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Lumsing’s harmonica-shaped power bank is everything you could want

Lumsing’s harmonica-shaped power bank is everything you could want in an external battery

Lumsing’s harmonica is an inexpensive, powerful charger for your iPhone or iPad.

Battery packs are a necessary evil in our modern lives. Devices that can’t get through a day without a charge surround us, but the thin-and-light profiles we take for granted can’t accommodate swappable batteries. Add battery-intensive tasks like gaming or video to the mix, and the result is that we often don’t feel safe leaving the house without an extra battery in our bags.

If you’re in the market for a necessary evil, I like Lumsing’s Harmonica Style Portable Power Bank. It looks good, feels great in the hand, works great, has tons of battery life and is super-cheap. What more do you want for an accessory that you really don’t want to have to carry around with you at all?

With possible exceptions like the HyperJuice, which can charge MacBooks as well as iPhones or iPads, few people are going to wax poetic about the technology of a backup battery. What is there to say? It’s just a battery in a case with a couple of USB ports drilled into the side. But even by those standards, I like the Lumsing a lot.

First of all, it has a lot of capacity. Its 10,400mAh battery is enough to fully charge an iPhone around eight times, an iPad mini about two-and-a-half times and an iPad Air once. In my tests, you’ll get a little less, but that’s pretty common for external batteries: Not all the electricity makes it from the battery to your device, but the vast majority of every watt does.

If the Lumsing was $100, getting, say, seven iPhone charges out of the battery instead of eight would be a deal-breaker. But the Lumsing is cheap: You can buy one for around $20 on Amazon right now, down from its MSRP of $60, making this one of the cheapest, highest-capacity batteries I’ve ever seen.

But the Lumsing doesn’t feel cheap. Part of that is because of its innovative harmonica-style case, which makes the charger feel great in the palm of your hand. It’s well-balanced, and while the case of the Lumsing Harmonica Style Portable Power Pack is plastic, it’s painted to resemble metal. The Champagne-colored unit I reviewed matched my wife’s gold iPhone 5s.

Truth be told, all my complaints about Lumsing’s battery pack are pretty nit-picky. The battery only has two USB ports, one for iPad charging and one for iPhone charging. Sure, there could be more, but I don’t really care that much. And I guess the power button sounds a little “clicky” when you push it, something that might annoy you for a millisecond every day. Jony Ive wouldn’t have let a design detail like that through, but he might if he was designing $20 battery packs.

Overall, if you’re looking for a portable battery pack, I’d recommend the Lumsing Harmonica Style Portable Power Bank. It’s everything you really need in a battery pack: It’s inexpensive, reliable, attractive and well-made. What more could you ask?

Lumsing Harmonica Style Portable Power Bank The good: Inexpensive, reliable, attractive, powerful and well-made. The bad: A few small details here and there, but nothing major. The verdict: For $20, you won’t find a better, longer-lasting battery pack. Buy from Amazon

Amazon price: $23.99

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Lumsing GC-802 Short Term Battery Test

As I’ve stated before, having backup power is a necessity for me, and for a lot of people nowadays what with all of the connected devices we have at our disposal. The Lumsing GC-802 is at our disposal here, and we give it a thorough testing, both extending the work day and out during Ingress battles. Let’s have a look at what makes the GC-802 special.

The first thing you’ll notice is that it is a “lipstick” style power bank, where my normal power bank of choice is four times the size of this model. There are positives and negatives of the style. Positives are that it’s small and fits in almost any pocket available, but the negative is that it doesn’t contain much power in comparison. My power bank of choice is almost a full pound weight and the size of two Moto X’s back to back. It holds 15k mAh, but this GC-802 is a mere 3000 mAh. So right away, I knew I’d be in for some serious modification of battery usage.

The GC-802 contains Samsung cells, which will certainly give it a bit better performance over the budget brands. The build quality of the device is excellent. It feels weighty, but not heavy. The finish is smooth, but has a good feel in the hand, and isn’t slippery at all. The button used to turn the device on and off is a little squishy, but through my heavy use in a two week time, it’s held up nicely.

The GC-802 has three LED’s on the top of its rounded body to inform you of its charge level on a press of the button. If all three are lit, it’s anywhere from 100-66% full, 2 is 66-33% and 1 is 33-0%.

If you double press the button, you get a flashlight at the end of the of the device (USB port side). This is quite handy, as if it is already in your pocket, you have easy access to a flashlight at any time. Another double press will turn it off again.

Testing The GC-802

As with the previous power bank by Lumsing we tested, I wanted to give this a fair shake. I needed to use it as much as possible when recharging my phone during and after work. Since it is only 3000 mAh, and my Moto X is 2200 mAh, I wasn’t expecting to get more than two charges out of it.

