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.

What is the best power bank to charge a phone?

After putting in hundreds of hours of research and testing, we’ve found that the Belkin Boost Charge Plus 10K is the best power bank to charge a phone, tablet, or another small, handheld device. It’s an all-around great portable charger that can offer you peace of mind whenever wall outlets are out of reach. Best for...

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.

Can a power bank charge a laptop?

Power banks that can charge a laptop are a category unto themselves. I recently put together a guide to those high-capacity portable chargers and Lion Energy’s Eclipse Mag made the cut as the best option for traveling with your laptop — but it’s also great for smaller devices.

Is mycharge a good portable power bank?

The charging cord is shorter than other models. This portable power bank from myCharge earned the top slot in our test for its portability, battery life, and ability to accommodate both iPhone and Android models. Thanks to the USB port, type C, and lightning cable adapters included, you don’t have to bring your own cables.

What is the best wall-charger power bank?

Infinacore Pandora Portable Power Global Wireless Charger for $50: This was our pick for the best wall-charger power bank, and it is still a decent charger that plugs directly into the wall. It has the advantage of optional EU and UK plug adapters for an extra $10, making it a handy travel companion.