Best power banks

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Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

Anker Nano Power Bank (10K, 45W, Built-In Retractable USB-C Cable)

Phone owners who want a small everyday battery that carries its own cable, so there is nothing extra to pack.

Built-in 70cm retractable USB-C cable that Anker rates for 20,000 bends
Up to 45W from the cable, with 40W for iPhone 17 models
Spare USB-C and USB-A ports plus a small status display

Watch out for: The bank itself only refills at up to 30W, and there is no wireless charging.

Capacity: 10,000mAh
Max output: 45W
Ports: Built-in USB-C cable, 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A
Wireless charging: No
Weight: 232g

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Sources: Anker UK product page · TechRadar review

Mid-range

Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K)

iPhone users who want a magnetic battery that snaps on, charges without a cable and can prop the phone up.

Qi2-certified magnetic wireless charging at up to 15W
Fold-out stand and a display showing remaining charge
Can charge over USB-C and wirelessly at the same time

Watch out for: Anker pitches the wireless charging at iPhones rather than Android phones, and there is only one wired port.

Capacity: 10,000mAh
Max output: 27W USB-C; 15W wireless
Ports: 1x USB-C
Wireless charging: Qi2, up to 15W
Weight: 250g

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Sources: Anker UK product page · Expert Reviews review

Premium

Anker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables)

Travellers who need to top up a laptop and a phone together without carrying separate cables.

Up to 100W from each USB-C output and 165W across two devices
Two built-in USB-C cables, one of them retractable
Display shows charge level, power in and out, and refill time; Anker marks it hand-luggage approved

Watch out for: At almost 600g it is heavy for a bag pocket, and it has no wireless charging.

Capacity: 25,000mAh
Max output: 165W total; 100W per USB-C
Ports: USB-C and USB-A, plus two built-in USB-C cables
Wireless charging: No
Weight: 594g

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Sources: Anker UK product page · Expert Reviews review

Pro

Anker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W)

People who run two power-hungry laptops away from the mains and want to see exactly where the power is going.

Two 140W USB-C ports and a USB-A port, 300W combined
Smart display plus a Bluetooth app for monitoring
26,250mAh capacity yet marked hand-luggage approved

Watch out for: It weighs 600g and Expert Reviews found phones charged no faster than on far cheaper banks.

Capacity: 26,250mAh
Max output: 300W total; 140W per USB-C
Ports: 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A
Wireless charging: No
Weight: 600g

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Sources: Anker UK product page · Expert Reviews review

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