I never leave home for any length of time without a power bank. It's mostly for my phone, but when traveling, it comes in handy for recharging headphones, a smartwatch, earbuds, and more. Some are even powerful enough to give your laptop juice to get you through the day.
The best portable power banks offer fast and efficient charging. While I prefer ones with built-in cables, if they have MagSafe/Qi2 for recharging a compatible device or device with compatible case wirelessly, that's a bonus, too. They should remain cool, have at least 10,000mAh capacity, and come with at least a couple extra ports. Pass-through charging is great, too, so you can recharge the power bank itself while recharging your device. You also want it to be under 100Wh to meet flight restrictions for carry on.
That extra bit of battery you get from one could mean the difference between being stuck in the snow with no way home to being able to call an Uber. Or it might prevent you from having to endure a long flight with no entertainment or wireless noise cancelling headphones that have died.
Anker is one of the best brands in the business and its new Anker MagGo Power Bank Pro 2 has compelling features that set it apart, including a built-in fan to ensure proper cooling. The brand offers higher-capacity power banks that are compact yet can give your laptop a boost, too. If you need even more power, a new model from Jackery, known for its portable power stations, is an interesting entry into the mix.
At a glance
Best overall
The Anker MagGo Power Bank Pro 2 has 10,000mAh capacity, a built-in fan, USB-C port, MagSafe surface, and even a kickstand for holding your device upright while it charges.
Best on a budget
If you need more juice on the go, the INIU Portable Charger (20,000mAh) packs twice as much power as the Anker PowerCore III 10K Wireless, that too at a very affordable price.
Best for laptops
This gigantic 25,000mAh power bank pushes out power at a mighty fast 165W in total, and it features two built-in retractable USB-C cables and an LED display.
Best compact
The INIU B61 Power Bank is a palm-sized charger with a 10,000mAh capacity and 22.5W fast charging. It also comes bundled with a carry pouch and a USB-A to USB-C cable, all while being very affordable.
Best oversized capacity
The UGREEN 300W 48000mAh Power Bank is the only charger you'll ever need for all your devices. It's super-compact yet has a massive capacity, with 300W of total output.
Best mid-range
The mid-range Otterbox Fast Charge 15,000mAh Power Bank features a rugged design, a maximum of 18W power output, and both USB-A and USB-C ports.
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Best for gaming
The UGREEN Magnetic (10,000mAh) power bank comes with a handy kickstand built-in, and it supports MagSafe wireless charging, making it your ideal gaming partner.
Best power station
Need something that can power up plenty on the go but a compact power bank isn't enough and a full-on portable power station doesn't make sense? The Jackery 100D is a adorable solution that bridges the gap.
Best Qi2 option
With the number of Qi2 Android devices steadily growing, the Baseus AM52 offering Qi2 support makes perfect sense for your brand-new Android phone.
Best overall
Introduced at IFA Berlin 2026, the Anker MagGo Power Bank Pro 2 is unique in that it has a built-in cooling fan. This keeps it certified to remain below 96.8°F while charging your device. You don't have to worry that the charger will overheat and subsequently slow down charging of your phone as a result.
As a 10,000mAh power bank, it can recharge your phone at least 1.5 times, depending on the model, and other gadgets multiple times over. The integrated USB-C port is 45W max, so you can even charge a laptop. But the top surface is also a 25W max wireless charger for magnetic charging with compatible devices, like the Google Pixel 11 series phones, as well as others phones with MagSafe-compatible cases and iPhone.
On the side is a handy digital display that shows power, temperature, battery level, and time remaining to charge to full so you get all this helpful information at a glance. Plus, there's a built-in, flip out kickstand so you can keep your device upright while charging. It's perfect to watch movies on the plane, enjoy video calls, and more.
It's not the most compact nor lightest portable charger. But the ability to charge a laptop on the go as well as smartphone, wireless charging surface, and integrated cooling, sets it apart.
Best on a budget
INIU may not be a brand many are familiar with, but it makes some of the best power accessories on the market, and its power banks offer a lot of bang for the buck. The INIU portable charger offers the best blend of power and portability, with some extra features that more expensive options lack, all for just about the price of pizza night with the fam.
Roughly the size of a Pixel 6 Pro, this 20,000mAh power bank can charge up to three devices simultaneously, while still being compact enough to slip into your pocket next to your phone. You can choose from either USB-C Power Delivery or Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0. So, whether your phone is brand new or a couple of generations old, the INIU power bank will charge them all with ease.
Unlike the Anker, INIU doesn't provide you with a C-to-C cable, but it still comes with an A-to-C cable for quickly recharging this portable charger. It also has a nice travel pouch to keep it protected in your bag, and a built-in LED flashlight to guide your way through the dark.
