Xiaomi external batteries. Xiaomi Power Banks Seven colors to choose from

Today we received an external battery for charging phones and other gadgets produced by the fashionable Chinese brand Xiaomi PowerBank 10400 mAh today. This model is average in the line of their power banks - there is also a lightweight version for 5200 and 16000. If the younger brother is thinner in appearance, but longer, then the older one is slightly narrower, but much longer and heavier. Therefore, I purchased the 10400 model for personal use as the optimal ratio of price, size and capacity for everyday wear.

Complete set of original Xiaomi Power Bank 10400 mAh

By the way, about gravity. We are accustomed to the fact that cheap Chinese batteries have a much lower capacity than indicated on the label. And the main signal for this is their light weight. Who does not remember, I already once ordered an additional battery for my Samsung phone and just fell for such a trick.

With PowerBank from Xiaomi, the same story is possible - of course, this is a serious brand and the original charger fully corresponds to the quality expected from it. However, there are many fakes on the market that can leave a less pleasant impression. Let's unpack and look at the original device and note the elements by which it can be distinguished from a fake.

In the official delivery we have the following package ^

• the battery itself
• small flat micro usb cable
• and instructions.

There is no power adapter, so you can use any one at 5V / 2A - the option from the same mobile phone will do.

How to distinguish the original Xiaomi Power Bank from a fake?

First of all, let's take a look at the packaging - on the side of the branded box there is a sticker with a hologram and a protective layer, under which there is a 16-digit verification code.

Using it on the site http://chaxun.mi.com, you can check if this device is original and how many times a check using this code was requested on the site.

Our copy is original.

The second accessory worth looking at is the charging cable. In the branded kit, it is longer - 22 cm. Also, the fake often has an embossed image of the Xiaomi logo - it is not on the original.

Externally, the powerbank is a one-piece box made of strong anodized gray aluminum. The coating is rough and doesn't tend to slip out of your hands, although the battery's security is also on top - according to the manufacturer, it can withstand weights up to 50 kg.

In general, it creates a very pleasant impression of a high-quality reliable device. This can be said about all devices of the Xiaomi brand, which, despite the relatively low cost, have an imprint of “glamour” - with all the technical advantages, they are simply pleasant to look at or hold in your hands.

Hidden inside are 4 high-capacity 18650 batteries manufactured by LG.

At the same time, in the original device, the assembly of all parts is made so high quality that the side plastic edges do not play and nothing rattles inside. On the main sidebar we have all the indicators and controls. This is:

• power button
• 4 LEDs - battery full indicators
• micro USB connector - for replenishing energy reserves on the most portable charger
• and regular USB for charging devices.

Here you can notice another difference with the fake - on the latter, all the elements are made less accurately.

The power button is only needed to check the remaining capacity of the power bank - it is signaled by LEDs. When you connect your phone to charge, the device turns on automatically.

Another way to check for "lice" is to connect the battery to itself - from micro USB to a large USB. The fake will start charging itself - the original will not.

And finally, let's look at the opposite side, where technical information about PowerBank is printed - on a fake one, the print is brighter.

How long does it take to charge?

We could check how many times you can use this portable charger on two devices - Apple iPhone 5S and iPad Mini. On an iPhone with a discharge of less than 20%, it lasted 6 times, while the average time was from 50 minutes to an hour. iPad can be charged 2 times - both in a little more than an hour.

It is also worth noting such an interesting thing here - despite the fact that the battery capacity is declared in large print as 10400 mAh, this value refers to the case if the output voltage was 3.6 Volts. But on the USB connector, the standard voltage is 5 volts, as a result of which

the real volume is almost halved to 6650 mAh.

And all this is absolutely honest, but unobtrusively indicated by the manufacturer in small print on the sticker. Can you imagine how really small the volume of charging at 5200mAh is then ..?

As an additional accessory for the Xiaomi external battery, you can buy a silicone case, which is produced in several colors. It will not only give a bright appearance, but also protect the phone and other objects from scratches that can cause the sharp edges of the PowerBank.

