Anker's Laptop Power Bank is the top recommendation among more than 100 portable chargers tested in a Wired guide to the best power banks, published in October 2026. The 25,000-mAh unit can deliver up to 165 watts across two devices, or 100 watts to a single device over USB-C, and carries a list price of $135, currently offered at $120 on Amazon. It includes a retractable 2.3-foot USB-C cable and a braided 1-foot USB-C cable that doubles as a carry loop, plus a display showing remaining battery, charging rate, temperature, and health.
For buyers who need less bulk, the guide points to the Nimble Champ Pro, a 6.2-ounce charger that is smaller than a deck of cards and can send 20 watts to two devices through USB-C ports on either end. A Pro version doubles capacity to 20,000 mAh and raises output to 65 watts, while a smaller 5,200-mAh model tops out at 15 watts. Nimble uses 90 percent recycled plastic, up from 25 percent in the original, and ships the unit in plastic-free packaging with a 3.3-foot USB-C to USB-C cable.
The Sharge Shargeek 170 earns praise for combining a transparent, prism-shaped design with a 24,000-mAh capacity and 170 watts of maximum output. It carries an IP66 water-resistance rating and a smart display showing battery percentage, time remaining, and wattage. The unit supports Power Delivery 3.1, Quick Charge 4.0, and PPS, can charge three devices at fast speeds at once, and recharges fully in about an hour via USB-C at up to 140 watts. It lists for $169 and is available for $130 on Amazon.
Anker's MagGo Power Bank (10K) with Qi2 is named the best magnetic wireless charger at $90. The Qi2 standard uses a ring of magnets for alignment, supports up to 15 watts of wireless charging, and remains backward compatible with older Qi devices. The charger has a kickstand, a two-way USB-C port, and an LED display, though it is described as bulky and short of two full wireless charges for an iPhone.
For Apple Watch owners, the guide recommends an Anker power bank with a pop-up watch charger that delivers 5 watts and supports Nightstand mode. It also has a built-in USB-C cable and a USB-C port capable of 30 watts, a display showing remaining power and charging rate, and a 10,000-mAh capacity in a compact body sold in black, white, green, or pink. Anker includes stickers to keep the watch from sliding.
The Nimble SharePower, a 10,000-mAh modular bank that splits into two working 5,000-mAh chargers, is cited as innovative and useful for sharing power. The halves connect magnetically with pogo pins, and one side has a built-in USB-C cable that serves as a carry loop while the other has a fold-out USB-C connector. The guide also mentions the Baseus MagSafe power bank, described as the thinnest tested at 0.27 inches with 7.5-watt charging, among additional options.
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