19 Best Power Banks (2025), I''ve Tested Countless to Find Them | WIRED
Discover the best power banks to keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running. Top picks like the Nimble Champ and Anker Laptop Power Bank can keep
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 magnetic wireless chargers, and our Best Portable Power Stations guide for more power. Updated November 2025: We've added a power bank from EcoFlow, and an honorable mention for a new Anker power bank.
November 18, 2025: With this update, our lineup of recommended portable chargers and power banks remains unchanged. The existing picks have been vetted for currency and availability. The Anker Laptop Power Bank has a capacity of 25,000mAh, but more importantly, it can deliver 100W of power from a single port.
Pass-through charging is another feature to consider; with it, you can charge your device and a portable power bank simultaneously. That's convenient if both your phone and backup battery are running out of power.
As much as smartphone battery life has improved over the years, it's always a good idea to have a power bank on hand for those emergency top-ups. But with so many on the market at various prices, choosing the best for your needs can be challenging.
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