The 5 best portable power banks of 2022

Tech specs

• Dimensions:  4.9 x 2.9 x 1.8 inches (124mm x 74.5mm x 45.5mm) 
• Weight: 20.5oz / 580g 
• Capacity: 26,800mAh 
• Cells: 8 Samsung high-density electric-vehicle battery cells 
• Flight safe: Yes (rated at 96.48 watt-hours) 
• Total DC Output: 138W 
• Firmware upgrade: Yes, requires a PC 
• Display: OLED Screen 
• Material: Aluminum shell with ABS & polycarbonate midframe

This is my favorite power bank of all time. It’s been with me into off-grid situations, and to various countries, and it has never let me down.

If you want a big power bank with plenty of power and the ability to charge four devices simultaneously, the Zendure SuperTank Pro is the power bank for you.

Connectivity:

Pros:

• Lots of power
• Flight safe
• Four USB-C ports
• Enough power to recharge a MacBook Pro

Cons:

• Heavy
• Expensive
• No USB-A (except using an adapter)

 Tech specs:

• Battery: Cell Type: 18650 Li-ion battery | Capacity: 20,000 mAh, 72Wh ±5%
• AC/HVDC Outlet: Output: 100W (120V/60Hz US model, 230V/50Hz EU model)
• Wireless charging: Output: 10W max
• Weight: 1.4 lbs
• Dimension: 5.0″ x 4.8″ x 0.91″ 
• Warranty: Limited One Year
• Operating temp: Temperature 0°C-40°C, Humidity 30-70%, Altitude ≤2000m
• Flight safe: Required airline permission

Everything about the Omni Omni 20+ is designed around power and ruggedness. The exterior ABS/rubberized shell is capable of taking a pounding, the ports are well-designed, and the screen offers everything from at-a-glance information, to a deep dive into what’s going on.

Connectivity: 

Pros:

• Lots of power
• Plenty of outputs
• OLED display packed with information
• Rugged

Cons:

Tech specs:

• Dimensions:  4.5 x 2.8 x 1 inches (114mm x 71.1mm x 25.4mm) 
• Weight: 10.8oz / 306g 
• Capacity: 15,000mAh 
• Flight safe: Yes (rated at 54 watt-hours) 
• Total DC Output: 48W 
• Material: ABS & polycarbonate

A portable, everyday power bank, more than enough to keep your smartphone and tablet going for an extra day or so.

Connectivity: 

Pros:

• Compact
• Reasonably priced
• Robust

Cons:

• Not enough power to recharge a laptop

Tech specs:

• Dimensions:  4.72 x 3.23 x 1.39 inches 
• Capacity: 10,000mAh 
• Flight safe: Yes 
• Total DC Output:  5V/3A 
• Material: Polycarbonate

Is it a power bank or a wall charger? It’s both!

Pros:

• Always charged up if you keep it plugged in
• Recharges quickly
• USB-A and USB-C outputs
• Space saver when traveling (takes over from a separate charger and power bank)

Cons:

Tech specs:

• Capacity: 25000mAh / 92.5Wh 
• Magnetic Wireless Charger Output: 15W Fast Charge (10W for Android and non iPhone 12 devices) 
• Apple Watch Wireless Output: 5W 
• Maximum Power Output: 190W
• Maximum Power Input: 100W
• Batteries: 5 x 21700 Panasonic Lithium Polymer Graphene Composite Battery Cells 
• Time to 80% (20,000mAh) from empty: 45 min 
• Time to full charge from empty: 1 hr 10 min (with 100W input)
• Device Operating Temperature: -20℃  to 60℃
• Safety Protection: Over current/voltage/temperature, short circuit protection
• Enclosure: Aircraft-grade Aluminium and PVC
• Dimensions: 15.85 x 8.7 x 2.85 (6.24″ x 3.4″ x 1.12″)
• Weight: 583.5g (1.28lb)

The Flash Pro Plus is a chunky pack of aircraft-grade anodized aluminum and batteries that weighs a reassuring 1.2 pounds.

It’s a big power bank housing five 21700 Panasonic lithium polymer graphene composite cells holding 25,000mAh of power.

And the power bank can push that power out of four ports and two wireless charger pads.

Yes, that’s right, ports and wireless.

Connectivity: 

Pros:

• Large capacity
• Lots oc charging options
• Easy to read display

Cons:

• Big, bulky, and angular
• Pricy