Portable Power Banks

Goal Zero Yeti 500X Review: Portable Emergency Power When You Need It

Goal Zero Yeti 500X Review: Portable Emergency Power When You Need It

Earlier this year, there was a massive power crisis in Texas that came as a result of severe winter storms, leaving over 4.5 million homes and businesses without power, many for several days. This inspired me to have a backup source of power for our home, should something similar ever happen. Fortuitously, I was offered a Goal Zero Yeti 500X for review, and we now have a solid solution. Released last year, the Goal Zero Yeti 500X is a mid-sized rechargeable portable power station that looks much more modern that the gas-guzzling generator my mom had that would power much…

INTELLI ScoutPro 240 Watt Powerbank Review: It's the Most Versatile Battery Pack I’ve Ever Used

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INTELLI ScoutPro 240 Watt Powerbank Review: It’s the Most Versatile Battery Pack I’ve Ever Used

Before smartphones starting touting the massive internal batteries that they have right now, you would never catch me without a small battery pack in my back pocket. While I may not carry them as much anymore due to the pandemic, with the world opening back up, I’ll need something in my everyday carry to keep my devices juiced up, and here’s why I think the INTELLI ScoutPro 240 Watt Powerbank may be the best solution.

Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank

Lenovo Go Empowers Remote Workers with a 65W 20K USB-C Laptop Power Bank and Wireless Multi-Device Mouse

One of the many things inadvertently learned during the last year has been that working remotely isn’t always as easy or as efficient as it should be. Lenovo Go, a new Lenovo sub-brand, was designed with a hybrid workforce in mind; they want to provide needed tools for better mobile productivity. Their first two products are the 65W 20,000mAh Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank and the Lenovo Go Wireless Multi-Device Mouse.

Aukey Basix Blade Series Power Bank Review: Two Pocketable Models with 20,000mAh of Portable Power

Aukey Basix Blade Series Power Bank Review: Two Pocketable Models with 20,000mAh of Portable Power

Remember when a portable battery pack that held 20,000mAh was a beast to lug around? Thankfully, those days are over. The 20,000mAh Aukey Basix Blade Series Power Banks are much smaller and lighter than many similar capacity Li-Ion battery packs. Wait until you see what I mean …

Goal Zero SHERPA 100PD Power Bank Review: It Saved the Day When the Power Was Out

Goal Zero SHERPA 100PD Power Bank Review: It Saved the Day When the Power Was Out

A storm some weeks ago left us in the cold, literally. We had no idea how long the power would be out, but my wife and I still needed to work. Thankfully, we’d been sent the Goal Zero Sherpa 100PD Power Bank and Yeti 200X Portable Power Station for us to check out; these power sources kept our phones, tablets, and computers going until our electricity returned.

Anker Introduces MagSafe-Compatible Docking Solutions & Much More

Anker Introduces MagSafe-Compatible Docking Solutions & Much More

Anker is one of those brands that, even if you don’t think they make it, I can almost guarantee that they do. So when I heard that they’d be at CES this year with a host of never before seen products, my interest was already piqued. So exactly what does the brand have in store for 2021? Read on!

Fast-Charge Your Portable Gear with the Latest Aukey Power Banks

Fast-Charge Your Portable Gear with the Latest Aukey Power Banks

It’s stressful to be out and about and then suddenly realize that your smartphone’s battery is about to die. You can keep that from happening with one of the latest Aukey power banks. Each of these delivers up to 18W of power with PD 3.0 output (USB Type-C) and Quick Charge 3.0 output (USB Type-A), and they’ll work with all of your portable gear.

The Mophie Powerstation Plus Power Bank with Integrated Lighting Cable Is Perfect for iPhone Users

The Mophie Powerstation Plus Power Bank with Integrated Lighting Cable Is Perfect for iPhone Users

Mophie is well-known for their mobile phone battery cases, and while I don’t love the added bulk that style case adds, I do find myself needing a little extra juice now and then with no outlet in sight. The mophie powerstation plus is a well-designed mobile power bank that has an integrated Lightning cable.

Moshi IonGo 5K Duo Portable Battery with Built-in Lightning and USB-C Cables Is Perfect for Everyday Carry

Moshi IonGo 5K Duo Portable Battery with Built-in Lightning and USB-C Cables Is Perfect for Everyday Carry

Tired of lugging around a larger external battery and cables for your various devices? The Moshi IonGo 5K Duo Portable Battery with Built-in Lightning and USB-C Cables is here to help. It’s compact, good-looking, and it has both Lightning and USB Type-C cables built-in so that you can grab it and go.

