Comparing now the Astro E5 with the Astro Mini, then quickly falls to a difference in size and weight. The Astro E5 you put not even just in the hand, pocket or purse. It offers Although just like the Astro Mini for mobile use, but here it helps his excursions four times the weight around with them. These small and subtle differences you should keep buying a Power Bank always remember. Who is on a day trip on the go with a smartphone that would be happier with the Astro Mini.
The anchor Astro E5 15000 mAh has a suggested retail price of 99.99 euros. Currently costs the accessories at mail order company Amazon around the 37 euros. The battery will be offered in the case Color Black and White. The scope of supply in addition to the device includes a USB charging cable, a small printed manual with key information and a practical travel bag.
I decided on my choice for the black version. Visually, the anchor Astro E5 a good impression. It is meticulously crafted and is quite massive in hand. On the front are two USB ports that are used for charging of mobile devices. The two deliver 3 amps charging current at a voltage of 5 volts. One of them acts as a connection for fast loading with 2 amps, the other provides for simultaneous charging of two devices 1 ampere rating.
The iPad from Apple is required to charge at least one 2 amperes. Consequently, so can only have one iPad loaded with the external battery. Parallel charging an iPhone or other smart phone is of course possible. Here you should always look a look in the respective manual of the device before charging in order to identify the ideal value or connection.
As the Astro E5 is charged?
A Micro USB port, which is used to recharge the external battery is located on the side of the Astro E5. In the right end of the supplied charging cable is simply inserted. The other side of the charging cable is using AC adapter (not included) into the wall socket, or to a powered USB port on a computer plugged.
The Astro E5 is compatible with all AC adapters. A USB Adapter with 1.5A output or higher will maximize the loading speed. Low values will lengthen the charging time. Loading the anchor Astro E5 varies depending on the output power supply 8 to 12 hours. In my view, therefore, it is always advisable to lay in the night this process.
On top of the anchor Astro E5 are further a power button and a LED display which consists of 4 individual blue LEDs. If you press the power button once, the current charge level of Astro E5 battery can be queried.
1 light flashes at 1 = light, 2 light flashes = 25 -50% capacity
2 lights on, light 3 flashes = 50 -75% capacity
3 lights on, light 4 flashes = 75-99% capacity
Charged 4 lights on = Fully
In charging the Astro E5 therefore acknowledge and 4 bright LEDs fully charged battery. The external battery is then ready for their mobile applications. Extra on the device is a small LED light that sits between the two USB ports. This is intended to serve the user in the dark as a flashlight. Conceivable, for example, the tents / camping or other outdoor / indoor events that take place at night or in the dark. To operate this light on Astro E5 of anchors, must be 2 times in a row the power button are pressed. Thanks to the energy of the battery, the LED flashlight to shine up to 700 hours.
How to load the Astro to E5 other devices?
The transfer of a 15000 mAh is only a theoretical value. The 3.7 V only refer to the battery. The voltage at USB lies at 5 V. According to User's go 30% of the energy already lost during the charging process, thus are effectively only 2/3 of the energy available. The performance of the circuit heat and voltage conversion costs during the charging process also minimal energy.
In theory, the power provided for a little over a full charge (100%) of the iPad Air and 5 charges for the iPhone 5s. The number is always relatively difficult to determine, because many still residual energy is on the battery of the device that you want to recharge. I will eventually complement this contribution over time with my personal experience and the values determined in practice.
The Astro E5 is suitable for devices with DC 5V charge input. The USB ports are compatible with the most common types of smart phones and digital devices. For charging you close the USB cable to the desired USB output of Astro E5. The other end of the USB cable is connected to the corresponding port on the mobile device.
Can for charging iPhone or iPad and need the Lightning cables are used by Apple. Press the power button to start charging. If the device is fully charged, the LED indicator turns off completely. The manufacturer recommends to remove the charging cable after the operation.
In charging the LED display always shows the remaining battery capacity of the Astro E5.
4 lights are constant = 75 100% capacity
3 lights burning constant = 50 75% capacity
2 lights are constant = 25 50% capacity
1 light burns constantly = 5 25% capacity
Light 1 flashes =
An accompanying travel bag completes the package. With the external battery and USB charging cable can be safely in a pocket, stow a backpack or suitcase.
My Conclusion:
The anchor Astro E5 15000 mAh Dual USB Port Battery convinced me especially when it comes to price / performance. For the money the buyer gets the product that is well made and visually not hide in the bag must. The battery capacity of 15000 mAh is somewhat misleading for lay people and the 30% loss of power are listed the buyer only in the manual. This may be logical because of the physics. But I heard that some people who do not maintain close relationship with the technology.
Nevertheless, the anchor Astro E5 is a powerhouse and deserve the name Power Bank rightly. Especially during charging of smartphones, you can rely on the battery. The Astro E5 is of the size smaller than I suspected. But suited my view only to a lesser extent for mobile use. The weight of more than 300 grams can be on longer city tours and short trips to the real plague. One that fits in your pocket or purse is also limited. Here it is better to resort to a smaller design with less power. As an example I want to mention once again the anchor Astro Mini 3000 mAh here. Who needs more power and its equipment at the same time want or repeatedly charging, which will take the larger physical size and the higher weight in purchase and pick up the Astro E5.
I am personally convinced the product until now. I would buy me the reason also for a second time. Therefore, the armature Astro gets E5 15000 mAh Dual USB Port Battery a strong buy recommendation from me.
The whole test and a large number of images can be found on my personal blog. The address, please refer to my profile at Amazon.
