Are you a heavy user of a smartphone, and find yourself running to find an outlet? Does it annoy you that just when you’re on your way home, your battery just dies and you can’t reply to an important message? There’s a solution, and not only for smartphones but for any other gadgets you might have that need just a little boost of battery juice. You’re going to find solutions underneath no matter what your goal is – having a pretty one, chunky but with a lot of capacity, or maybe multiple ports for a few devices. Let’s start with our list of best power banks for the smartphone.
1. Anker PowerCore 20,100 power bank
First on our list is a solution we think almost everyone strives for – more battery juice. And a little bit more than that, as it’s almost unheard of! We’re talking 20,100 mAh of capacity in one single “box”. The company behind it, Anker, is growing in popularity, and it’s certainly one of their best products. The best part – it doesn’t weigh a lot, approximately around 350 grams, which means it’s easy to carry in your backpack or a sturdier, deeper pocket.
2. AUKEY Power Bank 20,000mAh
Another option with almost the same capacity, but an additional feature is present – two ports. This means once you charge it, and take it with you, you can simultaneously charge both your phone and your tablet if you have one. There’s a neat light on the back, showing you just how much power is left inside. The design isn’t the prettiest, unfortunately, but it will stay inside your backpack most of the time. It’s not like you’ll brag about it, right? Well, you should, just a little.
3. RAVPower 22,000mAh power bank
Next up – a very similar power bank, and it gives you rav(w) power over device charging. It boasts more capacity than the previous ones we’ve mentioned, but it also looks way better, in our opinion. What’s more – it has three ports to plug into, allowing you to plug multiple devices at once. That makes it perfect for a family vacation, for example, where you’ll be away from your hotel room for a while. It’s pretty slim, but surprisingly heavy, although that might not bother you at all.
4. Poweradd Pilot 2GS 10,000mAh
Now, an option for people out there not looking to maximize their capacity. If you’re fine with not having an insane amount, and charging your phone for five times before it goes blank, this is a power bank for you. It sports only 10,000 mAh, two times less than others we’ve featured, but on the other hand – it has a metal body and sleek, slim look to it. It’s a pleasure showing it to your friends, but also hide it from plain view in case you don’t have a bag. It’s 1.3cm thick(or thin), and it slips in your back pocket just like a wallet.
5. Iceworks 5000mAh Portable Charger
While on a topic of slim, here’s a choice for those looking for even slimmer power bank. Also, you won’t need to bring a cable with you, as they’re built-in by default. A bad thing about this beauty is – not compatible with USB-C cables. But wait, before you go, let’s try to win you back – it does come with micro USB and a Lightning port connectors! So, in case you have an older Android with you, or a newer iPhone device, it’s perfect.
6. Anker PowerCore II 10,000 Slim
We can’t go on without presenting you another option from Anker. This time, it’s a power bank that can maybe fit your lifestyle better. It’s 10,000 mAh of capacity this time, but it has brought other upgrades with it. Yes, you lost a lot of capacity, but you’ve got a slimmer design and a more pleasurable to look at. It’s a bit less expensive too, making it a perfect option for a backup plan in case of disasters, but without breaking your bank. The best part is, it supports Quick Charge 3.0 feature, allowing you to get back on your feet fast.
7. Poweradd Slim 2 Most Compact 5000mAh
Before we go back to the extreme options, we’d like to present you with a good-looking option. Yes, it holds on 5000 mAh of capacity, but it makes up for with by a 2A high input. It’s also very small, and it comes in shape of a cylinder, so if you’re a girl, it might looks just like another lipstick. The color choices are great, too – black, blue, red, green and rose red will match your outfit with ease. The absolute best part about Poweradd Slim 2? It costs only $9.99, which is almost nothing when you think about it, and it might be a life or marriage saver, who knows.
8. iMuto 30,000mAh power bank
Enough about convenient, low-capacity power banks. We’re going back to the ones for hardcore people with many devices that just don’t care about looks, and are all about functionality. It’s the perfect one, in that case, and it comes equipped with 30,000 mAh of capacity. Just to put it into perspective, remember that smartphones have a battery of, let’s say, 3000 mAh approximately. And we even call it good and hope it lasts a day. With this beast, you can charge your phone 10 times (theoretically, depends on your exact phone model), without ever rushing to a power outlet. There are three ports for you to use, too.
9. MAXOAK 50,000mAh
As we’re approaching the end of our journey today, we’d like to tell you about an absolute beast among power banks. It’s been called MaxOak for a reason, as it’s pretty big, and has a lot of branches, or shall we say, ports for you to connect to. It goes up to 6, in fact, making it the perfect option if you’re constantly around tech devices, or if that’s your job. Why charge each phone separately before testing, when you can plug them all, and conveniently take them when it’s time? Of course, it comes at a cost, not just because of a large design, as you expected that, but because it costs $136. If this is a perfect fit for your home or your office, go right ahead, it’s the best there is.
10. RAVPower Universal Power Bank Travel Charger
In the end, a great option for those of us that have a laptop along with a smartphone. And let’s be honest, most of us do. As you’re usually planning to take both of them with you on a trip, it would be handy to have one-for-all power bank, right? Well, you can, thanks to this baby. It comes with an AC output for your laptop, as well as 20,100 mAh of battery capacity. Yes, the design is pretty chunky, but you just can’t fit an AC outlet at a centimeter of thickness, can you? It’s for those willing to risk sleek look for great functionality. There are protections built-in against overcharging, short circuit and surge protection, making it the safest power bank all around.