Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links. Having access to fast, portable, high-tech gadgets is integral to our way of life in 2020 — which means that if you lose power on your device, you’re at a loss. Whether that means your phone ran out of juice and you can’t pull up your map or directions to get home, or something much more technologically advanced — say, you’re running a low-budget film shoot using your iPhone and a few key devices to get professional-quality results on a shoestring — you’re going to need access to power. The super-fast advances in technology that make our phones slimmer and more powerful each year extend to every avenue of tech, including batteries. Power banks that can charge your phone, tablet, and laptop at the same time can fit in your pocket, and don’t necessarily cost the same as your phone itself.
Portable Charger 30000mAh imuto Power Bank X6
This ultra-powerful high capacity power bank has a capacity of 30000mAh, or milliampere per hour, which means it can charge your iPhone 11 more than six times over, your iPhone X seven times, your iPhone 8 more than 10 times, and your iPad Air more than two-and-a-half times. While it’s not exactly small enough to fit in your pocket because of its high capacity, it’s still portable and weighs less than a pound and a half. It has a smart digital screen that displays your remaining power whenever you activate the display, and it has three USB outputs so you can charge three devices at the same time.
If you’d like to charge a MacBook or similar laptop that uses USB-C, the next model up offers two USB A ports and one USB-C for high-speed charging (though at a premium — it’s almost double the cost at $59.99).
POWERADD Pilot Pro3 30000mAh Portable Charger Ultra High Capacity Power Bank
Another high-capacity, low-cost choice is this POWERADD model, which also comes with 30000mAh capacity and three USB outputs (plus two USB cables). You’ll be able to charge your smartphone as many times over as the imuto model, while the dual inputs mean you can simultaneously recharge with the included two micro cables — which means you can charge the full power bank in just eight to 10 hours. Built-in safeguards protect your devices against excessive current, overheating, and overcharging, and the grade A+ Li-polymer battery cell supports more than 500 cycle charges. It comes in a stylish white and a simple black so it’ll fit in well with the rest of your devices, and it too weighs around a pound and a half (though it’s slightly heavier than the POWERADD).
HALO Bolt 58830 mWh Portable Charger
You thought 30000mAh was a lot of power? This portable charger packs 58,830 mWh — enough to charge phones, tablets, computers, and even JUMPSTART A CAR. It’s still lightweight and compact (though it can’t fit in a pocket, it can definitely still fit in a purse, satchel, or backpack). It weighs just 1.66 pounds, and comes with a car charger, 120V AC wall outlet, two USB phone chargers, and a whole car emergency kit — LED flood light, battery jump starter, jumper cables, and carrying pouch. You’ll get 7.9 hours of battery life for a 13.3” MacBook Pro, 8.6 hours for an iPad Air, 19.9 hours on an iPad Mini, or 62.7 hours of talk time on an iPhone 7. A variety of designs — paisley, floral, graphite, chevron, and camouflage patterns are all available — means you can customize the look according to your own personal taste.
RAVPower 32000mAh Power Bank USB Battery Pack
If you want the same amount of power (actually, slightly more) in a slightly smaller package, this 32000mAh power bank weighs just over a pound, has three USB output ports, and comes with two microUSB cables for charging. The battery indicator shows you how much life is left in your unit, and the internal capacity means you can charge any smartphone multiple times. Wrote user Nikki Hamilton, “This is by far the largest and highest mAh power charger I have. I love that I can charge and re-charge multiple phones multiple times before needing to recharge this charger. I just was on a trip with my kids and it was handy to have one charger to pass around as needed. This unit is larger and heavier than most portable chargers so this isn’t exactly a carry in your purse unit. This is much better for things like camping trips where you want to charge up your phone overnight in the tent. It can handle 3 devices at the same time. I didn’t think it was the fastest charging unit as I have several others that seem to charge at a faster rate, however, it did take my phone from 4% to full in about 2 hours. This is a great device to have on hand if you live in an area that is subject to extended power outages since it is such a high mAh unit.”
Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger
If you’re looking for a slim, pocket-sized charger perfect for topping up your phone or taking with you in case of an emergency, you can’t beat this Anker unit. The brand has a reputation for a reason — this is a solid, lightweight, reliable 10,000mAh portable charger that comes with microUSB cable and travel pouch. It’ll charge an iPhone eight more than three times or a Galaxy S8 more than two, and the PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies combine to deliver the fastest possible charge. It weighs just 6.3 oz (or less than a half a pound), and comes in a variety of colors. Wrote user Patrick, “It’s the size of a credit card and only a hair heavier than my iPhone 6 making it extremely portable without being bulky and heavy. There’s a power button you press which shows how much power is left via 4 blue leds (when it’s dead, only one led will flash). You can only charge one device with this power bank but I’m always impressed by how quickly this charges my iPhone 6 (from 10% to near full takes approximately 1 hour). So far, I’ve been able to charge my phone about 4 times from near empty to full before having to charge the power bank.”
Metecsmart 10000mah Power Bank Portable Charger
This battery pack is so slim — literally a half-inch thick — that it’ll fit next to your wallet in your back pocket without adding extra bulk. It’ll fully charge any model cell phone more than once thanks to its 10000mAh capacity, and comes with built-in USB-C, lightning, and microUSB cables, plus a microUSB charging cable to charge the unit itself. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.
