Review: Vinsic Tulip 3200 mAh Powerbank

This review represents my personal and unbiased view on Vinsic Tulip 3200 mAh Powerbank. In this review I will evaluate everything I believe is important for the consumer – consumer experience.

What's in the box:

-          3200 mAh powerbank;

-          Micro USB charging cable;

-          User manual (read it!)

First impressions: Powerbank arrived in nice eco – friendly package. Powerbank itself is high quality made and its design looks really premium (the surface of the powerbank is covered in aluminium). The dimensions of the powerbank  are 9.4 cm x 2.2 cm x 2.2 cm. On the top there is a power button and four indicators. Each indicator represents 25 % of the power capacity (1 indicator flash = 0-25%; 2 indicators flash = 26-50%; 3 indicators flash = 51-75%; 4 indicators flash = 76-100% of the power capacity). On the front side there is one Micro USB input (1A) and one Micro USB output, which power is  also 1A.

How it works: Powerbank is very simple to use. It will start charging automatically, when the device  is connected. If for some reason doesn't start charging automatically, just press power button once. When one led light is flashing it means that battey needs to be recharged.  When powerbanks is fully charged, the led indicators will become solid on.

Test: 

• Battery Efficiency Test : the first thing I always do is to measure battery efficiency ratio. I was able to charge my ipad mini retina from 2 - 35 % (ipad was on airplane mode). After that powerbank ran out of power. Ipad mini retina battery size is 6471 mAh. 33% of 6471 mAh =  2135 mAh. Battey efficiency of this powerbank is 2135/3200mAh = 67%.  
• Charging time: powerbank was fully charged from 0 - 100% in less than 3 hours. 
• Charging speed test: Note 4 was charged from 33 – 84% in 1.5 hours. This means approximately 1100 mAh/ per hour. That is solid charging speed. 
• Compatibility:  Beside ipad mini, I had no problem charging iPhone 5s, Note 4, Nokia Lumia 520, bluetooth Sony headset and HTC Desire X. 
• Overheating YES/NO: I haven't noticed any overheating issues whatsoever. Powerbank gets a little warm when charging, but this is normal.

Conclusion: Overall I am very satisfied with the design and performance of this Vinsic Tulip 3200 mAH powerbank and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for pocketable powerbank. It will fully charge your iPhone (except iPhone 6 plus). 

This powerbank was sent to me for the review. Opinions are my own and unbiased.

https://www.facebook.com/VinsicFansPage?fref=ts