Beitao portable power bank

What is a power bank?

A slew of terms are used to describe power banks, including portable batteries, portable chargers, external battery packs and even, somewhat confusingly, USB chargers, which is what wall chargers are often called.

Why should I buy a portable power bank?

Travel + Leisure does not endorse the opinions and views shared by readers in our comment sections. Whether you need to charge your phone, tablet, or laptop, these portable power banks will help keep you connected wherever your travels take you.

What is the smallest power bank?

Why we like it: By far the smallest power bank in this guide, the Goal Zero Flip 12 is a great portable power bank to slip into your back pocket. The 3,350 mAh capacity provides for one smartphone charge, making the Flip 12 ideal for emergencies. Because of its small size, it’s quick to recharge.

Is mycharge a good portable power bank?

The charging cord is shorter than other models. This portable power bank from myCharge earned the top slot in our test for its portability, battery life, and ability to accommodate both iPhone and Android models. Thanks to the USB port, type C, and lightning cable adapters included, you don’t have to bring your own cables.

Which USB port does a power bank use?

Power banks with USB-A ports are the slowest, while USB-C ports are the fastest. Most small electronic devices use three standard ports: USB-A, USB-C, and micro-USB. Micro-USBs are slow and are being phased out. USB-A is the most common input and output port on portable power bank chargers.

Which power bank is best?

All of the power banks on this list passed our testing, traveling with us on the road and powering our devices at home. Anker is the best in part because it packs more power into its batteries at a lower weight. Its batteries charge faster than competitors. Its small Anker Nano battery has the best power-to-weight ratio of any battery on our list.