Keep your phone powered while you're out: Power banks to buy depending on your budget
With students now back in school and workers on site, they're out almost the whole day using their phones as the hours pass by.
Their gadgets will probably have cellular data on to stay online or their Bluetooth on so they can listen to music with their wireless headphones. But this takes a toll on your phone's battery, you'll be below 20% before you even get home.
Luckily, you can buy power banks to keep your smartphone (and even your laptop) powered while you're outside—these gadgets are really a must-have for those on the go. They come in different sizes, power capacity, features, and prices.
To help you pick the right one for you, PhilSTAR L!fe has gathered some of the best power banks you can buy for different budgets.
Romoss Slim 10 - P599
The most affordable option in our list, the Romoss Slim 10, is a light, slim power bank capable of 2.1A fast charging. Its 10,000mAh battery capacity can fully charge an iPhone twice, and you can plug in up to two gadgets to this device. In addition, there's an LED screen by the bottom of the power bank so you can see how much battery it still has left.
Shop for the Romoss Slim 10 on Shopee and Lazada.
Bavin PC096 -P699
Even if you have a power bank, it would be rendered useless if you forget to bring your cables. The Bavin PC096 solves this problem by having three cables (micro-USB, USB type-C, and Lightning) built into the device. Similar to the Romoss Slim 10, this power bank has 10,000mAh battery capacity and outputs 2.1A power.
You can get this power bank on Shopee and Lazada.
realme Power Bank 2 - P1,690
Made by smartphone maker realme, the Power Bank 2 boasts 18W quick charging, triple output ports (USB-A and USB-C), and a 20,000mAh battery capacity.
The realme Power Bank 2, in black and yellow, is available through Shopee and Lazada.
Yoobao EN100 - P3,099
Want a portable power bank that can charge not just your phone, but your laptop and camera battery as well? The Yoobao EN100 is a hefty device with four outputs (two USB-A, USB-C, and AC) and a 20,000mAh battery capacity. In addition, this power station comes with a built-in LED flashlight, making it a handy device during power outages.
The Yoobao EN100 is available on Shopee and Lazada.
Anker PowerCore III - P3,495
If you want a power bank that can charge your device wirelessly, the Anker PowerCore III is for you. This 10,000mAh capacity power bank can charge up to three devices and provide 10W wireless charging to wireless charging phones and earbuds.
Check out the Anker PowerCore III through the Anker website. It's also available for cheaper (P2,590) on Shopee.
Baseus Blade - P3,300
The Baseus Blade is a slim and sleek power bank that can charge laptops, too. It has four ports (two USB-A and two USB-C) capable of 100W charging and boasts 20,000mAh of battery capacity. It's almost as thin as a laptop at 18mm and 290g light.
The Baseus Blade is available on Shopee.
Lenovo Go Laptop Power Bank - P7,295
Lenovo also has a power bank that can keep laptops powered. This Lenovo Go power bank carries a 20,000mAh battery capacity and 65W charging to keep multiple devices ready for school and work. In addition, there's no need to bring a cable with the integrated cord, but there are also USB-C and USB-A ports to connect other devices.
You can check out the Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank on the brand's website.
