay, Xiaomi engineers, you took into account that the new devices come with this connector, but why put a hole for charging in the Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 itself, which requires an adapter? Let the future be for USB Type-C, but in the case of the Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 it looks more like a crutch, which is more annoying than bringing the universal connector closer to widespread use.
The negative attitude towards this design clearly arose not only among us - the formal successor, with comparable indicators, lost USB Type-C for charging the device, the manufacturer installed microUSB instead.
Frame
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 is enclosed in an aluminum flat case, which can be safely called one of the most compact on the market with the declared capacity. The shape of the power bank allows you to use a smartphone when the latter fits on the external battery itself, however, this use case is dangerous for the phone itself.
If you decide to buy a metal external battery, it is better to immediately pick up a cover to your liking, otherwise you will have to walk with a scratched smartphone
Metal scratches hard on both plastic and metal smartphones, not to mention glass devices. An unpleasant feature is solved by purchasing a battery cover, of which there are a lot for Xiaomi, but silicone ones with a slot in the back are especially popular, where you can fix the cable. Like that:
The dimensions of Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 are small, due to which it will fit into almost any pocket, not to mention a bag or a backpack, and if you look at competitors with a similar real capacity (about it below), then the small weight, which is only 223 g. In addition, the minimum thickness allows it to be transported even in the breast pocket of a light jacket, while the protruding device cannot be seen from the side.
Measurements
The battery capacity is 7100 mAh when we talk about the "smartphone" equivalent (voltage 5 V). The manufacturer honestly warns about this feature both on the official website and on the gadget itself:
iPad Air 2 with a relatively new battery (less than 50 cycles) charges from 3% to 100%, and also has energy remaining for another recharge from 2% to 8%. We can say that the entire power bank is enough just to fully charge the Apple tablet.
A full charge was enough to restore energy (from 1% to 100%) and again from 2% to 96% in Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (), whose battery capacity is 4050 mAh. The device underwent only 5 charge cycles before testing, that is, the real battery capacity of the smartphone is close to the declared one.
Xiaomi claims that its device is capable of charging Apple's compact 12-inch MacBook. It was not possible to carry out full testing, because this computer was missing at hand, but we found one sample to which we were able to connect the device. The system recognized the power source and reported that the charge went.
The time for a full charge of the power bank is 3 hours 54 minutes from Quick Charge 2.0 - a fast charging technology, the support of which is announced by the manufacturer on the official website. It also states that Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 is able to charge smartphones with the support of the corresponding technology. Testing with the Nexus 6 confirmed this claim.
conclusions
The item "Construction" suggests that Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 is a bad buy, because almost all the solutions that the Chinese have applied in the device are ill-considered. In fact, this is not the case. You should buy the Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 if you need a power bank that hides in a really compact case, but is capable of:
- charge iPhone several times
- deliver sufficient current to power the MacBook 12 and other "small" notebooks
- fully feed the iPad
- recharge a couple of smartphones
- work for about 5 days in city mode (extend the work of the smartphone while traveling in public transport)
Compact size and acceptable weight allow you to constantly carry Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 with you, and 7100 mAh is enough to not be left with a discharged smartphone for two to three days (at extremely active use device), that is, it can be taken even on relatively long trips.
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000 is a power bank that is suitable for almost every consumer (if he does not have specific needs). Perhaps some users will be upset about the inability to charge two devices at the same time, but this is perhaps the only serious drawback that draws on an excuse not to consider a flagship portable battery for purchase. Oh, another disadvantage is a small USB Type-C adapter, which half of the users will lose in the first month of using the device.
3 reasons to buy Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000
- compact size and light weight
- Quick Charge 2.0 support
- high real battery capacity
3 reasons not to buy Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro 10000
- the need to carry an extremely small adapter to USB Type-C
- the metal case is dangerous for other gadgets (you need to buy a cover for the power bank)
- you don't need a large portable battery
The Xiaomi model was released at the beginning of 2015 to replace the Xiaomi Mi PowerBank 10400. Its main purpose is to help phones and tablets that cannot survive the whole day without recharging.
Ease
In comparison with its predecessor, the external battery has lost a little in capacity, but it has become lighter and more compact. 200g PowerBank, enclosed in an aluminum case, can be carried in a pocket or in a woman's purse- it will not take up much space and will not add extra pounds of weight.
