When you’re traveling, you may not always have access to a wall outlet to charge and power your smartphone or other electronic devices. While this used to be a pain to deal with, it’s currently easier than ever. With a wide variety of power banks, portable chargers, battery packs, and other gadgets, you can easily keep your devices topped up with power while on the go. These devices come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and capacities (with some holding 5,000mAh or more of power), so you don’t have to worry about running out of battery life. Available to charge everything from iPhone and Android devices to laptops, cameras, and even GPS units portable power has come a long way.
Can I travel with a portable power bank?
Yes you can. The only restrictions on portable power banks and portable chargers on planes is that you must bring them in your carry-on. This is the same rule that goes for all items that use lithium-ion batteries, and you cannot pack them in your checked bag. This means you can keep your phone, laptop, and other devices at full charge even when you’re flying across the country.
How many mAh should a portable power bank be?
To start, “mAh” stands for milliampere/hours, and stands for how much energy a battery or portable charger holds. With that in mind, the exact capacity depends on your needs. If you only need to charge your smartphone once or twice while on a flight, you should be fine with a power bank that has between 3,000 and 5,000 mAh. However, if you want to power your laptop through an international flight so that you can watch movies or play games, you may need a much larger option, like the Nitecore NB20000 QC charger. This power bank has 20,000 mAh capacity and features dual USB capability, having both a USB-A port and a USB-C port.
What is the difference between a power bank and a portable charger?
There is no difference between these two travel gadgets. The only difference is the name, but they are both portable batteries that can have a variety of different adapters and ports to allow you to charge everything from Samsung Galaxy phones to Apple MacBook laptops. The names also do not say anything about the charging speed or whether or not they take USB-C Cables, lightning cables, or wall chargers.
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