The best power banks you can buy in 2019
WHEN your phone starts getting on a bit and you’re never more than 12 hours between charges, it can help to have a power bank around.
The best power banks have a big capacity and can transfer that to your gadgets in a hurry.
Apart from capacity (measured in mAh rating), it’s also worth considering how many ports you want your power bank to have, in case you want to charge multiple devices.
And if you’re willing to spend a little more, you can get yourself a bank with fast charging capability, which will save you some time when you need to use it.
We’ve selected our favourites on their power, performance and price.
It’s a crowded market so we’ve investigated customer reviews and expert opinion to bring you what we think are the five best power banks you can buy right now.
1. Anker PowerCore 20100
- Anker PowerCore 20100, £32.99 from Amazon – buy here
An industry best-seller and the choice of the critics, the Anker PowerCore 20100 is an ultra-high capacity charger, with enough juice to charge your iPhone 7 times.
Its massive 4.8A output allows you to simultaneously charge devices rapidly. Plus, it can be recharged in just 10 hours.
Comes packaged with a travel pouch and 18-month warranty.
2. FosPower PowerActive 10200
- FosPower PowerActive 10200, £26.99 from Amazon – buy here
It may pack half of the Anker’s power, but the FosPower PowerActive is the perfect choice for those who need a heavy duty power on the move.
Snow-proof, dirt proof and drop proof it’s even waterproof up to 1 metre. It’s 10200mAh capacity and 2.1A output will do for most people.
3. Duracell 10500
- Duracell 10500, £34.99 from Argos – buy here
A battery pack that looks like a battery – what could be better?
The Duracell power bank’s 10050 mAh capacity is enough to charge your iPhone seven times.
Guaranteed for three years, the dual output means you can charge two devices simultaneously.
4. Belkin Boost Charge Power Bank 10K
- Belkin Boost Charge Power Bank 10K, £54.99 from Amazon – buy here
Apple Is notorious for locking down its tech, but Belkin has worked with the firm to develop the first Mfi (Made for iPhone and iPad) certified power bank.
It’s 10000 mAh capacity isn’t anything to write home about and the price is off-putting, but it’s the only power bank you can charge with a lightning connector.
5. TNTOR 5000
- TNTOR 5000, £15.99 from Amazon – buy here
Small, and perfectly formed the TNTOR 5000 is just 6mm thick – that’s slim enough to fit in your wallet.
Perfect for emergencies or for those who like to travel light, the inbuilt 5000mAh battery will fully recharge your iPhone 8 (with a little left).
6. NOVOO Power Bank
- NOVOO Power Bank, £81.99 from Amazon – buy here
This absolute beast of a power bank has all the standard ports, but also includes an AC output for British plugs and a USB 3.0 quick charge port.
The DC input gives you rapid recharging, fully restoring its 20100mAh power in 4 hours. Once charged it’ll fully recharge your MacBook pro 13”.
7. Lulu Guinness Scattered Lips Powerbank
- Lulu Guinness Scattered Lips, £29.99 from MyVQ.com – buy here
This super-stylish power bank by MyVQ is wrapped in an high-gloss, scratch resistant and super-stylish Lulu Guinness finish.
It comes with a dual Apple Lightning and MicroUSB charger. Its 500mAh capacity won’t last that long, but it certainly does look good.
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