How to choose a Power Bank

Smartphones, tablets etc are definitely among the greatest tech innovations of the last decade or so. However, a major downside is that their batteries do not tend to last long. Thus, power banks- which are basically extra batteries for smart devices, have become quite popular these days as they help your phones to last for that extra mile.

Why use power banks:

As stated before, these serve as an extra battery for your smartphone, tablet or other compatible electronic devices. These are especially helpful for those who are constantly on the go and need their devices to be up and running at all times. So whenever your device is low on juice, you can simply plug it in a power bank if you don't have a charger nearby and voila! Your phone/ tablet- whatever it may be, will be back in business in no time!

Types:

There are quite a few types of power banks out there in the market based on their build, power output and so on. There are power banks designed specifically for mobile phones and then there are more powerful ones that can also charge tablets, laptops etc. So, you should select one depending on your needs.

Things you should know:

The following table should help you figure out the type of power bank that is most suitable for you:

Price:

Price varies depending on a number of factors starting from quality, power output, brand and so on. Generally, they are priced between BDT. 1200 to upwards of BDT. 3000. Power banks with 5000-6000 mAh batteries are usually the most popular as they are powerful enough to charge both phones and tablets and cost around BDT. 1500 and more depending on the design, brand etc.

Where to buy them:

There are lots of power banks out in the market, a lot of which are quite unreliable. So it is always a good idea to buy them from reputed stores or reliable online vendors. Another good idea is to go for well known brands such as Apacer, ASUS, Gadmei etc. While they might be a bit more expensive, the extra cost will ensure quality- an important edge over the cheaper, non branded variants.