The Top 7 Battery Packs to Keep Your Gadgets Going
When your smartphone can’t make it through the day, have a backup plan.
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Chances are you’ve been stuck more than once searching for an outlet to top off a dying smartphone battery. If you’re looking to avoid that stress in the future, a portable battery pack is a great way to give yourself some added peace of mind and ensure that your mobile devices are always charged when you need them. Even if you’re not using it every day, it’s a great thing to keep on-hand (and juiced) in the event of an emergency, power outage, or if you just need something to run your lantern off of at the campsite. Read on for stand-out models that are worth your hard-earned cash.
Consumer Score: 89% gave it 4 stars or more
Mophie’s battery packs have set the standard over the years, and the company’s Powerstation XXL is no exception. What makes this one a winner is the high 20,000-mAh capacity and a USB-C port in addition to a standard USB-A plug-in. A fabric finish makes it feel more high-end (and easier to grip) than many others. No, it isn’t cheap as far as battery packs go, but it is worth the investment for that somewhat premium price.
Consumer Score: 95% gave it 4 stars or more
Anker’s well-regarded PowerCore line of battery packs includes so many models that it can be difficult to narrow down a choice. But this model strikes a balance that will suit most people. It’s about the size of an average smartphone and boasts an ample 26,800-mAh battery, which offers enough juice to charge most phones over six times, tablets at least two times, and most USB devices multiple times.
Anker PowerCore Fusion 10,000 PD
Consumer Score: 92% gave it 4 stars or more
If you’re looking to cut down on the number of gadgets you have to carry around with you, a 2-in-1 charger like the Anker PowerCore Fusion 10,000 PD is a great option. It has a fold-out AC plug that lets you use it as a regular wall charger around your home or office, but it also has a 10,000-mAh battery that lets it double as a portable battery pack. There's also a USB-C port, giving you faster charging times for your USB-C-based devices.
Consumer Score: 94% gave it 4 stars or more
This portable charger—at just over 6 inches tall—delivers 10,500mAh of battery power. Along with high capacity in a small package, you can’t beat the price, which is less than $30 at the time of this writing. It features lightning-fast charging with a dual-function USB-C port, plus there are two USB-A ports.
Consumer Score: 82% gave it 4 stars or more
If you want to be prepared for any event—be it a long road trip or a prolonged power outage—a heavy-duty power bank like this one from SinKeu should easily keep your laptop, smartphone, and just about anything else powered for a couple of days straight. Not only does it boast a 24,000-mAh capacity, it has two USB ports and one DC ports, plus various interchangeable connectors for different laptop computers. The only thing missing is USB-C.
Consumer Score: 92% gave it 4 stars or more
A battery pack with a couple of USB ports is all you need to keep your most-used mobile devices charged, but there are also more capable power banks that can really expand your options. The 20,000-mAh Omni 20+ has those USB ports you’d expect (one USB-C and two USB 3.0), as well as wireless charging, but it also adds a regular old AC outlet that lets you plug virtually anything into it—be it separate charger for a DSLR battery or even a flashlight during a power outage. That flexibility does come with some expected trade-offs in portability (and the steep price). But the Omni is still relatively compact and lightweight given its capabilities, and will easily fit in an average-size laptop bag along with your other gear.
Consumer Score: 74% gave it 4 stars or more
Scosche’s QiDock only has a 5,000-mAh capacity, but what it lacks in power it makes up for in flexibility. The unique design of the device includes a dock portion that’s meant to be left on your desk, which keeps the battery pack itself constantly charged and also props up your smartphone so you can keep an eye on it while you’re working. You can then take the battery pack with you for a top-up whenever you need one. Wirecutter did find the QiDock to charge slightly slower than some other battery packs they tested. But it wasn’t a deal-breaker for them, especially considering its versatility and affordable price (as well as generous three-year warranty).
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