The article below refers to THE BATTERY (USB-C) released in June 2024.
For information about previous generations of batteries, check out our articles mentioning "THE BATTERYBOKS"
What can I charge with THE BATTERY as a power bank?
THE BATTERY can charge anything that can generally be charged with a USB-PD 10W charger.
This includes all phones.
The output is USB-C, so you’ll need a USB-C-C cable (to charge most modern phones) or a C-lightning cable (to charge iPhones 14 or older for example).
Can I play while charging my phone from THE BATTERY?
Yes, it is possible!
Just keep in mind that a full charge of a modern smartphone will reduce your playtime by about 20%.
What is the capacity of THE BATTERY when used as a powerbank?
It is equivalent to a 27000mAh powerbank if you don’t use it for powering a SOUNDBOKS at all.
However, once you start using THE BATTERY to power your SOUNDBOKS, you will have less capacity to charge your phone.
You could estimate that 80% of the capacity of THE BATTERY will go to powering your SOUNDBOKS (in which case you only get 80% of the battery life) and 20% would then go to charging your phone.
The reason why this is different from the 7800mAh capacity of THE BATTERY is that the battery voltage is higher than a “normal” power bank.
Does THE BATTERY (USB-C) support fast charging?
THE BATTERY will not be "fast charging" your phone. To charge your phone from THE BATTERY, the output will be limited to 5V 2A.
This design decision has been made to prioritize powering your SOUNDBOKS to 11, while providing a powerbank for your phone is a second priority.
2024-07-22 07:51:09 UTC