The best portable chargers and powerbanks to buy

Best small power banks

1.Anker PowerCore 5000 Portable Charger (5,000mAh)

This is a basic pocketable 5,000mAh battery bank good for 1.2 charges of an iPhone 12 Pro. Note that this power bank can charge only one device at a time with its single USB-A charging port. The power bank itself is charged with a Micro USB cable, and a full recharge takes approximately 2.5 hours, depending on your charger. The PowerCore 5000 has 3 LED lights that show the battery level.

• Weight: 136g/4.8oz
• Size: 4.2 x 1.3 x 1.3 in. / 106 x 33 x 33 mm
• Output: 2A/10W
• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, White

2.Aukey PB-N83 power bank (10,000mAh)

Aukey’s compact 10,000mAh power bank supports USB Power Delivery 3.0 fast charging, meaning it can bring an iPhone 11 Pro Max to 50% charge in 30 minutes. It also has Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.

Despite the generous charge capacity, the Aukey PB-N83 has a pocketable design. It has roughly the footprint of a credit card – but is thicker, of course. The portable battery has 3 LED lights that show the battery level.

The Aukey PB-N83 has two output ports: one of them is USB-A type, the other one is a USB-C type. The USB-C port is also used for charging the power bank.

• Weight: 6.14oz / 181g
• Size: 1.06 x 2.2 x 3.17 in. / 25 x 56 x 80 mm
• Output: USB-C: 18W, USB-A: 2.4A/12W
• Colors: Black, White

3.Anker Astro 5200 (5,200mAh)

The small-sized Anker Astro is one of the smallest and lightest power banks on this list. It charges a phone at 2A via a USB-A port and has an LED indication for the battery level. Its battery should be capable of recharging an iPhone 13 Pro Max once. 

• Weight: 4.16oz / 117g
• Size: 3.8 x 1.7 x 0.9 in. / 96 x 43 x 23 mm
• Output: 2A/5W
• Color: Black

Best average-size power banks

1.Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD (10,000mAh)

The Anker PowerCore Slim is a 10,000mAh portable battery with USB Power Delivery support. Its USB-C port can be used to charge a compatible phone – or the power bank itself – at up to 18W. The bank needs 4.5 hours to charge fully from a charger supporting USB-PD.

The power bank has a USB-A output port as well, but it goes only up to 12W. You can charge two devices simultaneously, but only at up to 18W of combined power. The Anker PowerCore Slim can recharge an iPhone 12 or a recent Google Pixel model at least two times.

• Weight: 7.5oz / 212g
• Size: 5.86 x 2.7 x 0.6 in. / 149.5 x 68.5 x 14.5 mm
• Output: USB-C – 18W, USB-A – 12W
• Colors: Deep-Sea Indigo, Arctic White, Dark Olive, Terracotta Rose, Fossil Gray, Black

2.Mophie powerstation PD XL (10,050mAh)

This Mophie power bank is a 10,050mAh unit that supports fast charging via USB-C Power Delivery. The USB-C port can also recharge the Mophie Powerstation rapidly at 15W with a USB-PD charger. The power bank also has a USB-A port and can charge two devices simultaneously.

The Mophie powerstation PD XL has a rubberized design for better grip. The power bank has three LED lights that indicate its battery level.

The Mophie powerstation PD XL is now at a great discount of $60 off on Amazon.

• Weight: 3.2oz / 90g
• Size: 2.11 x 0.87 x 4 in. / 54 x 22 x 101 mm
• Output: USB-C – 18W, USB-A – 12W
• Colors: Black

Best big power banks

1. Anker PowerCore III Elite 25600 PD with 65W PD Charger (25,600mAh)

This Anker power bank has a chunky 25,600mAh battery good for 5.9 recharges of the iPhone 11. The power bank also supports fast charging and can charge up to three devices simultaneously with its two USB-A and one USB-C port.

The PowerCore III Elite comes with a 65W fast charger in the box, allowing the power bank to recharge in only 3 hours. This power bank can also charge laptops that can charge from a USB-C port like the Apple Macbook, making it very versatile and practical.

The design of the power bank is simple, with 8 LED lights that indicate its battery level. The PowerCore III Elite is also a bit heavier because of its big battery.

• Weight: 21oz / 595g
• Size: 7.22 x 3.24 x 0.94 in. / 183 x 82 x 24 mm
• Output: USB-C: 60W, USB-A: 12W
• Colors: Black

2.RAVPower Portable Charger 20000 PD (20000mAh)

The RAVPower Portable Charger is a 20,000mAh power bank that supports fast charging. The bank itself also supports fast charging, allowing a full recharge time of 5.4 hours.

The RAVPower power bank can charge up to three devices simultaneously with its two USB-A and one USB-C port. Note that this power bank can be recharged by either its USB-C or Micro USB port.

The RAVPower Portable Charger has an LED screen that shows its battery level and charging modes. The power bank has a matte grippy finish.

