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Recommendations for cellphone power bank ?

Someday (!) I will be able to go out of the house far enough that my phone could possibly run out of power. Suggestions for reliable and packable power bank products ?? Phone is a Samsung Galaxy A10e.
Thanks!!

EDIT -- Bought Anker 13000.

Posted by
888 posts

There are a ton of choices on Amazon. Cost, capacity, size, weight, built in cables, # of ports etc. What ever is most important to you. My husband wants one that has lots of capacity and doesn't care about weight. I prefer something lighter with built in cables so I can carry it in my purse while charging.

Also, I assume your Samsung has a fast charge plug as mine does - it won't be useable with the power pack so charging will be slower.

Posted by
10178 posts

I have a phone case with an extra battery. It holds 150% extra charging capacity. I like it because it doesn't require me to carry an extra item. I have an iPhone, but I'm sure they must make them for Samsung's.

Posted by
8377 posts

I have a small Duracell charger that I got for less than $10 at Office Depot.

Posted by
2668 posts

I have had good luck with Mophie chargers. It’s the size of my 6s iPhone. But it’s heavier than some and costs a little more. I have 2, both bought from Best Buy. One has 2 charging ports, the older one has one.

Posted by
407 posts

I'll second the recommendation of Anker brand. I've had one for several years and it works great.

Posted by
26840 posts

There's a definite link between weight and storage capacity. I, too, am happy with my Anker device, but I wish it weighed less.

Posted by
5697 posts

Thanks to all for your input. I'm trying to balance power vs portability -- light enough to carry along all the time but with enough power to make it worthwhile carrying. Research continues.

Posted by
4540 posts

I have a small plastic charger case that just holds 2 AA batteries and has a USB connection. The case is very lightweight. I can bring one set of batteries and buy more if I need them. Great for earthquakes, too. Though for that, I'd really like to get a solar charger.

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14811 posts

I have a bunch of these but keep looking for smaller and more powerful. I switch back and forth between these two:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XW7ZVKD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Powerful, quick charging and I like that it gives the percentage of a charge left rather than just lights.

AND

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RX73MF2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one is so superlight and thin. Great for a pocket.

Both have worked well.

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5697 posts

Thanks, all! I ended up with an Anker 13000 bought online from Wish for about $30 (two other electronic purchases from Wish came inoperable but refund was immediate.)