Best for laptops
Anker's Laptop Power Bank (25K) offers a plethora of goodies in a soda can-sized body. What sets this apart from most other power banks are the two integrated USB-C cables, which means you never have to worry about forgetting to pack the right cable. One cable is retractable into the power bank and can be extended outwards up to 2.3ft. The second one doubles up as a lanyard and has been certified to handle up to 44 lbs. of force.
The Laptop Power Bank has a 25,000mAh capacity, which should be more than sufficient to charge your laptop and phone. Besides the two built-in cables, you also get USB-A and USB-C ports for charging a total of four devices at the same time. The power bank can handle 100W output with a single USB-C connection, 165W total output with two USB-C connections, and 130W with three or four devices in various combinations.
The Anker Laptop Power Bank also features a high-resolution display which lets you cycle through various stats such as battery temperature, input and output wattage, and battery health. It's also flight-approved, which means you can carry it as part of your carry-on luggage.
Best compact
The tiny B61 power bank from INIU is the perfect solution for those emergency recharges. The 10,000mAh capacity is said to be enough to recharge an iPhone 15 up to 1.8 times, but this number reduces drastically if you charge up multiple devices together. You get a mini display built into the power bank which shows you how much charge is left. The good thing is that there are three ports: two USB-A and a USB-C. These allow you to charge up to three devices at once.
When plugged into a 20W wall adapter, the B61 can take up to three hours for a full recharge, which is a bit of a wait. One cool feature of this mini charger is the retractable hands, which allow you to place your phone horizontally on it while it charges.
The power bank is capable of delivering up to 22.5W of power through one port, and all popular fast charging standards for Samsung, iPhone, and Pixel are well supported. Despite its low price, INIU bundles in a USB-A- to USB-C cable and a carry pouch, which is certainly a nice addition.
Best oversized capacity
If you just need a single power bank to take with you on your road trips and size isn't an issue, go ahead and get the UGREEN 300W 48000mAh Power Bank. For its massive 48,000mAh capacity, it's relatively compact when compared to other chargers with a similar capacity. It even has a useful carry handle and a built-in lamp, which can come in handy when you're camping.
The front of the power bank houses all the ports at the bottom, as well as a large display on the top. This shows you the battery charge and real-time charging stats. You get plenty of ports like two USB-A (22.5W each) and three USB-C ports, two of which can output 100W each. The main USB-C port is used to charge the power bank, and this can go up to 140W.
In our review, we noted that the only two major downsides were the charging efficiency and the fact that you only get a single USB-C cable in the box. It's a bit pricey, but if you need a gigantic capacity with high-power output for more than two devices, the UGREEN 300W 48000mAh power bank will serve you well.
Best mid-range
Otterbox is well known for making rugged smartphone cases, and it seems that the brand has paid the same attention to drop protection with its power bank. The Otterbox Fast Charge power bank is available in different capacities, but the 15,000mAh one is the most interesting one here. It's a nice compromise to have between capacity and portability. Be prepared for some heft though, as it still weighs a noticeable 450g.
The Fast Charge sticks to the basics and doesn't offer many frills. You get two ports, a Type-C and Type-A, and each is able to output up to 18W of power. The charger can also be recharged at the same rate. You get a four-LED power level indicator with a dedicated button to check at any time. The power bank ships with a USB-A to C cable, so you'll need another cable to use the second port.
The good thing about the Otterbox power bank is that it supports all the major OEM charging standards such as USB PD 3.0, Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0, as well as Apple Fast Charge, Samsung AFC, Huawei FCP, BCS 1.2, and MediaTek's PE+ 2.0 standard.
Best for gaming
The UGREEN Magnetic Power Bank is a unique product as it offers all the best conveniences in a super-portable form factor. To start with, it looks fantastic: you can be rest assured of a very good build quality. Second, it fully supports Apple's MagSafe wireless charging, which means you can simply attach it to an iPhone and charge without bothering with wires. Android users can get in on the action too with some of the best MagSafe accessories. Or it should work with the new Google Pixel 10 series phones just as well, which have Qi2 built-in via Pixelsnap.
The power bank supports up to 15W wireless charging, offers 20W power output via the USB-C port, and 22.5W from the Type-A port. UGREEN has fitted it with all the safety procedures in place such as over-current, short-circuit, and high-temperature protection. You can charge three devices at once, which is pretty incredible for a charger of its size.
The main reason we've picked this as the best gaming accessory is that you can simply magnetically attach the power bank to the back of your phone and go on with your gaming session. UGREEN's secret weapon though, is the collapsable kickstand. The company says it's sturdy enough to handle the largest of phones, both in horizontal or vertical orientations.
