JuliusSeizure
Executive Member
Just thought I'd create a thread because these are vital items to have. I've had a fair share of them over the years and many falsely advertise their capacity and these should be exposed. Some brands are also generally better investments than others.
The good brands I've had are
1. Swiss Mobile. I have a 20 000 mah one from 2019 which I dropped countless times and it still works wth batteries still working decently for its age and condition.
2. Superfly. The 20 000 mah ones are not always ideal and it's good to invest in smaller ones for day trips etc. Much easier on the pocket and it attracts less attention as well. I've had a Superfly 12 000 mah since early 2020 which also still works decently and just ordered another today to keep in the house.
Bad.
Dixon. I actually got one from Cash Crusaders in January and it gave in about a week or two after only a few months.
Generally, a decent 20 000 mah one will cost over R500 unless you are lucky by finding a special etc.
As a general rule, if the prices are too good to be true, stay away. I had a few in my earlier days of powerbank ownership which worked once or twice when I thought I was getting a bargain.
The good brands I've had are
1. Swiss Mobile. I have a 20 000 mah one from 2019 which I dropped countless times and it still works wth batteries still working decently for its age and condition.
2. Superfly. The 20 000 mah ones are not always ideal and it's good to invest in smaller ones for day trips etc. Much easier on the pocket and it attracts less attention as well. I've had a Superfly 12 000 mah since early 2020 which also still works decently and just ordered another today to keep in the house.
Bad.
Dixon. I actually got one from Cash Crusaders in January and it gave in about a week or two after only a few months.
Generally, a decent 20 000 mah one will cost over R500 unless you are lucky by finding a special etc.
As a general rule, if the prices are too good to be true, stay away. I had a few in my earlier days of powerbank ownership which worked once or twice when I thought I was getting a bargain.
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