Best power banks for your phone and other devices (2022)

A power bank is the ideal companion of a smartphone on short and long trips. When there is no power nearby, they are like a lifesaver and especially when the battery of your older phone is no longer in top shape. Power banks come in many shapes and sizes and this is our selection of the best power banks to charge your phone and other devices.

The best all-round power bank – Xtorm Fuel Series 4

At first glance, a power bank seems like a simple accessory for tablets, telephones, wireless earphones and e-readers, but there are still a number of things to consider. First of all, the capacity determines how often you can charge a phone and depending on the number of USB ports, you can charge multiple devices at the same time. Fast charging also plays a role with standards such as USB PD and QuickCharge.

A power bank that ticks many boxes and at the same time has an accessible price is the Fuel Series 4 from Xtorm. It has a large capacity of 20,000 mAh with which you can charge an Android phone about five times. Both the power bank and your devices are charged quickly thanks to the support for QuickCharge 3 and USB PD. It is also strong that this Xtorm power bank can charge three devices at the same time, because there are two USB-a ports and a USB-c port. You use the latter to charge the power bank itself.

Buy Xtorm Fuel Series 4

Alternatives

The Cellularline Shade Power Bank has the same capacity as the Xtorm, but it is also made to charge laptops in addition to smartphones with its larger power of 65W. It also has two USB-A ports and a USB-C port. A disadvantage is that this accessory from Cellularline is a lot heavier and larger compared to the Xtorm. It costs about 80 euros.

If you’re looking for a power bank that can charge both wirelessly and wired, you should take a look at the Xiaomi Essential Power Bank Mi Wireless. It can charge your wireless earphones or phone with a power of 10W thanks to the qi standard. There is also a USB-A and C port for wired charging. The Essential Powerbank is one of the most affordable powerbanks that can charge wirelessly with 10W, but it does not support fast charging. It has a capacity of 10,000 mAh and costs about 30 euros.

It doesn’t always have to be about the best performance either, because perhaps you are primarily looking for a compact and light power bank that just looks very good. An accessory that helps you out when you really need it. The Fresh ‘N Rebel Power Bank 6,000 mAh comes in no fewer than six colors and weighs only 130 grams. That is almost three times lighter than the weight of the Xtorm. In exchange, the capacity is lower and the Fresh ‘N Rebel only has two charging ports.

• Fresh ‘N Rebel Power Bank 6,000 mAh – Amazon.nl – 30 euros

What kind of power bank do you use with your phone? Do you think fast charging is important and what about wireless charging? Maybe you prefer to take a charger with you? Let us know in the comments at the bottom of this article.

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