Aukey 10000mAh Power Bank with Power Delivery Review

As a member of TeamTECHKey, Aukey sends me products to review and keep.  They sent me a 10000mAh Power Bank with Power Delivery, PB-Y13 to review.  In standard practice, I received minimal packaging, the power bank, a key sticker, manual, and a USB-C cable that can be used for charging the power bank.

The power bank contains an on/off button, and four lights to indicate the battery level of 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%.  There really isn't too much to say other than the product works and it comes with a 24-month warranty.

Aukey touts a quick charge 3.0 port that can charge up to 4 times faster for compatible devices.

USB- PD enables compatible devices to charge at higher voltages and supports bi-directional charging and data transfer from both host and peripheral. Charge your USB-C phone at 5V 3A and your MacBook with the same cable and PD compatible charger. Get more detailed information from our Power Delivery blog post. (https://www.aukey.com/usb_power_delivery) (Aukey)

Engineered to refuel devices up to four timesfaster than conventional charging. Powered by INOV (Intelligent Negotiation for Optimum Voltage) Technology for fine-tuned power output & more optimized charging cycles. Up to 45% more efficient than Quick Charge 2.0 & compatible with a full range of USB connection types, from A to C. (Aukey)

You can buy this power bank on Amazon for $29.99.

Aukey DRA1 1080p Dash Cam Review

Aukey sent me the DRA1 1080p Dash Cam to review.  I’ve already had an Aukey DR01 1080p Dash Cam for about 6 months, and I love it.  There are a few differences between the two, but for now I’m just going to discuss the DRA1.

I always appreciate minimal packaging, which you can see from the pictures (don't mind the dirty mouse pad) is an Aukey staple.  The box comes with:

-The Camera (obviously)
-13 ft Car Charger
-Suction Mount
-Sticker Mount
-Two 3M Stickers
-Six Cable Clips
-Trim Removal Tool (I had to look at the manual to discover what this was)
-User Manual
-Aukey Sticker

The camera itself measures 3.2 inches wide by 1 inches tall, with the mounting hole at the top of the unit.  Also at the top is the USB port and GPS input port.  The screen itself is 2.7", which is a descent size, and the lens captures video at 140 degrees angle.  4 physical push buttons on the bottom make navigating through the menu a breeze.  The user interface isn't anything fancy, it's simple easy to view menus.

You'll need to purchase a class 10+ microSD card, as the camera does not come with one.  At the time of this post a 64GB SanDisk MicroSD card is $17.75 on Amazon.  I mounted the camera directly below my rear view mirror and because of its compact size, it was barely noticeable.  The cable clips and long cable allowed me to run the cable along the best route to my car's cigarette lighter (do they even call these cigarette lighters anymore) leaving a clean look.

I live in Pennsylvania, and the winters can get pretty cold.  In the cold weather I found the suction mount wouldn't stick to my window very well, and ended up falling off.  If your going to make this camera a permanent fixture, the sticker mount is the best option.  Just be sure to align the mount where you want it before applying pressure to the mount, because it does stick.

The nighttime recording is very good.  I didn't have any trouble viewing the day or night recordings.  There was no need to switch modes or make any adjustments, the camera adjusted automatically.  The camera can automatically overwrite recordings as the memory card gets full.  This allows the user to only grab footage if necessary.

The Aukey DRA1 1080p Dash Cam is available on Amazon for $39.99, it is well worth the price for someone that wants a little extra security when driving.  I highly recommend it.

Aukey Lightning Cable Review

I recently purchased an Aukey dash cam, and joined their TeamTECHKEY community.  It's a group of Aukey product owners that the company sends products to for review.  Aukey sent me some lightning cables to review.  A USB-C lightning cable 3.3 ft, and a 2 pack of 90 degree lightning cables 3.3ft.


The 90 degree lightning cable has a braided cord, which I'm always more drawn to, because they seem to last longer than their plastic counterparts.  The unique thing about this cable is the connectors at both ends are at 90 degrees.  If you're a neat freak, this cable is definitely for you.  It allows for you to easily hide the cable as it won't stick out of your PC or power supply like the regular cables do.

Aukey 90 Degree Lightning Cable (CB-AL04)

A red and black cable came in the box, along with a circuit key sticker, something that Aukey puts in every one of their products.  Since most USB cables are pretty much the same, it's the extra features like the 90 degree connectors, braided cords, and Aukey branded velcro wrap-around that make it stick out.

The 2-pack is selling on Amazon for $14.99.

The next cable is a USB-C lightning cable that is 3.3ft long.  There really isn't much to say about this cable.  It has the plastic coating, which is fine for a cable, but again I prefer braided.  It sells on Amazon for $17.99.  The only reason I would buy this over the 2-pack would be if I needed a USB-C connector.

Aukey USB-C Lightning Cable (CB-CL01)

All Aukey products are backed by a 45-day money back guarantee and 24-month product replacement warranty.

Thank you to Aukey for sending me these cables to test, review, and keep.  You can visit their website at https://www.aukey.com