Anker’s power bank with built-in cables is one of my favorite gadgets, and it’s cheaper than usual

In my testing, it quickly charged everything from my M1-powered MacBook Air and my iPhone 16 to multiple e-readers.

by Sheena Vasani

Mar 31, 2026, 7:36 PM UTC

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Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge.

Anker’s Laptop Power Bank is one of the more useful gadgets I’ve bought in recent years. I know, it’s just a portable battery, but it’s packed with power and thoughtful features that are tough to find in other models. And right now, you can buy it for $95.99 ($24 off) — the best price of the year so far — at Amazon during its Big Spring Sale, from Walmart, and directly from Anker through the end of today.

Anker Laptop Power Bank

$96$12020% off

$96

$96 at Amazon $96 at Walmart $96 at Best Buy

The 25,000mAh / 90Wh power bank features three USB-C ports and one USB-A port, and you can get up to 130W total output when using all four ports. If you’re only charging one USB-C device, this power bank can deliver up to 100W, which is enough to quickly charge the latest 14-inch M5-powered MacBook Pro. Plug in two USB-C devices, and it can go all the way up to a combined 165W.

As nice as the power is, Anker’s power bank really stands out thanks to its two built-in USB-C cables — one of which is a retractable 2.3-foot cable, and one that doubles as a carrying strap. In terms of other niceties, the power bank includes a small display that shows how much charge is left, the battery’s overall health, and how much power each port is delivering. And since it meets airline carry-on requirements, you can bring it on flights and use it to keep your devices powered while you travel.