As smartphones have become smarter and more capable over the last few years, they have also grown power-hungry. If you want to enjoy the full capability of your phone even when out in the field, you need to invest in a powerful, efficient, and portable power bank. While there are many designs coming in the market all the time, only a few have what it takes to provide effective value for your use. We have reviewed 10 devices to come to the market this year and here they are in ascending order of value.
5 Factors to Consider buying Power Bank:
Before we take a look at the top 10 best power banks for smartphones this year, let us take a peek at features that should guide your buying decisions especially when you are shopping online. The five enumerated below are the most crucial considerations for the average user:
Battery and Device Compatibility
Before going to shop for a power bank online, take time to study your device and its power requirements. The most important pointer in this respect is the mAh (milliampere-hours) designation. Check the mAh rating indicated on your phone’s battery to make sure the two are compatible.
Number of Ports
The number of ports available on the power bank is important especially if you have several devices to charge. Even if you are only looking for a power bank to use with a single smartphone, in the future it may be necessary for a number of devices.
Size
It is important to look for as compact a power bank as possible. Even if it doesn’t automatically follow that the bigger the power bank is the more powerful it is, size has an important bearing on how efficient and robust the device is in terms of performance.
Smart Charging Technology
To ensure greater efficiency, the best designs of power banks come with smart charging technology. These technologies are incorporated to ensure the power bank charges the phone in a fraction of the time it would take conventional USB connections.
LED Lights Feedback
The most innovative power banks come with a set of LED lights that provide feedback about charging progress. As such, you can be certain whether the power available is enough for a full charge or just for emergency boosting of your smartphone’s battery.
With these essential features of a good power bank for your phone in mind, here are the top 10 best reviews this year:
10.Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 Power Bank, 20000mAh Portable Charger with PowerIQ Technology and USB-C Input, High-Capacity External Battery Compatible with iPhone, Samsung, iPad, and More
Compact and powerful and even futuristic in design and finish, this is an excellent addition to your collection of electronics and accessories. It is fitted with a dual set of chargers, one with a 1A output and the other for 2.1A devices by default. However, as the device is fitted with smart charging technology, it will be able to detect the features and settings of your device and provide charging at up to 2.4 amps per port.
Fitted with a grade A lithium-ion battery, the power bank is lightweight, portable, and guaranteed to go through at least a thousand recharges without losing its potency. The rubber coating finish makes it a classy device to carry around with you and its distinctive LED lights provide all the feedback you need about the progress of charging and discharging.
9. AmazonBasics 2,000 mAh Portable Power Bank with Micro USB Cable
AmazonBasics is a brand that will require little introduction to lovers of electronic devices and related accessories. Made to fit your lifestyle, the power bank can charge equally well from a USB 2.0 port as it can from a USB 3.0 version. Its functional micro USB cable stows away neatly when not in use too.
The device includes a carrying pouch to ensure you are always neat while on travel. Moreover, the device comes with a number of inbuilt performance features such as overcharge protection.
8. Portable Charger Power Bank 26800mah, Ultra-High Capacity Safer External Cell Phone Battery Pack Compact with High-Performance Cells & 2 USB Output, Smart Charge for Smartphone, Android, Tablet &, etc
Being a newly redesigned version of the runaway popular RAVPower power bank brand, this is a battery pack that is optimized to offer quick charging even for the most power-hungry devices in your collection. It also includes the latest generation of RAVPower’s iSmart technology that optimizes the power bank’s power output to meet the specifications and power demands of your specific device.
Despite the amazing capacity, this power bank has the most compact size of the RAVPower series. Moreover, the ergonomic design makes it suit even the niftiest spaces, fitting well in a clutch bag or purse.
7. Anker PowerCore+ New Release 3350mAh Premium Aluminum Portable Charger and Power Bank
There are many reasons why Anker is one of the leading providers of portable power solutions for mobile phones around the world and this compact device is one more of them. Fitted with exclusive PowerIQ technology, it has been proven to power up devices in half the time it takes to charge using conventional USB technology. In effect, you will be able to get your device up to speed in less time whether on the move or seated at the desk.
With this innovative lipstick inspired design, you can secret the power bank in a nifty section of your purse and be none the worse for it in terms of style. And you also get a high performance USB interface cable, a detailed guide and a travel pouch to boot.
