Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
AOHI vs Shelly
What sets them apart
| Compare | AOHI ReviewVisitVisit |  Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $34.99 | €16.90 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 310Higher | 65 |
| Warranty | 1.5 years | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, GB, AU, IN, ZA | AU, AT, BE, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GB, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, NZ, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH |
| Largest power bank (mAh) | 40,000 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: GaN chargers (Yes).
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Key differences
- Shelly scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Highest continuous output (W) is higher at AOHI: 310 vs 65.
- Warranty is higher at Shelly: 2 to 5 years vs 1.5 years.
- Support channels: only Shelly offers Chat, Community.
- Products: only AOHI offers Power bank, Dock, Wireless charger.
- Markets: only AOHI offers US, IN, ZA.
- Markets: only Shelly offers AT, BE, HR.
Our verdict on each
AOHI
AOHI is a compact charging brand for people who want a single maker to cover the charger, the power bank and the cable, and chargers start at $34.99. Maximum output of 310 W and power banks to 40,000 mAh give it real reach, though the 1.5 years warranty is the part to read closely.
Shelly
Shelly keeps charging simple: chargers and cables from €16.90, peak output of 65 watts, and a warranty of 2 to 5 years. It suits phone and tablet buyers who want plain hardware with long cover, and not shoppers who need a power bank or laptop level output from one charger.
Score breakdown
| Area | AOHI | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Hardware is bought outright at $34.99, so the price at entry and the price later are the same figure. | 9.5HigherEntry price of €16.90 ranks 21 of 56 brands, under the category's typical €30.68. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherRange spans charger, power bank and cable, with 310 W charger output and 40,000 mAh power bank capacity. | 9.0Gallium nitride chargers, warranty of 2 to 5 years, support on email, chat and help centre, longer cover than the 1 year norm. |
| Trust | 9.5A named operator, AODA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED in CN, founded 2004, with support on email and help centre. | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | AOHI | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Chargers and power banks | 3 of 115 | 15 of 115 |
Licences and countries
| Country | AOHI | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | China | Bulgaria |
Also worth a look
BLUETTI has highest continuous output (w) at 5,000, against 310 for AOHI and 65 for Shelly.
BLUETTI reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | AOHI | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Charger, Power bank, Cable, Dock, Wireless chargerCovers more | Charger, Cable |
| Legal entity | AODA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | Shelly Group SE |
| Headquarters | China | Bulgaria |
| Founded | 2004 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Cameras and drones
| Fact | AOHI | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Top video resolution | Not confirmed | 1080p |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | AOHI | Shelly | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest continuous output (W) | 310above the median | 65lowest quarter | 140 |
| Largest power bank (mAh) | 40,000highest quarter | Not confirmed | 25,000 |
| Warranty | 1.5 yearsbelow the median | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 52 listed brands.
Pros and cons
AOHI
Pros
- Chargers reach 310 W and power banks scale to 40,000 mAh, so a single brand covers laptop and phone top-ups.
- The charger range uses GaN, which keeps a high output wall plug small enough to travel with.
- The catalogue covers charger, power bank and cable, so wall, bag and desk charging can be ordered together.
Cons
- Cover runs 1.5 years, shorter than the 2 reached across the brands compared.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so a claim is settled in writing rather than by phone.
- The $34.99 entry price places AOHI 35 of 56 brands compared on that measure, so tight budgets have other doors to try.
Shelly
Pros
- Delivery and returns are published for AU, AT and BE, so a buyer can check the market before ordering rather than after.
- The charger line uses gallium nitride, and the range stops at charger and cable so a charger and a cable come from one seller.
- A narrower range than INIU, which lists charger, power bank and cable, or Akkuk.hu, which lists charger, power bank and cable, for shoppers who know what they want.
Cons
- Peak output of 65 watts puts Shelly at rank 49 of 55 brands on output, short of the 555 upper quartile in this category.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, while 47.5% of the brands in this category list a phone line.
- A warranty of 2 to 5 years varies by product, so the cover you get depends on which unit you pick rather than on the brand.
Who each suits
AOHI
Who it suits
- People packing a laptop and a phone who want GaN power in a small block, with chargers to 310 W.
- Shoppers in the markets AOHI ships to, US, GB and AU, who want one policy across chargers and power banks.
- Buyers building a desk and a travel kit at once, since charger, power bank and cable covers a dock and a wireless charger as well as a power bank.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who only need a charger should consider DeWalt, whose listed range is charger.
- Shoppers who prefer a catalogue without a dock can look at INIU, which lists charger, power bank and cable.
- People who want a short list to choose from: Akkuk.hu covers charger, power bank and cable, so AOHI's charger, power bank and cable is the broader of the two.
Shelly
Who it suits
- Shoppers buying a single charger or a spare cable, who want a short range rather than a catalogue to sift.
- Households and small offices that weigh cover length heavily, since the warranty runs 2 to 5 years.
- Phone, tablet, earbud and camera owners who charge within the published delivery markets.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a portable battery beside a wall charger: INIU lists charger, power bank and cable and Akkuk.hu lists charger, power bank and cable, while this range is charger and cable.
- Buyers who want one seller to cover a charger, cables and extra devices: DeWalt lists charger only, and this range is charger and cable, so neither fills that list.
Country by country
| Country | AOHI | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
8 of 29 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
AOHI
What does AOHI actually make?+
The range covers charger, power bank and cable, so a wall charger, a portable power bank, a cable, a dock and a wireless charger can all come from the same maker. Wall chargers reach 310 W, and the portable side goes up to 40,000 mAh.
How much does AOHI cost, and is there anything to renew later?+
Chargers start at $34.99. AOHI sells hardware rather than access, so that entry figure is the figure you pay and there is no later renewal to budget for. Compare $34.99 against a cable or a smaller power bank if a phone top-up is all you need.
Shelly
How much does a Shelly charger cost to start with?+
Entry sits at €16.90 on the plug and play range, which puts Shelly at rank 21 of 56 brands on starting price. The middle entry price in this category is €30.68, so the opening figure sits at the budget end. The upper quartile reaches €65.33.
Are there recurring fees on top of a Shelly charger?+
The published figure is hardware, not a plan. The range covers charger and cable, entry sits at €16.90, and cover comes as a warranty of 2 to 5 years. Support is included through email, chat and help centre at no listed extra cost. Buyers budgeting over time should weigh the purchase price against the length of that warranty.