Duracell is name that is synonymous with long lasting batteries and good reliable alkaline cells. The brand recently forayed into power banks for your mobile devices. Given the reputation of the brand, there is a lot of expectation and buzz around them. I got my hands on the Duracell 10050mAH Lithium Ion power bank and here is my review of this new entry in this segment.
The device retains the black and gold dual tone that Duracell batteries are famous for. The crafting and materials used are premium. It is really compact and easy to handle. When it is pulled out in public, people immediately recognize that it is Duracell. It is small enough to carry around in cabin luggage when you are travelling around. Fits neatly into your bags and stays firm. Ticks all marks in design and crafting
With the growing number of smartphone users in India, there is an increasing demand for power banks and consumers usually buy it based on its charging capacity, prices and mAh power capacity. Power banks capable of charging a device several times is expected to drive the growth of the market. Known for its longer lasting batteries, Duracell Power banks can charge phones up to 30 per cent in 20 minutes, thereby enabling consumers to stay connected without any disruption. The Duracell 10050 mAH Power bank powers up a cell phone two times faster than a regular wall-mounted socket giving consumers 72 hours extra talk and surf time.
India, currently, represents the highest YoY growth (16 per cent) for smartphone users in the world with this number to hit 337 million by the end of 2018 and reach 490.9 million by 2022 (eMarketer, May 2018). With the launch of its Powerbanks, Duracell brings to its customers unstoppable and long-lasting power for devices providing them with an uninterrupted connection to the world for up to 72 hours. The Duracell Powerbank powers up your phone 2x faster than a regular 5W wall-mounted socket, so even while charging, you can keep your mobile, mobile
The 10050mAH power bank was easily able to charge three of my mobiles and still retain enough juice to charge once more. The Li-Ion battery stands it in good stead. It is able to charge itself and phones at a decent pace. It is every durable and reliable. All along my review there were absolutely no issues in charging up and recharging the power bank. This is a reliable one that is stable.
Duracell has packed it with 10 unique protection features. They are
| Feature | Description |
| 1 | Protection to consumers and their phones against short circuit (input & output) |
| 2 | Over voltage (at output port) |
| 3 | Flame retardant case |
| 4 | Dual safety circuits |
| 5 | Under temperature operation |
| 6 | Output overload |
| 7 | Over and under voltage at the input |
| 8 | Cable loop protection |
| 9 | Over temperature protection |
| 10 | Over charge or discharge at cell level |
Verdict
All in all, this power bank is a cut above the rest as it comes from the house of Duracell. This is available on Amazon at a price of Rs 2,499/- It has very easily breezed through all my tests and review evaluations. This is currently my primary power bank and I strongly recommend this to you if you need to carry reliable power backup with you when you move around. Very reliable and steady option.
