Overview
This guide uses Selection Logic so you can choose by need and evidence. Key traps: capacity inflation (mAh vs Wh); fast-charge protocol compatibility.
Theory anchor: T1 Matching Theorem—good choices match your needs, not "objectively best" configs.
Step 1 → Need clarification (M1)
Use M1 Need Clarification to define real usage and constraints.
Scenario analysis
| Scenario | Primary considerations |
|---|---|
| Daily commute | capacity, size, single/multi port |
| Travel | capacity, airline compliance, weight |
| Gaming / high drain | output power, multi-port fast charge |
| Car & outdoor | input/output, durability |
Example need list
- Must-have: key metrics for main scenario
- Nice-to-have: experience and convenience
- Bonus: support, brand, expansion
Step 2 → Allocate cognitive budget (T2)
These products are typically medium-to-high value and low reversibility. Use T2 Cognitive Budget and Decision Reversibility to allocate time.
Suggested time: need clarification 30 min; evidence gathering 2–2 h; comparison 1 h.
Step 3 → Multi-dimensional evaluation (M2)
Use M2 Multi-Dimensional Evaluation. In this guide, stress: Stress: capacity inflation—use Wh or mAh at stated voltage; mAh not comparable across devices; fast-charge protocol compatibility—device and bank must match.
Evaluation dimensions
| Dimension | Sub-items | Evidence sources |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity & efficiency | Wh, conversion efficiency, real output | third-party tests |
| Fast charge & protocols | input/output protocols, compatibility | compatibility lists, reviews |
| Safety & certification | overcharge/discharge, certs | specs, certifications |
| Portability & ports | size, weight, port types/count | specs |
Weight example
Per T1, set weights by your needs, e.g. Capacity & efficiency 35%%; fast charge 30%%; safety & portability 25%%; price 10%%.
Step 4 → Bias & persuasion hazards
- Anchoring effect: don't anchor on high-end prices; fix budget and needs first.
- Confirmation bias: write criteria before browsing; avoid justifying a favorite.
- Halo effect: brand and marketing carry value assumptions—see T1.2.
- Specs and claims: rely on measurements and third-party data; beware claimed vs actual.
Step 5 → Decision + validation (M5)
Apply M5 Decision Validation.
Checklist: core needs met (fit score); within budget; satisficing threshold (T4.2); still satisfied after cooling-off.
Post-purchase: Need consistency—after 1–3 weeks, check real usage vs expectations, key metrics, regret points.