Philips DLP6006 11000mAh Power Bank Review



With 11000mAh of power under the hood is the Philips DLP6006 Power Bank worth your buck?






Ever since it set foot in India in 1993 Philips has been a brand that touched our lives in one way or the other through its ever growing lineup of consumer electronics, no matter how old we all are we've heard, seen or even used a Philips product at some point of our lives. Recently they've launched their current lineup of mobile accessories including data transfer cables, Bluetooth earpiece and powerbanks. While the other two are quite self explanatory the powerbanks are quite interesting as they not only come in capacities of 8000mAh to 13000mAh but are really well build and designed.

Thanks to Philips India I have one of these powerbanks today with us for review, we have the Philips DLP6006 11000mAh Power Bank.





Priced in at Rs 1,100 the Philips DLP6006 11000mAh Power Bank is second in position of the current Philips Powerbank lineups just after the 13000mAh model and is powered by a Lithium ion battery rated at 11000mAh with 5V input/output and 1A output each through the three USB charging ports that it comes quipped with for simultaneous charging of three USB powered devices. The powerbank also has a torch build in just in case required which is a welcome feature but on the other hand lacks fast charging technology which is quite disappointing.


What's in the Box!?






Philips DLP6006 11000mAh Power Bank comes in a sleek cardboard box with the product name and power rating clearly mentioned along with the product image and briefings about its functionality printed near the bottom.





Inside the box we get the powerbank resting inside a molded plastic casing with an instruction leaflet, the powerbank and a small white micro-USB cable for charging devices that support micro-USB cables.


A Closer Look






The Philips DLP6006 Power Bank is a beautiful gadget honing in white with a black screen which imparts elegance and style to the device even when not in use. The entire body is covered by a white leather sheet which is immaculately stitched at the edges near the areas where the black plastic body reveals itself. I really like the design and looks of this powerbank which should go well with the style of most of the users and won't make it look like a bland necessity but an edgy accessory.





The seven segment display LED is blue in color and displays the current battery percentage of the powerbank while charging. It lights up when a device is connected to the powerbank or you can simply press the power button below the display to view the current status.





While the right side is plain the left side houses the three USB ports through which the Philips DLP6006 Power Bank delivers power for charging devices. These are rated at 5V-1A and don't support fast charging which is some what expected at this price point & power capacity.





On the top end you can find the mico-USB port through which you can charge the power bank using an after market charger which are quite commonly available and right next to it is the torch which can be turned on long pressing the power button and can be turned off again by the same method.


Let's Charge things Up!






My unit came with a 75% charge on the battery right out of the box but yours might be having some another level. I discharged the battery fully to even out the playing field and took the power bank along with me for 15 days of near constant traveling to keep the review as accurate and close to real life scenarios as possible.




Charging the Power Bank


This is an area where I was on the brink of losing my temper! Using a 5V charger it took me over 20 hours to get the battery at full 100% from a fully drained state. this much time is just too much for charging a 11000mAh battery pack using a standard charger as mostly people don't have that much of time to charge their power banks before they move out again to continue their journey. If there is any major minus point on this power bank then it has to be its excruciatingly long charging time.




Charging other Devices


I charged a OnePlus 5, iPhone 5S and iPhone 7 all at the same time and also one by one using the Philips DLP6006 Power Bank using the stock cables that these cell phones come with since neither of them support the micro-USB cable that this power bank comes with. The charging time was obviously slow since the output on the Philips DLP6006 is only 1A so fast charging is not supported resulting in nearly double charging time for the OnePlus 5 and the iPhone 7 that are designed to utilize fast charging technology. I somehow didn't notice that much of a difference when it came to the iPhone5S as the charging time using the power bank was around 20 minutes more.

Overall the 11000mAh battery is good for charging or acting as a backup power source for latest devices or even charging them fully in acceptable time duration.




Overall feel and comfort


The Philips DLP6006 Power Bank is beautiful when it comes to aesthetics and looks with its smooth white leather finish and slip free design. However the power bank is a bit heavy weighing in at 1.7Kg which is courtesy to its Lithium ion Battery pack over the Lithium Polymer Battery Pack which tends to be heavier and bigger compared to the latter. So carrying the bank can be tough for a few people who like to hold their phone and power banks in the same hand white chatting, calling etc

Also the micro-USB cable that it comes bundled with is very short and can only be used if the cell phone has its charging port on the side and not on the bottom as then its impossible to even connect them and use the cell phone but if you just want to connect and leave the phone to charge on the table then the cable would do the job.


My Verdict


Philips India has done a decent job with the DLP6006 Power Bank both in terms of designing and functionality. Even though its a low cost power bank it doesn't look flimsy or bland rather its elegant and catchy which makes it look like an attractive accessory in its own right, quite suitable for people who value styling their gadgets. Technically the three USB ports which can work simultaneously is a great move and the battery level indicator is quite useful in certain situations. I personally loved the nifty torch light that it has since it saves me switching on my cell phone flash light in dark rooms or simply just to search for something in my carry bag!



It lacks fast charging and the charging time for gadgets is acceptable in most cases where you don't plan to charge something like the PSP or any other portable gadget that has a huge battery pack but and its a big but the charging time for its own self is just too much to tolerate! i mean over 20 hours to charge the bank itself even when it has a 11000mAh battery is by nay means or sense unacceptable.


"With a lot of small but useful features Philips has designed by far one of the best looking power banks in form of the DLP6006 which should go well with the style of most of the users and won't make it look like a bland necessity but an edgy accessory."

Pros -


  • Great Looks

  • Three charging ports

  • Has a torch light

  • Competitively priced 


Cons - 


  • No fast charging

  • Takes extremely long to charge itself 

  • A bit heavy


I give it a 6/10 earning out Bronze Award!




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