Which power bank should I buy?

The Nimble Champ is our top recommendation for most folks, but we have all sorts of alternatives here. Read our Best MagSafe Power Banks guide for Apple-specific portable chargers, and our Best Portable Power Stations guide if you need more power. Updated June 2025: We've added power banks from Redmagic and Statik, and added a new FAQ.

Why should you buy a portable power bank?

Whether you need to charge your phone, tablet, or laptop, these portable power banks will help keep you connected wherever your travels take you.

Do you need a power bank?

For this guide alone, I’ve spent more than 100 hours cumulatively researching and testing power banks. Most people can find use for a USB power bank (also called an external battery pack, backup battery, or portable charger) to keep phones and other devices charged while on the go.

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.

What is the best portable power bank?

The Ugreen Nexode Power Bank 20000 mAh is a high capacity portable power bank that is capable of charging a mobile phone multple times before needing a recharge. The Mophie Powerstation Pro AC not only has 27,000mAh capacity, but 60W of fast-charging for devices and a 100W AC port for external devices, such as portable printers.

How much does a power bank cost?

Iniu Power Bank BaI-B64 for $72: Offering relatively low prices, Iniu is a power bank brand on the rise. This portable charger packs a 27,000-mAh capacity, can put out up to 140 W, and charges three devices at once via two USB-C ports and a single USB-A port.