The first test was after work, and I placed my Moto X on the GC-802 charge at 6pm. By 8pm I was up from 20% to 45%, as this is off a 1V output port. The power bank showed 2 LEDs at this point. The following day I placed it on the Moto X after work and got another 35% battery and the power bank still showed 2 LEDs. My wife tossed it on her Note 3, which depleted it quickly, as the Note 3’s battery is larger than the GC-802 (3400 mAh).

I charged up the GC-802 during the day and it only took maybe an hour and 20 minutes to hit full charge which was nice. That night, it charged my Moto X from 15% to 90% and still had one LED to give. After a recharge full I used it when playing Ingress the following night, and the only negative thing I can say is that it got very hot. I’ve found often in power banks, that with the new phones using 1.5V+ rechargers, anything less causes undue stress on the power bank, which causes it to heat up. Even through the added heat during this charge, the power bank continued to charge the phone, which is a testament to the Samsung cells used.

With the addition of a flashlight LED on this power bank, the GC-802 provides a bit more utility than others. With its quick charge and small footprint, its been a pleasure to carry it around, as it is in no way cumbersome. If you are looking to purchase a battery that will get you one full charge of your smartphone’s battery, with the additional utility of an emergency flashlight, look no further than the GC-802. It is a proper lightweight power bank.

Product: Lumsing GC-802 Power Bank

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Tech Review: Lumsing 6000 mAh Portable USB Battery

I have had the pleasure of reviewing many portable USB batteries. In the past few years, we have developed smartphones to be super-powerful. As a result, they eat up precious battery life. One solution is to buy an extra battery if your phone allows swapping of the battery. In the case of iPhones and certain Android devices, you cannot remove the battery. You can only charge it when you get the chance. For many smartphone users, myself included, one power cycle of a battery is not enough for a full day activity, let alone something more adventurous such as a camping trip. Enter external batteries. They come in many shapes and sizes.

Today’s item for review is the Lumsing 6000 mAh Ultraslim Portable Battery. This device gives you just enough juice, in a good-sized package, to get you through 1-2 battery cycles of power. When I first held the device, everything felt secure. No loose components, no design flaws that could impact my overall impression of the device. It parallels my phone in my pocket, which I really like. Some batteries are shaped like a small barrel, others are way too massive to carry in your pocket. For the battery capacity, the size is just perfect.

The battery does a great job of charging phones. Some batteries promise to provide 2.1A, but only when the battery is at full charge. As the charge decreases, the charging speed also decreases. This happens on this battery at the 25-50% mark, which is much better than others. This happens with all batteries, but this device has been exceptional in providing a full charge for the majority of the battery capacity.

The device comes with the following:

One 6000mAh battery with two USB ports

One spiral Micro-USB cable, compatible with most Android phones(you will need an Apple USB cable if you want to charge an iPad or iPhone)

A nice pouch for the device, which is important if you hate tiny scratches from keys or coins in your pocket

An instruction manual

The device charges using the provided cable. I do not recommend charging from a computer unless you have a USB 3.0 port, capable of charging devices quickly. Instead, use your phone’s charger to power the device. It charges it faster, and I feel that it provides a “full charge” when you disconnect it and use it.

Performance wise, I always recommend turning off your phone or device before charging it, unless you need it on. It provides a faster charge. When camping, I always turn off my phone, charge it, and let it sit overnight. The phone charges until it hits 100%, then turns off the charging capability, which in turn disables the charge coming from the external battery, thus saving battery life.

There are two ports on the device, one port for 1.5A, and one for 2.1A. You can use both if you wish, but it will slow the charging time. When I took a motorcycle across the US and used a different battery(same company), I was charging my phone with the higher ranked charging port and charging a spare phone battery with the lower ranked charging point. It worked quite well.

Overall, Lumsing has provided me with some fantastic batteries to review. I use them regularly and they have proven themselves to be a reliable, good company for external batteries. If you’re looking for a smaller battery capacity that will charge your phone fully once and about 3/4 of the way before needing a recharge, this is the device for you.

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Lumsing Power Bank LUM-008-01: The TeD Review

Nowadays, if you aren’t searching for power for your electronic devices, its because of one of three things; you are in your car with a charger, at a desk with an outlet, or you have an external battery. We got our hands on a Lumsing power bank, model LUM-008-01, with 10,400 mAh of extra battery power. I gave it a full one week test, using only it to recharge my Moto X, after work and overnight. First let’s have a look at the device itself and the packaging.

