8.8.2016

This is a review of Poweradd Slim2 5000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank. There is no dedicated model number for this product, it is just called Poweradd Slim2.Main specifications:• Battery type: Lithium-ion.• Capacity: 5000mAh/18.5Wh.• Input: Micro USB; 5V/2A. Full recharge in 3 hours with 2A charger.• Output: 1xUSB; 5V/2.1A.• 4 LEDs for displaying charge level. No flashlight.• Dimensions: 99.8 x 32.3 x 30.5 mm.• Weight: 124 grams (my kitchen scale almost agrees with 126 grams).• Safety: Built-in multiple protection system (unspecified).In the package:As usual for this type of products the Poweradd Slim2 comes in a cardboard packaging containing the bare minimum – quick manual,

24.5.2016

This charges pretty quickly and seems quite robust. I brought it to replace my EE powerbar which I never returned during the recall. I had noticed my EE powerbar getting quite hot while it was being used and was worrying about it so brought this as it was at a really good price. This device came in a nice little snug box with the brand name written on it and the cable included.It's the same length as my powerbar was however it does feel considerably thicker and a bit heavier which was slightly disappointing. Length wise it is the same height as the iPhone 6s touch screen (it is 10cm (4inches) high. Width wise it is about 3cm (about 1.25 inches). It is a hexagon shape throughout and has a USB and a micro USB port at the top.

20.8.2017

Great Pocket Powerbank/Charger which came in a well presented/packaged box containing a manual, the Powerbank, mini USB cable.I ordered the light green powerbank due to colour preference and went with my phone at time of purchase.Performance:Takes me 3 hours to charge to full from empty via USB on my laptop.Takes me 2.5 hours to charge using a wall socket to full capacity. I think it is limited to 2A charging so hefty chargers may not work as intended.Charges my phone and smartwatch with ease.30 mins for my smartwatch from 5% to full..2 hours approx for my phone from 0% capacity. However, I do not use the PowerB for this intention, it is to charge my phone when it drops to 20% so I can continue to use it until I get home.

17.12.2016

UPDATE 3:Poweradd support were determined to try and make things right so they also sent me another unit to try. This replacement unit performed almost identically to the first in terms of capacity (it had 2402mAh).Given the determination of Poweradd to make things right and standing firmly behind their product I have increased the star rating to 4 stars to reflect the great level of customer service that they have demonstrated.UPDATE 2:I was offered a replacement or refund from customer service and I opted for a refund, so well done PowerAdd standing behind their product. I have since purchased a Anker PowerCore 5000,

15.12.2018

I recently purchased 3 slimline powerbanks, a bit like this one. One to stick to the back of each of my wall mounted guitars so I could have some subtle usb LED strips lighting them up at night. The powerbanks were £2 cheaper each than these. That turned out to be a mistake, all 3 would not work as per instruction and all 3 failed to work all together for some reason.So I learnt my lesson and this time I purchased one a bit more expensive, this one. I thought I would buy one then buy more later. The powerbank arrived quickly and is much larger than the other ones and only just fits behind my guitar but the increase in size means more power to enjoy the lights for longer.The powerbank charged very quickly and has a handy blue indicator on top to let you know how full the battery is.

25.8.2015

Please see my photo showing this item in my hand if you're concerned by size (my hands are average-small sized if it helps!). The charger measures 10cm in length and approx 3.2cm in width.This is a fantastic rechargeable portable charger for your smart phone or tablet. I am using this on the Samsung Galaxy S6 and it will recharge my phone 1.5 times comfortably from virtually zero charge on the phone and I think I could probably get just under two full charges from it but don't like to let it drain completely before recharging it. I travel around quite a lot for work and was constantly suffering from a dead battery by the time I was on my hour and 45 minutes train journey home,

11.9.2016

Bought this in June and used about 3 times. It is now completely dead and I can't find how to contact anybody regarding it.It's a shame as it's small and lightweight and, if it worked, would be perfect for what I bought it for!Update September 2016: the company saw this review, made contact and sent me out a replacement so all kudos to them for that. It only arrived yesterday but credit where it's due, they didn't just ignore me and seem keen to please. I've used the new item once and will use it a bit more before possibly updating my review - it has to last another 3 weeks first!Update mid-October 2016: the company have continued to email me regarding the replacement to check it is OK and I have to say that,

29.9.2016

This worked ok for a few months, and I am able to get a bit less than 2 charges for my phone. After some time I started having problems charging (it would charge only if I moved the input cable in some positions). I tried with other cables but the problem seemed to be with the internal micro-usb connector, so I started holding the cable in a fixed position with a rubber band to make it work. After a couple of months like that, I unplugged my cable and the usb connector got loose inside the device, looking at the hole it seems that the connector is only held by some soldering and the solder points got loose.

