Top 20 external batteries with AliExpress

Every year, users place increasing demands on mobile devices and other gadgets. Manufacturers improving the performance of smartphones often sacrifice battery capacity, which is why they discharge quickly. For emergency cases, when the charge is at a critical level, external batteries or Power Bank come to the rescue. Their volume is quite enough for several recharges and gradually they are beginning to be used for recharging laptops and tablets.

The choice of an external battery is simple, but it requires knowledge of some tricks that will help save money and not overpay for extra tinsel.

• Purpose of use. Do not chase for large volumes. Often the numbers that are issued as valid are actually a marketing ploy.
• Compatibility. Pay attention to the indicators of current and voltage. A standard voltage of 5 watts is considered a reference. Connect such modules to 9 W or 12 W should not, otherwise they will burn.
• Ergonomics. The question of design and ergonomics is individual for everyone. The most popular are small turning banks with volumes up to 6000 mAh.

We have selected for you the top 20 best external batteries for smartphones with AliExpress in 4 categories. Products are selected according to power characteristics, customer reviews and rating.

The best external batteries for everyday use

Many devices with active users quickly lose their charge and by the end of the day are discharged. The more the device works, the faster it wears out and the charge is lost. Introducing the top five most convenient and high-capacity external batteries for everyday use.

5 ALLPOWERS Power Bank 3400mAh

It opens our top one of the most unusual and portable power banks on the market. This model has the form of a capsule that supports fast charging with a current of up to 1 Ampere. For complete safety and high quality of the product, the company works closely with LG, thanks to which the latest technologies were borrowed, which made it possible to reduce the weight of the drive to 80 grams. This led to a decrease in volume, which is only 3400 mAh.

It is worth noting that this model is more suitable for travel, as its volume is not enough to fully replenish the charge of capacious batteries and laptops. Of nice bonuses, there is compatibility with many Samsung, iPod, iPad, etc. devices. Security features have protection technology against short circuits and power surges.1.5 year warranty.

4 ROCK 10000 mAh Power Bank

For those who prefer the "apple" products, on sale is a model from the company Rock. The main design feature of the device is the presence of a Lightning connector (in addition to the standard MicroUSB and USB ports). This gives him the opportunity to work perfectly in conjunction with the line of gadgets from Apple (iPhone, iPad, etc.). The thing is that most external batteries have only USB-type outputs, which is why owners of the same iPhones have to carry several adapters with them at once (Lightning cable for charging the smartphone and standard Micro USB wire to power the bank itself). Since the required connector is provided in Rock Power Bank by default, you can use only one adapter.

Among other things, the manufacturer clearly focused on reducing the thickness of the device (only 14 mm), which he repeatedly mentions in the description of the product, but thin proportions do not give any real benefit or convenience. The amount of remaining charge is shown by miniature indicators on the front side of the device.

3 USAMS US-CD06

One of the most popular batteries available for purchase on AliExpress. This fact is not surprising - a good capacity is offered for more than a reasonable price (10000mAh is enough for a couple of work cycles of almost any smartphone), a minimalist, but at the same time stylish design and the ability to track the level of remaining charge through a special indicator light.

There are two USB connectors here, which allows you to simultaneously power several devices at once. In theory, the US-CD06 could be used not only for phones and tablets, but even for laptops (with suitable adapters). But in practice, such attempts are completely unpromising - the output voltage and current will simply not be enough for this. The one who decides to buy will choose one of three colors (blue, white and black).

2 Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 2 10000 mAh

Xiaomi has earned itself a reputation as the best seller and manufacturer of banks. The main advantage is good quality and lack of desire to collect more money from the buyer. In addition, each device is verified through the official website of the company. According to the characteristics there is nothing special. With proper use, 10,000 mAh will last you a long time. Fast charging technology will save time when recharging.

Comes in a small box with a sticker and a code that will check the module for authenticity. Around the world, production of fake Xiaomi products is now established, which is why there is a great chance to buy a fake. It will not be possible to charge several devices at the same time from this storage of energy, since there is only 1 USB plug. As for the appearance and customization, here the choice is poor and there are only 2 colors - silver and black. This disadvantage is compensated by the abundance of silicone cases.

1 ROCK RMP0309

A very high quality portable power bank from the Rock company can not only charge your smartphone several times, but also display information about the charge level on a special digital screen. It indicates the percentage characteristic of the charge, that is, the figure 71 will indicate a 71% charge. At the same time, he retained the features of a classic external battery with one USB port. It gives 2.37 Ampere, which is caused by a small level of error and almost corresponds to the data specified in the technical passport. Voltage drawdown is also not observed, which had a positive impact on sales and customer reviews.

USB Type-C works on the input and output, through this channel you can charge the module. You won't be able to consistently charge laptops and netbooks with them, but the role of the optional charging station RMP0309 does more than well. There is also a classic micro usb cable included.It has an interesting two-layer design and 4 colors are available to choose from in combination with black - pink, navy, gray and turquoise.

The best external travel batteries

Top five best external travel batteries. This category is characterized by an increased charge capacity and several ports for connection, since it is often difficult to find an outlet in field conditions.

