I travel extensively for work and have tried all types of charging solutions, cables, batteries, etc. What I can say for sure is every ounce counts that goes into the bag. I keep my various cords and other kit in smaller bags for easy access and use but over the years I’ve steadily reduced what I carry on trips. To that end I’ve worked to acquire devices that use similar connectivity. With so many connected devices these days, I see new products popping up from random places but I want something built by a company I know and trust. So I put to you all, what’s in your perfect travel charger? Lets see if we can give our friends at Anker some ideas to help make the best charger ever.
My thoughts:
Weight: under a pound for sure, less than 8oz ideal, even less amazing
Capacity: Enough to charge the newest tech devices twice to include a phone (iphone 7+, galaxy 8+, etc) and watch (iwatch, Samsung, etc) or fitbit/other connected device
Charging: Rapid charge of connected devices (Q3, etc) and rapid recharging of the battery
Ports: USB-C, Micro-USB, USB AND magnetic watch wireless connection
Form factor: Small as possible is great but something along a iphone standard or galaxy 6/7 would be good
Bonus: A digital display to show charge status, time til empty at current draw rate, time til full at charge rate.
A bigger bonus: allow the user pick the port that gets priority charging. Use case: my watch is at 30% but my phone is at 70, I want the watch to take priority charging to achieve a full charge ahead of phone.
So lets hear it, what would everyone’s dream list be for a perfect charging solution?