6. Portable Charger Power Bank 26800mah, Ultra-High Capacity Safer External Cell Phone Battery Pack Compact with High-Performance Cells & 2 USB Output, Smart Charge for Smartphone, Android, Tablet &, etc
Whether your favorite smartphone or tablet computer is an Android or iOS type, you will find this portable power bank equal to the task of providing emergency charging. What is more, it includes inbuilt solid state storage to help you extend the storage capacity of your portable device by up to 2 terabytes. And with the 4,600 mAh capacity, you can charge your smartphone twice over without running out of juice.
An all in one solution for all your portable devices, the power bank provides access to your favorite app store apps for relevant applications. What is more, it will be essential in setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot right at home or in the office.
5. Portable Charger RAVPower 32000mAh Power Bank USB Battery Pack 3-Port Power Battery Pack External Battery for iPad Pro iPhone 12 Mini Pro Max 11 SE XR Samsung Galaxy S20 S10 Note 10 Pixel [Upgraded]
Optimized for charging all manner of smartphones including all the latest generations of the iPhone and Android alternatives, this is a nifty but very effective battery pack. In practical tests it has proved capable of providing up to 9 extra hours of talk time or 90 hours of music playback on a typical cell phone. In other words, it is the sort of phone accessory you should never leave the house without.
Compared to charging from a standard USB port, this portable power bank has the capacity to complete the full charge in up to 50% less time. This owes to the inclusion of iSmart technology which matches the power bank’s output to your phone’s brand, battery type, and current charge status.
4. ROMOSS Sense 8P+ 30000mAh Li-Polymer Power Bank Type-C PD 18W Fast Charge Portable Charger with Power Delivery Input, Max 3A Output, Compatible with iPhone, Samsung, Nexus, Nintendo Switch, and More
With its 10,000mAh power capacity, this is a power bank already optimized to help you keep your phone fully charged even if you are off to the jungle. But other than its high capacity and efficiency of operation, it is also stylish in terms of looks. It is also optimized for quick recharges, much faster than most high-end smartphones can charge at.
To help you keep track of the charging, the power bank is equipped with a set of four progress LED lights. There are also many intelligent features for optimizing performance including short circuit protection and overcharge protection.
3.Luxtude MyColors 10000mAh Small Portable Charger, Mini Power Bank with Flashlight, Compact External Battery Pack, Cute Portable Phone Charger for iPhone, Android, iPad, Samsung, etc. (2 Pack 5000mAh)
This is one of the select few smartphone power banks to come fitted with the revolutionary PowerIQ technology. In effect, the power bank is not only robust in terms of capacity but it also does a magnificent job of matching the output to the requirements of your phone and its battery. It is as smart and effective a design as it gets in the design of power banks.
The Astro E5 also comes with two output ports so you can charge two devices simultaneously. In other words, this is an essential accessory for someone living in the fast lane.
2.Portable Charger RAVPower 26800mAh Power Bank Battery Pack Tri-output External Battery Pack Cell Phone Charger Compatible with iPhone 12 Mini Pro Max 11 SE iPad Pro Samsung Galaxy S20 (Black)
This battery pack is sold as the world’s most powerful power bank for smartphones and a closer look reveals that this is not an empty boast. WITH ITS 1600Mah capacity and 4.5 ampere output, this is a power bank which brings a new meaning to the term robust capacity. Moreover, with patented iSmart technology inbuilt, the power bank charges faster and is smart enough to adjust the rate to the type of phone and battery.
The design itself is also notable for its smooth curvature and the ebony varnish means you can flaunt its stylishness to all. The battery itself is also optimized for the long haul; it will go through 500 charge cycles without losing its efficiency and performance.
1.Galvanox USB C Power Bank for iPhone, Fast Charging PD Battery Pack (16000mAh) Portable Charger Includes 2 Cables: USB A-C and USBC to Lightning for iPhone XR XS 11 Pro Max 12 (18W Input and Output)
Irrepressibly powerful but unbelievably compact, this is a great accessory to ensure you are always in the loop even when you are physically in the middle of nowhere. It is also one of a select few power banks to come fitted with the exclusive and patented PowerIQ Technology. Using this technology, the device detects your type of device and uses the most effective way to deliver as much charge as possible in the littlest amount of time.
Connected to an iPhone 6, the power bank will provide well over one charge (equal to 14 hours of talk time) and with Samsung Galaxy S6 it will just come short of a full battery charge. But perhaps best of all is the compact size which will fit in a pocket easily and imperceptibly.
Conclusion:
The best smartphone power banks profiled above are essential gear for someone who uses electronic devises on a regular basis. They can charge your smartphone’s battery from zero or provide a timely boost when you are running low on juice. Keep yours handy and you will never have to worry about a phone dying out on you just when you need it the most.
