Best power banks of 2018: The top USB portable chargers for your phone

March 09, 2018

Anyone who uses a smartphone knows the importance of carrying a backup power bank. But given the overwhelming number of options on Amazon, you might feel overwhelmed, understandably. Besides the various charging specs, ports, and even cables you have to consider, there are a ton of competing brands. It’s common to see products from Anker, Mophie, and MyCharge, but how do you know which ones deliver on their promises? Is it worth saving a few bucks if a battery pack’s performance is lacking? Power-bank cheat sheet Our quick-hit recommendations: Best overall power bank: Mophie Powerstation Plus XL [mophie.com] Most portable power bank: Xiaomi 10,000mAh Mi Power Bank Pro [amazon.com] Best power bank for road warriors: DBPower Q100 Portable Energy Storage Battery [amazon.com] Best USB-C power bank: Anker Powercore+ 26800 PD [amazon.com] We decided to do the legwork for you, acquiring a wide range of power banks from different manufacturers, some offering unique features. We then spent weeks testing the packs (read about our testing process in detail below).To read this article in full, please click here

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