Minimalism
Visually, the battery is made in a minimalist style - only the on / off button located on the upper edge of the device is accessible from the controls. Next to it are two connectors: microUSB (for charging the device itself) and USB 2.0 (for charging connected gadgets). 4 light indicators were immediately placed, by which you can determine the remaining battery capacity. Each of them is responsible for 1/4 of the total charge of the device.
Capacity
Although the external battery tank has a capacity of 10,000 mAh, only 6,250 mAh of effective battery capacity is available for charging connected gadgets. But even this is enough to charge three times from scratch, for example, the Asus Zenfone 5. The time to fully charge the phone will be about 2 hours. The external battery itself if it is completely discharged, will be chained to a power outlet for about 5.5 hours.
Great gift
Xiaomi Mi PowerBank 10000 will be a great inexpensive gift for any occasion. It will be appreciated by women on March 8, and men for their birthday, and those who, by chance, often visit places where it is impossible to find a socket for charging a smartphone on the fly (tourists, avid fishermen, etc.).
Today we will talk about a stylish, pleasant in all respects portable battery with a high-quality battery inside. Of course it is Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro on 10,000 mAh... "Akkum" supports fast charging, is able to charge not only smartphones, but also laptops through the USB Type-C port. The rest of the features in the review.
Design and materials
The base of the case is high-quality, anodized aluminum.
It hasn't changed in any way compared to Xiaomi. Is that the case has received a fashionable color of the case - Space Gray.
If earlier the metal edges were sharp and not processed in any way, now they are grinded separately, getting a thin, mirror-like surface. The manufacturer says it's premium and cool. Let's not argue.
There are plastic plugs on the sides. On one all Technical information including on Chinese... Please note that on the original gadget, all fonts are printed in a very high quality, even and thin font. Otherwise it can not be.
Everything is very simple. There are two simple rules that you will not run into a copy if you follow. First, we shop at trusted locations. I got my battery from this store. By the way, everything is always original here. Take at least the straps for the Mi Band 1/2 tracker. They are both original and copies (a whole bunch of alternative colors). So in the latter case, the store honestly warns about this.
Original sticker covering the battery connectors
Second, after receiving the device, we study its packaging. The materials are again of high quality, without any criminal aspects. On one side there is a sticker with a hologram and, so to speak, a kind of excise stamp.
We return to the exterior and the elements on the body.
On the other side, we see connectors: USB and USB Type-C. The kit already contains a small (35 centimeters long) cable with a full-size USB plug at one end and Micro USB on another.
To connect gadgets with a Type-C port, the kit includes the necessary adapter. By the way, so that the latter is not lost, we insert it into a free port on the body of the battery itself.
The battery works very simply. I connected the cable to my smartphone and it started charging. You do not need to press anything additionally. It is impossible to turn off the power supply with a button or otherwise, without pulling out the wire.
One single physical button is needed here to illuminate four LEDs that show the remaining charge. They glow white and more or less accurately represent the remaining capacity.
What's annoying in terms of design? These are the sharp, metal edges of the case.
Yes, they are beveled, but they can still scratch the smartphone if you press it against the battery.
In general, Xiaomi produces special silicone cases for its batteries. In them, the gadget becomes safe in relation to other devices. However on this moment you will not find such covers in the daytime with fire. Hopefully they will appear in the future.
How long does the charge last?
The battery itself boasts a capacity of 10,000 mAh. This is not a lot, and there are solutions in the Xiaomi line that are much more autonomous. However, in the case of our hero, we abandon the extra capacity in favor of the design and thickness of the gadget.
Of course when charging various devices all 10,000 milliampere-hours will not flow into your smartphones, tablets and other devices. You should count on more real ones, about 7,000 - 7,500 mAh. The manufacturer himself declares this.
Do not blame the manufacturer for marriage or deception. This is stupid physics and all "paver-banks" existing on the market work in a similar way. The only difference is in high-quality batteries inside. For Xiaomi, for example, the battery will not turn into a pumpkin after 2-3 months of use, I am absolutely sure of that. And 7000 mAh of real capacity is a very good indicator. Not clean on hand manufacturers write one thing, but in fact you get 50 percent of the declared capacity. And consider it lucky!
And now about what we actually have.
