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.

What are the best small power banks?

This list takes a look at nine of the best small power banks. 1. Anker PowerCore Fusion 10000 Price: $55 Dimensions: 3.2 x 3.2 x 1.3 inches Battery Capacity (mAh): 10,000 First, the “Fusion” in the name references the fact that this device is a power bank and a 20W wall charger.

Which power bank works as a wall charger?

PowerCore Fusion 5000 mAH Powerbank + Wallcharger is our #2 pick in lightweight power banks that also work as wall chargers . Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000 charger weighs just 7 oz (200 gm) and combines a 5000 mah power bank and wall charger in one space-saving package that is about the size of a wall charger.

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.

How big is a power bank?

Broadly speaking, a power bank’s size is related to its electrical capacity, which is measured in milliamp hour (mAh). In small models, power bank capacity can range from 5000mAh to over 25000mAh — the higher the mAh, the more times the power bank will be able to charge your device.

Is 5000 mAh a good power bank?

5000mAH may seem a bit low capacity for a compact power bank. But there are very good reasons to go for a 5K mAH compact fast-charging wireless magnetic power bank instead of large 10,000 mAH charger that you have to lug around. A slim compact charger can be easily carried in the pocket, unlike even the lightest 10,000 mAH charger.