Refuel Invictus Battery Case Review

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Refuel Invictus Battery Case Review

What Refuel Invictus Battery Case is: The Refuel Invictus, a case for your iPhone 6 that has a removable battery that adds an extra charge to your phone (and can be swapped out for fresh batteries).

Pros:

Adds up to 120 percent extra power
Unique design means that you can swap out the batteries in the case—bring along extra batteries if you will be without power for days or weeks
Case protects your phone from drops, stress, and vibrations
Charges your phone quickly
Battery charges completely in four hours
Slim profile

Cons:

Only works for the iPhone 6

How Refuel Invictus Battery Case Rates:

Usefulness: 10/10. You’ll never be caught with a dead phone again
Value: 7/10. At $69.99 this is expensive, but it is the only product out there like this.
Portability: 10/10. Despite holding an extra battery, the case is very slim.
Cool Factor: 10/10. The case looks like a normal case, but provides extra power

Final Verdict: If you’re always running out of battery on your iPhone 6, the Refuel Invictus is essential.

(Photo: Refuel Invictus)

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