The best portable chargers and power banks in 2025
It's no exaggeration to say that portable chargers and power banks are one of life's essentials in the 21st Century. OK, it’s not quite the end of the world if your phone runs out of juice, but we pretty much live our lives through smart devices, so it will impact your working day and social life — until you can find a power point.
Carrying a portable charger removes the need for power points, allowing you to top up your smart device battery as and when required. It just makes sense to have one tucked away in your bag or pocket.
When it comes to buying a portable charger, you have a lot of choice, with plenty of different brands, configurations, and price points available. It also depends on what device you'll be charging, where you'll be doing the charging, and how much charge you'll need. Fortunately, we can help steer you in the right, fully-powered direction.
Here's some useful information and a roundup of the best power banks and chargers.
How do portable chargers work?It's not complicated. Pop the charger in your bag and connect to your device when you’re low on juice. For added convenience, try a portable wireless charger. You don’t even need to bother connecting your device to the charger with a cable — just pop your device on top of the wireless charger and it charges automatically.
How much power does a portable charger provide?We’ve noted the milliampere hour (mAh) of each charger. This refers to the capacity of the charger’s battery — the amount of electric charge it can deliver. Ultimately, the higher the mAh, the more charge you’ll get. More powerful chargers may give your phone around three full charges before you need to top up the charger itself (or more if they’re super powerful). Budget chargers will give you just one top-up. Think about your lifestyle and power needs before you purchase a portable charger.
What devices do portable chargers work with?That’s the beauty of a standard portable charger: They’re pretty much universal. As long as your device has a USB connection, or another kind of widely-used port, you can connect it and start charging. There are exceptions, such as brand specific technology (see the MagSafe charger below) but most of the chargers on this list are universal.
Which USB connections to portable chargers use?It’s worth noting what connections a portable charger uses before parting with your cash. It seems like USB trends are constantly changing and upgrading, with your classic USB-A no longer the standard. Still, the most common connection ports you’ll find on chargers are USB-A, USB-C, and Lightning. You can always buy a cable that converts from one to another if needs be.
What is MagSafe charging?This is Apple-designed technology that uses magnets to hold your device in an optimum charging position, ensuring safe and fast charging. You'll recognise it as a big circle that keeps your iPhone in place. But make sure your phone has a compatible MagSafe case, otherwise the charging won't work. MagSafe is a good option for anyone who has an up-to-date Apple phone, AirPods, or Apple Watch.
What is the best portable charger?We have searched high and low for the best devices on the market, and carefully looked into all these vital questions to help you make an informed, well-charged decision.
These are the best portable chargers and power banks in 2025.
- Plenty of power
- Three ports + cable
- Fast charging
- Compact Design
- Colour options
The Belkin 10,000mAh power bank is our overall pick for the best, most versatile power bank right. It has a decent amount of power along with multiple ports for charging multiple devices at the same time.
It comes equipped with three USB ports — two USB-As and a USB-C for faster charging — to deliver a combined 15W of power. And you can rely on the Belkin brand, which has worked hand-in-hand with Apple on charging technology.
The integrated LED power indicator displays the current battery, so you always know how much power you have left and when to recharge.
- Capacity: 10,000 mAh
- Dimensions: 13 x 1.5 x 6.8 cm
- USB ports: 2 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C
- Weight: 222 grams
- Wireless charging on-the-go
- Speedy performance
- Reliable brand
- Mini cable included
- Limited to USB-C
- Qi devices only
The Samsung Galaxy battery pack lets you power up quickly when you’re on the go, without having to worry about cables. Just pop your device on the charger. It does also come with a mini cable, however, giving you the option for both types of charging — wired or wireless.
You can safely recharge to full capacity in just 220 minutes in fast-charging mode, and you can power two devices simultaneously.
The Samsung Battery Pack features a slim, light, and ergonomic design, and uses Qi charging technology. That means non-Qi devices won't be compatible. But they should be few and far between.
