Large capacity mobile power bank self-operated portable

Are portable power banks worth it?

Portable power banks are very handy devices when you need a quick charge for your phone or laptop when on the move. Smaller capacity chargers offer great portability but only hold enough charge for maybe one or two full charges for a phone, at best.

What is a high capacity power bank?

Ultra-high-capacity power banks are a must-have if you plan to spend extended time on the go. These 25000mAh to 50000mAh beasts can power larger devices like digital cameras and laptops, or give your phone a full charge several times.

How much does a power bank cost?

Iniu Power Bank BaI-B64 for $72: Offering relatively low prices, Iniu is a power bank brand on the rise. This portable charger packs a 27,000-mAh capacity, can put out up to 140 W, and charges three devices at once via two USB-C ports and a single USB-A port.

Should you buy a small or high-capacity power bank?

Smaller capacity chargers offer great portability but only hold enough charge for maybe one or two full charges for a phone, at best. If you often need to charge multiple devices at once, you need to shop for the best high-capacity power banks.

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.

How efficient is a power bank?

Power banks are about 60-70% efficient, depending on the phone's technology, so in our tests this power bank could charge an iPhone 15 to nearly full, but that big Ultra only got about 65% charge. That's just fine, because this power bank was the perfect pocket companion to keep us going through a busy day.