The Finest Chargers and Power Banks

4 picks worth owning

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1Editor's pick

UGREEN Nexode power bank 20,000 mAh, 67 W, built-in cable

$$$$ Mid-range

Enough charge for a phone three or four times, and 67 W is enough to top up a laptop. The built-in USB-C cable means one less thing to forget.

Best for: Travellers and anyone who works away from a desk. It is cabin-legal on flights.

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Anker Prime 67 W GaN charger (3 ports)

$$$$ Mid-range

Charges a laptop, phone and earbuds together from a block not much bigger than an old phone charger. Testers who tried dozens of USB-C chargers rate it best overall.

Best for: Anyone who wants one charger for every device. Need more for a big laptop? Look at the 100 W version.

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Anker MagGo 3-in-1 wireless charging station (Qi2)

$$$$ Mid-range

Phone, watch and earbuds on one stand that folds to pocket size for travel. Qi2 magnets line the phone up for full-speed charging every time.

Best for: iPhone and Apple Watch owners, and Android phones with Qi2 magnets.

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Anker Prime 240 W braided USB-C cable

$$$$ Budget

Rated for the full 240 W USB-C power standard, so it never holds back a laptop, and the braid survives years of bags and bending.

Best for: Everyone. Buy two lengths: 1 m for the desk, 2 m for the bed.

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Price guide, roughly: $ under $50 · $$ $50 to $150 · $$$ $150 to $500 · $$$$ over $500. Prices change by country and deal, so tap a product for today's price.

What to look for, wherever you shop

Not every pick is sold in every country. These are the things that make the difference, so you can spot the finest in your own store.

GaN means smallerGaN (gallium nitride) chargers run cooler and are far smaller than old silicon ones for the same power.

Watts by devicePhones charge at 20 to 45 W, tablets 30 to 45 W, thin laptops 45 to 65 W, big laptops 100 W or more. Check the watts per port, not only the total.

mAh is not what you getA 20,000 mAh power bank delivers roughly 60 to 70 percent of that to your phone after conversion losses.

Qi2 and Qi2.2Qi2 adds magnets and 15 W charging; the newer Qi2.2 goes to 25 W. Pick Qi2.2 where your phone and store support it.

Safety marksBuy known brands with temperature protection and real certification marks (CE, UKCA, UL). Unbranded chargers are where fires come from.

Charging: questions people ask

How many mAh do I need in a power bank?

About 10,000 mAh gives most phones two full charges; 20,000 mAh gives three to four, or one laptop top-up. Over 27,000 mAh may need airline approval.

Will a powerful charger damage my phone?

No. USB-C Power Delivery chargers only give what the device asks for. A 100 W charger charges a phone at the phone's own speed.

How we pick. Only products that are current, well made and consistently top-rated by major independent reviewers and long-term owners; editor's picks are our own favourites. We don't publish star ratings, invent reviews or take money from brands. Products and prices differ by country, so check the listing in your store. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Details