Power Up Your Life With Portable Power Banks

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Equip your mobile phone with a portable power bank to make your life full of vitality. Here are the best portable iPhone chargers, tested and reviewed by CNET experts.
There is nothing more annoying than realizing that your iPhone is dying when you don’t have a charger. A good way to avoid this is to have an external battery for your phone. Because, despite the impressive battery life of newer phones like the iPhone 14, navigation, video recording, gaming, and other functions can quickly consume power. So if you don’t like looking for outlets, make sure you have a reliable portable charger or power bank.
Portable power supplies and chargers come in all shapes and sizes. More affordable options tend to require cable charging, but we’re seeing more and more magnetic wireless chargers attached to the back of MagSafe-enabled iPhones or MagSafe-enabled cases. Personally, I love iPhone portable power banks with built-in Lightning cables that provide fast charging.
Although this list is for iPhone, any portable battery with USB-C or USB-A output port from the list will work fine for charging an Android smartphone (or any other portable gadget) as long as you provide a compatible mobile phone. cable.
So what’s the best portable charger for charging your iPhone on the go? Below are our top picks, all of which I’ve tested and reviewed. I will be updating this list as other top portable chargers hit the market.
Infinity Lab, Samsung’s new Harman Kardon accessories division, loves its InstantGo 5000 and InstantGo 10000 power packs, which come with a built-in Lightning cable to conveniently charge your iPhone. The 10,000 mAh battery costs $20 more and is heavier and bulkier, but it can charge most iPhones twice.
While I can’t say how well this portable battery from iWalk will perform over time, if it does last it’s a power bank that’s worth the money. In addition to the built-in Lightning cable (which you can plug into the slot when not in use), it also has a built-in 9600mAh battery that can charge most iPhones almost twice. The battery also has an LED indicator that shows how much charge is left.
Zagg doesn’t advertise its Mophie Powerstation Plus with a PD charger too much, but it’s one of the best portable power stations with a built-in Lightning cable. 6000mAh battery (enough to fully charge a large iPhone), Lightning cable provides 18W fast charging and stows away in storage slot when not in use (storage slot is covered so you might not notice it) . First things first, built-in cable).
MyCharge Hub portable chargers come in a variety of sizes and come with not only a built-in foldable outlet, but also built-in Lightning and USB-C cables so you can charge your Apple and Android devices. It’s a bit bulky, but with a 4400mAh battery, it should be able to almost fully charge your smartphone, depending on its size. The Boost 6700 mAh model costs about $10 more.
Thanks to gallium nitride technology, chargers become more powerful and compact at the same time. The latest example of this trend is Anker’s new range of GaNPrime chargers, which uses next-generation GaN 3 technology that the company says is more energy efficient. The Anker Power Bank 733 combines a 65W charger with a 10,000mAh portable battery and is part of the new GaNPrime series. It is very compact and comes with two USB-C ports for fast charging and one USB-A port for fast charging. You can charge up to three devices at the same time, but please note that you can only plug your laptop into the mains to provide a full 65-watt charge. Also note that you can save $30 on Amazon by activating an instant coupon on the product page.
The coolest thing about the Anker 622 magnetic battery is that it is a cordless battery with a built-in magnetic flap that converts into a stand. The 5000mAh battery does not support fast wireless charging (charging up to 7.5W), but it is thin and easy to carry.
The Baseus Magnetic Mini Wireless Portable Charger is a compact 6000mAh wireless power bank that attaches to the back of your MagSafe-enabled iPhone (or MagSafe-enabled iPhone case) and charges your iPhone at 7.5W. If you need even faster charging, you can connect a USB-C to Lightning cable to the battery and get 20-watt charging. It also offers pass-through charging, which means you can charge your battery at the same time you charge your phone.
If you’re looking for a larger power bank to wirelessly charge your phone, the Baseus Magnetic Wireless Power Bank is a great choice. It has a 10,000mAh battery that can charge an iPhone 14 about twice, but it’s still a bit compact.
Like some competing magnetic wireless chargers, the Mophie magnetic power bank isn’t an official Apple MagSafe accessory, but it can magnetically attach to the back of a MagSafe-enabled iPhone or MagSafe case—yes, it sticks great—and perfect for taking anywhere. whatever. 5000 mAh battery. It also works with other phones that support wireless charging and have magnets.
The Mophie Powerstation Wireless Stand with MagSafe is currently only sold through Zagg (Mophie’s parent company) and Apple. It’s not cheap, but it’s a versatile 10,000mAh battery, a built-in MagSafe stand and charger, and a threaded tripod mount on the bottom.
If you’re looking for a compact power bank for your iPhone (or any smartphone), check out the Mophie Portable Power Station Mini (2022) with a 5000mAh internal battery and 20W USB-C PD fast charging. (If you’re using an iPhone, you’ll need a USB-C to Lightning cable for fast charging.) This battery will fully charge your iPhone.
The Anker 523 PowerCore Slim 10K PD is slim for a 10,000mAh portable phone charger and features a 20W USB-C fast charging output port (it’s also a USB-C input for battery charging) and a 12W USB-A output port. . While the Anker 313 PowerCore Slim 10K is cheaper, it does offer fast USB-C charging, and the extra money is a big plus if you have a USB-C to Lightning cable.
The Nimble Champ portable charger uses recycled plastic in its construction. You’ll have to pay more for the environment, but this is a great 10,000mAh compact charger that offers PD 4.0 (18W) fast charging via a single USB-C port. Plus, use CNET25 coupon at checkout to get 25% off.
The Otterbox 10,000mAh foldable wireless battery is designed for those who like to watch movies on their phone or play games with a controller. It has a built-in kickstand and folds up when you’re on the go. It also has USB-C and USB-A ports and is capable of fast charging your phone with up to 18W. Wirelessly charge iPhone up to 7.5W and Android devices up to 10W.