By Jayanta Ghosh
Smart, safe and efficient Power Bank
TP-LINK is mainly known for networking devices such as routers. But recently they forayed into power banks segment. They have recently launched Power Bank TL- PB10400 and we got a chance to review this product in our labs.
Power banks are now must-have accessories. In our day-to-day life we are surfing, gaming, watching videos or listening to our favorite music in our smart devices. So we often drain out batteries in our smartpones and often feel frustrated when we have to make a conference through your smartphone. Products like TP-LINK TL- PB10400 Power Bank come to your rescue in such situations, as these are very portable, easy-to-use and very efficient and give you the much needed power back up on the go.
Looks and Features:
TP-LINK TL- PB10400 comes with a dual USB ports with 5V/2A and 5V/1A allows for charging two devices simultaneously and this means you can charge your tablet and smartphone at once. TP-LINK TL- PB10400 has a built-in special circuit that provides full protection for your smartphones. TL-PB10400’s multiple protections of short circuit, over-voltage, over-current, over-charge, over-discharge and over-heating ensure safe and reliable charging to avoid any potential harm to your devices. The Universal Compatibility feature with almost any smart devices makes it ideal for iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones/Tablets and other 5V input USB-charged devices. The power bank comes with an additional built-in Flashlight which comes handy for in-house and off-road activities and Four LED lights work as charge indicators to show battery level or charging status.
Performance:
TL-PB10400 is very convenient and hassle-free to use with different devices. With high capacity, 10400 mAh, and power input 5V/2A, TL-PB10400 can be charged within 6 hours with power adapter. And still compatible with all power adapters under 5V/2A input, in other words, TL – PB10400 can automatically adapt to the input power safely. Through the USB dual output USB ports, 5V/2A and 5V/1A, TL-PB10400 supports simultaneous charging of iPad and iPhone, as fast as using the original charger. Combining high-quality circuitry, TL-PB10400 greatly reduces unnecessary energy loss during charging, ensuring up to 90% energy conversion rate. Below full capacity, TL-PB10400 can fully charge the smartphone for 5-6 cycles, ideal for the use of mobile devices.
Pros: Compact, supports simultaneous charging, 90% energy conversion rate, flash light.
Cons: No charging adapter
Price: Rs 2000/-
Specs:
- High 10400 mAh capacity.
- Dual USB ports let you quickly charge two devices simultaneously.
- Compatible with 5V input USB-charged devices like iPhones, iPads and Android smartphones.
- More than 500 recharge cycles over the life of the battery.
- Multiple protections of short-circuit, over-voltage, over-current, over-charge, over-discharge and over-heating ensure safe and reliable charging.
- Built-in flashlight comes in handy for in-house and off-road activities.
- Four LED lights work as charge indicators to show battery level or charging status.