Have you ever noticed that every year smartphones get faster with bigger screens, yet battery life never improves? Instead, we’ve seen a massive rise of popularity in portable chargers and power banks, which let you charge your phone anywhere. That makes it easier to multiply your battery life (maybe several times over), while still having that thin and light phone that manufacturers want you to have. If you want a power bank, check out our five favourite options.
5. Olixar Powercard 1500mAh Portable Charger
Our first power bank is also one of the most portable. The Powercard is the size of a credit card, making it easy to keep it with you in your wallet. That means you’ll always have a bit of extra power if you need it, and with 1500mAh you’ll have enough to charge an iPhone 6 from 0 to 80%. That’s enough to last a long weekend, or just make sure you can make it home safely at the end of the night.
4. Olixar enCharge Dual USB Power Bank – 10,000mAh / 15,000mAh
The Olixar enCharge comes in 10,000 and 15,000mAh varieties, offering enough power to charge your phone or tablet several times over. The dual USB ports ensure you can charge two devices at once, too. The enCharge even includes an SD card reader and a flashlight, because why not? You can also pick up the Olixar enCharge Dual USB Power Bank in the Olixar Universal Festival Survival Kit. That kit also includes a selfie stick, a triple-headed charge and sync cable and an outdoor Bluetooth speaker, for less than £50.
3. MiPow 3000mAh Charging Compact Mirror – White, Red
This MiPow charger is quite cool, as it’s built into a compact mirror. It’s the perfect way to add a charger to your purse or bag without needing to find more space. The stylish look of the compact doesn’t betray the power inside, and with 3,000mAh you’re looking at one or two full charges for most phones. Available in white and red.
2. Aukey 10,000mAh Power Bank with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
The Aukey Power Bank is pretty cool – as well as offering a massive 10,000 mAh capacity, you also get the benefit of Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 tech. That means you can charge most modern Android flagships from 0 to 60% in just 30 minutes, giving you more time off the charger. If you want to know more about Quick Charge 2.0 and what devices support it, check our blog post on the subject.
1. Veho Ayrton Senna Pebble SmartStick+ 3000mAh
Our final portable charger on the list is our top seller, the Veho Smartstick+. This 3000mAh charger is enough to refill most phones once or twice, and the cylindrical shape and light construction mean that it’s highly portable too. This is a special Ayrton Senna edition, with the legendary racer’s signature and some of the proceeds going towards his foundation to help disadvantaged children in Brazil.
Conclusion
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