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I tried the Rush Charge Universe mini power bank after Rush Charge sent me one. My first reaction was how small it is, and that it comes with attachments for different charging ports.
Months later, I’m still using it.
Quick Verdict
- Buy it if: you’re tired of everything waiting its turn for one charger
- Skip it if: you need a big battery for long stretches away from an outlet
- My favorite feature: everything fills up together, even the small stuff
- Would I buy again? Yes
Does it charge three things at once?
Yes. I plugged in my Kindle, my iPad and a TV remote at the same time, and all three charged. The lights still showed three bars afterward.
That’s my favorite part. Normally everything has to wait in line for a charger.
Rush Charge Universe 3-in-1 Mini Power Bank
A pocket-size 3300mAh power bank with room for three gadgets at a time.
Rush Charge Universe specs
- Battery: 3300mAh
- Output: 2.1A
- Built-in tips: Lightning, micro USB and USB-C
- Devices at once: up to 3
- Pass-through charging: yes
- Recharge time: about 2 to 3 hours
- Size: 3.97 x 3.17 x 0.7 inches
- Weight: 3.1 oz
- Out of the box: comes pre-charged
Who is the Rush Charge Universe for?
Anyone who wants one small charger for a purse or pocket, and anyone stocking up for outages. We just went four days without power, and I didn’t have nearly enough portable chargers.
It now sits alongside the LISEN MagSafe power bank I tested, the Pronly 3 band radio I keep for storm season and the BILTRTE inflatable solar lantern I tried.
For the next outage, there’s also a free who-to-call sheet on Admin Arcade with a spot for the power company’s outage line.
How I use it now
It splits its time between my purse and the house. When I’m out, it tops up my phone.
At home, it’s how the remotes get charged now. Usually we don’t notice they’re dead until the TV won’t turn on.
The tips, caps and little extras
- Three plugs: one for iPhone, one micro USB and one USB-C, so a friend with a different phone can borrow it too.
- Caps that stay put: each tip has a cover attached to the body, so you can’t pull it off and leave it somewhere.
- Swappable tips: extra ones come in the box, and a button on the back pops a tip out so you can switch.
- Pass-through: you can recharge the power bank while it’s charging your stuff.
Wondering if your own stuff fits those three tips? Tap the gadgets in your house and see which ones plug right in.
What else I liked
- It arrived pre-charged, so I could try it right away
- It’s cute, and I went with the purple one
What are the downsides?
- Big devices crowd it. My Kindle and iPad overlapped a little sitting side by side.
- The battery is 3300mAh, so plan on quick top-ups, not several full charges.
- Filling the power bank back up takes about two to three hours.
Rush Charge Universe questions
Can I take the Rush Charge Universe on a plane?
Yes, in your carry-on. TSA doesn’t allow power banks in checked bags.
Does the Rush Charge Universe work with newer iPhones?
Yes. It has a USB-C end, and iPhones from the 15 through the 17 are on its compatible list.
What else can the Rush Charge Universe charge besides phones?
Wireless earbuds, game controllers and Bluetooth speakers all work, as long as they fit one of its three plugs.
Does the Rush Charge Universe work with Android phones?
Yes, if your phone charges through USB-C or micro USB. It has both built in, plus a Lightning tip for older iPhones.
Other power banks with built-in plugs
- Anker Nano Power Bank 5000mAh: one fold-out USB-C connector and a 5000mAh battery, for anyone whose devices all use USB-C.
- VRURC 10000mAh Power Bank With 4 Built-in Cables: three times the battery, with built-in micro USB, USB-C, Lightning and USB-A cables plus a lanyard.
- ummz Mini 12000mAh Power Bank With 4 Built-in Cables: a 12000mAh pack about the size of a deck of cards, with four attached cords and a percentage display.
Should you get the Rush Charge Universe?
For quick top-ups across a few devices at once, it’s an easy one to keep around.
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