Power Banks: Reviews, Safety and Buying Guides
Pocket power for phones, laptops, hikes and power cuts: the banks we actually own and use, the safety record the listings skip, and the honest capacity maths. Several of these live in our own pockets and pack lids; the government's Be Ready checklist asks every household for a charged one.
Start with the full roundupOur picks
Anker Power Bank (25K, 165W)
Three 100W USB-C ports, built-in cables and a live display. The one bank a family needs, and the one we travel with.
Anker Power Bank (10K, Slim)
Two phone charges from a pocketable 244g, drop-tested and £15. The most-used bank in our house.
Anker MagGo (10K, Qi2)
Snaps to an iPhone and charges it cable-free while it navigates. Our pack-lid regular on every long walk.
Prices from our 30 October 2026 check. We may earn a commission from links on this page; it never changes what we recommend.
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