Anyone who has ever run out of battery power from a mobile phone or camera at the crucial moment knows how valuable a powerbank can be. It can be used to supply small appliances with new energy even when on the move. reichelt elektronik has recently launched the powerbanks of the Energy series from Varta – the manufacturer is otherwise known mainly for high-performance batteries and accumulators. We show what the power banks can do.
Powerful and compact
The Varta models are ideal for anyone looking for a powerful source of energy on the move. With two Type A USB ports and one Type C port for fast charging, up to three devices can be powered simultaneously. The special feature is that the Powerbank can be charged while supplying power to mobile devices thanks to pass-through charging. This feature sets it apart from other powerbanks.Four different capacities are available depending on requirements:
- 5,000 mAh: 26.5 hours additional talk time with the smartphone*
- 10,000 mAh: 55 hours of additional talk time with your smartphone*
- 15,000 mAh: 83.5 hours of additional talk time with your smartphone*
- 20,000 mAh: 114 hours of additional talk time with your smartphone*
The smallest model weighs a mere 150 g and, with dimensions of 72 x 137 x 10.5 mm, is roughly the size of a smartphone.
Six-fold security
In addition to their high performance, Varta’s Powerbanks are convincing in that they offer maximum safety thanks to Advanced Saftey Technology. The users are prepared for the following scenarios:
- Temperature control: an NTC sensor is integrated, which stops the charging process when the temperature reaches a critical value
- Overcharge protection and deep discharge protection: prevents damage to the cell and ensures the longevity of the powerbank
- Overcurrent protection: prevents damage to the cell
- Overvoltage protection: protects against overvoltage from external power sources
- Short-circuit protection: the Powerbank is short-circuit-proof thanks to a resettable fuse
* Additional hours based on Samsung Galaxy S9 battery specifications on samsung.com and VARTA Power Bank Energy batteries. Performance may vary depending on the device.