Lumsing Power Bank Unboxing

As I’ve stated before, with all the recycling efforts going on, one doesn’t need these glossy colorful boxes to get me attracted to a product. Not to mention, a lot of items now are ordered from the internet, so you’ve seen all the fancy pictures before you receive the item anyways. The Lumsing power bank comes in a proper, naturally recycled, brown, pre-cut single piece of cardboard, folded to perfection.

The foam plastic interior may not be recyclable, but it is a good look and keeps the device and cord tidy during shipping. It has a large compartment for the device and the paperwork, and a small partition for the supplied recharging cord. The plastic containing the cord I don’t think was necessary; a twist tie would suffice here.

The device comes in a plastic pouch, hiding the sleek and modern look of the Lumsing power bank. It comes with a high quality velour bag for transporting the device, and preventing scratches. It also includes an instruction sheet, in multiple languages and a registration card.

Upon inspection, this device feels much better to hold than a “standard” power bank. The harmonica shape fits nicely in the palm of your hand and is easy to carry. Think luggage or briefcase handle. It is certainly a premium feeling device, there is no question about that. However, form is nice, but function with a power bank is much more important. Let’s see how its fared.

Lumsing Power Bank Performance

This Lumsing power bank uses high quality Samsung cells for its charge. It charges on a 1.5A 5v port and contains 2 5V output ports, one 1A and one 2.1A. The literature and their site states that this Lumsing power bank can recharge an iPhone 4 times, a Galaxy S3 3 times and an iPad once.

The challenge for me, as I’ve posted before on Google Plus, is that I destroy my Moto X battery on a daily basis. If my work day is slow, I spend a lot of time on the phone, and just keep having to charge it in my truck. After work however, I play Ingress a lot. Ingress is no friend to your battery either considering you need to have your screen on to play. Most of that time is spent walking around, and not in contact with any power source.

This Lumsing power bank got put through the wringer. The day after I received it, I plugged my phone into it after work. At 63%, my Moto X was pretty high for after work. In one hour and 15 minutes, the Lumsing power bank still showed full (4 LEDs lit), and my phone was fully charged.

The second day, after work, it was decided we would be leveling my wife up in Ingress, so we ventured out at 4:20 pm. Generally, playing Ingress while plugged into an external power source overheats your battery and you don’t get a good charge. However, even plugged into the 2.1A port, my Moto X never overheated and charged from 58% to 89% in 45 minutes, while being subjected to screen on for 90% of that time. This alone gives this battery high marks in my eyes.

I decided I would charge my Moto X overnight using the Lumsing power bank. After the overnight trickle charge on the 1A port, the power bank was only down to 75% (3 LEDs lit). The next day after work I was at 28% and plugged into the charger. In one hour and 50 minutes, I was at 100% and the power bank was still at 3 LEDs lit. Another overnight charge from 40% finally brought it down to 1 LED lit.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a reasonably sized, comfortable to hold external battery, this Lumsing power bank is a looker. With three colors to choose from, and a stylish exterior, it is backed by quality components, and 10,400 mAh of power storage. Hitting a price point of $25 on Amazon puts it squarely in the middle of comparable external batteries. With the Samsung cells in this device, I’ve certainly noticed a difference between this and other batteries I’ve tested.

Overall, I have no reason not to recommend this battery based on my testing and the feel of the device. It performed extraordinarily well during my use, and the full charge on the Lumsing power bank lasted a full 5 days. The added velour bag and flat style USB cable were a bonus, as most I’ve used come with a canvas or mesh bag. I look forward to testing more of their items!

Bonus

Our second season of Bob’s On Air Tech Talk (BOATT) starts this Friday, September 5th at 9 PM EST and if you are tuning in, you could win this Lumsing power bank! Our hosts Alvie and Tony have guest Joe, from Mobile Cup Of Joe, on to talk about all tech items! Tune in to have a chance to win this fantastic device.

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Product: Lumsing Power Bank LUM-008-01

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Review: Lumsing Mini 3000mah Portable Charger and Flashlight

There's so many portable charging devices on the market, it's tough to keep up, let alone choose the best device for your situation. I've reviewed Lumsing devices before. The quality is exceptional if you can overlook some English mangling in the documentation.

First impressions are important. The Lumsing Mini packaging is remarkable, which surprised me. The box is a thick, solid cardboard, so if you decide to grab this for a gift, it's easy to wrap and sure to impress the intended recipient. I almost felt bad throwing the box away.

But, really, it's what is in the package that is the most important. The box contains the Lumsing mini, a single USB cable (for both charging devices and charging itself), a Power User program guide (basically an advertisement for Lumsing), and the User Manual.

