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Published Dec 10, 2021 09:01 am

For some years now, our gadgets have been making the hours we spend on the road a little more bearable. Yet with apps like Waze and Spotify, as well as features like data, GPS and Bluetooth, power will run out quickly. These chargers ensure that your gadgets stay powered up when on the road. For those with more than one smart device, we’ve got you covered too.

Charge your devices

These products from Mili are designed for those always on the go. The Mili Smart 4.8 car charger delivers a total 4.8A of power. It features two USB-A charging ports, and can be used for most smartphones, tablets, and other USB-powered devices. Price: P500. Available at the Mili official store on Shopee and Lazada.

Perfect for the road warrior, the Universal Charger Plus is a multi-function charger. This incredible gadget can plug into a 220V socket, or a car’s power port. It features 3 USB-A charging ports. Plug it easily into the car’s power socket or its 220V outlet if it has one. Once out of the car, it’s still handy to bring around with its 4 worldwide essential adapters (for international travelers). It works with most smartphones, tablets, and other USB-powered devices. Price: P1,900. Available at the Mili official store on Shopee and Lazada.

Charge your car

The humble car battery is the heart of a vehicle, and it’s important to keep it in optimal condition. Charging a car’s battery supports the health and overall shelf-life of a vehicle’s battery. Regular charging maintenance not only keeps vehicles ready-to-go, but on a personal level, it affords the vehicle owner that much-needed peace of mind, especially at a time when emergencies can happen in the blink of an eye.

Choosing the right charger for your car battery can affect charging efficiency. CTEK takes the guesswork away with the introduction of a fresh product range that features the newly-launched APTO — Adaptive Charging Technology.

The CTEK MXS 5.0 Smart Battery Charger is the best-selling model that features its patented 8-step charging system and RECOND (recondition) mode to revive deeply discharged batteries. It's perfect for all types of lead-acid and AGM batteries of both cars and motorcycles. Price: P6,500. Available at the CTEK official store on Shopee and Lazada.

Keep your car charger well-maintained and always topped-up with the CTEK smart car charger. The MXS 5.0 Test & Charge maintains your battery and also evaluates the condition of your alternator, giving you a better picture of your battery’s health. No more guesswork of whether it’s the battery or alternator giving you problems. This unit will inform you instantly. Price: P8,600.

The newest innovation from CTEK, the CS Free is the world’s first truly portable smart car charger and features the brand’s patented Adaptive Boost Technology. The CS Free is like a power bank for your car. It is designed to get a flat battery running in just 15 minutes, while delivering only the necessary power requirement, based on its analysis of the battery. In addition, it can also serve as an actual power bank, charging other devices if needed. Price: P25,000. Available at the CTEK official store on Shopee and Lazada.

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