The G-Spot

THE BEST PORTABLE CHARGES UNDER RS. 2,000

EVEREADY UM 22 POWER BANK . – Rs. 1,250

FEATURES
* 2200 mAh lithium ion battery
* 1-inch think and 3-inch long body
* Supports micro USB, mini USB and Apple pin
* 1 Amp power output
* Automatic sleep mode when charger is not in use

PROS
*  Its overcharge and short-circuit protection feature
*  Multiple charging tips
*  Light-weight and compact body

CONS
* Relatively long self-charging time
* Discharges quickly when not in use

SONY CP-V3/ WC ULA –  Rs. 1,590

FEATURES
* 2800 mAh battery
* 1.5 Amp power output
* 1000 charging cycles
* 38.8 x 99 x 19 mm sleek body

PROS
* Lithium polymer batteries
* Fast charge

CONS
* No multiple charging points
* No charge level indicator

NOKIA DC – 16 – Rs. 1,499

FEATURES
* 2200 mAh battery
* Micro USB port
* 500 charge cycles

PROS
* LED indicator denotes percentage of battery charged
* Trendy colours anddesign
* Light-weight
* Fast phone charging

CONS
* Low self-charging capacity
* Short USB cord

FINAL VERDICT: While all these portable chargers come with their own advantages and disadvantages, the Sony CP-V3 model beats the other two when it comes to the chief attributes like capacity, charging time and value for money. Price-sensitive customers may want to go for Eveready Um 22 Power Bank, but if shelling out merely Rs. 200 more gets you the best product in its class, it’s certainly worth it.

 

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