If you've had experience with mini portable chargers before, you'll enjoy this one. It's not cheaply made. The Lumsing mini, about the same size as a lipstick case or roll of quarters, is solid. The design and construction makes it feel substantial, despite its mini size. You could drop the Lumsing mini (accidentally, of course) and feel comfortable that it's going to continue working, and that's a good thing considering portable power sources are intended to be used on the go, rushing around from place to place.

The Lumsing Mini design is simple and that's also a good thing. One end of the device offers both the 5v in and 5v out ports. The "out" port, of course, is for attaching the smartphone, tablet, or other device that is in need of power, while the "in" port is for charging the Lumsing Mini while attached to a USB port or USB wall charger. The unit does not come with its own wall charger, but most devices like this do not anyway. Most manufacturers these days assume everyone has an open USB port or access to a stack of wall chargers, so they won't include it. And, of course, this policy also helps drive down the price of the actual device.

There are many mini chargers available like the Lumsing Mini, too many almost. You can find them lining the walls of every store in every airport and you've probably been tempted many times to pick up a few as travel presents. So, there has to be something that makes the Lumsing version stand above the rest.

First off, this is a 3000mah unit, meaning it will supply an additional 9 hours of talk time for your smartphone. That's significant. Other units only tout around 5 hours. The Lumsing does it without adding additional size.

The second thing, that makes the Lumsing Mini different, is that if you double-tap the power button, an embedded LED lights up, giving you a short-range flashlight, which can be extremely useful in situations where you need to find you’re the correct entry key, or locate something on the floor in a dark room. In fact, it’s the flashlight feature that caused the Lumsing Mini to disappear from my office and somehow end up in my daughter's purse. I have other portable chargers that I travel with, so I'm OK with it, but I did experience a moment of remorse.

All-in-all, the Lumsing Mini is a good device. The size is exceptional, it's rugged, and it provides that extra bit – the built-in flashlight.

You can find it on Amazon for around $14.00 US here: Lumsing Mini 3000mah Ultra-compact Portable Charger External Battery Backup Charger

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Lumsing Mini 3000mah Portable Charger and Flashlight

Review: Lumsing Mini 3000mah Portable Charger and Flashlight

All-in-all, the Lumsing Mini is a good device. The size is exceptional, it's rugged, and it provides that extra bit – the built-in flashlight.

You can find it on Amazon for around $14.00 US here: Lumsing Mini 3000mah Ultra-compact Portable Charger External Battery Backup Charger

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Splitting one cigarette lighter socket into three [Review]

Lumsing E-DR15 car charger: Splitting one cigarette lighter socket into three [Review]

A few years ago, the very concept of a three port extender for your car's cigarette lighter socket would have caused some raised eyebrows. Even if you were in a car packed full of chainsmokers, three lighter sockets would be deemed excessive.

Of course, these days, the lighter socket is less for lighting cigarettes and more for powering devices, so Lumsing's power splitter serves a clear purpose.

What it does is extend a single 12-24V cigarette lighter port to three (for a total output of 70w), and includes a USB 5V output for good measure. So you can charge up to four pieces of equipment at the same time. The manual makes some suggestions -- Sat Nav, air purifier, car charger, Bluetooth device, FM transmitter, iPhone, Android phone, MP3 player, Kindle, iPad... and so on.

The appliance is 3.70 x 1.61 x 1.30 inches/9.39 x 4.08 x 3.30 cm in size, weighs 3.60oz/102.05 grams, and is made of white plastic and stainless steel. It comes with two sticky pads on the bottom, so you can affix it firmly into position wherever you like. The cable is long enough to give you plenty of positioning room.

To use it, you just need to plug the end into your vehicle's cigarette socket. An LED will light up indicating there's power, and you can plug in your other devices. The LED is perhaps a bit too bright and distracting when driving at night, but you can always cover it up if that's a problem.

Not everyone will have a need for the E-DR15, but it will definitely come in handy for anyone planning a long journey in a car packed full of gadget loving passengers.

This model is available in white or gray, and although it's priced at £20 on Amazon.co.uk (it's out of stock at Amazon.com), it is currently on sale for just £6.99.

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Lumsing PBJ-6200 Power Bank: A stylish phone charging solution [Review]

I charge my iPhone 5s every night -- it's pretty much a standard routine. Although people moan about the iPhone's battery life, I have no complaints. In fact my old Samsung Galaxy S III needed charging more regularly. But every so often a little extra battery boost is required, which is fine if I'm at home, but less convenient when I'm out and about (and I have no interest in being a wall hugger). This is where an external battery pack can come in handy.

