Are you looking for a power bank of at least 30 Watt with which you can also use your MacBook charged? Then take a look at this one!
The best power banks
If you are going to be away from home for a longer period of time, it gives you peace of mind to bring a power bank or spare battery. Even on vacation or during music festivals it is as pleasant as you feel iPhone battery can always keep it sufficiently charged. With a power bank you can do that: an external spare battery ensures that you iPhone of iPad lasts hours longer, especially if you choose a model with a good battery capacity. So you can always enjoy a full battery on the road, on the beach or at the pool, especially if you also use our tips for longer battery life on vacation keep an eye out.
Mophie Powerstation
The Mophie Powerstation is a spare battery that is available in several versions. You can also choose from multiple colors, such as black, blue and pink. The products always look elegant, are beautifully finished and really radiate quality. Often there are special models that are only available through the Apple Store.
You choose this brand mainly because of the quality. They are often covered with a durable fabric, so that they feel more comfortable in the hand. And thanks to the Charge Vault technology, these power banks hold their charge for a long time, so they are always ready for use. The digital energy management system ensures that you can charge your devices as quickly as possible, without compromising safety. The Mophie products are often of high quality and therefore a bit more pricey.
Belkin powerbanks
Belkin offers a wide variety of power banks, in different designs. For instance, there are power banks with a capacity of 5,000, 10,000 or 15,000 mAh in the same color as your iPhone: space gray, silver or rose gold. Belkin also has the Pocket series with power banks that you can easily put in your pocket.
The Belkin Valet has something special: it not only allows you to use your iPhone or iPad charging but also your Apple Watchwithout the need for a special cable. Also one to keep an eye on: the Belkin Boost Charge, the first power bank with MFi certificate and Lightning connection. The Apple Store also sells Belkin accessories, but strangely not the range of power banks.
Xtorm powerbanks
The Dutch provider Xtorm has a huge variety of power banks in different price ranges and they are also available in many places, even in outdoor and sports stores! The Xtorm Design Series are covered with fabric and can be recognized by a striking plus. You can use your iPhone wireless charging, but also connect a cable to it.
There are special versions for daily use, outdoor, travel and office, each in different capacities. You can often charge two or more devices at the same time with these power banks and most versions have a USB-C connection. The necessary cable is of course included.
Many things have been thought of with this brand and you will find products in several price ranges. Also read our review of the Xtorm Wave.
Zens powerbanks
The Dutch brand Zens markets a limited number of power banks, often with a black rubber finish. The best known is this manufacturer of wireless charging mats, but there are also some charging mats that can serve as a power bank at the same time. Furthermore, Zens has a special power bank for the Apple Watch, which can come in handy on vacation.
Anker Powercore powerbanks
Anker is a brand that has recently also been active in the Netherlands. The brand has been making progress abroad for some time, including through Amazon. While the comparable brand Xtorm tries to choose a different design every time, Anker usually has an unobtrusive black housing. The power banks therefore distinguish themselves mainly in terms of capacity and not in appearance. Anker has many long rod-shaped backup batteries and rectangular blocks that are slightly larger than a pack of cigarettes.
Cheap power banks for your iPhone
The products we discussed above are mostly A brands, which are a bit more expensive. If you are looking for a cheaper power bank, there are also all kinds of options. Consider brands such as Mobiparts, Romoss, but also the house brands of stores such as Coolblue. Furthermore, you can of course go to Amazon for these types of accessories, where all kinds of traders try to sell their cheaper brands. Of course you run a bit more risk when selling through external parties.
Power banks for your MacBook
If you are looking for a power bank for your MacBook, it is best to choose one with a lot of power (at least 18 Watt) and support for USB-C Power Delivery. The Power Delivery technology ensures that you can charge a MacBook or other device with a USB-C connection at the same speed as via the wall socket. This also applies to the iPad Pro with USB-C connection.
When you get a MacBook connect to a power bank with Power Delivery, the accu actually charged. The battery percentage therefore does not decrease gradually. With Power Delivery, a supply of up to 100 Watts via USB-C is possible. You can also connect other devices to such a heavy power bank, such as speakers, lighting or a cool box (if they have the correct connection).
A power bank for MacBooks is often a bit more expensive and heavier. That’s because the batteries require somewhat higher capacity and output and because the USB-C Power Delivery technology is a bit more expensive to manufacture.
Macbooks from 2016 that are equipped with a USB-C connection can be charged with a Power Delivery Power Bank.
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The capacity of a power bank for laptops such as the MacBook is at least 20,000 mAh. Brands include Xtorm, RAVPower, Aukey, Anker and Cygnett.
Do you always want a charged iPhone but don’t feel like carrying a power bank with you? Then you can also choose a suitable one iPhone batterijhoes. In our round-up we have listed the best, classified by model.
