7 Best Portable Chargers of the Year

Literally, with each day you can do and manage more and more with your smartphone – take pictures, browse the internet, navigate and so on. Using your smartphone frequently increases their power consumption. A conventional smartphone has a battery large enough to hold you through one day. They can’t match good old Nokia phone which could last one week on a single charge. While battery technologies are improving, there is a simple solution how to increase the time you can spend on your smartphone.

If you run out of battery life in the middle of the day and don’t have a charger or no valid power outlet, a portable charger or power bank could give you that extra power boost, to get things done. It’s also a great way how to make your phones last during long hikes or on camping trips. And the best thing is that you can charge just about anything with a power charger not only your smartphone. We have created a list of top 7 best portable chargers on the market, to help you choose your best fit.

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1. Anker PowerCore 26800

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The Anker PowerCore 26800 is our first pick when it comes to choosing a portable charger. This charger has a whopping power capacity of 26,800mAh. Let’s do some simple math. If this portable charger has 26,800mAh and Samsung Galaxy S7 has a battery with a power capacity of 3000mAh, this means you can charge your S7 nine times before your charger runs dead. An interesting feature on Anker PowerCore is two Input ports for recharging your device. If you charge your portable charger with both 5V/2.0A micro USB ports at the same time, it will be full after about 6 hours. As for output charging ports – it has 3 of them, meaning that you can charge three USB devices at the same time.

If we are talking about its dimensions one thing is for sure – this is not one of those super slim chargers. However, you can’t call it extremely big. Anker PowerCore has a length of 7 inches and width of 3.2 inches. Overall this charger seems to be built very well and is one of the best companions for long road trips or hikes.

2. Anker Astro E1

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When people are looking for a power bank, they mostly prefer a slim device that doesn’t weigh too much nor take too much space. They are a great backup if you suddenly run out of battery life and compact size makes sure you can always keep one in your backpack or purse.

Unlike its bigger brother Anker PowerCore 26800, Astro E1 has a power capacity of 5200mAh so you can expect about two phone charges. USB output on Astro E1 has a voltage/current rating 5V/2.0A. This is very pleasing as most compact chargers feature 5V/1.0A ports. It also has four blue LED indicator lights that show the level of charging. Each LED light stands for 25% of power. Astro E1 is one of the best choices when it comes to compact power banks.

3. AUKEY 30000mAh Portable Charger

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AUKEY 30000mAh is a high capacity portable charger that’s made by a well-known brand and is a great solution for long trips with out power.

Despite its large capacity, you can’t call this device big. However, it weighs quite a lot – 552g. That’s a good amount of mass to carry with you especially if you are hiking where every extra pound is important. You can charge your devices with micro USB or Lightning. There are two USB Type-A ports: one is green, and one is orange. The first one is Quick Charge 3.0 port that can charge your devices in large voltage/current range for example with 3.6V-6.5V/3A. This is a lot more than standard 5V/2.0A resulting in a faster charging and much less time to wait.

4. MAXOAK 50000mAh

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This is by far the biggest capacity power bank we have tested so far. It has four USB ports and two direct current ports: 12V and 20V, so you can charge even your laptop. Weighting in at 2.8 pounds, it’s surely not for everyday use.

5. RAVPower Universal Power Bank Travel Charger

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RAVPower Universal Power Bank Travel Charger combines two things: a power bank and Travel Charger. This is perfect for those who love to travel a lot and charge not only their smartphones but also laptops and tablets.

6. Anker PowerCore+ mini Lipstick-Sized Portable Charger

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Anker PowerCore+ mini is a super slim portable charger that is super easy to carry around, and it doesn’t weigh much. 3350mAh power capacity means that you will be able to fully charge your smartphone just once or maximum twice. But do you really need more? If you need a compact portable charger that you can bring anywhere without noticing it’s even there, an Anker PowerCore+ mini is one of the best choices.

7. GETIHU Portable Charger

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GETIHU Portable Charger is a slim and very simple portable charger. It has two USB ports with different power ratings: one with 1A and another one with 2.1A. For recharging a micro USB port is used. A feature we loved is an integrated LED flashlight. If there is no power, there also might be no light. This is perfect if you plan to use it outdoors.

Last update on 2024-04-26 at 00:52 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API