Other portable chargers we tested
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There are so many portable chargers out there. We just missed the above place for some reason and here’s a little more about what we like.
1 Plus Slim Magnetic Power Bank for $70: Sleek with silver-grey aluminum with interesting edges, this power bank is extremely slim and weighs 3.77 x 2.71 x 0.34 inches, not to mention light at just 120 grams. However, the capacity of 5,000-MAH is more than half after inefficiency bites. Wireless charging is tops at 10 watts on Android and 7.5 watts on iPhone (even wired charging is limited to 10 watts). You can get better performers to fewer performers.
Denvix Powerx Power Bank is $180:This 25,000 MAH power bank outputs up to 200 watts via two USB-C ports, one USB-A and QI wireless charging pad, charging four devices simultaneously. The display shows you the remaining power, watts coming and going, temperature and a few other statistics. It’s a solid option if you want something that can charge your laptop, but the finish is a little too smooth and it gets very warm when you charge multiple devices.
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Sharge Flow Mini for $13: With the same 5,000-MAH capacity on top of Anker’s Nano Power Bank, you might tempt to go to this instead. It comes with a replaceable USB-C or Lightning Connectors (I’m worried I’ll lose this easily) and comes with a USB-C cable that doubles as a strap, but it’s difficult to pull out. It has a power button with four LEDs indicating the remaining power, and it only takes an hour and a half to refill, but the charging rate is maximum at 12 watts either way.
Cuktech 10 Power Bank $40: With impressive build quality, including nice grip material on the bottom and a handy display showing output and input, this Cuktech (pronounced as Chook-Tek) power bank has almost gotten the above location. Despite its modest capacity, it is built for speed and can output 100 watts with support for PD 3.0 and PPS. It can also be charged within an hour (up to 90 W). The fast trade-off is less efficient. It won’t go anywhere near the advertised 10,000-MAH capacity, but this applies to most power banks. We also tested more capacity Cuktech 15 Ultra ($90)Boasting twice the power, it can charge two or three devices simultaneously at up to 165 watts, and can support many fast charging protocols including PPS, QC, PD3.1, FCP, SCP, MIPP.
$80 for Baseus Blade 2: With a very thin design, this 12,000-MAH capacity power bank can easily slip into your backpack, charging most phones several times or refilling your laptop with up to 65 watts. There is a display showing the battery life that shows the percentage of time remaining and the input or output of both USB-C ports. I tried it Many products from Up and down Baseus product line. They are generally reliable, but I think there are better options.
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Rugd Power Brick for $50: This shock and water resistant (IP67 certified) charger doubles as bright 16 red with SOS mode, and has a rich 10,050-MAH capacity (1 USB-C at 18 W, USB-A with QC support). It is also a bright orange color, weighs only 280 grams and comes with a carabiner that is easy to attach.
FansDreams MCHAOS is coming for $46: I love the idea of wearable power banks. This comes with lime green with carabiner that can be easily attached to the bag. There is also a built-in retractable 28-inch USB-C cable to charge your phone up to 20 watts. The power bank charges a little slower at 18 watts. The colored LED gives the feeling of remaining juice from green to orange to red to red, but the capacity of 5,000-MAH is fortunate to get one full charge on your phone, and even the discount price feels a little higher. I also tested it 10,000-mah model ($50)has a better design. Pull out a 2.3-foot retractable USB-C cable and the remaining percentage is shown through the shiny plastic in the case. There is a USB-C port for charging at the bottom, which can be up to 22.5 watts either way.
Infinacore Pandora Portable Power Global Wireless Charger $50: this It was Our choice for the best wall charger power bank. This is a decent charger that connects directly to the wall. With the advantages of optional EU and UK plug adapters, it adds an additional $10, making it a convenient travel companion. It offers 8,000 mAh via one USB-C port, two USB-A ports (18 W in total), and QI wireless charging (5 W).
The Iniu Power Bank Bai-B64 is $72: INIU, offering relatively low prices, is a rising power bank brand. This portable charger packs 27,000-MAH capacity, can deliver up to 140 W, and can charge three devices at once via two USB-C ports and one USB-A port. I also tested something very similar BI-B63 ($54)has a slightly lower capacity at 25,000 mAh, but appears to be a better value. Unfortunately, it was slightly short of the capacity mentioned during testing. I also like the colour options available at A slim version of the company.
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Anker Prime Power Bank is $110: With a total of 200 W output and a large 20,000-MAH capacity, this is a solid option for charging any device. You can also charge two laptops at once via two USB-C ports. It also has a USB-A port and a digital screen. You can also purchase Power Base ($110) This allows you to paste the power bank above and charge it via the Pogo pin. This base allows you to easily maintain your power bank and is convenient for desktop charging with two USB-C ports and one USB-A port (combined with a maximum output of 100 W). I tried it British Edition (£75)worked well, but the wired review editor Julian Choccut had problems with US bases after failing to bill the Power Bank.
Anker Nano Power Bank $40 for 10,000: Another solid option from Anker (also available) £30 from Amazon UK), this power bank has a built-in USB-C cable that doubles as an easy-to-carry loop and one USB-A port. It has a capacity of 10,000-MAH and is suitable for making two full charges slightly shy on most mobile phones. It maximizes at 30 watts one way and can be fully charged in about 2 hours.
MPOWERED LUCI PRO LUX is $50:This solar inflatable lantern boasts 10 LEDs and gives off a lovely warm glow perfect for camping or walking at night. With an IP67 rating, it is packed flat for easy transport. Although not primarily a power bank, the Luci Pro’s 2,000-MAH battery can charge your phone in emergencies. The almost complete Luci Pro increased my Pixel 6 Pro by about 25%. It takes at least 14 hours to charge using the solar panel. Alternatively, you can plug it into the outlet and charge it in three ways.
Moffee’s Power Station, PowerStation XLand $28+ PowerStation Pro AC: Mophie’s update to the PowerStation line has three devices in capabilities of 10,000, 20,000, and 27,000-MAH. They are bulky, non-explanatory devices with USB-C and USB-A ports, but the latter has an AC port, making it perfect for travel. Wired Reviews editor Julian Chokkattu used the XL during his trip to Japan, but had no issues refilling the Switch Lite and Pixel 7 Pro. There is an LED to indicate the remaining battery life, but otherwise there is nothing special.
$27 iWalk Portable Charger: Julian Chokkattu of Wired Reviews Editor used the Lightning version of this power bank to replenish his iPhone while covering Apple events. The 4,800-MAH capacity does not completely refill the device, but it is small enough to keep it in your bag at all times. There is an LED indicating the remaining percentage of power remaining.
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