I Tested $1500 Worth Of Battery Banks - Here's My Top 5

The best portable battery bank for your iPhone, iPad or MacBook isn’t going to be the most popular Amazon product. I’ve tested 12+ of the most popular 10k to 20k mAh battery banks on Amazon and here are my top picks!

I’ve based my ranking on 13 criteria including price, charge speeds, efficiency, size, heat, cables and extras. You won’t find a more detailed roundup for these battery banks!

Top 5 Portable 10k-20k mAh Battery Banks:

In this video:

0:00 Intro
0:18 #5
1:47 #4
3:13 #3
4:48 #2
6:47 #1

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-The UGreen has a 20000 mAh capacity, confirmed in my tests.
-Three ports: USB-C (100W), USB-C (30W), and USB-A (22.5W).
-Recharges at 65W, just 30 mins slower than #1.
-The simple battery indicator says “more than power.” What else do I need in a power bank?
-At $90, it’s pricier than average but performs well. Not Anker Prime well but not a week’s worth of groceries.
-Downsides: It runs hotter at 55°F vs. 50°F average.
-It’s large and hefty, not pocket-friendly.
-The slick finish shows grease marks easily.
-All these seem trivial when you need a simple, powerful battery bank.

-Performance-wise, this blows everyone else out of the water.
-Takes in 100W and charges fully in just over an hour with a 140W charger.
-Other 20k banks? 8 hours.
-Prime has three ports: two USB-C at 100W each, and one USB-A at 65W.
-It can charge two laptops at 100W each.
-Seriously, two laptops, one battery bank.
-BUT 20,000 mAh isn’t enough for two laptops.
-It has a smart screen showing power levels, recharge time, and power draw.
-Most of this info isn’t critical, just cool to have.
-Pitfalls: Efficiency isn’t great. Anker claims 20K, I observed around 18.5K.
-It’s heavy, at 536g. The next heaviest is 480g.
-Price is $150, plus $70 for an optional charging base.

-It has two ports, USB-C and A, plus a built-in USB-C cable.
-Max output wattage is 30W for USB-C, which charges phones and most iPads, and 22.5W for USB-A.
-It charges fully in about 90 mins, much faster than the average 4 hours for other 10k banks.
-Anker has placed a screen under the cover to show you power levels, unlike the usual 4 dots.
-I’m a fan of the built-in cable design because you don’t need to bring an extra cable and it feels more secure.
-No difference in charge speeds between the built-in cable and my own.
-Biggest downside: efficiency test showed around 9600 mAh instead of the 10k mAh capacity.
-Not a fan of how the back wears.
-At $70, it’s one of the pricier battery banks, but cheaper than the Top 2 and best for smartphones.

-Unlike the #5 pick, it outputs 65W, great for MacBook Pro use.
-It has three ports: two USB-C, one USB-A, with clearly labeled wattages.
-Charges at 45W, full charge in 2.5 hours. Some packs take 8 hours, so this is quick.
-The front looks like it has a large screen but doesn’t.
-Soft rubber finish improves handling.
-Has a hook stand for your device during charging.
-Cons: it runs hot, clocking in at 61 degrees.
-Size and weight are its main downsides.
-At $40, it’s affordable with a 65W output, making it great for laptops.

-#5 for battery banks, but my summer go-to.
-The Anker 733 GaNPrime has a stated capacity of 10000 mAh, my tests show around 11000.
-It uses 4 LED lights for battery level.
-It has three ports: two USB-C (30W each) and one USB-A (22.5W).
-Runs cool, likely due to its bigger size and heatsink.
-I initially thought it outputs 65W, but it doesn’t.
-It fast charges iPhones and smaller iPads, but not larger ones.
-65W output only when plugged into a socket.
-Less to carry, always topped off, and easy to locate.
-Downside: the price is around $90, almost double the average.
-BUT you get what you pay for.

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[zptaco]

The dog did a fantastic job helping out with this video

[allanalton]

Brooo.. everytime I need some new gear and open up YouTube like magic I always find an exact video from you on YouTube’s homepage😂😂 Thank you man, your recommendations are always PHENOMENAL 🎉

[frankfurter]

I like that the dog took this seriously enough to dress for the occasion. And the dog seems very focused as well.

[ErnestJay]

Basically what i need is :

1. Fast charging power bank (not too extreme like 100+ watts, but at least 25 watts)
2. Pass through charging (you can charge the power bank itself from the wall socket but simultaneously charging your phone too)

[stevedavies]

I received my Anker Prime 27, 650mAh & charging base two days ago & wow it’s super fast, it’s definitely worth the money

[phucmapvlog]

Thanks for the review. My wife bought an Anker power bank back in 2017. I thought it was a bit expensive when she bought it, and it still works great 7 years later. The other options look good, but I picked up the Anker Nano Power Bank after this review (with your link).

[semperfi]

Lean, hard and fast info, not some 45 min blah blah blah video. THANK YOU

[j.w.]

Ordered the UGreen after watching this video last night; got it delivered a few hours ago and it's on my desk charging. So far so good. Great review as always, thank you!

[Rich_EDC]

The only actually funny tech reviewer that makes it fun and informative? I haven't had enjoyment in learning since Bill Nye til now .

[ultraSabotaj]

I bought the 25.000mAh / 145w version of the ugreen for 83, 99 usd on Amazon last week! Definite win here. I think it’s already back to 119 usd. Thanks for the video.

[FISHFANATIC]

Your speed and descriptions are top notch. Happy to subscribe!

[viorry]

Out of all the powerbank reviews i watched when searching for one, this is probably the best and most objective one. Others are just ads, untested reviews, or just plain ai narration with specs slapped on it

[Caeruleus_CCXVI]

ive had some bad exsperiances with Ankor, but this was a phenomenal straight to the point video, thank you

[Arrows-N-eyez]

Hands down the BEST reviewer on Youtube!

[DGRS]

How is something "hot" running at 55° FAHRENHEIT? Did youmean to say Celsius? You stated both "hot" units in °F scale, which had me utterly confused the entire time.

[stuuuporman]

January, 2018 I purchased an ANKER A1271, 20, 100 mAh Portable Charger for $40.
• It works as well as the day I got it. It doesn't seem to have lost its capacity over the years as my numerous other chargers have. Depending on my phones, it can charge them from 5-7 times.
• Every Anker item I have purchased always seems to work well...Even batteries for my Mac products. So far, this is the only Chinese designed and made product I can trust....and most likely noe self-ignite😆
Great Review🏆

[sheyshah]

1:04 - What happened to that poor iPad???

[samcriss]

As a picky person in niche accessories you’ve always been someone I can trust not sure why I wasn’t subscribed. Underrated indeed

[douglasmontgomery]

Thanks for the review...appreciate the capacity test numbers to verify you get what's being advertised. I'm seeing a lot of Anker Prime knockoffs on Amazon with $60-80 pricing and thinking they can't have the actual mAH capacity they are touting. Lastly, could you start adding a mention if each power bank supports pass-through charging as well. This is one reason I chose the Anker Prime, that I can run a USB-C device (like the new Starlink Mini) WHILE also charging/maintaining the Anker Prime power bank with my foldable 45w solar panel.

[matthiascarroll]

I just upgraded from iPhone X to iPhone 15 and your videos were a great help in choosing accessories, thank you!