Power banks come in various shapes, sizes, and charging capabilities. The Iniu BI-B63 power bank stands out for its versatility since its three ports can charge phones, tablets, and laptops. This rectangular external battery has a 25,000mAh capacity, and can charge a 65-watt laptop via USB-C (the company also makes 100 and 140-watt versions).
It also handles fast charging, which means you can get some phones to around 60 percent charge in 30 minutes, based on the company’s estimates (your device and cable must both uphold fast charging via USB). The battery has a durable and velvety coating, and a large status screen to view charging status. It outputs power to up to three devices at a time (it has two USB-C ports with USB-PD and one USB-A. The ports are all clearly labeled, so you know which port to jack into for specific needs.
The Iniu B-B63 power bank sells for $90 at Amazon.
Want something a bit smaller, lighter, and wireless? The Anker PowerCore III fits the bill. This power bank stands about as tall as a typical smartphone, and it packs a 10,000mAh battery capacity, 10-watt Qi wireless charging, and 18W USB-C quick charge. Buy this charger now for $50 at Amazon, or, expect until early 2024 and look for one of Anker’s 15-watt Qi2 wireless charging power banks with the newly updated Qi2 wireless charging standard. Qi2 uses a magnetic ring design (similar to MagSafe on Apple’s iPhone), adding both faster wireless and adaptive charging speeds. Apple’s iPhone 13 and later already supports Qi2 wireless charging, and Android phones are sure to follow in 2024.