12.1.2016

This little powerhouse is perfect for those times when you need to charge your phone or tablet but do not have access to a mains charger, i bought mine to use on extended fishing trips, i charged it fully using my Ipad charger as soon as it arrived and then used it to charge my wifes iphone 5 and then my Iphone 6S which it did perfectly, this resulted in my being awarded extra brownie points and the disappearance of the charger into my wifes handbag, so another was bought for myself, this was fine until our daughter spied it and wanted one so i purchased another in the hope that mine would remain mineGiven it's small size it packs quite a lot of power and it will charge two Iphones from empty before needing to be recharged itself,

28.8.2016

I've been playing pokemon go constantly which uses up my battery on my iphone 6s really quickly. With this battery pack I can get my phone battery from 10% back up to 95% in about half an hour, and then when my phone gets low just repeat the process 3 times in total. Alternatively I've attached the pack to my phone and left it plugged in and my phone stays full battery for around 5 hours. My girlfried does exactly the same and both of the batteries we have bought exceeded our expectations.We have just ordered a 3rd battery pack so that we always have one ready to go and at the price they are it seemed a no brainer. The pack itself takes about 1 hour to fully charge when plugged into a wall socket.This product doesn't come with the cable to connect to your phone/ipad/...

4.7.2019

We bought this in case we needed backup power for my partners phone as she uses her phone primarily to take photos and videos. Although she had use the charger no more than a dozen times, whilst on holiday in June it just sat there flashing 1 blue light and refused to charge. We tried plugging in to a laptop as well as the wall charger and then tried a different cable but to no avail. It looks the business and appears nicely made but does not do what it says on the box. Very disappointing as a previous one lasted several years before giving up the ghost.Update as of 12th July 2019 - we contacted customer service and their response was quick and helpful.

27.12.2015

Every smart phone owner NEEDS a gadget like one of these - to guarantee that they'll have enough battery in their phone to make it to the end of the day. This model looks very smart and couldn't be easier to use. Plug it into a USB power source (PC, phone charger etc), charge it up (takes a few hours) and then pop it and a phone cable into your pocket. Four nice blue LED's tell you how much power is left. There seems to be enough capacity to charge an iphone at least two times.This unit is slightly bigger than I imagined it to be. I think some of the reviews have likened it to tube of lipstick. Bl@@dy big lipstick is what I'd say to that!! It's actually about 3cm across and 10cm long - still small enough to fit into a pocket,

22.4.2018

I've had it around a month and it's performing well so far. Takes a few hours to charge fully but the flashing lights that light up (4 in total) that show how much charge it has left is very helpful. Also pressing the button allows you to know how much charge is left at any time. Once fully charged I think it has around enough charge to charge my iphone 6 maybe for around 2 complete battery cycles. The only question mark I have is how long will it keep this performance up? The last portable charger I had (not this brand/model) started to lose its charge gradually until basically it lost its charge straight away after fully charging it.

30.9.2018

I bought this battery after my friend recommended it to me. He's had one of these for ages, and they still worked perfectly fine. I carried this everywhere with me, the charging speed and charge capacity were fantastic. It managed to charge my phone in an hour (max). The make is really good, the slim and minimalistic design feels comfortable in the hand.The only problem I have with it, is quite a big one. The battery worked perfectly for the first month, and then just suddenly stopped working. The LEDs wouldnt display any light, it wouldnt charge or anything. The two stars are due to this, if this had not happened, then I believe this battery would deserve a 5/5.EDIT: The customer service contacted me and offered a free replacement.

21.1.2020

This is the 2nd charger of this type I have purchased, very happy with the 1st. Lightweight & compact, charges iphone fast, within 2 hours.However this 2nd charger I bought the input port disappeared into the housing on first connection this was approx 6 months ago.I know I should have returned it straight away, but the cost for return carriage was more than the charger cost because it was deemed hazardous.So it sat in the cupboard until I decided to ‘chat ‘ with Amazon, I explained the fault as above, they were most unhelpful & didn't want to know, not even offering a credit, this item was not fit for purpose.So I contacted Poweradd ,

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