Handy size, packs a good charge.
929640
This little charger has come in handy in a pinch. It's small size makes it easy to carry. Just enough to get a device working for a bit until you're need an electrical outlet. Works great.
4593077
This Shinngo EP-042 external battery charger is priced very well as compared to others in its 6000mAh capacity range, seems well constructed and is of a convenient size given its capacity. At just 4.75 inches long, 2 5/8 inches wide, about 3/8 of an inch thick, and weighing only about 5.5 ounces, this backup battery is an easy carry in your purse, brief case, jacket pocket or back-pack. This external battery comes with a micro USB cable for charging and to be charged.

Upon receiving the battery, we plugged the unit into our wall adapter (used our Samsung wall adapter and micro USB cable) and a flashing white and constant red LED lights came on signifying that charging was taking place. Full charging of the battery took about 8 hours.... makes sense, given the 1A input rating. We did notice that the device tended to warm up a bit during charging, but would not say that it got overly hot.

Operating this battery is a simple -- just  plug your phone's USB cable into the outbound USB port and charge as needed.  Simple, easy and effective.

The storage capacity of this battery is 6000mAh which is perfect for charging the devices we have a couple times over. It is just right to help out in emergencies and great for a long weekend too. The charging times we experienced were a bit sluggish, on par with wall chargers running 1A output. On average it charged or about 1/3% per minute on a 2200mAh HTC Droid DNA battery, or about 20% per hour from its USB 1A output port. That is fine for charging while sleeping, or for in-service use while traveling (like while reading from your Kindle). Had the rate been a bit faster, this would absolutely be a five star rated unit in my book.

Nice mirrored finish on the back; our daughter loved that.

We found this power bank to be nice looking, comfortable to hold, affordable, portable, and it does the job as described by the manufacturer. If you are looking for a battery pack of this color, capacity, size, style and charge rate, for use as I have described above, then we would recommend giving it a try based on our experience with it so far.

Recommended.

Go for it.

We received this item gratis from the manufacturer or a seller, without obligation, and decided to objectively test and review it. My statements in this Amazon listing review reflect that testing experience.
3927892
Anker's super compact portable charger is a great product so far. I say so far, because i want to see how it holds a charge through several uses and several months of standby.
I bought it for my wife to carry in her purse because she doesn't always remember to leave the house with a fully charged phone. She's used it a couple times now, and it does exactly as expected.
When considering a charger for her, I liked the fact that it is tiny, and has a slightly larger capacity than other chargers of similar size.
The only complaint I have is that it gets really hot while charging. Hot enough that I can't hold it in my hands for any length of time if the phone is connected. Not too big a deal since the phone shouldn't be used while charging anyway. My wife just tucks it into the included sleeve and puts it into its own pocket in her purse.
Other than the heat issue, this is a great little portable charger.
3565838
Just the right size to pair my Iphone with a battery pack.
748323
Nice compact size and lightweight to carry along in your vehicle.  Also, holds a charge for a long time before recharging.
2186470
Great price, compact size, decent charging speed. Took a Note 8 from 50% to full in 30 minutes. I haven't tested it to see how how many charges I'd get out of it before recharging the charger. But it does what I need, tops off my phone until I'm home when I'm out using it all day. It is about the size of a large lipstick tube. The color is as pictured.
544386
Great size. I can carry it in my purse when I'm not sure if my phone charge will last.
3841627
With a capacity of 10,000mAh, and two 2.1A USB output ports, this power bank by Omaker should be up to the task of handling the higher power requirements of certain smart phones, tablets, and e-readers like the Kindle Fire.  Being a larger capacity battery bank, this unit is a little larger physically, and weighs in at 10 ounces.  Measuring  about 6.2"x2.5"x0.9", it's portable, although a little hefty when slipped into a pocket.

The unit has a built-in LED flashlight, and quickly pushing the power button twice, turns the light on or off.  There is a micro-USB port for recharging the unit, and blue lights which indicate when it is in operation.  A power cord is included, but a carrying pouch is not.

This battery bank performs the basic function of recharging without any major issues.  For a unit with a capacity of 10,000mAh, the current price of $20 makes it a very attractive value buy.

A sample was provided for evaluation.
2346832
After 3 phones were all dying while touring NYC, I decided to purchase an external battery.  I like the Anker for it's size.  Sometimes I don't carry a purse, so I can slip it into my front pocket easily.  I charged an iPhone 6plus and a 6 in one night and still had about a third of energy left.  Good for a day when you can't find a traditional outlet.
4350916
Compact size and well designed. I plan on keeping this in my laptop bag so I can charge my phone and laptop (and even my Fitbit!) using only one outlet. Will come in handy while staying in a hotel or at the coffee shop where outlets are at a premium.
4107970
Lasts for a charge plus extra or several smaller charges throughout the day. Fits into my small purse and comes in handy.
4503667
This is small and good to get a charge when the lights go out in your area .
This has been a Godsend - an extra source of power for a variety of gizmos, all at a good price.  but, if I do, I'm sure it will do the job. It is bright enough to hurt!
4270968
I've been using this for a few months, now. Can easily get two full charges on a dead Galaxy Note 4, and still have some charging left over. Well worth the cost and is small and convenient to carry in my purse. Going to purchase another one for the hubby. So handy to have along on a long outing or road trip.
2105394
This one goes in my carry-bag. When I need a charge, I can plug it in anywhere. This one is highly recommended
2335274
I keep this handy when I know I am going to be away from a charger for awhile. It's too big for daily home/office use, but in those situations I readily available charging capabilities anyway. Would buy this again.
4379432
Very happy with size, charging time, ability to charge and overall design.
2985072
Very handy to be able to just pop the pod into the outlet vs. having to hook up to the computer.
Worked well to charge it in the car too. Size is good for receptacle in my vehicle. Was concerned when reading reviews about the other micro-sized one, so went with this one and have no regrets.