That's all - buy, the main thing is to carefully inspect the battery before buying and read reviews about the seller. Good luck!

How many nerves do we lose when our phone dies? We are constantly afraid that when the battery runs out, a small but apocalypse will come for us. And it will last until we find an outlet. But what about people who do not have an outlet at hand, but need to stay in touch? One of the solutions was proposed by the Chinese company Xiaomi, which, in addition to smartphones, pays great attention to accessories, and at a nice price.

We already disassembled some time ago two of the most popular batteries from the Chinese noname industry in this. As it turned out, they were not of very high quality, and their power in fact turned out to be three to four times less than declared. It's time to aim for something more interesting and high quality.

Today we will talk specifically about battery Xiaomi Mi Power Bank.

The latter is a stand-alone charger for any gadgets, including smartphones, tablets, cameras - whatever. Initially, the company offers 3 options for portable charging. The difference is only in capacity: 5200 mAh, 10400 mAh and 16000 mAh.

Let's stop at an intermediate version with a capacity of 10400 mAh.

Equipment

Everything is very democratic here. The charger came dressed up in a branded wrapper with Chinese characters over a plastic case. No extra box. After tearing the wrapper, we will find a transparent case with the device inside, a wire and a brief instruction, again, in Chinese. Special thanks to the seller from Ebay, who did not spare the pimply polyethylene on my package, thanks to which it arrived safe and sound. Obviously, the guy has already encountered the peculiarities of the Russian customs and the valiant Russian Post.

The case, I must say, is not very convenient. Above and below, it rests on parole and scotch tape. It is not very convenient to constantly unstick it. Alternatively, you can leave it on one side, say, from below, and peel it off from above. It will not open on its own, but it will not hurt to pull it with a clerical rubber band.

Design

Let's go over the exterior.

So, on the top end there is a single power button, two USB ports (regular and Micro) and 4 indicators. It is clear why the power button is needed - 4 indicators show the battery level at 25%. In the process of charging the recipients, the indicators flash, letting you know if it has enough energy to charge something else. Micro USB port is used to charge the device itself from any suitable adapter with the appropriate input. A full-size port is used to charge gadgets.

It is worth noting that the kit comes with a short Micro USB -> USB cable that fits comfortably into a small compartment in the storage case. Such completeness will upset the owners of gadgets from Apple, as they will have to buy an adapter from Micro USB to Lightning. Moreover, the original adapter costs more than the charging itself. But, online stores (Ebay or Aliexpress) have not been canceled and, if desired, you can buy several “not quite original” adapters for much less money. We read an overview of such a modest but important contraption.

Below we can see large numbers with the battery capacity and a few hieroglyphs indicating the input and output power. More on specifications below.

The sides of the device are rounded. Such a design move made it possible to correctly hide 4 cylindrical batteries inside. Thanks to this, the device fits comfortably in the hand, although it is inconvenient and unnecessary to constantly hold it in your hands while charging gadgets.

In general, this device clearly manifests Xiaomi's craving for minimalism. A similar design can be seen on most of the company's accessories and devices.

Specifications of Xiaomi Mi Power Bank

• Capacity: 10400mAh / 3.6V
• Number of charge cycles: 5000
• Input power: 5.0V / 2.0A
• Output power: 5.1V / 2.1A
• Type of battery: Li-ion
• Dimensions: 77 x 90.5 x 21.6 mm
• Weight: 250 g
• Short circuit protection
• Overload protection
• overheat protection

User experience

A battery of this capacity should be enough for a long time. It was experimentally determined that the full charging capacity is enough for:

Device	Number of charges, times	Charge level on the device when power is connected, %	Charging time
Google Nexus 7 (2013) LTE (Asus)	3.5	From 14% to 100%	1.2 hours
Google Nexus 5 (LG)	6	From 14% to 100%	1 hour
Apple iPhone 5S	6.5	From 20% to 100%	55 minutes
Apple iPad Mini Retina	2	From 20% to 100%	1.1 hour
Canon EOS 60D	6	From 5% to 100%	1.1 hour

​Xiaomi Power is an external battery that not only has outstanding features, but also an attractive design. The batteries of the Chinese manufacturer are made of high quality aluminum in a stylish and elegant case. Xiaomi Power Bank is based on components developed by LG and Samsung engineers. Thanks to the manufacturer's responsible approach to the development and assembly of its products, the battery is able to serve its owner for a long time, while providing a smartphone, tablet, smart watch with a long charge, carried out in the shortest possible time.

