Statik Snap-N-Charge ZDNET's key takeaways Highly portable power bank that's perfect for top-ups on the go
Comes with a selection of magnetic tips, so no cables are needed
The power bank uses legacy micro USB to recharge, which is a shame since most things have now shifted to USB-C. View now at Amazon View now at Statik more buying choices
I have to admit I like big power banks. Why take a 5,000mAh pack when I can have a 10,000mAh unit? And if I'm grabbing the 10,000mAh pack, I might as well take the 20,000mAh one... just in case.
But not everyone is like me. Some people are happier with a small power bank that they can chuck into a pocket or bag and have ready to turn to when they need a quick emergency recharge. And the smaller, the better.
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And it's a bonus if they don't have to carry cables and such. This is where the Statik Snap-n-Charge comes into play. A tiny charger that's ready to change whatever needs a recharge.
The Snap-n-Charge is small as power banks go, and only 3,200 mAh/16 Wh. This is good enough for a quick top-up of a smartphone or headphones. And a top-up is what you get -- the capacity is enough for about a 50% top-up for a smartphone or portable speaker, or about three or four recharges of earbuds or headphones.
The power bank is housed in a polymer shell that shrugs off impacts and damage from being rattled around pockets and bags with things like keys.
There's a tiny button to turn the unit on and off, and an even tinier array of LEDs to show the charge level.
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