Modern life dictates that the longer the smartphone, the worse the battery. This is where power banks come into play. One of Anker’s flagship 5K models for iPhones . The power bank is only $18, down from $26.
This is a well-regarded product. In fact, a variant of this model made our list . It’s portable and doesn’t overpower the iPhone when plugged in. It offers 12W fast charging and provides 20 hours of additional smartphone use. That’s a lot of doomscrolling or even joyscrolling.
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It folds up and easily fits into a pocket or bag when not in use. The power bank also includes an ActiveShield safety system that continuously monitors the temperature to prevent the company from overheating.
Although advertised for iPhones, the power bank is also great for iPads and even some retro iPods. This brings us to the main downside of this device. It uses a Lightning connector, so it won’t work with newer iPhones or iPads with a USB-C port. However, iPhones had a Lightning connector until the iPhone 14. Statistically, you’re probably reading this on one of those iPhones right now. If that’s true, this is a great power bank for the money.
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