Hi folks today I'm going to review the latest portable Power Bank / Charger from xtar the PB2S. The PB2S is the 2nd generation of the PB series only with the PB2S not only is it a Power Bank but it's also a battery charger that can take 18650, 20700, or 21700 batteries.
The PB2S comes in 4 color choices.
CONTENTS - ( I was supplied with a 18 watt wall adapter that is not included )
Type C cord
Manual
Power Bank / Charger
Connections
VERSATILITY
This unit is nice because of the many options you can perform, you can mix any of the 3 types of batteries I mentioned above .
CONSTRUCTION OF THE UNIT
The unit has a rubberized feel to it with 2 strong magnets that hold the cover in place along with a battery ribbon that makes removal of the batteries easier. There is a very bright and clear digital display on the top front section and a power button on the side .
The unit can also utilize QC3 AND PD3.0 quick charging
BALANCED CHARGING
The unit will check both batteries and determine which battery is the strongest and then pause charging to that battery until the weaker battery reaches the stronger batteries capacity then begin charging both equally the same until both are fully charged.
3 STAGE CHARGING
OV ACTIVATION
This is a feature Xtar uses that can sometimes bring a battery back to life where other chargers couldn't. Iv'e tried this and it does work on some batteries.
CHARGE TIMES USING A 1 AMP WALL ADAPTER ( 2 18650 BATTERIES BEING CHARGED )
CHARGING TIMES USING THE 18 WATT ADAPTER ( 2 18650 BATTERIES BEING CHARGED )
FEATURES
Ability to use and or charge 18650,20700, and 21700 batteries
3 stage charging
Auto cutoff when full charge is reached
Portability
OV activation
Ability to utilize fast charging
Type C Input/Output
Reversed battery polarity protection
2 types of output ports
PROS - All of the above features
Cons- None
MY IMPRESSIONS OF THE XTAR PB2S
Well folks as you can tell I really love the upgrades Xtar has made with the new PB series power bank, having the capability to use 3 types of batteries and being able to charge 2 separate things at the same time is fantastic along with having a charger built in also is a game changer for me. I have the first PB power bank and have used it weekly for over a year and it works just as fine today as it did on day 1 but I no longer have it, when the new PB2S came in my wife quickly snatched my original. I have used this for almost 1 month and really love it. I would like to thank Justin and Xtar for providing this for review.
The PB2S comes in 4 color choices.
CONTENTS - ( I was supplied with a 18 watt wall adapter that is not included )
Type C cord
Manual
Power Bank / Charger
Connections
VERSATILITY
This unit is nice because of the many options you can perform, you can mix any of the 3 types of batteries I mentioned above .
CONSTRUCTION OF THE UNIT
The unit has a rubberized feel to it with 2 strong magnets that hold the cover in place along with a battery ribbon that makes removal of the batteries easier. There is a very bright and clear digital display on the top front section and a power button on the side .
The unit can also utilize QC3 AND PD3.0 quick charging
BALANCED CHARGING
The unit will check both batteries and determine which battery is the strongest and then pause charging to that battery until the weaker battery reaches the stronger batteries capacity then begin charging both equally the same until both are fully charged.
3 STAGE CHARGING
OV ACTIVATION
This is a feature Xtar uses that can sometimes bring a battery back to life where other chargers couldn't. Iv'e tried this and it does work on some batteries.
CHARGE TIMES USING A 1 AMP WALL ADAPTER ( 2 18650 BATTERIES BEING CHARGED )
CHARGING TIMES USING THE 18 WATT ADAPTER ( 2 18650 BATTERIES BEING CHARGED )
FEATURES
Ability to use and or charge 18650,20700, and 21700 batteries
3 stage charging
Auto cutoff when full charge is reached
Portability
OV activation
Ability to utilize fast charging
Type C Input/Output
Reversed battery polarity protection
2 types of output ports
PROS - All of the above features
Cons- None
MY IMPRESSIONS OF THE XTAR PB2S
Well folks as you can tell I really love the upgrades Xtar has made with the new PB series power bank, having the capability to use 3 types of batteries and being able to charge 2 separate things at the same time is fantastic along with having a charger built in also is a game changer for me. I have the first PB power bank and have used it weekly for over a year and it works just as fine today as it did on day 1 but I no longer have it, when the new PB2S came in my wife quickly snatched my original. I have used this for almost 1 month and really love it. I would like to thank Justin and Xtar for providing this for review.