Lumsing's PBJ-6200 Power Bank has already proven to be a life saver in the couple of weeks I've had it. The device is roughly the same dimensions as my phone -- 4.88x 2.64 x 0.51 inches (124 x 67 x13 mm) -- and has a 6,000mAh capacity, which is enough to charge my iPhone about three times (a Galaxy S4 twice, or an iPad mini once).

It weighs 6.49 oz/186g and offers a 1.5A microUSB port for charging (it comes with a cable for connecting to a PC or USB adapter, but there's no wall charger included), and two USB out ports -- one 1A port and one rated at 2.1A, so it's suitable for charging all manner of devices. It's even powerful enough to charge two devices at the same time.

It's stylishly designed, with an aluminum alloy shell, and four blue LEDs on the side which indicate the charge level when you hit the silver power button. Four lit LEDs equals 100 percent charge, three and one flashing is 75-100 percent, two and one flashing is 50-75 percent, one and one flashing is 25-50 percent and one flashing is less than 10 percent.

Charging the Power Bank is just a matter of plugging it in and clicking the power button. Two LEDs flash sequentially, showing it's charging.

Available in black and orange, or silver and blue, it's priced at £50 on Amazon.co.uk (it's out of stock at Amazon.com), but is currently selling for just £14.99.

While it's difficult to get too excited about a battery pack, the PBJ-6200 Power Bank is very stylishly designed, and smartly packaged. And, it comes at a price it's hard to argue with. If you need to charge a phone or tablet when you're away from a plug socket, it offers the perfect solution.

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Review Lumsing 3-sockets 1000mah Car Cigarette Lighter Socket

Introduction

With each of us having more and more devices keeping them all charged up can often be a challenge. This hold especially true when in the car. Many cars have but one single adapter to which you can insert a single cable to charge a single device. The Lumsing 70W 3-Sockets Cigarette Lighter Adapter turns your single in car adapter into not one but three giving you the ability to charge your iPad, iPhone and even your GPS all at the same time. In a family with multiple iPhone users? How does being able to charge four iPhones at once sound? Well then get busy and check out my review below.

Read on through for my full review and be sure to catch the video at the end of the review for a more up close and personal look at the Lumsing 70W 3-Sockets Cigarette Lighter Adapter.

Design

Inside the packaging you’ll find the adapter along with a short instruction manual.

Here’s what Lumsing has to say about the 70W 3-Sockets Cigarette Lighter Adapter.

Three 12V / 24V cigarette lighter sockets (DC outlets) provide a total power of up to 70W, enough for simultaneous use of a variety of portable appliances in your vehicle

1 USB port rapidly charges your personal electronic devices: iPhones, Android smartphones, GPS’s, MP3 players, iPads, tablet computers, etc

Built-in multi-protection IC and fuse , overvoltage , overload , short circuit , over- temperature protection to ensure product reliability.

Two high-quality sticky sponge products on the bottom, the product can be fixed on the top or side of the car console, and will not harm to the car console.

Applies to cars, trucks and boats , extended one your 12-24V cigarette lighter port to three , and added a USB 5V output port. So you can charge four digital equipment supply / charger at the same time in the car: navigation, air purifier, car charger, Bluetooth devise in the car, car FM transmitter anti, iphone, Android smart phone, ipad, kindle, MP3, PSP etc.

The Lumsing 70W 3-Sockets Cigarette Lighter Adapter comes in two different colors. You can choose from grey or white.

Function

The Lumsing 70W 3-Sockets Cigarette Lighter Adapter has a short cord. At one end is the plug which you’ll need to insert into the port in your car. On the other end you’ll find three 12W ports to which you can plug in three cables. There’s also a single USB port on the adapter end as well so that you can add in a fourth cable as well. The three holed section of the unit comes preloaded with double stick tape so that you can easily mount it inside your vehicle.

With three ports, each offering 12W of power you’l have plenty of juice to top off most any combination of devices in your arsenal.

Video

Check out my full video review below…

Summary

The Lumsing 70W 3-Sockets Cigarette Lighter Adapter offers up three ports to which you can add your own car chargers too. Once set up you’ll have up to 70W of total power to recharge your devices. There’s even a convenient extra USB port to which you can add your phone’s USB cable to charge it as well. If you’ve got more than one device that needs charging in the car and your car only has a single charging port be sure to check out the Lumsing 70W 3-Sockets Cigarette Lighter Adapter today.

You can learn more about the Lumsing 70W 3-Sockets Cigarette Lighter Adapter by visiting this page on the company’s web site.

MSRP: TBD

PROS: Plenty of ports. Extra USB port. 70W of total output.

CONS: Must supply your own cables.

