Best battery charger & power bank deals October Prime Day 2024 | PCWorld

Oct 14, 2024

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sales event is here and there are tons of great deals to be found on chargers and power banks. This year, Prime Big Deal Days runs from October 8 through October 9, and will include some great bargains. So, whether you’re looking to snag a travel-friendly pocket charger or upgrade to a high-capacity drive, there is no better time to get discounted chargers and power banks.

As a tech editor, I’ve been following and writing about the latest tech deals for years, and have a keen eye for finding the best sales from all over the internet.

My picks take into account a combination of online reviews from tech sites like PCWorld (when available), user feedback, and pricing history. Read on for all of the best deals on chargers and power banks, and be sure to check out our Prime Big Deal Days 2024 deals hub for more great sales across all the tech categories.

First published September 24, 2024. Last updated October 8, 2024.

Deals on portable chargers and power banks are surprisingly good this Prime Big Deal Days event. The Anker 633 MagGo Battery for $40 off on Amazon is a personal favorite thanks to its charging stand as well as its ability to attach magnetically to your phone for convenient on-the-go charging.

If you need something rugged and reliable that you can bring on even the harshest of adventures, then look no further than the Mregb Solar Charger Power Bank on sale for 20 percent off on Amazon. This absolute tank of a power bank can recharge without the need for an outlet thanks to its built-in solar panel, and its IP67 waterproof rating means it can be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes without damage.

Why stop at battery chargers? The PCWorld editors have found Prime Day deals across all the major tech categories. Find the link that interests you the most!

Quality can differ greatly among power banks, so it’s best to stick to recognizable brands like Anker, Mophie, Belkin, and the like. That said, there are a few things you should always look for when shopping for a power bank.

First, make sure the battery pack is Quick Charge 2.0, 3.0, or PD certified. Next, don’t put too much confidence in a company’s claims that it can charge certain devices in a specific amount of time, such as the pack can charge an iPhone 15 in two hours. Focus more on the battery capacity, along with weight and size. Larger capacities in the 20,000 mAh or higher range should be enough for most small devices such as tablets or smartphones. Finally, make sure that the power bank comes with all of the correct connectivity options you need—USB-A or USB-C, etc.

For a portable power bank that you can easily travel with, you should look for a minimum of 10,000 mAh. Most models these days even offer 20,000 mAh for reasonable prices. The more mAh, the better. Just be sure to weigh your capacity needs against the physical size of the power bank.

Generally, the more mAh a power bank has, the larger its physical size and the heavier it is, as well. Therefore, we recommend when looking at a power bank, you first consider the amount of power you need to charge your devices, and then adjust your expectations according to the size and weight you are willing to carry around with you.

The mAh (milliampere per hour) capacity rating refers to the available storage capacity for a battery. A higher number means that the battery can store more energy and has a longer battery life when charging a device. So for example, an iPhone 13 Pro Max’s battery is rated at 4,352 mAh. This means that a power bank with 10,000 mAh can fully recharge that phone a little over twice before running out of power.

Sam Singleton is PCWorld's VPN beat reporter and jack of all trades. When he's not on the hunt for the best computer deals he's covering VPNs, productivity software, laptops, and a wide gamut of consumer-grade hardware and software.