PowerPackXL backup battery.

I should start by saying a huge thank you to Powerpackxl for sending out these review units to have a play with.

Starting with build and aesthetics I would have to say that the PowerPackXL Mini comes up trumps due to it's small and compact size. No bigger than a credit card and only as thick as maybe three or four credit cards it fits easily and discreetly into a wallet or shirt pocket. Made from plastic and very lightweight you never know it's there. Build quality is nice and only shows a small seam around the back.

I was sent one black and one pink, so a choice for the ladies purse is available too. Their website claims the ability to charge a flat phone to 70%, though there is no mention of the phone itself.

The built in cables are short and fit very snugly into the end of the body of the 1020 mAh battery hiding there until required, one is a standard Micro USB and the other is a MFi certified lightning connector. I was able to test this battery on an iPhone 6 and an iPhone 6 Plus giving very consistent results with a completely flat iPhone 6 taken to 37% and from 50% to 88% before needing a recharge and the 6 Plus gaining 21% and 22% which is more than enough for those end of day calls, texts and Facebook notifications that you were desperate to look at while the boss was around. Charging is easily facilitated via a supplied USB to Micro USB lead and takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes from your USB port on any laptop or desktop or a standard USB wall charger. Charge level is also indicated by four green LED's giving you an idea of battery percentage, a huge plus point on such a surprisingly cheap product.

Definitely worth having in your arsenal of weapons against that dreaded flat battery and the sulky face your other half will ask about when you arrive home.

They offer corporate branding for those of you looking to get your name out there (a damn fine way to get seen in my opinion) and the price is very fair indeed. You can pick one up from the company website using the link at the top of this post or pop over to Amazon UK and try your luck on a deal.