iPhone, Android, drones or smartwatches: may the charge be with you!!! INIU PowerBank Slim 10000 mAh
Our life now revolves around technology. Between smartphones, TWS headphones, smartwatches and other gadgets we cannot do without a product that undoubtedly in some cases allows you to get through the day. In fact, our tech toys require energy and if we use them more than necessary, they could run out of battery sooner than expected. So if we need to charge them on the fly but we don't have a power outlet available, because for example we are travelling, we have to focus everything on a power bank. The market offers thousands of them and finding the most correct choice for your needs is often dramatic, but luck for you today I'm talking to you about the INIU PowerPaw Slim, which offers 10000 mAh of capacity but not only that, but above all if you find it at right offer, you can get it for less than 9 euros, a real deal!!!
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Packaging
- INIU PowerPaw Slim 10000mAh;
- USB-A / USB-C charging cable;
- Fabric carrying case
- 24 month warranty;
- Multilingual instruction manual (Italian available).
Dimensions and materials
As the name suggests, the INIU brand powerbank offers simple stylistic lines but above all small dimensions, despite the capacity of 10000 mAh. It measures 133 x 70 x 14 millimeters and weighs 198 grams, a well-balanced weight and size that allows you to comfortably carry the gadget inside a bag or even a trouser pocket without bothering you while walking.
The product is made of good quality plastic with a satin, almost velvety surface and very satisfying to the touch, offering a firm grip when held in your hand. On the company's official website you can find the object in 4 different colors: black, blue, orange, red. The design is very clean, with the start button on the right profile, which will also be used to turn on the small torch it is equipped with, but naturally if we connect a device to the powerbank, it will turn on automatically. I have made spoilers, so all I have to do is introduce the protagonists together with the LED light, i.e. 3 OUT charging ports of which 2 are USB-A and a USB-C port which is of the IN/OUT type, i.e. it allows you to recharge the power bank of INIU but also to supply energy to the device that we will connect to it. This feature is really rare on a power bank, at least in this price range.
The presence of 3 inputs therefore allows you to charge 3 different devices simultaneously, such as a pair of headphones, a smartwatch and a smartphone, while the LED light allows you to illuminate in critical situations, for example at night if you have to center the door keyhole . The output power is 5V/3A therefore 15W with automatic identification of the best power and charging speed, making it 2 times faster than a common 2A charger. However, it should be noted that Qualcomm fast charging is not supported.
Finally, on the upper body of the power bank, we find a small bear's paw which integrates blue LEDs, each of which indicates the percentage of residual charge of the gadget. The presence of the fabric carrying case makes the grip on the gadget even firmer as well as protecting it from possible scratches and/or dirt.
Battery and charging times
As already mentioned, the internal battery of this powerbank is 10000 mAh or 37 Wh, excellent values also for taking the INIU solution on the go. In fact, the TSA sets the limit in watt hours at 100 Wh, so the 37 Wh the product benefits from means that it is approved by every airline. The 10000 mAh is not a super exaggerated amount but ideal for normal use, ensuring that you don't have to worry about running out of power with your mobile devices. There is also a 15-layer protection system that eliminates the risk of overheating and damage to the battery of your devices, providing them with exactly the voltage they need and constantly controlling temperatures, without overcharging them.
Better to clarify one thing: 10000 mAh does not allow you to double charge a device equipped with a 5000 mAh battery. The value of 10000 mAh is the nominal capacity, so to obtain the number of times that this powerbank is able to recharge a battery, the following calculation must be carried out:
So if we take for example a Samsung S22 whose battery is a 3700 mAh unit, we get the possibility of recharging the smartphone 1,7 times, while in my case with a Motorola Edge 30 Neo which offers a 5000 mAh battery, the Possible refills are 1,3.
The not too exaggerated capacity of this INIU PowerPaw Slim also benefits the charging times of this power bank. Assuming that you can recharge with the Type-C port, full charging from 0 to 100% will take approximately 2 hours with a 5V/3A input.
On offer on Amazon
Price and where to buy
INIU sells their products both on their official website and on Amazon with Prime warranty and shipping and you can purchase this 10000 mAh PowerPaw Slim at the current price of around 19 euros by redeeming the 5% discount coupon from the purchase page. But keep an eye on the product because it often goes on high offer: I myself purchased it for less than 9 euros, a price that automatically makes INIU's energy gadget a must have that you shouldn't miss out on. Unless you have specific needs for charging a notebook, the solution under review is ideal for charging almost everything, from tablets to smartphones, from drones to headphones and much more.