One full charge of Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro will be enough to fully charge one (built-in 4,070 mAh battery), one (own capacity 3 120 mAh) and about 10% more charge of the same budget employee from Xiaomi. As I said, roughly 7,500 milliampere hours are real.
As a result, when leaving home, you can take a smartphone with you, a portable battery, and this bundle will last for three or four days away from the outlet. Not bad in my opinion.
Remember one single key on the case? So she has another not entirely obvious purpose. Let's say you need to recharge some low-voltage device such as a Bluetooth headset or tracker. To do this, double-click on the power button, after which the charging goes at a reduced "speed" in a two-hour format. This is so stated by the developers.
In fact, this function did not work for me. "Akkum" independently chose the required current strength and, for example, wireless headphones he charged with a force of 0.07A. "Ears" more LeEco Leme charged already at around 0.13A and a little lower.
In general, the "paver-bank" will not give the gadget more than it needs.
We charge quickly, quickly
Our hero has one more advantage, for which he actually received the "Pro" prefix - fast charging.
In short, it quickly charges smartphones with Quick Charge 2.0 support, and it charges itself quickly too.
There are few official data now. So, our hero can charge a smartphone with a 3,090 mAh battery in 1 hour and 50 minutes. It is important that the mobile device itself supports QC 2.0.
For example, with its 3,120mAh battery, it was fully charged in 3 hours. And the same (4,070 mAh) took 2 hours and 40 minutes to fully fill the capacity.
As a result, we get that Quick Charge support on the side of the gadget affects the final result, but there is still no declared speed.
By itself, our hero is gaining a capacity of 10,000 mAh in 3.5 hours. This is according to official figures. I got 3 hours 40 minutes, but this is on condition if the "battery" is powered from an 18-watt block. From normal charging(5B and 2A) it will accumulate its 100 percent plus / minus 6 hours.
Note for MacBook owners
Those who are or are planning to become the proud owner of any of latest computers Apple (MacBook 2015/2016, MacBook Pro 2016), I highly recommend getting this gadget.
Firstly, if you have such a laptop, then for sure in Space Gray. I don’t know, whether on purpose, or not, but Xiaomi made their “power bank” in this particular color. Thus, the computer and the accessory are perfect for each other.
Second and foremost, this battery allows you to charge your Mac wherever and whenever you want.
One 2016 MacBook Pro 13 battery lasts 6-7 hours autonomous work, and now add to this the charge of a portable battery, which does not take up space in the bag, does not increase the weight. In general, with a clear conscience, we forget the power supply at home and have something about 15 hours of autonomy. In my opinion, this is very cool!
Interesting fact. Our hero refuses to charge the Xiaomi Mi Book Air 12.5 laptop.
Specifications Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro
- model name: PLM01ZM
- battery type: lithium polymer battery
- input / output current: 5 - 12 volts, 1.5 - 2 amperes
- capacity 10,000 mAh
- automatic charging on / off when the device is connected
- ambient temperature during charging: 0 - +45 degrees Celsius
- working temperatures: -20 - +60 degrees
- dimensions: 128.5 x 75 x 12.58 mm
- weight 223 grams
Outcome
Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro now costs about $ 30. This is one of best prices in the Internet. It is impossible to buy it at the "factory" price ($ 22) outside of China. And at the same time, it should be borne in mind that on the official international website of the company, they ask for as much as $ 35 for the device.
In any case, it is worth remembering that Xiaomi batteries are one of the most fake in the world, hence it is important to buy a gadget in trusted places. I recommend this store, because the power bank came to me from there, so I tested it on myself. To get a discount, we enter the MICASHRORU coupon.
Against the background of hundreds and thousands of portable batteries from unknown Chinese brands, the price, of course, looks overpriced. However, the quality of workmanship and reliability, for my taste, decides. The miser pays twice, remember that.
A capacity of 10,000 mAh is enough for those who move away from the outlet for a fairly short period (3-4 days maximum). Who needs more autonomy will have to look towards older solutions from the same Xiaomi. However, our hero looks stylish and has finally ceased to be. Here it is worth nodding towards the previous generation of the gadget.
Well, the owners of the latest Macs will be delighted with the possibilities of charging their laptop. For them, the purchase is mandatory, because there is never a lot of energy, and situations in life happen different.
Already on sale (online) Price: $ 30 I express my gratitude to the online store Gearbest.com for the device provided for the test
