Since the technology of charging smartphones using power bank (external battery) has become very popular, there is a huge selection of different models. To help you decide which one to choose, we have compiled a rating of the best external batteries for your 2019 phone.
Our recommendations are based on battery capacity, security and the capabilities of each bank. We have divided the list into several sections to help you figure out which external battery for your phone is better.
How to choose an external battery for a smartphone
- The key factor when choosing the best power bank is mAh (or milliampere-hour) - the capacity of the charger. Divide the capacity of the bank by the battery capacity of the phone to find out how many times it can be charged. The larger the mAh, the better, but the size of the device and its cost are also increasing.
- The second important feature is the current strength. A good bank should have a current of at least 2 amperes to quickly charge the smartphone. Otherwise, you have to wait a very long time when your phone is finally fully charged.
- The third feature that you should consider before choosing a power bank is the number of USB ports. It reflects the number of devices that you can charge at the same time.
- Finally, the types of connectors present on a particular model are important. All banks are equipped with USB ports for charging phones, and only a few have micro-USB, Type-C and Lightning inputs.
The best universal external batteries
3. Mophie Powerstation XXL USB-C
The average price is 9,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- 19500 mAh battery
- laptop charging
- simultaneous charging of two devices
- USB connector
- fast charge
- weight 390 g
The American company Mophie produces some of the best chargers, and the new Powerstation XXL will not harm its reputation. It provides charging power up to 30 W and supports USB PD technology, thanks to which it can charge not only phones and tablets, but also larger devices such as laptops and cameras. All you have to do is press a button on the case to change the operating mode.
Powerstation XXL USB-C has decent power, which is enough to charge most modern phones three or more times a day.
Of course, with extra capacity comes an extra size, and you cannot put this colossus in a small pocket of your trousers. But complete with a power bank you will get a pair of chargers, USB-A and USB-C, for charging two devices at the same time
pros: nice textured finish, there is a charge indicator, two-year warranty.
Minuses: included no carrying case, high price.
2. TopON TOP-T72
The average price is 3,290 rubles.
Specifications:
- battery 18000 mAh (66.60 Wh)
- laptop charging
- two USB sockets
- micro usb adapter
- fast charge
- weight 420 g
What kind of power bank is better to buy for those who do not accept the "smell of Chinese plastic", appreciates a solid assembly and rich equipment.
In the box, in addition to the actual power bank, there are 8 more adapters for laptops, a USB-micro USB cable and a car cigarette lighter. Agree, with this in mind, the price of the device is fully justified.
On the front side of the bank there is a backlit screen, on it you can see the battery charge in percent and the load in watts.
TopON TOP-T72 allows you to charge up to three devices at the same time and is compatible with most modern brands of laptops and tablets.
pros: Protected against short circuit, overload, overheating, power surge and overdischarge.
Minuses: heavy, big.
1. Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 3 Pro 20000
The average price is 2 100 rubles.
Specifications:
- battery 20,000 mAh (74 Wh)
- laptop charging
- maximum current 3 A
- two USB sockets
- fast charge
- weight 440 g
Of course, the 2019 power bank rating could not do without a model from a world famous Chinese company famous for an impeccable combination of value and quality of its products.
Mi Power Bank 3 Pro, capable of charging not only smartphones, but also laptops and game consoles, is one of the best power banks from Xiaomi. It supports fast charging of two devices at the same time and is equipped with a USB Type-C port in addition to two “simple” USB ports. Moreover, the bank itself can also be charged in fast mode QC 3.0.
Please note that although the basic capacity is indicated as 20,000 mAh, the actual (which the device can give to the phone) is less - 14,000 mAh.
pros: durable metal case, protection against overheating, overload and short circuit, there is an indicator showing the level of charge.
Minuses: massive.
Rating of the best external batteries for the phone in 2019
3. HIPER EP6600
The average price is 750 rubles.
Specifications:
- 6600 mAh battery
- maximum current 2.1 A
- USB connector
- micro usb adapter
- weight 140 g
Universal external batteries that can charge laptops, game consoles - this, of course, is good. But they have a downside - a lot of weight and a high price.
And if you do not need to charge your phone, tablet and laptop at once, then why carry an expensive and heavy bank with you? A good and inexpensive external battery of 5-10,000 mAh will be enough. Here's how the HIPER EP6600.
It stands out from the list of other inexpensive banks by its bright and positive design, which will delight lovers of cats and simply beautiful gadgets. HIPER EP6600 is the perfect gift for a friend, mom or work colleague.
The maximum output current during charging is 2.1 A, so there will be no problems with the charging speed.
By the way, the eyes on this bank are made not just for beauty. When the device is discharged, they go out, and when charging, they blink. Effectively, right?
pros: light and small, there is an unusual charge indicator.
Minuses: Does not support fast charging.
2. Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 2 5000
The average price is 529 rubles.
Specifications:
- 5000 mAh battery
- USB connector
- micro usb adapter
- weight 156 g
Light weight, small size and sufficient capacity to charge most smartphones make this model the preferred choice if you do not want to overpay for a flashlight and other unnecessary options.
But such necessary options as protection against short circuit, overheating and overload, this bank has. And the charge indicator is present. And the case is not made of cheap plastic, but of metal.
Please note that 5000 mAh is the capacity of the battery, but the capacity that it can give is 3300 mAh. And this is honestly indicated on the packaging of the device.
pros: enough to charge a not-so-powerful smartphone or push-button phone.
Minuses: no quick charge, easily soiled body.