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Review Lumsing 3,000mAh Power Bank

Lumsing Mini 3,000mAh Power Bank review

A few qualities that we look for in a power bank are design, functionality, and price. As far as we’re concerned, Lumsing’s quality is top-notch in all three categories compared to the competition. The Lumsing Mini 3,000mAh Power Bank is compact, sleek, and powerful… so let’s see if this one holds up to the high expectations.

Design

The first thing you’ll notice about this power bank is that it’s very small and sleek. At only 3.77x.86x.86in. and 2.68oz, this thing is tiny. You can very comfortably fit this into a pocket without it being a bother. Also included in the box is a MicroUSB cord that measures about 16in. long, which is a pretty good size considering the size of the device.

We’re not at all saying that this is solely “for women”, by any means, but the power bank does look a little like a tube of lipstick. It is, however, a great piece of hardware that anybody would happy to carry around. The battery pack comes in 5 colors: black, white, pink, orange, and blue. And overall, the design of this power bank is awesome.

Functionality

As for functionality, the device works great. It holds its charge well, charges quickly, and offers accurate battery percentage with the three LED’s on top. What’s more, is that it has a built-in flashlight to offer extra functionality in a pinch.

Should I buy?

Lumsing has been known to make some pretty great looking cell phone accessories, and this power bank is no exception. It’s small, sleek, and functional… what more could you ask for? This power bank is perfect for anyone who is looking for a small way to keep their mobile devices charged.

The Lumsing Mini 3,000mAh Power Bank is available on Amazon for $13.99 in five colors.Head here to pick one up for yourself!

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Lumsing Ultra Slim Portable Power Bank – 60% Off + My Review!

I got to try this Lumsing ultra slim portable power bank out for free so I can share with you guys if it’s worth the money! My answer is YES! And it’s also on sale right now for just $19.99 shipped (regularly $49.99!) on Amazon.

Benefits:

Thin – this portable battery is very slim in size which is perfect for putting in your purse or a bigger size pants pockets (my husband said it fit fine) Light weight- It is very light weight to carry around with you where ever you go. Stays Cool – This is my #1 benefit about this battery! I have tried others and they always get super hot where I can hardly touch it but this stays very cool in temperature. Looks – It is a nice silver and blue case that is appealing to the eye (other brands are eye-sores) Charging- This battery charges my galaxy s4 and mini ipad pretty fast! Small cord- This package comes with a short spiral type cord which creates less tangling, yay! Battery Power Status- I LOVE that this actually shows you how charged the battery is. Most other external batteries just turn off on you but this has a 4 light system that shows you exactly when it needs to be plugged in.

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Review: Lumsing Harmonica Style Power Bank

Review: Lumsing Harmonica Style Power Bank -- external battery for iPhone, iPad

When you are away from the office for an extended time, it is often useful to have a portable battery with you. And nowadays, when many of us have both an iPhone and an iPad, it is even more useful to have a battery that is designed to work with either one. Because the iPad has such a large battery, when you carry an external backup battery that works with the iPad, you always need to balance capacity versus the size and weight and cost of that battery. The Lumsing 10400 mAh Harmonica Style Portable Power Bank strikes the right balance — large and heavy enough to get the job done, but small and sleek enough that you won't mind carrying it with you. Lumsing sent me a free unit to review, and I have been testing it for the last week. I like it a lot. This looks like a great battery to toss in your briefcase or purse when you are on the go, and it only costs $23.

Design and Features

My main concern with an external battery is simply that it work well, but since you are going to carry this thing around a lot, it is nice to have something that has a pleasing design. I was very impressed with this device. As the "Harmonica" in the name implies, this device is shaped like a long rectangular box which is curved on one long end and is tapered on the other.

The Lumsing Power Bank is about 5.5 inches long, almost 2.5 inches deep, and is about .8 inches high.

The curve on one of the long sides of this device makes it feel good when you hold it in your hand. A minor feature perhaps, but one that I liked.

The device weighs 8.35 oz. (An iPhone 5S weighs 4 oz; an iPhone 4S weighs 4.9 oz.) You probably won't notice 8.35 oz. in a purse or briefcase, but you'll definitely notice it if you slip it into the pocket of your pants.

The tapered end contains most of the inputs and controls. First, there are two ports, one which provides 1 Amp and one that provides 2.1 Amps. You can use either port with an iPhone, and as noted below, you will get a slightly faster charge with the 2.1 Amp output. For an iPad Air, you'll want to use the 2.1 Amp port.

Next there are a series of four blue lights, and then a long silver button. If you press the button when you are not using the device, it will display 1, 2, 3 or 4 lights depending upon how much charge you have left. When the device is almost out of power, only one light comes on and it flashes. When you are charging the Lumsing Power Bank, you will see the lights come on in a sequence. At first you see the first light, then two lights, then three lights, then four lights. After 25% of charge the first light stays on and you just see the other three come on and off. By the end, when all four lights stay on, the device is fully charged. Finally, when you are charging an iPhone or iPad, the lights stay on to show you how much power is left in the battery.

