The 'best power bank on the market' is only £20 and is ideal for Oasis reunion gigs
With the Scottish dates for the highly anticipated Oasis gigs fast approaching, music fans will want to make sure their phone is fully charged. Keeping your mobile full of juice helps keep you safe when travelling to and from the gigs, as well as meaning you can capture any of their favourite songs in the set list.
The Britpop icons will be taking to the stage at Murrayfield Stadium to perform three sold out shows on August 8, 9, and 12. However with thousands of people travelling to the concert, many people will be waiting in long queues before and after the set.
For added peace of mind so fans can fully enjoy the experience, it may be a good idea to bring a portable charger along to the event. Easily slipped into your bag or pocket, this nifty device will be able to give your phone a much needed boost throughout the day.
One device that is popular on Amazon is the JIGA Power Bank. Normally retailing for £38.06, shoppers can now snap it up for £19.99 in a limited time deal. As well as the 47 per cent discount, what drew many shoppers in with this device is the massive 27,000mAh battery, which reviewers have praised for giving their devices multiple chargers without really making a dent.
With multiple inputs and outputs, shoppers will be able to charge three devices at once, so if someone accompanying you to the Oasis gig needs a quick phone boost, this can be done at the same time as your own. In order to check how much battery is remaining, the device also comes with an LED light indicator.
Additionally, the power bank uses fast charging 22.5W technology to provide optimal charging by adjusting its settings. This will help cut the charging time of your phone by half while also protecting it from overvoltage. Another added bonus to this device is that it also comes with a bright torch to help users see in the dark.
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Another popular portable charger on Amazon is the INIU Power Bank which boasts a 20,000mAh battery. Normally retailing for £32.99, shoppers can now grab it for £23.54. Able to provide 61 per cent charge in just 30 minutes, this charger comes with a LED display to help monitor the battery life.
Alternatively, shoppers can save 25 per cent when they buy the Juice 20,000mAh Integrated Max Portable Power Bank from Argos. Now down to £22.49 (RRP £29.99), this portable charger is said to hold enough power to provide up to five charges.
Back to the JIGA Power Bank, it currently holds a 4.2 star rating from over 23,600 Amazon shoppers. On top of this, over 3,000 people have bought the device in the past month to take with them on their travels or every day schedule.
One delighted shopper said: "I bought this power bank mainly for travelling and long days out, and it's been a total game-changer. The 27,000mAh capacity is no joke—I can charge my phone (iPhone 13) about five to six times before needing to recharge the power bank itself.
"It also works great with my brother's Samsung, and the fast charging actually is fast—way quicker than some older power banks I've used."
With another five-star reviewer adding: "No doubt the best power bank on the market, takes forever to charge indicating just how much power and capacity this beast has, no problem taking this camping or out for long trips I end up powering four people's phones by charging with different cables, 100% recommended this power bank to anyone."
However, a few shoppers did comment on the size and weight of the charger. One person said: "On the downside, it does take quite a bit of time to fully charge and it is heavy to carry around, although this is to be expected from a battery of this capacity."
With another customer adding: "Only reason for 4 stars not 5 is the weight, it's not light and I'm sure there are other (more expensive I'm sure) external batteries out there, but for the price it's well worth it."
Despite this, a top reviewer commented: "Brilliant power bank, as this lasted for all four days camping - it charged two mobiles each day, one Apple "atch each day and also a Kindle once. Yes it's bulky, but it's outstanding value for money."
With a sixth shopper saying: "This is excellent value for money as well as giving peace of mind. It couldn't be easier to use and will be invaluable during power cuts or long journeys. It is lightweight, given its power, and small enough to be easy to transport. Great little item!"
To buy the JIGA Power Bank, click HERE.
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