Lumsing 10400mAh Power Bank External Battery: Slim, Powerful, & Cheap

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Do you need a way to keep your phone or tablet powered when you are out and about? Then you should look no further than the Lumsing 10400mAh Power Bank External Battery. Able to charge your mobile phone or tablet repeatedly without being plugged in again, the Harmonica Style Power Bank is slim, powerful, and at $21, it’s amazingly CHEAP.

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For just a smidgen over $20, you might expect some cheaply made hulk of plastic that weighs a ton and is, well, ugly. But the Lumsing 10400mAh Power Bank is actually a very well made and classy looking tool. The battery’s packaging is surprisingly nice, and it includes a velvety carrying pouch, a microUSB cable, a user manual, and an invitation to join the Lumsing power user program.

Lumsing 10400mAh Power Bank Specifications
  • Capacity: 10400mAh
  • Battery Type: High quality Samsung battery Cell
  • Input: Micro USB 5V 1.5A
  • Output: USB 5V 1A&5v 2.1A
  • Size: 5.43x 2.32 x 0.82 inches
  • Weight: 12.5 oz
  • Product Warranty: One Full Year

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There are two versions of the Power Bank available, champagne gold and brushed silver or shiny black and brushed silver, The Power Bank absolutely resembles a harmonica, and on the side where you would ordinarily put your mouth, you’ll find a 1amp USB port, a 2amp USB port (great for tablets!), four LED lights that indicate the battery level when charging or when being used. The button next to the LEDs will start the charger.

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There’s a microUSB charging port on the left side of the external battery. Lumsing says that it takes about 6 hours to fully charge from empty if you are doing it from a laptop’s USB port, and that seems about right, but you can make the process go more quickly by plugging it into a (not included) 5 V 2.1amp wall charger.

If you have a device that uses a MicroUSB charger, you can use the same cable that charges the battery to charge your phone. If you use an iOS product, then you’ll need to supply your own 30-pin or Lightning cable.

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The Lumsing 10400mAh Power Bank feels really good in hand, and it is slim enough that it can slip into almost any pocket. It’s one of those things that you’ll want to keep charged and in your gear bag, because when you need it, it will be extremely handy.

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I’m blown away by the Power Banks good looks, high-capacity, and cheap price. If you are looking for an external battery pack, you can’t go wrong with this one.

The Lumsing 10400mAh Power Bank External Battery retails for $22.99, and it is available on Amazon [affiliate link]. You’ll get an additional $2 off if you use the code ILUMSING.

Source: Manufacturer supplied review sample

What I Like: 10400mAh is enough to charge most phones at least three times — maybe more; Sleek, slim, good-looking design; So inexpensive that it makes a great back to school gift idea or stocking stuffer

What Needs Improvement: Nothing — it works well, and the price is right!

Lumsing asked that I tell you that they are giving away Eight 6000mAh external batteries on Facebook. You can enter to win one by going here.

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We were sent two Lumsing 10400mAh Power Bank External Battery, so we will be giving away the unopened and unused battery. Good luck!

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Judie Lipsett Stanford
Judie is the co-owner and Editor-in-Chief of Gear Diary, which she founded in September 2006. She got her start in 1999 writing software reviews at the now-defunct smaller.com; from mid-2000 through 2006, she wrote hardware reviews for and co-edited at The Gadgeteer. A recipient of the Sigma Kappa Colby Award for Technology, Judie has written for or been profiled by nationally known sites and magazines, and she has served on multiple industry hardware and software award panels. She is best known for her device-agnostic approach, enjoyment of exploring tech, gadgets, and gear, and her deep-diving, jargon-free reviews.

1 Comment on "Lumsing 10400mAh Power Bank External Battery: Slim, Powerful, & Cheap"

  1. Heatwave316 | August 19, 2014 at 6:48 pm |

    I need this because I have an older iPhone (4S), and the battery doesn’t last very long. I’m always needing to plug it in – this would be a big help.

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