For so many years, using a power bank on the go has been a pain in my butt, the experience is really anti-portable and inconvenient, and the reason is that power banks nowadays are either too big to be used in that type of situation or even they are small enough, they still need to be jammed in your pocket while traveling.
Whenever you need to use it, you dig into your bag to find it, a very troublesome experience. What annoys me even more about those power banks is that you always need to carry an extra charging cable. It was all really desperate when I was out with the power bank and suddenly realized that the cable had been left at home!
So what I am trying to say is that there has to be an intuitive way to solve this problem, and there is. Now let me introduce a brand-new power bank to you, the Mchaos crossbody power bank with retractable cable. It’s the world’s first truly portable and intuitive power bank that can be attached to your backpack. After I have all the details for you, you can head to the link down below to get to know it more.
Let’s put some power banks with this one side by side, to see how it really helps you with the charging need on the road. This is the Xiaomi 20000mah power bank, it measures 153*72*28, it weighs 448g. Same as most of its kind, it looks and feels like a brick. This one is the 20W power bank, it measures 140*68*15 and weighs 218g, is very light and it is still big. These power banks have been my go-to items when it comes to business trips and daily commutes, but not until I have this one, the Mchaos power bank.
Clearly, it has a very chic design to it, the rectangular shape and skin-friendly surface make holding it extremely pleasant and intuitive. However, it is actually not quite meant to be held in hand anyway, because whenever you go out, you can just grab it and with a simple click, walah, the power bank is just on the backpack. Or if you are a true minimalist and do not carry too many items with you, it can also be attached to your sling.
Wait, it gets even better, there is a shoulder strap prepared for you. If you only need your phone and power bank with you, you can achieve that by using this item. So it really frees your hand entirely, what a genius solution! When it’s hooked here, it looks very versatile, and since it has a unique shape and the colors are bright, it’s like a fashionable item more than just a power bank.
When it comes to putting things in the backpack, every oz matters, this portable power bank measures 153*87*28 mm and weighs 180g, it is definitely very compact. By comparison, it’s smaller and lighter than the previous two we mentioned, it really does not put any extra weight on you. And because the lanyard is short and the buckle is solidly built, once you hang it onto any bags, it does not wobble too much.
Now here comes the best part of the experience: whenever you want to charge your phone or any device, you can simply pull the cable out, plug it in your phone, and there you go! Whenever you don’t need to use it, the cable will snap back and stay in position. It is just like how you would use a tape measure, isn’t it?
The cable is 28 inches or 0.7 meters long, just as long as my arm goes, so it can definitely charge any devices that can be held in your hand. I must say it is very convenient when I need to use my phone while walking, whether I need to check the navigation or take a phone call. Or even if I am waiting for the bus or the metro, and I want to have a 5-minute gaming session, it is the best companion I have ever had. And as a tech reviewer, I also need to do a lot of outdoor photography tests, this power bank supports me a lot, really a lot.
And if you are wondering, what is it like if I am a PEV lover and I want to use it while riding my electric bike? Well, we have tested them, here we have an electric scooter, a motorbike, and another moped. As you can see, all the handlebars of these PEVs are designed within your reach, so the length of the cable is more than enough for this situation. And once your phone is attached to the bikes, they are bundled nice and snug. No matter how the vehicle moves, the cable is flexible enough to keep up with it.
So in order to provide enough juice while maintaining good portability, this power bank houses a lithium cell in it, and the capacity rated at 5000mAh, it can charge most electronic devices at least 1-3 times, sustainable for a full day use in some senses. It uses a Type-C connection, and it supports 20W fast charging.
As you can see, it also has the top level of charging compatibility. With the exception of OPPO and vivo, which may charge slower, other phones can be charged at almost full power. The PD and QC protocols will also allow you to charge your tablet or laptop. However, I wouldn’t recommend MChaos to charge them as the battery capacity isn’t that big. The only thing that counts as a downside would be the lack of PPS support, but with a 20W maximum power, I don’t think PPS is that important.
For Apple fanboys, the good news is that It can charge an iPhone 14 to 50% in 30 minutes, faster than typical power banks. And you can directly use it with the iPhone 15 series without using an adaptor since the new iPhone has surrendered to the USB-C camp!
When it’s working, there are different colors showing its working status, another delightful feature you will love. What’s creative is that the cable is also an input connector, whenever you need to recharge it, just plug it into the power brick, and then it can be juiced up again.
After using this power bank for a while, I am really amazed by the functionality and convenience it brings, although the retractable cable is not a new idea, once it is combined with the charging needs, it creates a refreshing experience. This product is currently on Kickstarter campaign, with a super early bird price of just 49 US dollars, two colors for your options, if you want to buy it, you can jump to that page by clicking the link down below. Also, if you are interested in some innovative products, you can check out the creator of this product, maybe you will find some surprises.