1. ZMI QB810
The average price is 1 019 rubles.
Specifications:
- battery 10000 mAh (38.50 Wh)
- maximum current 2.4 A
- USB connector
- fast charge
- weight 173 g
The top of external batteries is led by a model that is optimal in terms of price and quality. It has both fast charging support and a modern USB Type-C connector and a sufficiently large capacity to charge the most powerful smartphone of 2019. In addition, there is a micro-UCB connector.
The bank itself also charges very quickly, within 8 hours from a charge of 1 A and 5 hours when charging Quick Charge. And its dimensions allow you to safely hold both his and the phone in one hand.
prosA: There is a charge indicator, lightweight and compact.
Minuses: easily soiled body.
The best high capacity external batteries
3. ANKER PowerCore 26800
The average price is 5 590 rubles.
Specifications:
- 26800 mAh battery
- maximum current 3 A
- three USB sockets
- micro usb adapter
- weight 490 g
- case
If you need a bank with a very large capacity and maximum current, and you do not mind if the charger will not fit in your pocket, we can recommend this model from a well-known manufacturer. ANKER is one of the best American companies specializing in the production of mobile gadgets.
A huge 26 800 mAh battery is installed in the PowerCore 26800 and it is possible to charge three devices simultaneously via USB-A. And for charging the power bank itself, you can use two micro USB inputs at once, for this the corresponding cables are included. Each port is located at a distance from each other so that you can easily connect a cable to each of them.
pros: solid rubberized case, there is protection against short circuit, overload and overheating, charge indicator.
Minuses: cheap looking plastic.
2. RAVPower RP-PB058 26800mAh
The average price is 4,490 rubles.
Specifications:
- 26800 mAh battery
- laptop charging
- maximum current 3 A
- two USB sockets
- fast charge
- weight 374 g
- case
As you already noticed in the rating of powerful power bank, heavy models prevail. But the RavPower USB-C Power Bank 26800 PD provides a good balance between capacity and weight. The designation PD or Power Delivery means that you can quickly charge phones that support this technology, and using the USB-C and USB-A ports you can charge both old and new gadgets.
This power bank has enough power to recharge tablets, smartphones and even a laptop.
pros: there is support for fast charging, you can charge three mobile devices at once, there is a charge indicator, protection against voltage and overheating.
Minuses: not.
1. Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 2C 20000
The average price is 1,130 rubles.
Specifications:
- battery 20,000 mAh (74 Wh)
- maximum current 2.4 A
- two USB sockets
- micro usb adapter
- fast charge
- weight 358 g
If you doubt which external battery is better to buy for your phone, choose this Xiaomi bank - you won’t be mistaken. At low cost, it offers all the features of more expensive models.
Power Bank 2C 20,000 showed good results in terms of charging potential. It supports QuickCharge fast charging technology, and "on both sides" (both external devices and the bank itself). At the same time, you can charge two devices at once, just keep in mind that fast charging will work only for one of them.
pros: the case is made of nice tactile plastic, there is a charge indicator, protection against overheating, overload and short circuit.
Minuses: easily soiled body. Actual capacity is 13,200 mAh.
Best Power Bank of 2019 for iPhone
3. Mophie Powerstation plus XL
The average price is 3 650 rubles.
Specifications:
- 12,000 mAh battery
- simultaneous charging of two devices
- maximum current 2.1 A
- USB connector
- Lightning adapter
- micro usb adapter
- weight 275 g
This is one of the best external batteries designed for the iPhone and iPad (in addition to the new iPad Pro 2018 line with a USB-C port), and we are talking about this for several reasons. It has a large capacity, light weight, and the bundle includes an adapter for Apple 8 pin.
It can charge two devices at the same time, one through a 10-watt USB-A port, and the other with a built-in Lightning charger.
This portable charger is unlikely to be useful if you use an Android smartphone or tablet, although the USB-A port can still be used to recharge your faithful mobile friend.
pros: there is a charge indicator, a two-year warranty.
Minuses: Case not included.
2. INTERSTEP 10DQi
The average price is 4,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- 10000 mAh battery (37 Wh)
- simultaneous charging of two devices
- USB connector
- wireless charger
- fast charge
- weight 230 g
If you need convenient charging for a device that supports Qi technology, then look towards the INTERSTEP 10DQi. Its “highlight” is the presence of a docking station, which makes an elegant stand out of an external battery and at the same time blocks other ports so that the device does not overload.
The 10DQi can be used for wireless and fast charging with 7.5 watts and 10 watts.
pros: lightweight, compact, beautiful and tactile.
Minuses: there is no case, the smartphone can only be charged vertically in the dock.
1. Nobby Expert NBE-PB-10-04 / 05/06
The average price is 1 602 rubles.
Specifications:
- 10000 mAh battery
- laptop charging
- simultaneous charging of two devices
- maximum current 3 A
- USB connector
- Lightning adapter
- adapter to micro USB, USB Type-C
- fast charge
- weight 244 g
With a capacious battery inside, a cable for iPhone and fast charging technology, this power bank is one of the best in the rating of external batteries. Thanks to the support of the USB Power Delivery standard, it allows you to charge not only smartphones, but also tablets and laptops. At the same time, you can charge two devices at once.
Despite its low price, this power bank supports fast charging, and comes with USB-C and micro USB adapters. And its small size allows you to easily carry it in your purse or large pocket.
pros: durable metal case, there is protection against overheating, short circuit and overload, there is a charge indicator.
Minuses: There is no cover included.
