We’ve all been there — the panic that comes when you phone battery at 1% and no charger in sight. You’re out an about, and even if you’d thought to lug along your wall charger, it’s unlikely you’d have time to tether yourself to an outlet.
Eliminate the anxiety of ever falling off the grid by investing in a quality portable charger. Compact power banks come in all sizes and capacities to keep your smart device juiced up anywhere, anytime.
Ahead, find our top ten picks for the best power banks on the market, including Anker, Mophie and other brands for a variety of smart phone and tablet types, at a price range to match any budget.
We’ve scoured Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H to find the best customer-reviewed chargers in the game. Check out our list, pick out your favorite option, and make a portable charger part of your Every Day Carry, starting today.
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1. Anker 313 Power Bank Portable Charger
The Anker Portable Charger is one of the most budget-friendly option on our list, is “Amazon’s Choice” for power banks and has more than 47,000 positive reviews. One five-star Amazon review reads: “First and foremost, this power bank boasts a whopping 10,000mAh battery capacity, providing me with enough juice to revive my phone multiple times. It’s like having a superhero’s power at my fingertips! With this portable charger in my backpack, I can bid farewell to the anxiety of running out of battery power at the most inconvenient moments.”
2. Miady 2-Pack Dual USB Portable Charger
Enjoy this two-pack for you and a loved one. This Miady set comes with dual USB ports and compatible with five different brands (and dozens of smartphone models). One of the 70,000 five-star Amazon reviews reads: “We live in a rural area that loses power frequently. It is important for us to have a battery pack so that we can keep our phones charged in case of an emergency. These chargers are fast in charging a phone and they hold a charge for a long time. We put one of these in a drawer and when we needed it 3 weeks later, it still held a full charge and charged both of our phones, no problem.”
3. Taegila Small Portable Charger
If you’re looking for a portable charger you can conveniently store in your pocket, the Taeglia Small Portable Charger is for you. One of the nearly 2,000 5-star Amazon reviews reads: “This little pocket charger is great on the go! It works great for a quick charge of my iPhone when I don’t want to have to be tethered to a wall or other outlet. It’s small enough I can still use my phone and easily carry it in my pocket or purse when I’m not using it.”
4. Riapow Solar Charger
The Riapow Solar Charger is completely dependent on the sun so if you’re not near an outlet often, this is the best option for you. It’s perfect for outdoor activities and even features a built-in LED flashlight. A five-star review from Amazon user Ken D. keeps it short and sweet: “This thing is a beast, Use it for charging my phone when camping.”
5. Loveldi 40000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank
Pick up this #1 Amazon Bestseller from Loveldi, and put power in your pocket. One Amazon reviewer notes how helpful this Power Bank was in an emergency: “This saved me a bunch of times. Our area was hit with a super typhoon, and I didn’t think to purchase a strong power bank like this until a few weeks after. Because of the damages, we didn’t have power or water for more than twenty days. This came in handy with the fluctuating power outages as it also has a strong flashlight.”
6. Energizer MAX 30,000mAh High Speed Universal Portable Charger
When it comes to batteries, there are few brands as trusted, and well-known, as Energizer. According to one Best Buy customer, this Energizer MAX 30,000 mAh High Speed Universal Portable Charger “is powerful enough to charge four phones and can probably charge two tablets. Although it is not slim and sleek, it is not bulky and can fit into any ladies handbag. One good feature is that it does not get hot during recharging. With two output ports you can simultaneously charge your phone and tablet.”
7. mophie Powerstation XL PD 20,000 mAh Portable Charger
As one of the biggest brand names in Portable Chargers, it’s no wonder so many people trust mophie to keep them charged up. One Best Buy customer keeps is short and sweet in his review, noting that the mophie Powerstation XL “works perfect, charges phone phenomenally. 100% recommend, I always go with Mophie when it comes to portable chargers.”
8. INIU Portable Charger
Not only does the INIU Portable Charger have over 55,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, it’s also 50% off. One Amazon customer, Monica M, wrote an effusive review, stating: “I am very impressed with this charger. I ordered it for vacation and it absolutely did not disappoint. I tend to take lots of photos and videos during the day and by mid day, my phone needs to be charged. This device charged both my phone and my daughter’s phone simultaneously to 100% in a short time and it still had juice left for an additional charge. I do not leave home without this portable charger when I know I will be out all day. It’s lightweight and just convenient. Don’t think twice about getting it. Just do it.”
9. Belkin BoostCharge Plus 10k mAh Power Bank
According to a 5-star review left on Amazon, the Belkin BoostCharge Plus 10k mAh Power Bank is “definitely worth the buy.” The review continues: “The power bank is lightweight and easy to use definitely charges the phone quickly and is enough to charge 2-3 times for the iPhone 12.”
10. Tether Tools ONsite USB-C Battery Pack
The Tether Tools ONsite USB-C Battery Pack may be one of the more expensive entries on our list, but buyers seem to love them. A verified buyer at B&H, William, had this to say: “I have two of these and use them all the time. Purchased my first one for shooting timelapses at night. Worked so well I purchased the second one to have on hand for the rest of my electric devices when away from outlets. They both perform well and am very happy with them!”
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