The power bank category has matured significantly in 2026. The best options now charge laptops via USB-C at meaningful speeds, support multiple simultaneous charging sessions for a full set of travel devices, and fit in a jacket pocket despite impressive capacity. Choosing the right one depends primarily on how you travel, how many devices you carry, and whether you need laptop charging capability or just phone top-ups. These five power banks were tested across real travel scenarios over a month.

Anker 737 Power Bank – Best Overall High-Capacity Option

The Anker 737 carries 24,000mAh of capacity and outputs up to 140W through its USB-C port – enough to charge a MacBook Pro or a Dell XPS at meaningful speed alongside two other devices simultaneously. The built-in display shows remaining capacity as a percentage rather than a dot indicator, which is more useful for planning whether it will last the rest of a trip without recharging.

The proprietary Anker GaNPrime charging technology means the power bank itself can recharge from zero to full in approximately two and a half hours using a 140W charger – faster than most high-capacity competitors. The physical size is substantial but acceptable for a bank that can replace the need to bring a laptop charger on shorter trips entirely.

Available at www.anker.com and major electronics retailers globally.

Baseus Blade Laptop Power Bank – Best Ultra-Slim Design

The Baseus Blade addresses the single biggest complaint about high-capacity power banks – they are too thick to comfortably carry in a bag alongside a laptop without adding significant bulk. The Blade’s credit-card-adjacent thickness profile fits alongside a laptop in a slim bag compartment without creating pressure points or bulk that less slim competitors cause.

The 20,000mAh capacity and 100W output provide genuine laptop charging capability for most modern ultrabooks and handles iPhone and Android phone charging simultaneously. The trade-off for the slim form factor is a longer self-recharge time compared to thicker competitors, but for travellers who prioritise packability over recharge speed, this is the most carry-friendly high-capacity option in 2026.

Available at www.baseus.com and major electronics retailers.

Mophie Powerstation Pro AC – Best for Plugging In Anything

The Mophie Powerstation Pro AC is unique in its category for including an integrated AC outlet alongside its USB-C and USB-A ports. This means you can charge any device that requires a standard wall plug – older laptops without USB-C, camera battery chargers, travel CPAP machines – directly from the power bank without any adapters.

The 22,000mAh capacity and 80W AC output make it a genuine all-device portable power solution. The premium price reflects the AC outlet integration, which genuinely solves a problem that USB-C-only power banks cannot address for users with devices requiring traditional plug connections.

Available at www.mophie.com and major electronics retailers.

Anker 622 Magnetic Battery – Best MagSafe Option for iPhone

For iPhone 12 and later users who want the simplest possible phone charging on the go, the Anker 622 Magnetic Battery snaps directly onto the back of an iPhone using the MagSafe magnetic alignment system and charges wirelessly while you use the phone normally. At 5,000mAh, it adds approximately a full battery charge equivalent to the phone without requiring any cable management.

The trade-off is that wireless charging is slower than wired, and the 622 adds physical thickness to the phone while attached. For users who primarily want a phone top-up during a full day out without carrying a separate cable, the magnetic snap-on approach is significantly more convenient than a traditional power bank requiring a cable connection.

Available at www.anker.com.

Zendure SuperTank Pro – Best for Multi-Device Travel

The Zendure SuperTank Pro’s four USB ports – two USB-C and two USB-A – all operate at high charging speeds simultaneously without the power reduction that affects many multi-port competitors when all ports are in use. The 26,800mAh capacity makes it the highest-capacity option in this comparison, and the pass-through charging capability means you can charge the bank and devices simultaneously from a single wall outlet when topping everything up before a trip.

Available at www.zendure.com and major electronics retailers.

What to Look for in a Power Bank in 2026

  • Capacity in mAh – a 10,000mAh bank provides roughly two full iPhone charges. A 20,000mAh bank handles three to four full phone charges or one partial laptop top-up
  • Output wattage – 20W or higher is required for fast charging iPhones. 45W or higher for meaningful laptop charging. 100W for MacBook Pro and larger laptops at useful speed
  • Number of simultaneous output ports and whether the wattage drops when multiple ports are in use simultaneously
  • Size and weight – high capacity inevitably means more mass, but the range of size-to-capacity ratios varies significantly between products
  • Self-recharge speed – how long the bank takes to refill from empty determines how practical it is for back-to-back travel days

The Right Power Bank for Your Needs

Casual phone users who need a simple top-up: Anker 622 MagSafe if you have iPhone 12 or later, or any 10,000mAh USB-C option from Anker or Baseus for others. Frequent business travellers who carry a laptop: Anker 737 or Baseus Blade depending on whether you prioritise charging speed or packability. Multi-device families and group travellers: Zendure SuperTank Pro for the multi-port simultaneous charging without speed reduction. Anyone who carries devices with AC plugs: Mophie Powerstation Pro AC is the only viable option