A good power bank is essential. Between my phone, headphones, tablet, and smartwatch, I feel like I always have one device or another begging me to plug it in. I actually carry around a power bank with me everywhere due to my chaotic, spontaneous lifestyle and refusal to charge my devices when they aren’t actively dying. I purchased my favorite from our extensive list of the Best Power Banks, which features hand-tested picks from my fellow WIRED Reviews gadget experts. Several of their (and my) top picks are on sale right now.
Sharge Shargeek 170 Power Bank for $110 ($60 off)
This is the best-looking power bank we’ve tried, and the price comes within $10 of the lowest we’ve tracked. The transparent housing and triangle shape are cool, but the battery also performs well, with a 24,000-mAh capacity, a maximum output of 170 watts, and even a little bit of water resistance. There’s a display that’ll show you battery life, time remaining until a full charge, and the input or output in watts. The battery itself charges up in a little under an hour, provided you have the right cable and charger, and it can top off three devices simultaneously.
Ecoflow Rapid Pro Power Bank for $180 ($40 off)
This is the best power bank for laptops. It can deliver up to 300 watts and has three USB-C ports (140W, 65W, 65W) as well as a retractable 2-foot USB-C cable (140W). There’s a display that shows handy information like remaining battery life and different charging rates. The power bank can also be topped off from dead to 80 percent full in under half an hour if you plug in both USB-C ports. Even if you don’t opt for the absolute fastest recharge speeds, you’ll still be able to top it off in about an hour—no more waiting overnight for your power bank to recharge.
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