Best portable chargers and power banks in 2025

Great for: Phones, tablets, Nintendo Switch
Not powerful enough for: Steam Deck, other powerful handhelds, laptops

If you’re interested in a compact option that can easily fit into a bag or a carry-on, check out Anker’s Zolo power bank that’s $25.99 at Amazon (and only $16.14 if you check out with a Prime subscription). It’s small with just a 10,000 mAh capacity, but it’s relatively speedy with 30 W charging — perfect for charging a phone, tablet, or Nintendo Switch at top speeds.

Best of all, you don’t need to supply your own USB-C cable, as this model has its own retractable, braided (in other words, durable) cable built in. Anker offers a 20,000 mAh version that’s a bit larger, understandably, but has the same charging speed for $27.35. Both sizes offer a USB-C port, letting you charge a second device.

Have an iPhone or an iPad that uses a Lightning connector? Anker makes a version of this battery that also has a Lightning cable built in, but it’ll cost you a tad more. The 10,000 mAh battery costs $35.99 ($24.99 if you have Prime). A 20,000 mAh version with both cables built in costs $49.99.

If you’re looking for a small alternative that has more ports and offers a bit more charging speed, the $29.99 Baseus Picogo 10,000 mAh option goes up to 45 W, features a built-in USB-C cable, and boasts a set of USB-C and USB-A ports.