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INTRODUCTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

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   Portable batteries used to recharge your portable devices, tablets and smartphones have been around for quite some time now but even so i don't really see that many people using them when I’m on the road. Personally i use 3 portable batteries daily not only because i don't like having to remember to bring the same one along with me every time i go out (eventually i will forget) but also because one would need to be recharged three times as much so i have one placed behind the seat of my car, another in my backpack and a third one (the smallest of the three) in my shoulder wallet/bag. On the other hand out of all the people i know just 3 own portable batteries and only 1 of them actually carries it around with him in case of an emergency. Today’s review is about one such portable battery and more specifically the latest PowerBank released by Patriot the FUEL+ 7800mAh.

 

   Established in 1985, Patriot Memory builds a full range of memory module and flash memory products, offering a perfect blend of quality and value. Patriot products include Extreme Performance (EP), Signature Lines (SL) and Flash Memory solutions (FM). Commitment, focus on innovation in technology, product quality, and customer satisfaction are the key enablers of our future success. Patriot's development and manufacturing facility are located in Fremont, California USA and Taipei, Taiwan. Our manufacturing segment is composed of a highly skilled production staff and multiple production lines optimized for modules, giving Patriot the ability and resources necessary to provide a full line of memory module solutions. We understand the value of designing and responding quickly and intelligently to the rapid changes inherent in the memory module industry. This commitment to R&D enables us to deliver the best quality memory modules powered by the latest innovative technology.

 

   Both the FUEL+ 7800mAh PowerBank which we have here today and its larger brother the 9000mAh model feature Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery packs which can be used to charge small and large devices from MP3/4 players, Bluetooth earsets and smartphones and up to tablets via their dual USB outputs (5V1A/5V2.5A). Of course with most tablets featuring batteries well over 8000mAh in capacity the 7800mAh version which we have here is hardly enough even to charge one of those once (the 9000MAH model is far more suitable) so personally I’d recommend this particular model for use with smaller devices like smartphones since it should be able to give an Samsung Galaxy S4 (2600mAh battery) up to 3 full charges. However capacity is not the only thing that matters when choosing the right portable battery so let's get close and personal with the FUEL+ 7800mAh PowerBank.

 


 

SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

 

 

 

 

 

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PACKAGING AND CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

 

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The device arrived inside a small box with a large clear plastic window at the front from where you can check it right above its main features.

 

 

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On the left side you will see 3 drawings indicating what you can recharge with the FUEL+ (however you can use it to charge much more than just MP3 players, smartphones and tablets).

 

 

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At the rear we see a drawing of the FUEL+ 7800mAh PowerBank (shows you can use it to charge two devices at the same time) along with the features, specifications, bundle contents and a table which practically tells us which devices each FUEL+ model is capable of charging.

 

 

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Inside the box you will find the FUEL+ 7800MAH PowerBank, owner’s manual and a micro USB to USB charging cable.

 


 

THE FUEL+ 7800MAH

 

 

 

 

 

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The Fuel+ 7800mAh features a nice glossy white exterior and measures just 93mm in width, 114mm in length and 25mm in height.

 

 

 

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We placed the FUEL+ 7800mAh PowerBank right next to the Antec PowerUp6000 (the smallest one we have here now).

 

 

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Patriot has placed the on/off button on the left side of the device right next to 4 LEDs used to indicate the current charge (current battery life).

 

 

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At the front we see the two USB charging ports, one featuring a power output of 1A ideal for small devices like smartphones and the other 2.5A ideal for larger devices such as tablets.

 

 

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The micro USB port used to charge the FUEL+ 7800mAh itself is placed at the rear.

 

 

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On the bottom of the device we can see its electrical specifications along with several specification logos.

 


  

CONCLUSION

 

 

 

 

 

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   Testing a portable battery is very easy but it requires quite a bit of time especially if you redo all tests a total of 6 times like we do. However things can get quite easier when you have many portable batteries around and currently in our testing grounds we have 9 different models ranging from 3200mAh and up to 23000mAh so testing the FUEL+ 7800mAh PowerBank took slightly over 2 days with very positive results. As always and as expected we didn't manage to hit the maximum rated battery capacity (7800mAh in our case) but according to our calculations after using it with several smartphones, tablets and other portable batteries the FUEL+ 7800mAh PowerBank actually has a valid capacity of 5200-5400mAh (capacity may slightly vary from device to device) which is not bad at all when compared to the advertised capacity. The dual USB ports is a nice touch for people who want the device to charge both their smartphone and tablet and i expect more manufacturers to follow the same path as Patriot.

 

   Roughly two years ago portable batteries with capacities at around 8000mAh used to cost quite a bit but as with most electronics after a while things changed and so today you can have the FUEL+ 7800mAh PowerBank for just USD52.98 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and 58Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk). Overall Patriot has designed and manufactured a very good portable battery ideal for people who may need to carry it around inside their wallet/purse something which is not always possible with some larger models. Sure 7800mAh is not really much by today’s standards not when there are models with capacities up to 23000mAh but for an emergency it's more than just sufficient. So thanks to its very good build quality, portable size, good design, 7800mAh lithium ion battery and a very tempting price tag the FUEL+ 7800mAh PowerBank by Patriot walks with our Golden Award.

goldPROS

- Build Quality
- Size/Weight
- Design
- 7800mAh Lithium Ion Battery
- Electrical Protections (Short Circuit/Over-Heat/Over-Current)
- 1A & 2.5A 5V Outputs (Can Be Used To Charge Tablets As Well)
- Price

 

 

CONS

- None