What can be the low cost elements in this made to dump on landfill junk? May be can explode.


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Power bank bootleg, what is the catch?
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Sep 11 2025, 02:33 PM, updated 3 months ago
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Sep 11 2025, 02:42 PM
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QUOTE(ifourtos @ Sep 11 2025, 02:38 PM) even sold at RM99 I mean, the material cost to this already far exceeding the actual goods, they are mispricing by a whole lot, something is not matching in this thing. It is also can be found on any store btw.MR.DIY has a very very strict policy. CHEAP is top and only priority. they dont even sell energizer/duracell/enerloop/panasonic at most of their store. you wont found bosch you wont found nippon paint you wont found logitech you wont found tupperware f... in instant noodle section..... you cant find most premium instant noodle brand too. |
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Sep 11 2025, 02:47 PM
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Sep 11 2025, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(andyng38 @ Sep 11 2025, 02:47 PM) Just a heads-up, on a slight tangent: It is legitimate powerbank. With genuine quality i believe.Xiaomi recently issued a recall of powerbanks here, potential fire hazard. https://www.lowyat.net/2025/364858/xiaomi-r...ah-in-malaysia/ |
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Sep 11 2025, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE(ifourtos @ Sep 11 2025, 02:45 PM) how you know material cost already far exceeding?? The basic way should be compare the rated capacity to the price. Like compare the price of memory i believe. 1gb for a dollar etc. 1000mah for a dollar etc.10000mah battery, cost to malaysia can be as low as RM15. ( supplier import cost + OEM white label ) RM20 for much better quality 1 |
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Sep 11 2025, 03:08 PM
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Sep 11 2025, 03:15 PM
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Sep 11 2025, 03:24 PM
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Sep 11 2025, 03:38 PM
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QUOTE(zerorating @ Sep 11 2025, 03:34 PM) even pineng brand is cheap what. you may got decent product with rm20. There is fake powerbank that is made to deceive people such as 5000 capacity battery cell which turn out to be 800 mah at best, but at very low price. But I can’t tell whether there is a catch in this one.https://my.shp.ee/xyEGX3p though there is still chance of explosion even with known brand. use at your own risk |
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Sep 11 2025, 04:01 PM
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QUOTE(zerorating @ Sep 11 2025, 03:34 PM) even pineng brand is cheap what. you may got decent product with rm20. Probably a used goods, but for a brand new goods? That is outrageous.https://my.shp.ee/xyEGX3p though there is still chance of explosion even with known brand. use at your own risk |
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Sep 11 2025, 04:08 PM
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Sep 11 2025, 04:39 PM
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Sep 11 2025, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE(COOLPINK @ Sep 11 2025, 04:30 PM) Its goes to show that the efficiency of that powerbank is bad if it drops by half the capacity of the battery after conversion. It is pretty standard for most powerbank to convert just half of the rated capacity, even the branded one, nothing look sketchy here.So yeah padan dengan harga. |
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Sep 11 2025, 05:33 PM
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QUOTE(marfccy @ Sep 11 2025, 05:13 PM) usually cheap powerbanks are quite straightforward to identify Not so linear, battery is 3.7v, yet the usb port is 5.3v. Which is close to 70% disparity. Your best bet is get near 70% conversion given zero energy loss in the process. Some energy still get loss from battery to the cable and also to your phone, either way we just ignore some marginal loss that is unavoidable.1. they dont have good certifications 2. the battery capacity doesnt live up to its numbers, good powerbanks have close to 80% efficiency rating (8k mah/10k mah). the pic says 5k despite 10k mah capacity 3. the charging ports are basic low powered 5W-10W charging (no PD support) |
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Sep 11 2025, 05:36 PM
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QUOTE(jaycee1 @ Sep 11 2025, 05:51 PM) The thing about cheaper powerbanks are that they dont last very long. Maybe the cells they use are lower grade, and often times, no where near the rated and advertised capacity. Pineng has bad reputation of having low grade product, never get their stuff in the right direction once. All other brand too have their own unique flaws and perks. But overall didn’t get close to completely unusable hot mess products.I've had 5 pineng ones that failed after a year or 2 (some become pregnant), while my 3 xiaomi ones are ALL still working after 3-5 years. Those 20k mah 45W ones weren't cheap when they were new in the market (160) but I've just ordered another one for 70 recently. Given decent xiaomi ones arn't that much more expensive than chap ayam, no point in saving money there. I find for powerbanks, just as long as you charge them up before you fully drain them, they tend to last longer. If you have completely drained them, sometimes they dont charge up properly anymore or worst, fireworks when charging. |
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Sep 11 2025, 07:27 PM
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