As noted above, pressing the button when nothing is plugged in shows you the remaining power. The button also serves to turn to device on, so to charge an iPhone or iPad you plug in a USB cord (such as the one that came with your iPhone or iPad) into one or both of the ports, plug in to your iPhone/iPad, and then press the button to start charging.

On the short side of the device, there is a Micro-USB connector. The device comes with a Micro-USB to USB cord.

Connect the cord to either your computer or any USB power supply. I used the Apple 10W charger that comes with an iPad, and it took almost seven hours to charge the Lumsing Power Bank — longer than I had expected. This is a device that you will most likely want to charge overnight.

The unit that Lumsing sent me is white, but I see that you can also get it in black or gold.

The unit comes with a carrying pouch. I didn't see any reason to use it.

Capacity and Charging

The Lumsing Power Bank has a battery capacity of 10400 mAh. The iPhone 5S uses a 1560 mAh battery and the iPad Air uses a 8,827 mAh battery. In theory, then, the Lumsing Power Bank could charge the iPhone 5S over six times and the iPad Air once with some to spare, but in reality you lose some of the charge to heat and other factors.

In my tests this week, when I used with completely charged Lumsing Power Bank with an iPad Air that had gone down to 3%, I was able to charge it back to 80% before the Lumsing Power Bank ran out of power about four hours later. It roughly added another 20% to the iPad every hour.

When I tested with an iPhone 5S that was at 3% or less power, the iPhone would be back to around 60% in an hour, and in just over two hours the iPhone was back to 100%. It takes a little longer to charge at the end, so you see almost 1% of power added every minute, and then going from 98% to 99% to 100% takes longer. Charging an iPhone with the 2.1 Amp port was slightly faster than using the 1 Amp port; a full charge took two hours with the 2.1 Amp port and about two hours and 10 minutes with the 1 Amp port. So you get slightly better performance charging an iPhone with the 2.1 Amp port, but it doesn't make a huge difference. With a fully charged Lumsing Power Bank, I could charge an iPhone 5S from 3% or less to 100% four times, and then had just a small amount of charge left over.

As noted above, you can also use the Lumsing Power Bank to charge both an iPhone and an iPad at the same time. When I did so, each device charged slower. The iPad Air received on average an additional 13% to 15% per hour, in contrast to around 20% when it was plugged in by itself. The iPhone 5S received anywhere from 20% to 38% of additional charge each hour, as opposed to around 57% when it was plugged in by itself. And while I could completely charge in iPhone 5S from almost 0% to 100% in just over two hours when it was plugged in by itself, when both the iPhone and iPad were charging at the same time, two hours just brought me up to around 60% on the iPhone.

You can also charge the Power Bank while you are charging an iPhone and/or iPad. Thus, you could plug in the Power Bank to a wall charger or computer and plug in an iPhone and iPad into the Power Bank to charge them all. When doing so, the iPhone and iPad seemed to charge at the same rate as when the Power Bank was not plugged in to AC power. Note, however, that at the outset when the Power Bank was close to empty, it would sometimes stop charging the iPhone and iPad for a short while so that it could charge itself, and then it would start charging the iPhone and iPad again (and I would hear them beep as if they were just plugged in).

Conclusion

There is something to be said for a smaller battery that is light and can be tossed in your pocket, like the Powerocks Super Magicstick that I reviewed a few months ago and which I see is now selling for only $19.50, $10 less than when I reviewed it. Small external batteries are great for bringing extra life to an iPhone.

But if you want to be able to charge an iPad, or if you want to be able to charge an iPhone over and over again, you need a larger battery. I know that there are lots of large external batteries for sale, but after using this one extensively for the last week, I really like the Lumsing Harmonica Style Power Bank. It is big, but not too big and heavy, and it feels nice in your hand when you carry it. It has a large enough battery to charge your iPad or your iPhone — or both at the same time. And best of all, it is a steal for only $23.

Click here to get the Lumsing Harmonica Style Power Bank from Amazon ($22.99).

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but pricier per mAh: the Lumsing 6000 Portable Power Bank

Review: Slimmer, sexier, but pricier per mAh: the Lumsing 6000 Portable Power Bank

Another in Lumsing's excellent series of 'Power Banks', the 6000mAh model here is distinguished from its larger 10400mAh sister by being dramatically slimmer and almost all metal. As a result, the price-per-milliAmp-hour is higher, but I don't care - the 6000 is a "man's" charger - a veritable mobile power tool and yes, you can knock nails in with it. Probably.

