Power banks for smartphones are a dime a dozen and there are probably hundreds, if not thousands of variants in the market today. So there is the question of which is the best one? That will depend on your need, maybe you just need a small and portable one that can top you off, or maybe you need a massive one that will last you several charges.
Either way, we’ve got you covered so if you are shopping for a new smartphone power bank, then these are the best ones that we’ve found.
If you’re shopping for a power bank that’s small enough to fit on your keychain, then look no further than the Mophie Powerstation Keychain. As the name implies, this is a power bank with a built-in keychain so you can hang your keys off it and ensure that it’ll always be with you whenever you need it. It comes with a 1,200mAh battery which isn’t the biggest, but if you need a quick juice up, its built-in USB-C cable should have you covered.
With some power banks, they do not come with an integrated cable which means that you’ll need to bring your own cable. If you don’t have a bag, then this can be troublesome, which is where the Mophie Powerstation Wireless comes in. It features a 10,000mAh battery but there is also support for wireless charging, so if you don’t have a cable, as long as your phone is Qi compatible, then you can just place it on top of the power bank and you’re good to go.
I am personally a fan of devices that can pull double duty. This means I don’t have to fuss around with multiple devices, multiple cables – it’s just a more elegant solution. If you agree, then maybe the Moshi Porto Q Wireless Portable Charger could be of interest to you. This is a wireless charger that also doubles as a power bank, so you can use it on your desk or bring it with you. It comes with a built-in 5,000mAh battery which is actually rather decent, and it’s slim enough to fit in your pocket or backpack.
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Usually power banks don’t charge particularly fast since they do not have direct access to a power outlet. This is generally acceptable, but if you’re in urgent need of fast charging, then maybe you might want to check out Samsung’s 25W 10,000mAh power bank. Most power banks top out at around 18W, so 25W should make things even faster.
Most of the time, power banks usually do not provide enough power to charge larger devices like laptops and are usually reserved for smartphones or tablets, but if you need to charge a laptop with a power bank, you might be interested in RAVPower’s 80W AC Outlet Power Bank that comes with a built-in 10,000mAh battery. As the name implies, it comes with an AC outlet so you can plug in things like a laptop power adapter to it, or to charge your gaming console like the Nintendo Switch, or your camera’s batteries.
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If you’re looking for a no-frills power bank that is also easy on the wallet, then Anker’s PowerCore 10000 portable charger could be for you. Priced at $20, it is one of the more affordable power banks we’ve seen. While it might not necessarily be the fastest charging power bank or the most feature rich, like we said, it’s simple and gets the job done and is cheap.
Speaking of Anker, in case you need something a little bigger that can also charge multiple devices at once, the Anker PowerCore II 20000 could be the one for you. Featuring a 20,000mAh battery and two USB ports, this should be capable of juicing up a couple of smartphones and tablets at the same time. It also helps that it isn’t that expensive at $50.
Like we said earlier, power banks come in all shapes and sizes and cater to a variety of needs. If you’re someone who’s constantly on the move and need a power bank that can charge all manner of devices ranging from cameras, to smartphones, to tablets, or laptops, then the MAXOAK Laptop Power Bank could be for you. It features a 50,000mAh battery and is also rated at 185Wh, meaning that you probably can’t take this on the plane with you, but with its size and power, you should have no issues charging higher-powered devices.
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