5 ROMOSS LT20

The model is made in a pleasant black and white color and has a capacity of 20,000 max. It can be charged from all ports located on the top of the case. By the way, USB is 2 pieces here, but with different voltages of 1 and 2 Amperes. In fact, the LT20 charge takes 16000 sweeps, and 1.2 Amperes takes 12,500 shots to discharge 1.2 Amperes.

The front panel has a digital display with a percentage of charge. With the stated characteristics, with a load of 2 Amperes, it gives only 1.83, and with 1 Ampere it is 0.98. These results can not be called very positive, but for its price, the device according to customer reviews looks worthy.

4 ROCK 20000 mAh Power Bank

The device is almost identical to the model already reviewed by us from the same line (with a capacity of 10,000 mAh). All the main features of the bank are preserved: nice design, Lightning connector for comfortable work with Apple devices, LED charge indicator.

Unfortunately, the number of outgoing ports also remained the same (only one USB-out), and this, considering the almost doubled capacity, looks like a clear developer omission. Nevertheless, we still included the Rock battery in the rating, since it has the lowest price tag in its segment. And if the possibility of simultaneously charging several gadgets at once is not critical for you, then it makes sense not to overpay and stop the choice on this model.

3 Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 2 20000 mAh

The company Xiaomi has developed a situation similar to devices from ROCK. The option of turning a high-capacity bank (20,000 mAh versus 10,000 mAh), except for the volume, is not much different from its younger version. However, in this case, the manufacturer did not forget to make the main thing, namely, to increase the number of USB-outputs from one to two (but the cable in the kit is still only one, so it will have to be bought separately). For the rest, nothing fundamentally changed and did not have to, because the device already has everything necessary for comfortable use in almost any situation.

Some buyers in the reviews complain about the severity of the unit, but, as it seems to us, for the device of this segment the weight is more than normal (real weight about 350 grams). Externally, Xiaomi Power Bank 2 has not changed in any way, but the black color has disappeared somewhere (at the same time, a large number of different variations of cases have not gone anywhere, however, for an additional fee).

2 Besiter BST-K6X (20000 mAh)

The main advantage of the Besiter Bank's turn in comparison with other models presented is functionality. The device is equipped with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology (today it is the maximum that portable batteries with Aliexpress can give), equipped with a display (it shows not only the remaining charge level in percent, but also the current status and mode of the device). The rest of the BST-K6X differs little from its competitors - a minimalist design, two USB-outputs, allowing you to simultaneously charge several gadgets and almost half a pound of weight. The case material is pleasant to the touch and generally looks very presentable.

1 AUKEY PB-Y3 (30000 mAh)

The heaviest and, respectively, powerful battery of all presented in this category. 30000 mAh, even taking into account the standard efficiency somewhere in 80% (this means that some of the energy will be lost during the conversion) will last for a very long time for a phone of any direction.For full-fledged work with laptops, the current in the USB output is rather weak (only 3A), but the same macbooks are charged without any problems when turned off. PB-Y3 supports fast charging technology (QC 3.0) and is equipped with a flashlight, but, for example, tracking the level of the remaining capacity in the power bank is inconveniently implemented. The charge indicator has only three colors (white - 70% and above, green - 30-70%, red - less than 30%), but with such volumes the difference between 30% and 70% is very significant and it is not always possible to determine it by shade .

This unit weighs decently (which, however, should not surprise anyone) and is focused on travel. Just because every day to drag it will be hard, but in which case the battery can be safely used in self-defense.

The best and unusual design batteries

Here we have included the most interesting batteries in appearance and having some differences from the classic models.

5 Ugreen powerbank

If you like Apple gadgets, this portable device will fit perfectly into your collection. It can charge the smartphone through a normal cable, while simultaneously feeding the Apple Watch over the wireless channel. The product is fully certified and developed in close cooperation with Apple. When using the watch, simply put it on the white liner and the charge will automatically replenish.

If we talk about the volume, then there are 2 options - 2200 mAh and 4400 mAh. On the front side there is a charge indicator light, where 1 light bulb corresponds to 25% of the charge, and the module itself is made in the classic black and white color scheme.

4 External Battery PowerBank

Unusual portable power bank for glamor lovers or those who want to stand out among the rest. This station has an unusual teardrop shape with no sharp edges. The battery is made of lithium, has a high service life and increased safety.

As for the volume, it ... It is 30,000 mAh here and weighs 200 grams with a charging time of 5 to 9 hours, depending on the selected port. Ideal for busy ladies who have the need to stay in touch and at the same time not burden themselves with cumbersome charging stations.

3 BASEUS Charger Case For iPhone (2500-3600 mAh)

The main drawback of most banks is that they are not very convenient in the active mode of working with the phone. Such a design (portable battery at the time of charging a mobile phone) can be put on a hard surface, put in a pocket or backpack, but, for example, talking on the phone at the time of walking or making videos with it is completely uncomfortable. It is unlikely that in the near future it will be possible to find some kind of universal solution, but for Apple’s smartphones it has been around for a long time.

