Juno Power N1300 13,000 mAh Dual USB External Battery Power Bank for Smartphones and Tablets - Super Nova

The first thing I love about this battery is its enclosure. It’s made of aluminum which makes it extra durable and much less to worry about in the event of it being dropped or tossed around in a backpack. The only button on the Nova is the one in the center. When you click it, the blue lights indicate how much charge the Nova has left. On the front side, you get 2 USB ports for charging your devices and a Micro-USB port for charging the Nova itself. I love that there are two ports to charge two devices simultaneously, but I would personally prefer there be one high-powered port (2.4A) instead of the two. If it were one high-powered port, it would be able to charge your device even faster. Speaking of charging, I really appreciate Juno Power including a Micro-USB to charge it. One note about the cable is that it isn’t very long and you might need to buy a longer one if needed. All in all, this battery does exactly as advertised. Everything about it is just about perfect! The only minor flaw I could find in the Nova is the overall design. It’s got a slightly rounded shape. Why is this a flaw? In my opinion, it’s a flaw because it doesn’t always sit steadily on a desk or hard surface because it rocks back and forth. To be honest with ourselves, you’re more likely to be charging it from a bag or packet since this is more of a travel item.

Finally a battery pack that provides a fast charge, slick design, and doesn't break if accidentally dropped.

I received the N1300 13,000 mAh model for Christmas 2015 and have been using it ever since. As a grad student and a working professional, have one of these power banks has been extremely helpful when I do not have an outlet handy. I keep the unit in my backpack and generally only have to charge it once a week (unless I am lending some juice to a peer, in which case I may need to charge it again).I can get multiple charges for my iPhone 6, though I imagine that newer models will require more power. Having two ports handy is helpful if you need to charge two devices at once (aside from sharing with a peer, I sometimes charge both my phone and Bluetooth headphones simultaneously). If you find yourself on the go and would like something that doesn't require constant use of an outlet, this is a great purchase.Side-note: I also recommend pairing this with Anker brand phone charging cords. I have purchased two of them at the beginning of January 2018 and they have demonstrated no signs of wear and tear.