Otterbox is best known for making rugged cases for electronics, but it also sells rugged power banks, such as this 10,000 mAh model that offers Quick Charge USB-A and USB-C PD at up to 18W. It packs in the same 10,000 mAh capacity and same charging speeds from its USB-A and USB-C ports, but does so in a form factor that measures just 10.7cm (4.2”) x 5.2cm (2”) x 2.5cm (0.98”) and weighs just 195g (6.8oz). This little thing is effectively a smaller version of the PowerCore Slim 10000 PD. If used with a wall plug that can output at 18W, the power bank can be fully recharged in 4.5 hours. It offers an impressive capacity in a thin form factor with a Quick Charge USB-A port (12W) and a USB-C Power Delivery port capable of charging devices at up to 18W. This is one of the best-selling power banks out there and it’s clear why. While it only offers a USB-C output port, it charges at 18W and has a built-in Qi charger for wirelessly charging compatible mobile devices.ġ0,000 mAh Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD (model 523) - $40 It offers solid products at reasonable prices and this little 5,000 mAh charger is no different. Anker PowerCore 5K (model 521) - $55Īnker is a name you’ll see across every category in this article, and with good reason. It weighs just 115g (4oz) and features a carbon fiber design with honeycomb vents for keeping the device cool when charging electronics. It features both a USB-A and USB-C port, capable of 18W each, with the USB-C also serving as the input port for charging it up. Nitecore is known for making fast and convenient third-party battery chargers for various camera models, but the company also has a line of power banks that includes this 5,000 mAh model. It might not sound like much, but as far as battery packs are concerned, it’s one of the few marketed with environmental-friendliness in mind. What sets this model apart from the others is that it’s made of a 72.5% post-consumer recycled plastic, which Nimble says reduces its total footprint by 7.43lbs of CO2 compared to similarly-sized chargers. This ultra-compact charger manages to pack a 5,200 mAh battery inside, as well as both a USB-A and USB-C ports capable of charging devices at up to 15W. No (but it does have a DC port with adapters)ĥ,000 mAh Nimble Champ Lite Portable Charger - $25 While standard USB-C chargers top out at only 15W, USB-C PD can deliver power as high as 100W with the latest PD 3.0 standard.
For the larger battery packs, we tried to focus on models with USB-C Power Delivery (PD). You can read more about the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) rules on its lithium battery FAQ page.Įvery power bank in this list, with the exception of two 5,000 mAh models and one 50,000 mAh model, has options for both USB-A and USB-C charging, for backwards and forwards compatibility. No lithium batteries are allowed in checked baggage. Do note though that most airlines only allow lithium batteries with less than 100 watt hours or less to be in your carry on luggage. Specifically, we’re going to look at power banks at or around these milliamp hour (mAh) levels: 5,000 mAh, 10,000 mAh, 20,000 mAh, 50,000 mAh. It’s not always easy to determine what chargers will work with a specific camera model, as Chris and Jordan noted in a recent DPReview episode, but if you’ve confirmed your camera can be charged over USB, we’ve taken the time to round up a few of the best power banks in various capacities to help you get the power you need on the go.įor this roundup, we’ve chosen a few power banks across various capacity levels, as each range tends to increase in both size and price in a fairly linear fashion. Over the past few years, more and more camera manufacturers have added USB charging to their respective camera models.
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