Given today's power-hungry phones and tablets, any power pack under 20,000mAh shouldn't be considered high-capacity. While the majority of these beefier backup batteries aren't suited for storing in your pocket, they're still compact enough to toss in a backpack, suitcase, or laptop bag for a quick charge when you need it. Check out these power banks that provide enough battery to keep up with the most demanding tech-lover.
Top pick
Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD
The Anker Powercore+ offers a whopping 26,800mAh capacity and is only 7.1 x 3.1 x .9 inches in size. This is a power bank that you probably can fit into your pocket, and it has a 30-watt USB-C port that's capable of charging laptops, like a Chromebook or MacBook.
Best value
EasyAcc Monster 26,000mAh Power Bank
If you're after more than just a pair outputs to keep your phones and tablets charged up, the $50 EasyAcc Monster packs a 26000mAh capacity and provides four USB ports as well as two Micro-USB inputs on the side that can work in tandem decrease recharge time up to 50%.
Best mid-range option
RAVPower USB-C 26,800mAh
The USB-C RAVPower 26800 can output 30 watts through its USB-C port and has two "regular" USB ports that feature its iSmart technology, which charges at up to 2.4 amps each. RAVPower says that its iSmart 2.0 system will automatically sense the correct charging current so that your devices that don't use a fast-charging standard will still charge as fast as they are able.
Great options
ZeroLemon ToughJuice V3.0 30,000mAh
This beastly backup battery rocks an impressive 30,000mAh capacity that's able to provide power to phones, tablets, and even laptops. It has a total of five USB ports, three standard 1-amp outputs, one Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 output, and one USB-C output, so it's compatible with almost everything that can take Quick Charge or fast charging.
For more than phones
EcoFlow Tech River 412Wh
This behemoth packs a wallop and comes at a steep price (about $600), but it's your source for power when you wanna go totally off the grid for a while. This is the charging station you need for everything you take with you anywhere. It houses a 412Wh (that's watt-hour) battery and features 11 independent outputs: 2 AC plugs, 4 USB ports, 2 USB-C ports, 2 DC ports, and a car charger.
Devices old and new
Aukey 30000mAh USB-C
Go future-proof with this Aukey portable charger, which houses a 30000mAh battery. It has one USB-C port and two USB-A ports for other devices and will charge one Android phone roughly five times, depending on usage. Aukey threw in a USB-A to USB-C cable, and there's even a 45-day money back guarantee if you're not satisfied.
Portable high capacity
Maxoak 50,000mAh
Maxoak's high-capacity power bank is portable, but it's also about the size of a paperback novel. That's what you get when you cram 50,000mAh into a portable battery bank, and this one should last you days if you're out and about. Headed out of town on a camping trip for the weekend? You'll likely be able to keep your phone charged the whole time with this and then some.
Budget pick
Be-charming 24,000mAh
Be-charming's charger sports three USB ports and a built-in solar panel, so if you're not able to charge it in a wall outlet, the sun can do the job for you (albeit incredibly slowly). This one's perfect for camping, hiking, or any other outdoor activity where a charged phone might come in handy. It also has a super bright LED flashlight.
A note on air travel: What you need to know
While traveling in the U.S., the Federal Aviation Administration allows you to carry a device (like a power bank) with up to a 100 Wh capacity. You are also able to carry a limit of two spare batteries between 101 Wh and 160 Wh with prior approval from your airline. All lithium batteries must be in your carry-on bag and can't be stowed with checked luggage.
Most power banks list their capacity in mAh (milliamp-hours) and not Wh (watt-hours). Let's do some conversion using a 3.7-volt average. You can calculate from Wh to mAh using this formula:
(mAh)/1000 x (V) = (Wh)
After some rounding off, that means you can bring a 26,800 mAh power bank on your flight. With approval, you can bring up to two 43,240 mAh (again, some rounding is used) along as well. Just be sure not to put them in your checked luggage!
Other countries may have different regulations, so you should check before you travel outside the U.S.
Having a portable power bank with you is the best way to keep all of your devices charged wherever you go, and for the money, Anker's reliable 26800mAh charger is your best option, with USB-C PD for fast charging everything that's compatible.
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