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Today we are taking a look the Patriot FUEL+ 9000 mAh Mobile Rechargeable Battery. With a 2.5A and 1A port, this gargantuan battery can charge two devices simultaneously and even supports power pass-through. The big question is, should every enthusiast on the move own one?
Patriot's extensive line-up of FUEL+ Mobile Rechargeable Batteries include the following capacities: 1500 mAh, 2200 mAh, 3000 mAh, 5200 mAh, 6000 mAh, 7800 mAh, 8700 mAh and 9000 mAh.
We are reviewing the high end 9000 mAh model.
Specifications:
- Battery Type: Lithium Ion.
- Battery Capacity: 9000 mAh.
- Input: One Micro USB, 5V/1A with 5V/2.5A max.
- Outputs: Two USB Type A, 5V/1A and 5V/2.5A.
- LED Charge Indicator: 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%.
- 2 Year Limited Warranty.
The Patriot FUEL+ ships in a red and white box with a transparent cover giving a glimpse of the battery inside. The battery's capacity is listed on the front to avoid any confusion.
Around the back we find a list of features and a diagram showing some of the available models and their recommended purpose.
Inside the box we find the FUEL+ battery, a micro-USB to USB cable and a user manual.
The battery itself is white and proudly displays the FUEL+ logo on top. The Patriot brand name adorns the front of the battery.
The front also houses a single Power button and four LEDs. These LEDs light up blue to indicate the battery's available charge.
Turning to the right-hand side of the battery we can see the 1 A and 2.5 A ports have been clearly labelled OUTPUT.
On the left-hand side we find a single port labelled INPUT (used to charge the FUEL+).
Finally, the bottom of the device and sides are crafted from a single piece of plastic.
To test the Patriot FUEL+ we used a Samsung Galaxy Note II and Apple iPad Mini. We depleted the batteries completely.
Using only the 2.5 A port, we managed to charge our Samsung Galaxy Note 2's 3100 mAh battery completely twice, Our third charge brought the battery up to 87%. Each full charge took approximately 2.5 hours.
Using only the 2.5 A port again, we charged our Apple iPad Mini completely once and reached 92% on our second charge. Each full charge took approximately 4 hours.
Utilizing both ports, we connected the Apple iPad Mini to the 2.5 A port and our Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to the 1 A port. Logically, our phablet took considerably longer to charge, though we did manage to completely charge both devices.
Overall, we are very impressed with the Patriot FUEL+. The unit is well-built and feels like it can a fair amount of abuse.
The impressive charging capacity and the availability of two ports makes it a great companion for those who are regularly on the move and in business environments where strict policies may prevent employees hooking up their tablets and phones.
We do feel that the FUEL+ offers the best value when paired with mobile devices that do not allow the battery to be replaced. Users who can replace their batteries and need to recharge their devices may find that a larger capacity internal battery offers more benefits.
Retailing at £58.50 inc vat., the Patriot FUEL+ 9000 mAh Mobile Rechargeable Battery is a great little companion.
Pros:
- Charges two devices simultaneously.
- Well-built.
- Inexpensive.
Cons:
- Short USB cable.
KitGuru says: A great battery that should be on every demanding mobile user's shortlist.
