1byOne car jump starter review – 9900mAh capacity battery

1byOne car jump starter review - An emergency jump starter and external battery with a 9900mAh capacity

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1byOne car jump starter

An ultra portable and multi-functional emergency jump starter featuring a 9900mAh battery for phone, tablet and laptop charging.

Contents
  • Compact jump starter
  • Digital jump terminal and clamps
  • cigarette lighter charging adapter
  • Laptop charging kit

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Price information last updated on the 17th of February 2016 at 09:50 GMT
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1Intro

As this isn’t the first portable car jump starter I’ve reviewed, I have an opportunity to compare the build quality, features and value of the 1byOne against the others I have tested.  So the question is, will the 1byOne trump it’s rivals and take the coveted real estate spot inside the glove box? – let’s find out

2Design and Build

Retail box containg the 1byOne portable car jump starter

The 1byOne jump starter comes in a well presented retail box. Inside, there’s the jump starter, the jump terminal and clamps, a cigarette lighter adapter, a laptop charging kit and a power adapter.

The only accessory that appears to be missing is a carry case, which I’d have expected to see.

The 1byOne car jump starter and accessoires

The main unit is shaped a bit like a book, with a rounded spine.  It’s surface has a very pleasant matte black texture, almost like rubber.  In the top corner on the front, is a neatly machined control button surrounded by a ring of LED indicator lights.

1byOne car jump starter design and build qualityThe top edge has single 5V USB output, the mains input port and the car starter port which is covered by a protective flap.  The 19V 3.5A laptop charging port is located on it’s left side.

At a first glance, I was unable to locate the torch element on this device. It’s actually the 3 small squares on the rear which is activated by holding the power button down for a few seconds.

The LED is exceptionally bright and has 2 further modes, an SOS mode which is said to last 120 hours and a strobe light mode.

A rear view of the 1byOne car jump starter

The 1byOne jump terminal that connect to the portable jump starter.The independent jump terminal features an LCD display screen which activates when attached to the main unit. When connected the screen displays the “OFF” message and will only allow the flow of current once the small button on it’s side is pressed.

The crocodile clips for connecting to the battery terminals are easily identifiable, they appear well made and very sturdy.

The combined length of the leads and jump terminal is 400mm, more than enough to safely position the jump starter away from the car battery.

The crocodile clips for connecting the car jump starter to the battery terminals

The overall build quality and design is impressive. It’s the lightest and most compact of all the car jump starters I have tested and a clear winner when it comes to aesthetics. It’s just a shame there isn’t a glove-box friendly carry case included too.

3Features and Specifications

Compatibility – Suitable for vehicles up to 4.7 litres including cars, boats, vans and motorcycles.

In-built safety systems – The 1byOne car starter features a safety system that prevents the leads from being connected to the wrong terminals. An audible alarm will sound to notify you. It can also detect short-circuits, low voltage ,overvoltage, overload, over-current protection, and overheating.

Smart-charge technology – Features an electricity recycle function to return redundant power back to the unit after the car has started.

Multi-functional – Charges smartphones and other USB devices as well as laptops with the included laptop charging kit.

  • Size- 150 x 73 x 28mm
  • Weight- 320g
  • Starting current – 250A
  • Peak Current – 450A
  • Charging cycles – 3000 times
  • Input – 14V/1A
  • USB output – 5V  1A/2.1A
  • Laptop output – 19V 3.5A
  • Jump starter output – 12V
  • Charge time – 3-4 hours
  • Battery type – Lithium Polymer

4Testing

Testing the multi-function car jump starter by portable charging a smartphone

While waiting for my car’s battery to slowly die, I tested the alternative functions of the 1byOne jump starter. It’s impressive 9900mAh external battery should provide around 4 full phone charges. I fully charged my Android phone with over 75% of the charge remaining.

The 1byOne comes with 8 alternative laptop charging adapters, however my Packard Bell notebook connected with the included cable and charged successfully.

I also tested the charging functionality with an iPad, proving the USB output will intelligently switch from a 1A to the 2.1A  required for tablet charging.

The 1byOne car jump starter charging a laptop

Here is a short video of the 1byOne successfully starting my car. It is only a 1.8l engine but it worked flawlessly.

Once I had the leads connected, I pressed the button on the side of the terminal and it began a 30 second count down on the LCD screen. I jumped in the car, turned the key and it fired up almost instantly, it really couldn’t have been easier.

5Verdict

The 1byOne is the lightest and most compact car jump starter I have tested. The lack of glossy surfaces are a blessing and the overall build quality is great. The LED torch on the rear is brighter than any of jump starters I’ve reviewed so far.  While all of the car starters I’ve reviewed have worked equally as well, I believe the 1byOne is the first to feature the electricity recycle function.

Despite there being no carry case with this particular model, it’s impressed me enough to become my number one choice and will soon become the new sole resident of my glove box – Just as soon as I find a suitable case for it.

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Price information last updated on the 17th of February 2016 at 09:50 GMT
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Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

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1 COMMENT

  1. Nice review, think it’s time I retired my trusty old jump starter – its the size of a breeze block! This 1byone jump starter seems like it will do the job 🙂

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