The mini portable charger by LIFEGUARD that I received to review is just like carrying a lipstick case in my handbag! It is small and light, and yet efficient. It is about 4″ long by 1″ x 1″ square width and the exterior is wrapped in a sturdy metal case. All I have to do is charge it overnight, and it gives me two times the charge of my iPhone.
The LED light on the charger glows red when it is recharging and the light goes off when full. That gives me a good indication if it is fully charged. It comes with an Apple compatible cord that is not too long but works fine without any unnecessary dangling. It takes roughly about 1.5 hours to charge an iPhone from 0 to 100% – which is ideally not very fast, but for its size and weight I think it is still quite powerful. It has 3000 mAH capacity, and I believe it can be used up to 800 times before the its internal battery dies. I’ve also tested this with my iPad and Android phone and it worked just fine.
Overall, for the price it seems like a very good product. Plus, this seller is excellent to work with. I feel safe and secure and I carry this everywhere with me! Nothing stops me from using my cell phone a lot.. BTW, it comes in three colors.. and I hope you found this review useful.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
A portable charger is always something I’d choose in a heart beat – so convenient, I swear!
Michelle Hwee says
I actually have this exact charger! I absolutely love it! It really saves me.
Kira says
Very cool! My batteries always die when I can’t plug in.I need one of these for the car.
JoAnna says
I have one of those, and it was a serious lifesaver for me when I was traveling. Such an important travel accessory!
Alysia from My Domestic Dish says
Ohhh this would be ideal to stick in a purse when on the go. I’ve always wondered about one and, having a bit more information now, I want to make the investment. There have been far too many times when I’ve ran out last minute, before fully charging, and my cell has died while out.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
I love a charger that you can bring anywhere. The colors are vibrant too. This is so cute.
Courtney says
OMG with how much im on my phone I so need one of these!!! Love that it comes in pink!!! How fabulous
Life As A Convert says
I’ve seen these things everywhere it seems. I really need to get one. My battery is always flat.
Echo says
These little chargers are so handy! I have no idea why we don’t have a couple yet. I really need to get some!
Felice says
The kids I nanny absolutely love their portable chargers. We use it in the car mostly and then they used it also when there was a big snow storm last monday in NY.
tammileetips says
Chargers like these are essential for me when we travel. It seems my phone always dies at the perfect picture time. This sounds like a great charger.
Nancy says
I saw on another blogger’s website that you’re from the Bay Area too! I recently moved here (from Canada) 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Angela says
I love how you can have it if ever your phone dies in an unexpected time. Is this only compatible with Iphone?
Franc Ramon says
I have several portable charger and it’s really useful. This one looks real good and really handy.
Ashley says
I love how small and compact these Lifeguard chargers are! I have a portable charger on me at all times, but somehow always forget to put a lightning cable in my bag lol! It’s amazing to think about how, even 10 years ago, the thought that we’d be so dependent on these little phones would be comical, but I seriously get anxiety if I’m out and my battery dies!
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
I could do with one of these in my life. My phone battery is always dead from having my wifi on.
Brandi says
That is a pretty powerful little battery. I have a portable battery back that I carry, and wouldn’t know what to do without. I’ve run into a few oops my phone is dead moments, and have been really thankful my hubs made me purchase the backup.
Angelic Sinova says
I LOVE my Mini Portable Charger, it’s seriously my best friend when I’m traveling! When I traveled to NYC last month, I was out and about hours at a time and since I use my phone a lot for work, I needed to make sure I always had power! Mine is just plain white but I love how the Lifeguard mini charger comes in pink <3
Liz Mays says
Even though it’s not that fast as charging, at the very least it would prevent you from running out of power completely if you need to keep using it. I think it’s a great compact size!