Arriving in the same deluxe packaging as the 10400mAh version, the Lumsing 6000mAh Portable Power Bank feels like more of a premium product. Whereas the bigger, bulkier model had plastic styled to look like metal, here we actually have an aluminium shell that wraps around the body of the charger, the only exception being the status edge, which is shiny black plastic and has the 'on' check/power button and the traditional four status LEDs.

On the top edge is microUSB input (i.e. for charging the Power Bank) and two standard USB outputs, one rated at 2.1A (for tablets) and one at 1A - though either work for most smartphones, of course, and both at 5V. A 0.5m elasticated microUSB cable is supplied in the box, though doubtless most users will already have their own favourite leads.

Notably, there's no mains charger in the box - again, it's assumed that most people have multiple microUSB wall chargers (or similar) and, on the whole, I'm fine with this. Along with phone makers omitting headphones, this sort of reduction does have a practical impact on waste and duplication. Though the 1.5A input rating for the Power Bank does mean that you'll need a meaty charger if you want to recharge the accessory in the quoted 'not more than five hours'.

If five hours still sounds a long time, remember the capacity here. 6000mAh is well over twice what's in most 2014 smartphones. At any point the LEDs indicate what's going on - animating when filling the Power Bank and showing 25% increments when the button is pressed when static or discharging.

In terms of charging devices, this being the All About sites, the 6000mAh Power Bank recharged a Nokia 808 PureView from scratch and a Nokia Lumia 1020 from scratch, and had enough juice left over to take my big batteried Lumia 1520 from zero to over 60%. Which is quite impressive from an emergency charger that's itself no larger than a typical phone.

There's no denying the 6000mAh Power Bank's style - the orange trim is a little quirky, but the mass of brushed black aluminium (there's also a silver version) is enough to firmly put the accessory in most people's 'want' lists. An emergency charger needs to look and feel like it's a mission critical tool and not an overblown child's toy - and this Power Bank most definitely feels, in the hand, like it belongs in a geek's toolkit.

Yes, the sheer value for money isn't quite as high as in its plastic predecessor, at £19 here in the UK, but it's still pretty darned excellent and I'd be particularly proud to take this from my pocket in any meeting or show in order to render assistance to a fellow smartphone owner in need.

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Lumsing 10400mAh Harmonica Power Bank Review – A Must-Have for Your Getaway Trip

As our smartphone gets bigger and smarter, it also drains more battery juice. Even with a big capacity battery, you will still find it drying up at the end of the day. This is where power banks come in useful. It allows you to charge your phone on the move and doesn’t require you to remain stationary at a power point.

There are tons of power banks around, but the one we are reviewing here is the Lumsing 10400mAh Harmonica Power Bank. In case you don’t want to read the review, the conclusion is: if you are in need of a power bank, this is the one you should go for.

Design

Lumsing Harmonica Power Bank comes shipped in a simple recyclable package. The box contains the Power Bank, a USB power cord, a soft casing and user instruction.

This is what the Lumsing Power Bank looks like:

In the front there are two USB ports for charging. The port on the left can output 1A of current, while the one on the right outputs 2.1A. If you are confused with the technical term, it simply means that for faster charge, use the port on the right.

To charge your phone, simply plug in the USB cable (and the other side connected to the phone) and press the power button (there is only one button on the device, so you can’t miss it). When it starts charging, the indicator light brightens to show the amount of power left in the power bank.

Performance

The interior of the Power Bank is a Grade A Samsung lithium-ion cell specified at 10,400mAh. At 0.53lb (240g), it is definitely not the lightest power bank around. However, at 10,400mAh, there is plenty of battery juice in it for you to charge your phone five to six times, depending on the model of your phone.

It will take about six hours to fully charge this Power Bank. When I first took it out of the box, it was already fully charged, according to the number of indicator lights that were ON (though I think that is not accurate). I was able to charge my Android phone (with a 2000mAh battery) from 10% to 100% three times.

After the first charge, I was able to charge my Android phone five times before it went out of juice.

The USB cable provided in the cable is of the micro USB type, which is the default port for most Android phones. The power bank will work with iPhone and iPad too, though you have to come up with your own lightning cable.

The good thing about the two USB ports at the front is that you can charge multiple devices at the same time.

Lumsing Harmonica Power Bank is available at Amazon for $22.99, which is a steal considering its great design and performance. If you are always on the move and hate that your phone always runs out of battery very quickly, then this power bank is definitely one you should grab.

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Harmonica Power Bank Review – A Must-Have for Your Getaway Trip

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