WIRED Guide Names Anker Laptop Power Bank Best Portable Charger After Testing Over 100
In October 2026, WIRED released an updated guide evaluating more than 100 power banks. Notable new entries include Pisen, Belkin, Wolfbox, and UGreen. The Anker Laptop Power Bank, priced at $120 (reduced from $135), is highlighted as the top choice, boasting a 25,000-mAh capacity and 165 watts output. For those seeking a compact option, the Nimble Champ (Series 2) is available for $60. The Sharge Shargeek 170 Power Bank, now $130 (down from $169), provides a 24,000-mAh capacity. Anker's MagGo Power Bank (10K) costs $90, while the MagGo for Apple Watch is priced at $80 (previously $90). The guide also emphasizes the importance of avoiding inexpensive models and details two weeks of testing across various devices.
Key facts
- WIRED updated its power bank guide in October 2026, adding Pisen, Belkin, Wolfbox, and UGreen models
- The Anker Laptop Power Bank is the top pick at $120, with 25,000-mAh capacity and up to 165 watts output
- The Nimble Champ (Series 2) costs $60 and weighs 6.2 ounces, delivering 20 watts to two devices
- The Sharge Shargeek 170 Power Bank is discounted to $130 from $169, with 24,000-mAh capacity and 170 watts
- Anker's MagGo Power Bank (10K) (Qi2) costs $90 and supports 15-watt wireless charging
- The Nimble SharePower costs $80 and splits into two 5,000-mAh chargers
- Airline rules limit power banks to 100 watt-hours and require them in carry-on luggage
- Testing includes at least two weeks per device and full-charge counts on an iPhone 16, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Samsung Galaxy S24+, iPad Mini, and MacBook Air
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Artists
- Simon Hill
- Matthew Korfhage
Institutions
- WIRED
- Anker
- Nimble
- Sharge
- Pisen
- Belkin
- Wolfbox
- UGreen
- Apple
- Samsung
- Qualcomm
- OnePlus
- Iniu
- FansDreams
- iWalk
- Gomi
- GoalZero
- Biolite
- Mophie
- Zendure
- Monoprice
- Amazon
- Best Buy
- Walmart
- LegalZoom
- Canon
- Verizon
- AT&T
- VistaPrint
- Peacock
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