I Have a Dozen Power Banks at Home. This Is the One I Always Pack.
Though the BoostCharge Plus 10K can’t light a cigarette (unless something has gone disastrously wrong), it is a multitalented tool: It can fast-charge a single device or charge up to three devices simultaneously at a slower pace.
It weighs just 8.4 ounces, or a little more than half a pound, about as much as a smartphone. Plus, its streamlined shape makes it comfortable to hold and easy to slip into a pocket or purse.
Despite its small size, it’s super powerful. Its capacity is rated at 10,000 milliampere-hours (mAh), which means it can fully power up most smartphones up to three times on a single charge.
It also spares you from having to bring separate charging cables. The built-in Lightning cable can charge most iPhones and other Apple accessories, and the built-in USB-C cable lets you charge a wide variety of devices (including any model in the iPhone 15 lineup) at top speed. And unlike most built-in cables I’ve tried, these seamlessly slide in and out of their holsters, making them a cinch to use.
When it’s time to recharge the power bank itself, you can use either the USB-C port or the built-in USB-C cable; both have fast-charging input and output capabilities. The power bank supports pass-through charging, too, so you can still charge a device or two while it’s recharging.
Even if you don’t normally carry (or even use) a power bank, you can easily get the hang of this one. A single button turns it on and off, and four small LEDs indicate how much battery life remains. It also powers down automatically when not connected to anything.