• Weight: 15.7oz / 445g
• Size: 6.2 x 2.9 x 0.59 in. / 157 x 74 x 15 mm
• Output: USB-C: 18W, USB-A: 12W
• Colors: Black, White

The biggest power banks

1.Anker PowerHouse II 400, 300W/388.8Wh

This is more than just a power bank. Anker calls it a portable power station, with a 108,000mAh capacity that can charge an iPhone 11 up to 23 times. The power station is also offered in a bigger, 216,000mAh variant called the PowerHouse II 800. A 65W power adapter for recharging the power station is included.Not only does the PowerHouse II have three USB-A ports and a USB-C port, but it also has an AC outlet and a car lighter socket. The Anker PowerHouse II can also be connected to a solar generator, making it perfect for camping or emergency situations.

The Anker PowerHouse II has a big LED screen that shows you its battery percentage, battery temperature, current input and output and an estimated time for recharging the battery. Note that the PowerHouse II’s AC outlet cannot support devices that consume over 300W, such as hair dryers or microwaves.

The design of the PowerHouse II is tough, with its 8 corners strengthened and with outdoor use in mind. It is also not too difficult to carry on with its compact design and an integrated handle.

• Weight: 162oz / 4.62kg (PowerHouse II 400)
• Size: 10 x 5.8 x 5.5 in. / 255 x 148 x 139 mm
• Output: USB-C – 60W, USB-A – 3A, AC output (300W max), DC output, Car socket
• Colors: Black

Best power banks for iPhone

1.Mophie powerstation universal battery (6,000mAh)

This Mophie power bank is especially designed for the iPhone. It features 18W fast wired charging via USB-C and it has a lightweight and slim portable design.

The Mophie powerstation has a 6,000mAh battery, as well as an USB-A and USB-C port, with the latter being the one that supports fast charging. This Mophie power bank can charge up to two devices simultaneously. 

• Weight: 5 oz / 142g
• Size: 5.12 x 2.7 x 0.47 in. / 130 x 68 x 12 mm
• Output: USB-C: 18W, USB-A: 12W
• Colors: Navy, Pink

2.Mophie powerstation plus XL wireless with PD (8,000mAh)

This power bank is similar to the previous Mophie offering, but without the Apple Watch magnetic charging port. It has the same capacity of 8,000mAh and Qi wireless charging.

The look of the powerstation plus XL is also similar to the powerstation all-in-one, but comes in more colors. A USB-A and a USB-C port are present with the latter supporting fast charging.

This power bank has an integrated Lightning cable for Apple devices that is hidden behind a retractable back cover.

• Weight: 8 oz / 227g
• Size: 2.83 in x 5.89 in x 0.75 in. / 72 x 150 x 19 mm
• Output: USB-C: 18W, USB-A: 12W, Qi wireless charging – 5W, Lightning cable
• Colors: Black, Gray, Navy Blue, Light Pink

Best power banks with wireless charger

1.Anker PowerCore III 10K Wireless Power Bank (10,000mAh)

This Anker power bank combines a 10,000mAh capacity with Qi wireless charging. The PowerCore III also has fast charging and a USB-C port. The USB-C port is also used for recharging the Anker PowerCore III. The power bank also has a USB-A output port. The Anker PowerCore can recharge an iPhone XS or a Google Pixel at least two times.

The Anker PowerCore has four LED lights that show the battery level. Recharging the power bank takes around 4.5 hours, depending on the charger you use.

• Weight: 8.5 oz / 240g
• Size: 5.89 x 2.7 x 0.77 in. / 150 x 69 x 20 mm
• Output: USB-C: 18W, USB-A: 12W, Qi wireless charging: 10W
• Colors: Black

2.Aukey PB-WL03 (20,000mAh)

This is a 20,000mAh power bank with Qi wireless charging and fast charging via USB-C. It also has a USB-A charging port. What’s interesting about the Aukey PB-WL03 is that it can turn into a phone stand with its smartphone-sized design and retractable stand. This power bank can charge up to three devices at a time.

The Aukey PB-WL03 has an LED screen that shows you its battery percentage. Its compact size allows it to fit in your pocket and makes it easy to carry. The design of the Aukey PB-WL03 has a matte finish.

• Weight: 12.5 oz / 354g
• Size: 6.26 x 2.59 x 0.79 in. / 159 x 66 x 20 mm
• Output: USB-C: 18W, USB-A: 12W, Qi wireless charging: 10W
• Colors: Grey

Best power bank with AC outlet

RAVPower 3 in 1 Power House

The RAVPower 3 is a 20,100mAh power bank with a 80W AC outlet. The power bank has a USB-C fast charging port and a USB-A port. The RAVPower 3 in 1 can also charge USB-C laptops. The 3 in 1 Power House supports 30W fast recharging, taking only 3.1 hours for the power bank to recharge. This power bank can charge up to three devices simultaneously.

The design of the RAVPower 3 in 1 Power House is rubberized for a better grip and features five LED lights that indicate its battery level. This power bank has a fan cooling system to help its AC outlet performance, so you don’t have to worry about the power bank overheating when you plug in your AC devices. Note that the AC outlet can support up to 80W power consumption, making it suitable for most laptops, but not for things like drills or hairdryers.

• Weight: 24oz / 680g
• Size: 6.06 x 2.72 x 2.72 in. / 152 x 69 x 69 mm
• Output: USB-C: 30W, USB-A: 12W, AC outlet: 80W
• Colors: Black