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IOGEAR Ultra Capacity Mobile Power Station provides a whopping 11,000 mAh

Summary: More and more mobile devices have integrated batteries so the only way to top them off on the go is to plug in to an outlet or mobile power station. The new IOGEAR Ultra Capacity Mobile Power Station, aka The 10K, provides plenty of capacity for your tablet or smartphone.

Matthew Miller

By for The Mobile Gadgeteer |

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IOGEAR Ultra Capacity Mobile Power Station retail package

Most of the latest mobile devices have integrated batteries with no option to purchase and carry extra batteries around. I used to buy extra batteries and when I was out in the field for an extended period of time or travel across the country or the world I would pop in spare batteries. The solution for the road warrior is now to carry some form of mobile power pack and one of the higher capacity ones I have tried was sent to me to try for a couple of weeks from the folks at IOGEAR. The IOGEAR Ultra Capacity Mobile Power Station provides 11,000 mAh with two USB output ports.

The model number is GMP10K and rather than the full six word name, the nickname of this power station is The 10K so that is what I will use in the rest of this review. The retail package is shown in the photo above and in the next couple of photos. As you can see, the 10K is actually pretty compact for such high capacity rating. The box contents include:

  • Mobile Power Station
  • USB to Micro-USB Cable
  • USB to A/C Power Adapter
  • Protective Carry Pouch
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Warranty Card

The carry pouch has a drawstring to keep the power station in the pouch. You can use the included USB to microUSB cable to recharge your microUSB devices, but there are no other cables included to charge your devices. You need to bring your device specific cable to charge up your devices.

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Topics: Mobility, Reviews, Smartphones, Tablets

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  • 11,000 mAH

    11 Ah.
    That is pretty good.
    Dual USB outputs: 2.1A and 1A.
    Height .75"
    Depth 4.75"
    Length 3"
    MoeFugger
    Reply 1 Vote

  • Can it charge other tablets?

    The iPad takes 2.1A and of course, everyone builds for that and calls it a day for the other tablets, but even though the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 technically also needs 2.1A, I've found that 'iPad compatible' chargers and external batteries don't seem to have enough oomph for it.
    TheWerewolf
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    • yes

      in 4 hours @ 2.1 Amps
      ShqTth
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      • my friend has the 10Ah version

        my friend has the 10Ah version
        ShqTth
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  • good enough

    Its probably talking about the lithium ion battery that is at 3.7 Volts.
    So at 5 Volts, it will be less capacity

    11Ah / 5Volts * 3.7Volts = 8.14Ah.

    11Ah * 3.7V = 40.7 kWh


    If the iPad draws 2.1Amps, then it will last almost 4 hours. Good to fully charge the iPad.

    2.1Amps * 4h * 5V = 42kWh
    ShqTth
    Reply 1 Vote

    • Lithium Polymer...

      The techincal specs on the vendor website specify a LiPo battery. I'm not a battery expert, but based on what I've read it seems like LiPo has a lower energy density than Lithium Ion but is easier to work with. There do seem to be LiPo batteries out there that are higher than 3.7V though.
      jasonp@...
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      • 3.7 Volts

        Usually they give the rating of the internal battery. Usually it usually a bunch of 3.7 Volt Lithium ion batteries in parallel or just a big battery. And they have 3.7 Volt rating.

        the 11Ah is the rating of the internal battery at 3.7 Volts.

        I guess sit just depends on the load on the battery, but 3.7 Volts is standard. I seen it up to 4 Volts, but at high load it doesn't keep that voltage long.
        ShqTth
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    • oops

      my bad, meant WattHours not kwH
      ShqTth
      Reply 1 Vote

  • Anker Power Bank is just as good or better

    The Anker Power Bank is much smaller. 3.74 x 2.44 x 0.79 inches and it is 8400MAH with .6A and 2.1A USB output ports and charges through a microUSB port. It is 84% the same capacity but the size difference is significant. I've had it for over a year and I'm pleased with it. It also has a flashlight LED built-in. They have a 10,000MAH version but it's much bigger but only $39.
    nbronner@...
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  • Useful?

    I see these things in stores, but just can't see a scenario where they'd actually prove useful. Seems bringing along a power cable/car adapter would cover almost all scenarios. The only place I could think of this as being useful would be backpacking trips and the like.
    dsf3g
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