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Aukey external battery review: 20,000 mAh, Lightning power and 2 USB ports

With devices
increasingly greedy electronic devices that are multiplying around us, it
must constantly anticipate recharging with one objective: not to
find iPhone or iPad turned off due to empty battery!

This is where the use of an external battery is practical and can also
go beyond nomadic operation, especially as manufacturers add
always more and more features in their charging solutions
mobile. This is the case ofAukey, which offers an external battery
particularly well endowed on paper, with a capacity to20 000
mAh, different USB charging portsfast, a
charging socket suitable for Apple users because it has a socket
lightning and even a functionflashlight:

As part ofour nearly 300 tests
accessories, we were able to test a copy and check if the
promises announced by the manufacturer are indeed kept, all in
images !

It's in the box

Aukey keeps it simple in terms of packaging, as usual:

It includes the battery, a USB to micro USB cable, a small card
warranty and a concise manual.

Concerning the battery itself, it is rather
impressiveby its format. To give an idea, it is
comparable in size to two iPhone 6 Pluses placed one on top of the other. For good reason,
the capacity of 20,000 mAh is particularly substantial when you have
Generally speaking, batteries usually range from 5000 to 10000 mAh.

Here are thedimensionsprecise: 150 x 81 x 20 mm, for
a weight of388,39 g.

She is dressed in black, in a construction that exudes solidity and
with pretty finishes. Nothing protrudes, and even if everything is plastic, the
assembly quality seems to be there. No play to report at the level of
start button, nor the different sockets on the edge.

On the top, apart from a discreet “Aukey” inscription, we find the
main button which is used to check the battery charge level. A
pressed and the indication is displayed via a color scheme (3 levels, white,
green and red). It also allows you to turn on or turn off the LED used as a lamp.
pocket.

On the rear side, nothing special to report apart from inscriptions
voltage and other classic technical details.

The most important is on the left edge. The Aukey battery offers
Effectivelytwo exitsUSB of 2.4 A each, announced
as adaptive to ensure the safety of charging the connected device.
They can be used at the same time. Between the two sockets is the
LED used as a flashlight. On the right edge, two sockets are
proposed for recharging the battery: one in the classic micro format
USB andone in Lightning format, that of the usual cables
iPhone et iPad.

In use

The Aukey battery offers various advantages which make its use in
very pleasant practice.

On the one hand, for iPhone or iPad owners, the fact
to integrate a Lightning charging socketallows you to not have to
take with his battery thatjust one charging cablefor the
battery and its iPhone, iPad. This is quite rare on portable batteries for
be underlined! The traditional micro USB charging socket, plus
classic is also there. A good point to have
planned both!

The presence of two standard USB-A sockets allows charging
simultaneousof two devices, iPhone and iPad for example, this
which proves practical for reboosting two devices in a few hours of
recharge without having to wait for one to complete before plugging in the
following.

Regarding recharging, we noted the following times:

  • 2 hours to recharge an iPhone 6 Plus from 0 to 100%
  • 3 hours to recharge a 10.5-inch iPad Pro from 0 to 100%

For the number of recharges, the manufacturer announces 4.5 recharges of one
iPhone 7 Plus, we measured 2 iPhone 6 Plus recharges and one recharge
of iPad Pro 10.5 inches (particularly consumer!). The characteristics
announced are therefore rather respected.

Finally, the flashlight bonus feature is also welcome, being
given that the battery can be used while camping or even overnight at home.
yourself for example. The lamp can then help, especially since it is rather
powerful.

Conclusion

This external battery is extremely goodequippedet
will satisfy a good number of users, particularly iPhone and iPad users, thanks to its
charging socket compatible with everyday lightning cables. One point
important to take into account however: while it has a
high capacity, fast charging ports and Lightning and micro USB inputs,
In return, it displays a ratherimposing.

It is therefore primarily intended for use in "transportable" mode rather
than "nomadic", in the sense that she will have difficulty finding her place in a small
bag or in a pocket, or even in your hand with an iPhone. She will be in
on the other hand the ideal companion in a larger bag or suitcase, for a
voyagelongof several days. Or even for the house,
absence of an electrical outlet, it can serve as a charging point on a
bedside table or in the cellar, for example.

For a more compact format, we appreciatedThe version 10
000 mAh here

Two other models are currently offered with a promo code:

What we liked:

  • large capacity
  • Lightning and micro USB input
  • charging speed
  • quality construction
  • simple and sober design
  • flashlight bonus feature

What we liked least:

  • imprecise charge indicator
  • size too large for a small bag

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By : Keleops AG

Editor-in-chief for iPhon.fr. Pierre is like Indiana Jones, looking for the lost iOS trick. Also a long-time Mac user, Apple devices hold no secrets for him. Contact: pierre[a]iphon.fr.

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