Is the Gomi power bank the all-around ‘best’ power bank you can buy? Probably not. But is it an artful, sustainable conversation piece that achieves what nearly every typical user needs it to do? Yes.
At USD$75, you can certainly find a cheaper power bank out there. And at 247 grams (about half a pound), you could certainly find a lighter-weight one, too. But unless you’re the sort of backpacker who cuts the handle off your toothbrush, or you plan to spend a lot of time charging your phone in the rain, I imagine this power bank will suit nearly all of your needs.
At USD$75, you can certainly find a cheaper power bank out there. And at 247 grams (about half a pound), you could certainly find a lighter-weight one, too. But unless you’re the sort of backpacker who cuts the handle off your toothbrush, or you plan to spend a lot of time charging your phone in the rain, I imagine this power bank will suit nearly all of your needs.
We’re not going to tell you to go out and buy a Gomi charger right now because it’s the most eco-friendly thing you can do today. If you already have a functioning power bank, you don’t need a new one–as we say in every gear review here, the most sustainable iteration of whatever it is you’re seeking is the one you already have, or a secondhand product. It still takes resources to manufacture something with sustainable materials and then ship it out to the consumer.
But if yours is on its way out and you need a new one, this might just be the next best thing.
