There’s nothing worse than running out of charge on your phone, particularly when you’re away from a plug socket. Thankfully there’s an easy solution – portable chargers! Power banks and Portable chargers are designed to offer power wherever you are, letting you recharge phones, tablets and accessories.
There are three important things to consider when choosing a portable charger: its size, its charging speed and its capacity. Size and weight determine how portable or bulky it will be; charging speed affects how long your device will take to recharge and is measured in Amps (A); capacity will allow you to charge for longer and is measured in milliAmp hours (mAh).
For more information about portable chargers, see our buying guide!
Now, let’s move onto some of our most highly recommended portable chargers.
The High Capacity: Kit High Power (20,800 mAh)
If portability isn’t a concern, then it makes sense to go for the biggest battery you can find; it’ll last longer between recharges and charge even large devices like tablets. The Kit High Power is available in several sizes, including this whopping 20,800 mAh variant. The portable charger provides two USB ports for charging too; one at 2.1A and one at 1A. That means you can charge a tablet and a smartphone simultaneously at full speed; pretty incredible.
The Stylish: Ayrton Senna Pebble Smartstick (3,000 mAh)
The Pebble Smartstick is one of the most stylish portable chargers on the market, with a slick chromed finish and the signature of a Formula 1 racing legend. The charger provides 3,000mAh; enough to charge almost all smartphones fully. The only downside is the lower charging rate; at 0.5A you’ll see similar speeds from a computer’s USB port.
The Portable: Olixar enCharge Power Bank (2,000 mAh)
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The Olixar enCharge is one of the most portable options that still offers a useful capacity. At 2,000 mAh, you’ll be able to charge most smartphones fully. The case’s small dimensions (71 x 35 x 20 mm), rounded edges and lanyard ensure its portability; you can also tuck this in your pocket for a little extra charge later on. 1A charging speed is ideal for phones too.
The Practical: X-Power 3-in-1 Speaker, Power Bank and Stand (4,000 mAh)
This is way more than a charger. The X-Power includes two other functions: a speaker and a media stand. The speaker here provides much better sound than you’ll get from a smartphone’s internal speakers, so you’ll be glad of it. The stand is also handy, and is great for keeping an eye on notifications or watching a video. Finally, that 4,000 mAh and 1A charging rate should allow for a recharge and a half of most smartphones.
The Apple Solution: Ultimate Lightning Charging Pack (2,000 mAh)
Our final portable item is this ultimate pack for Apple owners. The Ultimate Lightning Charging Pack includes an Olixar Power Bank (as seen above), a wall socket adapter and a car adapter. This means that you’ll have a mobile power bank that’s easily charged from wall plugs or cars whenever you encounter them. The pack also includes three Lightning charge and sync cables for the sake of convenience.
Conclusion
That’s all for now! Remember to check out our portable charger buying guide for more information, and ask any questions you like in the comments below. You can also reach us on Twitter @mobilefun. Thanks again and have a good one!