Don’t overlook the power bank. A good MagSafe power bank is a great piece of gear that affects how your day goes. It’s not just about storing energy; it’s about charging your devices quickly when you need them, and it’s about how portable they are to carry, so you don’t burden yourself. When you do need juice, a magnetic power bank is like the most important piece of tech in the world, and when you are not charging, it can be a huge burden since we are already carrying so many devices. So a MagSafe battery pack is very likely to be your most frequent companion right after your smartphone. And today I’m going to help you pick the best power bank for your needs.

The Trap: Shopping on a Single Dimension

Here’s the problem: most people shop for a power bank on a single dimension. Some only look at capacity. Some only look at fast charging speed. Some only look at weight. Many product on the market chase one extreme: either they double down on capacity and become a brick, or they stay thin and light but sacrifice speed or capacity. You don’t want those.

There are basically three things to consider: capacity, speed, and portability. I will give you the conclusion first: don’t stress too much over one feature, because the three features sometimes sacrifice each other. An extremely high-capacity battery will be big and thus low on portability. And an ultra-portable small power bank may not give you enough power, however portable it is. There isn’t one perfect product, but there are suitable ones that hit the best intersection of all three for your needs. Let’s break it down.