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Anyone who uses a smartphone knows the importance of carrying a backup battery pack. But given the large number of options on Amazon, you might feel overwhelmed, understandably. Besides the various charging specs, ports, and even cables you have to consider, there are a ton of competing brands. But how do you know which ones actually deliver on their promises? Is it worth saving a few bucks if a battery pack\u2019s performance is lacking?<\/p>\n
We decided to do the legwork for you, acquiring a wide range of power banks from different manufacturers, some offering unique features. We then spent weeks testing the packs (read about our testing process<\/a> in detail below).<\/p>\n While we\u2019ve made some top picks, be sure to read through each review, linked to at the bottom of this page, to help you find the best power bank for your needs. (You might also be interested in our\u00a0our roundup of USB car chargers if you spend a lot of time in transit.)<\/p>\n Updated 7\/20\/2020\u00a0<\/strong>to include our review of the Mophie Powerstation Wireless XL Portable Battery, a\u00a0small, lightweight, and incredibly portable battter pack offering a feature set unlike anything we\u2019ve tested before. Scroll to the bottom of this article to see all our power bank reviews<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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