![]() ![]() Getting the basics out of the way we unpackaged our PowerCard and as with most geeks just jumped right in without reading the manual (not that it tells you much!). Monster PowerCard v2 Our Testing and Review Pressing on the power button once turns on the LEDs to indicate how much juice is left, something we'll get into a bit later, while long pressing initiates the charging process. You'll find a dedicated power button, microUSB port for charging, full-sized 1.5 amp USB port, and 3 blue lit LEDs. These numbers are pretty impressive when you consider the PowerCard only offers a 1,650 mAh Li-Polymer battery, a rather small capacity by today's standards for sure, still quite remarkable though when you consider the overall size of the package!Īs with most portable battery packs there isn't much to the outside of the casing. The power pack offers 1.5 amps for a quicker charge and boasts charging times that are 3x times faster than standard USB chargers. You also have 5 color options, Cherry Red, Cobalt Blue, Silver, Black and a Lime Green.Īccording to Monster the PowerCard offers up to 5 hours of emergency power and features what is called, “No Waiting Technology”, which an is auto-sensing charging technology that detects exactly what speed your smartphone or USB device charges at and provides it instantaneously. This means it is perfect for guys or gals on the go as it will slip nicely into any shirt or pants pocket or even the smallest purses out there. The PowerCard is meant to offer users a quick boost of emergency power in an ultra-thin ultra portable package! Measuring just 3.438"L x 2.125"W x 0.25"H the PowerCard is about the size of a credit card, or as you can see from our photo below the size of a pack of Dentyne Ice gum and weighs about the same at only 1.6 oz. The Monster PowerCard we are checking out today is just one of their newest offerings. While the fact that Monster has power packs may come to a surprise to many, the fact is they actually have had several options available and on the market for some time now. However, they do offer a rather extensive line of additional accessories including, memory cards, screen cleaning supplies, portable Bluetooth speakers and yes portable batteries. In fact most people out there usually think of Monster as a cable supplier, thinking only of their expansive line of audio-related accessories such as premium audio cables and headphones. When most geeks think of Monster power and power packs are likely the last thing on our minds. Honestly, there is no one good answer, and if I were to tell you otherwise I'd be lying! However, today we are going to offer one solution that we've recently had the chance to checkout and that is the Monster Mobile PowerCard Portable Battery v2. Ultimately, the Monster Mobile PowerCard Turbo Portable Battery is a solution you'll like if you want a miniscule sized charger, but don't think you'll get multiple charges out of it.Every geek out there has faced the issue of needing a little extra power while on the go, but with all the power pack options out there it is often hard to decide which option best suites your needs. For about the same price, there are several models that offer double the capacity. With a sticker price of $49.95, it's undoubtedly on the pricey side for its battery capacity. Testing it out with a Samsung Galaxy Note 4, it barely manages to completely charge it back to 100% – so we get only a single charge out of it before it's completely tapped out. In fact, its auto sensing technology detects exactly what speed our device requires and delivers the necessary speed to efficiently charge it. Thanks to Monster's “ No Waiting Technology,” it provides all the power needed to start juicing our connected device. Pressing on the power button once turns on the LEDs to indicate how much juice is left, while long pressing initiates the charging process. Looking around its sides, it features a dedicated power button, microUSB port to charge its internal 3350 mAh battery, full-sized 1.5 amp USB port, and 3 blue lit LEDs. However, its overall design language doesn't deviate much from the aesthetics we find in other portable battery chargers – that's because it's sporting a hard-lined rectangular shape. Sure, its miniscule size is something we like as well, but it's the shimmering pattern that's most profound here. ![]() ![]() Right off the bat, its flashy looking design catches our attention. One of them in particular, the Monster Mobile PowerCard Turbo Portable Battery, is a compact solution that won't occupy too much room during your travels. Strangely enough, they're also in the business of making portable battery chargers as well. Monster is known most for its vast and expansive line of audio-related accessories such as its premium audio cables and headphones. ![]()
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