Power banks, wireless chargers, and charging docks that keep my devices topped up.
The Funxim X8 is a 10W Qi charging pad that charges your iPhone or Android phone alongside your Apple Watch. It began on Kickstarter in November 2017, raising US$448,097, and shipped from January 2018.
Zendure returns with the Passport Pro, an upgraded version of the original Passport. Billed as the world's first resettable grounded travel adapter with USB-C Power Delivery, it ran on Kickstarter, raising US$124,851 from 2,817 backers.
The Belkin Boost Up Bold 10W Wireless Charging Pad, announced in January 2018, reached Singapore in September 2018 at S$99. This Qi pad charges at 5W, 7.5W, 9W, or 10W; iPhones charge at 7.5W.
The Zendure 63W USB-C PD Charger was the second project I backed on Indiegogo. I pledged US$35 in December 2017, expecting an April 2018 delivery, but, as crowdfunding goes, it was delayed and only reached me that September.
Belkin makes power banks too, under its Pocket Power series in 5,000, 10,000, and 15,000mAh, each in Silver, Rose Gold, and Black. The 5K is S$55, the 10K S$85, and the 15K S$115. This review covers the 10,000mAh model.
I bought The Battery Organizer Storage Case from Amazon for US$14.55, shipping it via HopShopGo. The plastic case has a hinged transparent cover, though its edges are a little rough and sharp; otherwise it's handy.
The HyperDrive 7.5W Wireless Charger USB-C Hub came from a Kickstarter in January 2018 that raised US$657,117. I missed the early-bird US$79 price, so my friend Kevin helped me get it; it finally shipped to me in July 2018.
The Huawei 10,000mAh SuperCharge Power Bank, also known as the AP09S, retails for S$98 in Singapore. You can buy it from Huawei concept stores or the Huawei Online Store on Lazada.
I backed the Innergie 60C USB-C Power Adapter on Kickstarter in October 2017. Initially codenamed the Innergie 55cc, its true name was revealed late in the campaign, which raised US$312,227 from 2,566 backers, far past its US$20,000 goal.
The Belkin SurgeCube 1 Outlet Surge Protector with two shared 2.4A USB ports retails for S$59, discounted to S$39 at IT Show 2018. I'd wanted a UK plug adapter with USB charging and built-in surge protection.
The Evri 80W USB-C Charging Station retails for US$74.99 plus shipping to Singapore. Evri is the USB-C product range from OneAdaptr, the company behind the Kickstarter-funded Flip plugs. There are currently three products in the Evri lineup.
The Flip World Add-On retails for US$9.99 and includes US/AU and EU plug add-ons, compatible with the Flip Duo, Quad, and Power. I bought it to use with my Flip Quad, the prongs rotating to fit various regions.
After the Kickstarter success of the Flip British Plug, OneAdaptr announced the Flip World range in November 2017, spanning four products from the Duo to the Power World. Pre-orders got 30% off with the code WorldIn18.
The Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Power Bank Pro retails for S$52 at the Mi Store in Suntec. There are two models: the older PLM01ZM from March 2016, and the newer PLM03ZM from October 2016, which adds Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.
The Xiaomi ZMI QB810 10,000mAh Power Bank is the smaller sibling of the QB820 20,000mAh. I bought it for about S$19 during the 12/12 sale. It weighs 177g and accepts input via either micro-USB or USB-C.
I bought the Torras Wireless Charger from Tmall for about S$28. It outputs 10W for fast wireless charging, though Apple deliberately limits that to its certified chargers, so iPhones charge slower. Still, the build quality is the best.
The Satechi USB-C Multimeter retails for US$29.99 on Satechi's site but only US$22.95 on Amazon, both shipping to Singapore. I bought mine from the cheaper Amazon listing, shipping it via freight forwarder HopShopGo.
The Mophie Wireless Charging Base is one of two Apple-endorsed chargers that fast-charge the iPhone 8/8 Plus/X at 7.5W; my benchmarks confirm non-endorsed pads don't. It retails for S$99 at Apple, though I picked one up in Japan.
I bought the Anker PowerPort Qi 10W from Amazon for US$19.49, down from US$25.99 thanks to an exclusive Kinja Deals coupon. Handily, some Anker products, including this one, ship directly to Singapore for a small fee.
Passport is Zendure's world-first fail-safe global travel adapter. Its Kickstarter, launched in June 2017, raised US$217,053 from 4,887 backers. It shipped to me that November. The standout feature is an auto-resetting fuse to protect your devices.
I bought the Anker PowerPort 6 5V/12A 6-Port Wall Charger on Amazon for US$20.49, down from US$26.99 with the promo code GEYC7LFE. As with most Anker products on Amazon, it doesn't ship to Singapore directly, so I used a forwarder.
I hadn't realised ZMI is one of Xiaomi's ecosystem companies, supplying its power banks, batteries, and chargers. I came across the ZMI QB820 20,000mAh Power Bank through a friend's comment during the Razer Power Bank launch discussion.