The battery from BASEUS, made in the form of a conventional bumper cover, is attached to the phone via a Lightning connector and does not require any wires to operate. The scope of this gadget is limited to the order of outdated versions of the iPhone (the entire line 6 and 7), and the capacity is not too high (enough for one full charge). Nevertheless, the listed models of iPhones are still very much on the market and for them such a device will be extremely useful.

2 AUKEY PB-T12

At the very beginning of the rating we talked about the battery from ALLPOWERS, which is designed in the form of a finger-type battery. In fact, it is quite a popular form factor for this segment of goods, but most of them are difficult for someone to recommend. AUKEY power bank is one of the rare exceptions. Although its dimensions and weight are significantly greater than those of the above-mentioned analog (it looks like a flashlight), but the PB-T12 is still quite a compact and convenient device for everyday use. Its main advantage is that the only USB output is a port with fast charging technology (QC 3.0).It allows you to recharge the stranded smartphone in the shortest possible time, and 5000 mAh is enough for 1-2 charges (depending on the phone). In general - an excellent solution for domestic use.

The device turned out to be in this category for only one reason - the price is too high for the declared capacity, so it makes sense to overpay only if the charging speed is really important for you.

1 Vinsic Notebook Power Bank (30000 mAh)

Actually, the name of the external battery is easy to guess about its main purpose. Vinsic can be used as a portable charging not only for the phone, but also for much larger laptops. To do this, it has a separate DC connector, which is responsible for converting energy into the desired voltage and amperage. The kit also includes 8 adapters that are compatible with popular laptop models (Sony, Lenovo, Samsung, HP, Dell, Acer, Toshiba, etc.). Since it is unrealistic to cover all kinds of power ports on laptops, there is a possibility that you will have to buy a suitable cable for connection.

Judging by the numerous positive reviews from owners of various laptop models, the device performs its task quite well. Depending on the situation and the load, 30,000 mAh is enough for 2-8 hours of work.

The best external solar batteries

So we got to the turn of the banks on solar batteries. Due to some technical features, they slowly accumulate charge and are recommended to be used only in emergency cases and charged from the outlet at the first opportunity.

5 LEMFO Solar Power Bank 25000mah

Very cheap and protected battery made of plastic and silicone, providing protection from dust, dirt, water and impact on the ground. Can charge 2 devices at the same time. The batteries themselves are "recessed" in a stylish black case, which when ordering can be changed to black-orange or black-blue.

The impressive charge volume of 25000 mAh and the characteristics described above make this model an excellent companion in campaigns and in extreme situations. The average charging time from the sun is 40 hours, so it is recommended to charge the device from the outlet.

4 Solar Power Bank 30000mAh

Another backup external battery for your smartphone, headphones, audio and video players. The manufacturer guarantees compatibility with 99% of devices on iOS, Android and other operating systems. Made of heat-resistant materials with high strength.

LED screen displays charge level with an error of 1%. There are 2 USB ports for charging other devices. A choice of 6 colors are immediately available from the classic white and finishing sky blue. The manufacturer does not recommend using the device as a main charger due to the slow accumulation of energy from the sun.

3 Wopow E10000 mAh

If you are not sure that you really need a power bank with a solar battery and want to test this technology first, then the Wopow E10000 will be a good choice. Externally, it looks like a typical tourist gadget: impact-resistant case material, a mini-compass on the back panel, a powerful dual flashlight (they say, illuminates just as well as specialized camping lanterns), a carabiner for clinging to a backpack (bicycle or any other object) and plugs protecting Micro USB and USB connectors.

In general, the capacity is enough for 3-4 cycles of charging the average device (just right for smartphones), but the solar battery feeds the battery rather slowly (although there will definitely be enough for an emergency call or an important SMS).

2 Tollcuudda DYLH01 (7000 mAh)

The appearance of the bank's turn may prompt inexperienced buyers to think that this is almost professional equipment for attacks on nature, hikes, etc.A sturdy rubberized case with a carabiner on it, protection from splashes and minor water hits, a bright flashlight and the solar panel itself look very promising. In principle, “in the field,” the device behaves relatively well, but you should not rely on it too much. The thing is that the solar panel thing is very capricious and much depends on random factors. Of course, there will be no special charging problems under the scorching sun, but in any other weather conditions the battery is not so stable.

1 BlitzWolf Solar Power Bank (3000 mAh)

If in previous devices from this category, charging from solar energy was rather an additional function than a real alternative to powering from the outlet, then with BlitzWolf, things are quite different. The power bank is absolutely unlike other devices with the same name and in the unfolded state is a kind of rug, on the front side of which there are three solar panels. The total area of ​​the batteries allows you to charge smartphones with quite acceptable speed on a sunny day.

The battery capacity here is not very large, but you need to take into account the fact that the accumulation of energy is not the main task of BlitzWolf, since you can charge the phone simultaneously with the work of the bank itself. In summer, such a unit will provide a sufficient level of autonomy for a smartphone for a long period of time. The kit also includes 4 carbines (with their help, the gadget is suspended on various objects for better penetration of sunlight).

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ALLPOWERS

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Ugreen

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