#MONSTER POWERCARD V2 MANUAL#
#MONSTER POWERCARD V2 FULL#
#MONSTER POWERCARD V2 PORTABLE#
#MONSTER POWERCARD V2 BLUETOOTH#

Since we figure most geeks are like us and only think to use their back-up power packs when they truly need them the most we decide we'd start charging our phone at around 10% battery, of course we could always just use the Ultra Power Saving Mode, but that just isn't as much fun!

So we tested our PowerCard on our Samsung Galaxy S5 with its 2800 mAh battery.

#MONSTER POWERCARD V2 FULL#

Given that the battery only has a 1650 mAh capacity we figured it wouldn't make much sense to try to charge multiple devices, or even a single large capacity device to full charge. We originally charged ours for about 30mins to a full charge and then a second time after testing and from what was completely drained it took about 45mins to charge.

#MONSTER POWERCARD V2 MANUAL#

The manual says you can expect a full charge from a USB AC power adapter in about 2 hours or less, or from a standard notebook USB port in about 3.5 hours. When charging you'll notice the 3 blue LEDs flash and continue to do so until it obtains full charge. In order to keep things compact the cable is about 5-6' long, if more length is needed then I suggest using your phones own USB cable. As per usual right out of the box you need to charge it first, we didn't check the indicator to see how dead it was but I wouldn't rush to the store expecting to get a full charge of emergency power right from the gate!Īside from a very short manual you'll receive a short microUSB to USB cable for both charging the PowerCard and charging your device. Getting the basics out of the way we unpackaged our PowerCard and as with most geeks just jumped right in without reading the manual (not that it tells you much!). Monster PowerCard v2 Our Testing and Review Pressing on the power button once turns on the LEDs to indicate how much juice is left, something we'll get into a bit later, while long pressing initiates the charging process.

You'll find a dedicated power button, microUSB port for charging, full-sized 1.5 amp USB port, and 3 blue lit LEDs.

#MONSTER POWERCARD V2 PORTABLE#

These numbers are pretty impressive when you consider the PowerCard only offers a 1,650 mAh Li-Polymer battery, a rather small capacity by today's standards for sure, still quite remarkable though when you consider the overall size of the package!Īs with most portable battery packs there isn't much to the outside of the casing. The power pack offers 1.5 amps for a quicker charge and boasts charging times that are 3x times faster than standard USB chargers. You also have 5 color options, Cherry Red, Cobalt Blue, Silver, Black and a Lime Green.Īccording to Monster the PowerCard offers up to 5 hours of emergency power and features what is called, “No Waiting Technology”, which an is auto-sensing charging technology that detects exactly what speed your smartphone or USB device charges at and provides it instantaneously. This means it is perfect for guys or gals on the go as it will slip nicely into any shirt or pants pocket or even the smallest purses out there. The PowerCard is meant to offer users a quick boost of emergency power in an ultra-thin ultra portable package! Measuring just 3.438'L x 2.125'W x 0.25'H the PowerCard is about the size of a credit card, or as you can see from our photo below the size of a pack of Dentyne Ice gum and weighs about the same at only 1.6 oz. The Monster PowerCard we are checking out today is just one of their newest offerings. While the fact that Monster has power packs may come to a surprise to many, the fact is they actually have had several options available and on the market for some time now.

#MONSTER POWERCARD V2 BLUETOOTH#

However, they do offer a rather extensive line of additional accessories including, memory cards, screen cleaning supplies, portable Bluetooth speakers and yes portable batteries. In fact most people out there usually think of Monster as a cable supplier, thinking only of their expansive line of audio-related accessories such as premium audio cables and headphones. When most geeks think of Monster power and power packs are likely the last thing on our minds. Honestly, there is no one good answer, and if I were to tell you otherwise I'd be lying! However, today we are going to offer one solution that we've recently had the chance to checkout and that is the Monster Mobile PowerCard Portable Battery v2. Every geek out there has faced the issue of needing a little extra power while on the go, but with all the power pack options out there it is often hard to decide which option best suites your needs.

Monster powercard v2