Bigger isn’t always better and when it comes to power banks, that’s pretty easy to appreciate. Is there a point in getting yourself a massive 20,000 mAh power bank when you’re already back at home or in the proximity of a power outlet before you’ve used a quarter of it? It sounds a 5,000 mAh power bank might be just the thing for you.
If you’re looking for a power bank on the smaller side, you get the benefit of generally lower prices and more portable builds. Here are some of the best 5,000 mAh power banks that you can buy right now.
Anker 511 PowerCore Fusion 5K
$25.99
Anker’s 2-in-1 hybrid power bank is my easy winner and you’ll see why. First, it doesn’t cost too much. Second, it’s extremely portable. Third, it’s not only a power bank, but it can serve as a 20W charger too. Plus, it looks pretty and will fit anywhere that lipstick might.
Clutch Pro Portable Charger
$39.99
For a 5,000 mAh power bank, the Clutch Pro is expensive, but it brings quite a bit. There’s a sleek design with a built-in USB-C cable. It doubles as a magnetic wireless charger, perfect if you have a magnetic case on your Android phone and if you don’t, it comes with a magnet you can stick on your phone.
Charmast CMP
$14.99
Know the struggle of having to hold your power bank and your phone while walking? You’ll love the Charmast CMP. It is incredibly cheap and also incredibly convenient. Plug it into your phone and you don’t need to worry about it anymore. Plus, it charges at up to 20W; a nice perk at this price.
Baseus PPCXM05 Magnetic Battery Pack
$26.99
This Baseus power bank is another one of those made to charge wirelessly on the back of your phone, so you’ll need a compatible Android case for that. If you need juice faster, the 20W USB-C gives you the power of fast wireless charging. Plus, it’s got a nice slim build anyone would like.
OtterBox Performance Power Bank
No shame if you didn’t know OtterBox makes power banks. This 5,000 mAh option is relatively rugged looking and is bigger than most of this capacity, but if you’re buying an OtterBox power bank, you definitely want it to survive bumps and scrapes. You get 12W through either USB-C or USB-A.
Anker PowerCore 5000
$21.99
The Anker PowerCore 5000 is one of the most compact power banks that you can get, coming in an unusual cylindrical form factor that can probably fit into every pocket on the planet. It charges itself via micro USB and charges your phone via USB-A, so if you’re looking for the modernity of USB-C, it’s not here.
Anker Nano Power Bank
$18.99
If you want fast charging over anything else, the Anker Nano power bank brings 22.5W of charging via USB-C, and the best part is that it does this while plugging directly into your phone; no cables are needed. The USB-C port can fold away too, reducing its footprint further.
Skullcandy Stash Mini
$24.99
The Skullcandy Stash Mini is probably the nicest-looking power bank on the list. It has a nice dark blue colorway with a light green accented power button. You also get a little LCD screen with how much juice is left. It has a USB-A and USB-C charging port, both with a max of 12W.
Just Enough Power To Save The Day
5,000 mAh might not seem like nearly enough juice for some of us power users, but for many other people, it is just enough power to keep their phone alive until they get back home, and do you really need much more than that? Just stick one of these into your pocket or purse and take off for the day.
My top choice is quite easily the hybrid PowerCore Fusion 5K from Anker. It’s the best of both worlds, doesn’t cost too much, and is extremely portable. There’s nothing not to like. If you want something on the cheaper side, the Charmast CMP is compact and brings a lot of value for its low price. Which is your favorite? Let me know in the comments.
