I am kind of an aspiring minimalist, so the idea of dual-purpose tech really piques my curiosity. The same lifestyle also pushes me to buy as little as possible. I am the deals guy here at Android Authority, but despite going through hundreds of deals a week, I rarely really take advantage of any of them. Well, this sale on the INIU Multi P21 Power Bank got me. Let me tell you why I just ordered this one! Buy the INIU Multi P21 Power Bank for just $16.79 ($33.20 off)
This offer is available from Amazon and comes in two stages. You’ll get an automatic 27% discount as a “limited time deal” sale. Additionally, you can press the Redeem button right below the price to save 40%. If you don’t see it, the coupon code is: Q2LOUK9U.
Also, keep in mind that only the Black model is this deeply discounted. All other color versions (and there are many really cool ones) are going for $32.99.
So, I have been looking at the Anker 733 Power Bank for at least a couple of years. While awesome, the cheapest I’ve seen it on sale is about $60. The regular retail price is $109.99! I consider it more of a luxury than a necessity at such prices.
But hey, today I came across the new INIU Multi P21 Power Bank and was able to get it for a mere $16.79 (retail price is $49.99, according to Amazon). That’s more my style, and I kind of purchased it without thinking much about it. What’s the worst that could happen? If I don’t like it, I am out nearly $17 bucks. If I love it, though, it is a total win. Call it a gamble.
Now, the INIU Multi P21 Power Bank is not as powerful as Anker’s option, but it is still looking like a very promising charger/power bank combo considering the price.
The idea is simple. It has foldable prongs. When plugged into an AC outlet, it will work as a regular charger and juice up your devices. Once those are done charging, it will charge its internal 10,000mAh battery. You can then unplug it and use it as a battery pack to charge your devices on the go.
10,000mAh isn’t huge, but it is enough to charge your average smartphone 1-2 times. Of course, your mileage may vary depending on your device’s battery, whether you are using it while charging, and energy loss.
It comes with three ports. One of them is a built-in USB-C cable that doubles as a lanyard for improved portability. You also get another USB-C connection and a USB-A port.
The max output is 30W, which should be more than good enough to charge any smartphone. That said, most higher-end handsets can charge at over 30W. It’s not slow, but it might not reach full fast-charging speeds if you have a more premium smartphone with higher wattage capacities. That said, I don’t mind waiting a bit longer with this one, as it is very portable, and my phone can stay plugged into it while on the go.
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