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Cygnett ChargeUp Companion 10K review

Cygnett ChargeUp Companion 10K

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%

What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?

Good Points

Quick charging time for its capacity class.
Can charge a Windows laptop (USB-C).
Wireless charging possible.

Bad Points

Incapable of charging two phones simultaneously; the power bank shut itself off when this was attempted.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%

Performance score

77%

Ease of use score

77%

Display score

63%

Multiple device score

Pocketability guide

Jacket pocket

Power bank charge time

2:50

Usable capacity, measured (mAh)

6408

Fastest charging 5V USB port (amps)

3

Slowest charging 5V USB port (amps)

3

Maximum combined output (watts)

18

Overload protection

Yes (3.3)

Short circuit protection

Yes (turns off immediately)

Date tested

pre-2022

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Availability

Discontinued model

Specifications

Stated capacity (mAh)

10000

Battery type

Lithium polymer

Weight (g)

241

Size (mm, H x D x W)

21 x 146 x 70

Quick charge output

Wireless charging

Charge indicator

5 LEDs

Country of origin

China

Cost

Price

$79.00

Features

Number of USB-A ports

2

Number of USB-C ports

1

Can charge a laptop via USB-C

Can charge a Nintendo Switch

Over-charge protection

Not stated

Other features

Can charge phones wirelessly and it worked with our Samsung Galaxy S8 phone; has edge stops that can be raised to a hold a phone when charging that phone wirelessly, and a stand so that the phone can be sat upright vertically or horizontally for easy viewing while it's charging on a desk.

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