Best power station
When you think portable power station, you think of a boombox-sized device in your basement for emergencies, one you take outside to get your power tools going, or bring camping or in the RV. With power banks, you think small, compact, pocket-sized devices. Jackery combines the best of these worlds with the downright adorable Explorer 100D. If two full-sized power stations were to have a baby, this would be it.
Jackery is known for its portable power stations, but portable usually means small enough to hold with one hand and pop into the trunk or take to the beach. But for the first time, the company is making one that is small enough to take with you by tossing it in your purse backpack, even taking it on the plane. Called the Jackery 100D, it has a shoulder strap and handle, and its 96Wh power remains under the 100Wh maximum for lithium batteries while traveling, so you can safely bring it with you on a plane.
About the size of an Amazon Echo Pop smart speaker or a standard coffee mug, it's not quite as small as others, but it's small enough to put in your carry-on or even a large purse or backpack. It's also not feather light, but at 1.87 lbs., it's no heavier than a tablet or umbrella. Plus, since it offers
You get 30,000mAh capacity with the LiFePO4 battery and up to 158W output via two USB-C ports, each capable of up to 140W. So, you can power everything from your laptop to your phone headphones, smartwatch, even your smaller portable power bank. Use the additional 18W USB-A port for lower-draw devices. Advanced battery chemistry and a multi-layered system of electrical and thermal safeguards ensure stability and safety while charging.
I'm bringing this cutie with me to CES and I'm sure I'll get plenty of comments when I pull it out in the press room to recharge my laptop, DJI Pocket 4 gimbal camera, DJI mics, and phone, all at the same time. A single charge of the unit should get a high-powered laptop to full or three full recharges of a phone. Recharge the 100D itself to full in about two hours. On the road? There's 12V charging that will give you 80% in just over three hours, perfect for the drive from New York to the Poconos.
The life of the unit depends on how often you use it, but it's rated for up to 3,000 cycles which should equate to about eight years with average use. You can see the real-time cycle count on screen to keep track. This is a unit you'll bring to the park, on the road, camping, and while traveling.
Best Qi2 option
I'm a sucker for a portable charging bank that has an integrated cable: who wants to have to bring a separate cable with them? This one is compact, lightweight at just 6.95 ounce, and its integrated cable clips into itself so it doubles as a carry loop you can wrap around your fingers or latch onto your belt or purse.
The slim power bank boasts 10,000mAh and charges at 45W via the USB-C cable. It also supports Qi2 fast charging from the outer surface for up to 25W charging with compatible devices. The upgraded magnets are super-strong, gripping nicely to the back of your phone or phone case.
You can charge three devices at once using a separate cable and the USB-C port. So, keep your wireless earbuds topped up via the Qi2 surface, your phone via the USB-C cable, and your smartwatch via the port.
When you need to recharge the power bank itself, it charges at a rate of 30W with a compatible charging brick, so it's back to full in 1.5 hours. Charging on the one-hour train into the city using the wall outlet, I can get it to at least half full.
It boasts advanced thermal control and triple-loop cooling so the surface temperature always remains below 102°F. Heat dissipates thanks to the NTC smart temperature control safety, graphene-layered cooling, and aluminum alloy shell.
If you're not as tied (pun intended) to built-in cables as me, you can save some dough and go with the version that doesn't have the built-in cable. It does, however, come with a 30cm USB-C-to-USB-C cable so you don't need to go searching for a spare.
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The most common portable charger and power bank size is 10,000mAh and that should meet the needs of most people. It will give you at least 1.5 charges of your phone, enough to get you through a night out or a full day of classes or conferences.
If you need to recharge higher-powered devices, like a laptop, you might prefer one with 20,000mAh. But note these will usually be slightly bulkier and heavier. This capacity also comes in handy if you need to charge multiple devices at once.
Personally, I prefer bringing along at least two 10,000mAh chargers, at least one of which is Qi2 compatible. This way, I'm covered from all sides and have a back-up for my back-up. The Anker MagGo Power Bank Pro 2 is a solid option given the integrated cooling, screen that keeps you updated, and convenient kickstand. But I adore the built-in cable of the Baseus AM52 that doubles as a clip.
The Jackery 100D is something I'm considering bringing with me on my next business trip. Not only will it keep my laptop and other gear powered up when I'm able to sit down and get some work done, it's also a central place to charge everything in the hotel room.
The best power bank is the one you remember to charge and bring with you. I have multiple ones, including small, lightweight 10,000mAh capacity ones for short outings and larger, higher-powered options for longer trips. So, I'd actually recommend looking for a different model for each use case instead of opting for a single one-size-fits-all.