- Capacity: 10,000 mAh
- Dimensions: 15 x 7 x 2 cm
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-C
- Weight: 210 grams
- Connects magnetically
- Pocket size build
- Fast charging action
- USB-C cable included
- Smart display
If you’re an Apple user, you probably know all about MagSafe technology — an Apple-designed innovation that magnetically holds your device in place to deliver optimum power and fast charging.
This Anker MagGo power bank uses MagSafe technology by attaching to the back of an iPhone magnetically and delivering 15W of wireless charging. You can even use your phone as normal with the charger clamped on the back. There's also a USB-C port for even faster charging at 27W.
Another great feature is a smart display that keeps you up to date with your remaning battery power and recharge times. Sure, this one costs a little more but if you have a recent iPhone it's one of the best chargers available.
- Capacity: 10,000 mAh
- Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 2 cm
- USB ports: 1 x USB-C
- Weight: 250 grams
- Compact and lightweight
- Provides a total phone recharge
- 2 ports included
- PowerIQ tech for fast charging
- Smaller capacity
- Adapter not included
- No MUSB-C
The Anker Powecore+ Mini is super compact, with a lipstick-shaped design that comfortably slips into small bags or tight pockets.
It has two USB connections — including a micro — and uses PowerIQ, which detects the connected device and delivers the fastest possible charge speed.
With 5,000 mAh, it's at the top end of the lower capacity models, providing around one full charge for the latest high-power phones and around two for previous gen models. That should keep you charged in an emergency situation.
- Capacity: 5,000 mAh
- Dimensions: 10 x 3 cm
- USB ports: 1 x USB-A, 1 x Micro-USB
- Weight: 128.5 grams
- Comes fully charged
- Charges multiple devices at once
- Respectable output
- LED indicator
The Juice 5 Charge power bank is exclusive to Amazon and has racked up some impressive reviews. And it’s easy to see why.
For the price, it’s impressive, delivering up to five charges of the average smartphone. It takes just under two hours to get a full charge, so it’s not the fastest, but not the slowest option out there either.
It has a selection of USBs that will charge multiple devices at once. There’s also an LED indicator to keep tabs on the power, plus a USB-A to USB-C cable for added charging options. That makes it great overall value for money.
- Capacity: 15,000 mAh
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 7 x 3 cm
- USB ports: 2 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C
- Weight: 315 grams
- 28W solar charging
- Folding design
- Attaches to backpacks and tents
- IPX4 Waterproof
- Smart IC technology
- Specific to outdoor pursuits
- No USB-C
The BigBlue Solar Charger is an essential item for lovers of the great outdoors. Rank it alongside the tent, rucksack, gas stove, and sleeping bag. In fact, it has little eyeholes that fasten to your tent or rucksack, keeping it safe and facing the sun. It’s not cheap, but this kind of high-quality camping gear never is.
When folded, it’s about the size and thickness of a magazine, then folds out with its four high-conversion solar panels. It has two USB outputs, which are both USB-A, though it includes a USB-A to USB-C cable. Smart IC technology identifies your devices and adapts to charge as fast as possible.
- Capacity: 28W solar power
- Dimensions: 28 x 16 x 3 cm
- USB ports: 2 x USB-A
- Weight: 670 grams
- Powerful and fast
- Universal compatibility
- Airline approved
- Charges 3 devices at once
- Smart display
- Quite heavy build
- Might be too much for some
If you need to charge a laptop you need power — the kind of power that you get from the INIU Power Bank, an airline approved device that boasts 27,000 mAh and 140W for super-fast charging.
It offers a full charge for a MacBook Pro though you can comfortably spread its charging power across three devices at once. And there's a handy display that tells you exactly how much power it's using and how much power remains.
Due to increased performance, this one is more expensive and bulkier — but if you always use laptops on-the-go, it's absolutely worth the added cost and heft.
- Capacity: 27,000 mAh
- Dimensions: 21 x 10.8 x 3.8 cm
- USB ports: 1 x USB-A, 2 x USB-C
- Weight: 700 grams
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