10,050mAh MyCharge Hub Turbo Is an All-You-Need All-in-One Battery Pack

10,050mAh MyCharge Hub Turbo Is an All-You-Need All-in-One Battery Pack

Greg recently reviewed the 6,700mAh myCharge Hub Turbo portable battery pack. He describes it as the “Swiss Army Knife of Portable Battery life.” MyCharge recently sent Judie and me the 10,050mAh MyCharge Hub Turbo, and we are pleased to report that Greg was more than correct in his description and, perhaps, even a bit understated; it is a fantastic external battery.

Mophie Juice Pack Access for iPhone 11 Pro Review

Mophie Juice Pack Access for iPhone 11 Pro Review

We started 2020 with some amazing giveaways, and we don’t see any reason to slow down now. Today’s giveaway is the mophie juice pack access for the iPhone 11 Pro, a battery case that adds and up to 13 hours of audio or 5 hours of video; mophie’s latest offering is just $79.95 and can be yours.

MyCharge Hub Turbo Delivers Power to Multiple Devices & Doesn’t Require a Cable

MyCharge Hub Turbo Delivers Power to Multiple Devices & Doesn’t Require a Cable

The myCharge Hub Turbo is a portable power bank that includes integrated cables as well as wall prongs, making this an all in one solution. Regardless of whether you’re on the go or at home, there are many reasons to like this portable battery pack.

Pitaka MagEZ Juice is a Qi-Enabled External Battery and Much More

Pitaka MagEZ Juice is a Qi-Enabled External Battery and Much More

Pitaka makes some of the best smartphone cases available; I use their MagEZ Case daily (read our review) as well as the Pitaka MagEZ Mount QI car charger (read our review), and both are fantastic. Now I’m using the Pitaka MagEZ Juice 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Power Bank Dock. It’s a wireless desk charger and Qi-enabled portable external battery in one.

Stay Juiced with the Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station

Stay Juiced with the Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to try out the Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station. With a solar generator available at an additional cost, the Explorer 500 should come in very handy during power outages or when camping.

MyCharge UnPlugged 10k Is Made for Your New iPhone

MyCharge UnPlugged 10k Is Made for Your New iPhone

Raina finally updated to an iPhone 8. She wasn’t initially interested in its wireless charging, but after I put a wireless charging pad in her home office she changed her mind. Now she’s a fan, so I got her a myCharge 10K. We looked at this affordable wireless battery pack some time ago; it’s worth a second look.

Anker is Ready to Power Your New iPhone 11 at Home and on the Road

Anker is Ready to Power Your New iPhone 11 at Home and on the Road

Anker Innovations, one of our favorite gadget manufacturers has been working diligently to release new chargers and accessories for the new lineup of iPhones. Newly released are the PowerPort III Nano, PowerPort Atom III Slim, PowerPort III Duo, PowerCore 10000 PD Redux, PowerPort PD-2, USB-C to lightning cables, and the PowerWave+ wireless charging pad. Read on to learn more!

Anker has the Gadgets to Cure the Back to School Blues

Anker has the Gadgets to Cure the Back to School Blues

Anker has got your students covered for the dreaded back to school blues with some great music accessories as well as a fantastic power bank. All of these gadgets are small enough to travel with while offering great features and functionality at a reasonable price. Anker sent each of these products my way to test before I recommended them.

Summer’s Here - Get Away with some new Carry-On

Summer’s Here – Get Away with some new Carry-On

It’s getting warm outside which can only mean it’s time to start traveling, and what better way to travel in style than with Away? We received their Aluminum Bigger Carry-On, and it’s a beauty.

Mophie's New Powerstation Lineup of External Batteries Has Something for Every Need

Mophie’s New Powerstation Lineup of External Batteries Has Something for Every Need

Phones and tablets have become increasingly powerful. Sadly, the batteries powering them have not improved dramatically. They have certainly not kept pace with increases in processing power or screen size. Thankfully, mophie’s new line of powerstation universal external batteries will keep your mobile device running. With four different available capacities, there’s a battery for every need!

Mophie Powerstation Hub Is My New Go-To Travel Companion

Mophie Powerstation Hub Is My New Go-To Travel Companion

When I used to travel, I would take numerous power adapters and cables so I could make sure my gear stayed charged. I moved to carrying an adapter with multiplied inputs, but the new mophie powerstation hub has taken things to a new level. It’s great for home but awesome for travel. Here’s why.

Renogy’s Phoenix 100 Mini Power Station Is the Only Power Pack You Need to Pack

Renogy’s Phoenix 100 Mini Power Station Is the Only Power Pack You Need to Pack

Over the past 5-6 years, I’ve used plenty of external battery packs when I travel, but none like the Renogy Phoenix. Built with virtually every option that you can imagine, No matter where you are, there’s never a worry of what, or how the portable power bank will charge your device.

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