Features of Xiaomi Mi Power

All models of the battery line are made in the same style. The original devices differ only in color variations and dimensions. Each instance is equipped with LEDs, through which the user can control the charge of the device. In case of malfunctions, a button is provided to reset the power bank.

The advantage of Xiaomi Mi Power Bank batteries is the presence of multiple USB outputs. The body of the gadget is protected from drops, and the battery has protection against overheating, full discharge and overcharging, which significantly extends the life of the battery. Xiaomi powerbank is able to charge any mobile device as quickly as possible, the average charge time is about three hours.

Xiaomi battery operation

Batteries from Xiaomi are attractive, small and light, so they can be carried in the pocket of a bag or trousers. In operation, the device shows excellent results. In this case, the user can forget about overheating of the smartphone or tablet. The delivery set of batteries from the Chinese company is very modest, in the box the user will find only a short USB cable.

Advantages of Xiaomi power bank:

• The device is resistant to external factors. The temperature and humidity control system implemented in the battery allows you to operate the gadget under any conditions;
• Xiaomi Power Bank, which you can buy in the online store at an affordable price, has effective surge protection. The device is reliably protected from power surges;
• The device is protected against short circuits. The system will automatically turn off the motherboard;
• Implemented protection of the gadget from incorrect installation of the charger. In case of unforeseen situations, it will automatically stop charging.

The Xiaomi external battery will become indispensable assistants during long trips when it is not possible to charge your smartphone or tablet from the mains. Also, the gadget will appeal to people leading an active lifestyle. An external battery is indispensable if, for example, a smartphone is not able to work throughout the working day due to low battery capacity. Built-in protection system, LED indicators, attractive design, fast charging - the best ratio of affordable cost and impeccable quality!

Hello dear MYSKU users! Finally, I received a parcel with a "can" from the well-known Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi. This time the post office made me happy. The parcel arrived in 12 days! Upon receipt of this miracle, I decided to immediately make a small review. Details under CAT.

To begin with, I would like to give a brief description and description of this miracle, which was provided by the manufacturer of this device

Main parameters of Xiaomi 10400mAh Power Bank:

- Capacity: 10400 mAh
- Model: NDY-02-AD
- Input current: 5.0V/2.0A
- Output current: 5.1V/2.1A
- Size: 90.5*77*21.6mm
- Weight: 250 g

You can see other details on the official website of the manufacturer (official website:)

Equipment:

Xiaomi Power Bank 10400 is sold in a white cardboard box. The external battery comes with instructions in Chinese, as well as a short Micro USB cable. It will help charge the Power bank from a computer or from the network using a network adapter, and of course, they can recharge devices with such a port on the go. I was upset by the length of the USB cable - as for me, it is very short, which gives some inconvenience to charging the Power Bank both from the network and from USB.







In addition to the USB cable, the seller pleased me with a small gift - a miniature USB lamp. To be honest, I didn’t even think that such a small “patch” of cable with several diodes could shine so brightly. Who does not have this lamp complete with a battery - I advise you to purchase, a very useful thing!




A huge plus of this "can" is the case, which is made of aluminum. The assembly is very high quality - nothing plays, does not creak and does not hang out inside the case. The case itself has a grayish tint, a little rough, fingerprints do not remain on it, and it is comfortable to hold it in your hand - it does not slip.


The ends of the battery are covered with non-staining white plastic inserts. At one end there are no functional buttons and connectors - the manufacturer used this area for applying service inscriptions. On the second end there are USB and Micro USB ports, four LED indicators that are illuminated in white, as well as a forced power button.





