I Tested a Dozen of the Best Portable Chargers—These Are the Compact Power Banks That Stood Out

I’ve been using some version of this Belkin power bank for years, and after testing many newer, flashier chargers, I still think it’s the best all-around pick. It’a not the smallest or fastest charger out there, but it is the one I trust most for everyday travel because the cables are built in and tucked neatly into the sides. That means no digging around for the right cord when your phone is already in the red. It also hits the sweet spot between power and packability: It charges quickly, has enough capacity for a long day out, and is still slim enough to fit in a small purse or deeper jacket pocket. I also like that it has both USB-C and Lightning connectors, because you never really know what you—or the person asking to borrow it—will need. The tradeoff is that it can be a little awkward to hold your phone while it is plugged in, and the four-dot battery indicator feels dated next to newer models with percentage displays.n

Weight: 8.6 oz.
nCharging power: 23W total output; charges two devices at once
nBattery life: 10,000mAh; enough for about one to two full phone charges, depending on the device

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The Iniu earned its spot by doing the thing a portable charger is supposed to do: charge quickly. When my phone was at 17%, it reached 42% in just 12 minutes, 77% in about 40 minutes, and 97% in a little over an hour, with plenty of power still left in the bank. I also like the display, which shows the exact percentage remaining instead of leaving you to decode a few blinking dots. The catch is obvious but important: You need to carry a separate cord. I forgot one during a harried travel day, and suddenly the fast charger was just an expensive brick in my bag.n

Weight: 11.4 oz.
nCharging power: Up to 60W total output; fast enough for phones, tablets, and some smaller USB-C laptops
nBattery life: 20,000mAh; enough for several phone charges, depending on the device

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Magnetic chargers sound better in theory than many of them perform in real life. Of the ones I tested, the Anker MagGo Power Bank 10K Slim is the most effective: It snapped securely onto my phone, was still comfortable enough to hold, and brought my phone from 80 to 97% in about 20 minutes. Its real appeal is convenience. If you are walking around town taking photos, building an Instagram story, or trying to follow directions, you can keep doing that while your phone juices up. It is also easier to manage than a separate brick-and-cable setup, which parents of grade schoolers with phones may appreciate too.n

Weight: 7.6 oz.
nCharging power: 15W wireless charging or 30W USB-C charging
nBattery life: 10,000mAh; enough for about one to two phone charges

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The iWalk 5th Gen portable charger is better treated as a pocket-size emergency backup than a full-day power source. It’s petite enough to slip into a pocket or purse and because the USB-C connector is attached, there is no cord to remember. In testing, it charged my son’s iPad from 66% to full, though the charger itself dropped to 45% in the process. That is exactly the use case: a quick hit of power on the go, not something that will have your back all day.n

Weight: 3.6 oz.
nCharging power: 22.5W fast charging via built-in USB-C connector
nBattery life: 5,500mAh; best for a partial-to-full phone boost, not all-day power

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The Nimble Champ 10K is the straightforward eco-minded pick: compact, easy to pack, and made by a Certified B Corp that emphasizes lower-impact materials, plastic-free packaging, and free e-waste recycling. It has dual USB-C ports, so you can charge more than one device at once, and it handled smaller devices well in testing, bringing my Apple Watch from around 20% to nearly full in under an hour. I also liked the nylon lanyard—a thoughtful touch that made it easier to handle on the go. I would still prefer an integrated cable for travel, but the Champ is a capable day-to-day charger for anyone who wants a lighter power bank—or fun color options, such as Glacial Blue Lavender—from a company that prioritizes sustainability.n

Weight: 6.2 oz.
nCharging power: 20W USB-C output; charges two devices at once
nBattery life: 10,000mAh; enough for about one to two full phone charges, depending on the device

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This is the power player of the bunch. The Anker Laptop Power Bank is not what I would bring to dinner or stuff into a tiny purse, but it is exactly what I want when on a long-haul routing turns into a battery-triage situation. The retractable USB-C cable is genuinely useful, and the display shows the remaining battery percentage, plus how much power is flowing in or out. In testing, it charged my MacBook Air from 40% to 98% in about 80 minutes. When my son ran his iPad down to 2% on a transatlantic flight, the Anker brought it back to 75% in about an hour and still had plenty left to give.n

Weight: 21 oz.
nCharging power: Up to 165W total output; charges up to four devices at once
nBattery life: 25,000mAh; enough for several phone charges or a meaningful laptop boost
nCharge time: About two hours with a high-powered USB-C wall charger

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This is the charger for traveling with someone who is always at 4% and has somehow made that your problem. The Nimble SharePower is made of two batteries that snap together into one power bank or pull apart so two people can charge separately. I like the idea more than the execution: The attachment felt a little loose, and each half is really only good for a nice bump—not necessarily a full recharge. Still, the concept is clever, the built-in USB-C connectors are convenient, and it is easier than hovering around a single charger with two phones plugged into it like you are sharing life support. Like the Champ, it also uses recycled materials, ships in plastic-free packaging, and includes free e-waste recycling.n

Weight: 7.6 oz.
nCharging power: Up to 35W when snapped together; each half delivers up to 20W when separated
nBattery life: 10,000mAh total; enough for about one to two full phone charges, or one solid boost per half

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