There is no screen on the device in order to save room, but there is a circular led that has 10% incremental segments that will let the user know within 10% how much the device is charged or needs to be charged.
There are five LED lights on the device that will tell the user the current battery level. This saves room on having to provide a screen for such things.
The Zilu Smart uses standard 18650 high capacity batteries inside of its closure. So for those that want to be able to have a long lasting charger and not have to worry about throwing it out when the batteries inside die this is a good choice as replacements can be easily found at most places rechargeable batteries are sold.
There are other portable chargers that use smaller and more powerful batteries, which allows the casing to be smaller and weigh less as well. The Zilu sadly is a bit heavier than most, but that seems to be at the cost of using 18650 batteries, which can be easily replaced compared to non replaceable smaller options.
The device is 10,000mah, which is a pretty large size for a portable battery charger. This is convenient for long trips when one knows they will be away from outlets.
The available car jumper cables are pretty short meaning the battery will need a place to site near the cars battery, which may be difficult to find the best placement to rest it to where it does not fall.
Anker is a well established quality brand, and contains surge protection, and other safety features to make sure that the power output matches whatever your device can take.
Due to the size of the battery this device is pretty heavy and less portable than others. While not unexpected it is something to consider for a portable charger.
The charger can be used as a flashlight, which is convenient for such a portable device that one will most likely carry around with them at most times.
There is no passthrough built into this device which means a user can not have it plugged in to an outlet to charge and also have a device plugged into it charging.
Conveniently there is a flashlight included on the device that will use the built-in battery power making for not only a long-lasting flashlight that is portable but also a great way to find things in the dark built into a device that is often carried portably.
With the available 12000mah battery users will be able to charge a device multiple times before needing to recharge the portable battery unit, which is great for when users will be away from a charging port for a while.
Multiple users have reported issues with the device such as being DOA or having broken ports. So it does seem it may be the luck of the draw as to how well this device works upon arrival.
A very handy tool to have in the car in the event the battery is dead and the car won't start. Far easier then trying to bother someone for a jump start.
This spins over Duramax when the starter would only click, no hesitation at all.
This is a must have for every driver out there. Think of it as jumper cables but you do not need a second vehicle.
This also acts as a great emergency terminal and can be used to charge electronics (via USB or USB-C) if ever lost somewhere or in a storm. Has a GREAT powerful built-in flashlight as well.