It is worth noting that the power button is used for informational purposes only, to find out the amount of charge remaining in the external battery. When you connect various charging devices to the battery, the power bank automatically wakes up and starts the charging process. After charging is completed, the power bank will automatically turn off.

I did not disassemble this miracle, as I am afraid to break something. According to the manufacturer, four 18650 lithium-ion batteries from LG or Samsung are installed inside the external battery, a board with a Texas Instruments BQ24195 controller (designed for a battery pack up to 18650 mAh and allows a load of up to 4A), as well as an ABOV MC97F1204SMBN microcontroller operating with sensors.

Conclusion:

I did not measure the capacity, but simply checked it using a primitive method - I charged several gadgets several times. After repeated use, I came to the conclusion that the capacity of the external battery is close to the declared one. Cases of sudden rapid discharge have not yet been found. During use, this device charged a tablet, as well as less demanding electronic equipment, phones, players. With one full charge of the Power bank - I charged my Huawei honor 3c phone with a capacity of 2300maH - almost 4 times (the 4th time I did not fully charge it, but only up to 70%). At the same time, there is no question of any heating of the battery - after all, high-quality electronics matter.
In conclusion, I want to say that the Power Bank from the well-known Xiaomi company did not allow itself to be “disgraced”. The gadget suits me perfectly, I hope it will serve me for a long time.

Pros:

Large capacity
Stylish and compact aluminum body
Auto turn on and off

Minuses:

Too short USB cable

For those who are interested, you can watch the video review:

Thank you all for your attention!!!

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My husband and I already somehow bought a cheap external battery for aliexpress for 50,000 microamps, with a solar battery, which did not really charge anything. Naive! By the way, and from the sun it was not charged.
Therefore, I decided not to save money and buy a good, Chinese and definitely branded one. Since in China there are not only cheap disposable things, but quite high-quality ones.
I was already familiar with the xiaomi brand from their wonderful fitness tracker and therefore the choice fell on it.

I made an order at the Great Chinese Sale on November 11, 2015 using a coupon and it cost me about 1300 rubles. Now the price is a little lower even without sales and coupons. Oh, this unpredictable dollar exchange rate! Bought. I recommend the seller

For those who do not want or cannot wait, there is an opportunity to buy this miracle in Russia, look at Yandex.market, but, of course, it is already somewhat more expensive.

I chose the capacity as follows: 5000 microamps seemed to me not enough, and the toad strangled me to buy a battery for 20,000 microamps, so 10,400))) And there was also 10,000, and I still didn’t understand which one is more modern.

In total, this is just my phone (3000 microamps) and tablet (7000 microamps), of course, still minus losses, I don’t really understand this, but I know that all batteries lose a certain% of the charge when charging devices and this is normal.

Now I absolutely do not regret that I did not take a 20,000 battery, since it takes a very long time to charge it and it must be quite heavy. Although it will be indispensable for hiking.

Somewhere less than a month my silver friend came to me, he came just before the New Year. And here he is with me.

Packed conscientiously, in a white cardboard box, inside of which is another one, this time in a light yellow-brown color, so natural, hinting at environmental friendliness. Unfortunately, I threw away the boxes. It seems that there was also an instruction in Chinese.

In the box is a short cord and the battery itself. It looks very nice: the aluminum case, with a brand name, is quite weighty. On the white side faces, on the one hand, there is a power button, diodes showing the battery charge level and micro USB and USB connectors, on the other, information about the device.

The case, although durable, is prone to scratches, so I ordered a case for it.

It charges from zero hours in 7-8, I have enough for a full charge of the tablet and phone by 70%, so I consider the declared capacity to be honest. A 10" tablet (samsung note n8000) charges a little faster from a battery than from an outlet, a phone (Lg g3) does not have much difference in charge speed.
In operation for more than six months, (we use it almost every day), no jambs have been noticed, there is no drop in capacity yet.

The only thing I'm missing is one more micro USB output to simultaneously charge another device. And more than a worthy product!