How do I choose a portable power bank?

Connection types vary across all portable power banks, cell phones, computers, headphones, tablets, and electronics brands. So, make sure to choose a power bank with ports that are compatible with the devices you need charged most often.

Which power bank is best for outdoor use?

If you plan to use your power bank for outdoor applications such as hunting, backpacking, and off-roading, we recommend one built to withstand rugged use. On this list, the Nestout 15,000mAh Outdoor Battery, Dark Energy Poseidon Pro 10200, and Wuben Lightok X3 Owl EDC Flashlight are all rated to withstand getting wet.

How much does a power bank cost?

For this range of power banks, you can pay anywhere from $20 to $160. Power banks with a capacity rating of 20,000 mAh or larger are the most versatile of the group. They offer the greatest array of inputs and outputs as they are designed to charge multiple devices at once or charge a single device multiple times.

Do you need a portable battery or power bank?

Watching your phone or tablet steadily run out of power when you're nowhere near an outlet is stressful. But there's an easy solution: a portable battery or power bank. They are available in many sizes and capacities and can include handy features like fast charging and multiple ports.

How efficient is a power bank?

Power banks are about 60-70% efficient, depending on the phone's technology, so in our tests this power bank could charge an iPhone 15 to nearly full, but that big Ultra only got about 65% charge. That's just fine, because this power bank was the perfect pocket companion to keep us going through a busy day.

Which power bank should I buy?

Mophie Powerstation Mini 5K – Best compact power bank This is a compact power bank that will easily slip into a coat pocket or bag, offering enough power to get you and your phone back to base for a full top-up. It’s a simple but good-looking power bank with just one USB-C port, which can charge at a reasonable 20W.