The yearly UK festival season is about to get into full swing. Glastonbury kicks off next week with this huge event then followed by events in Reading, Leeds and many more. If you happen to be heading to a field and want to keep those social media posts flowing, you are going to need a power bank. Even the best and biggest smartphones are only likely to last a day, and running low on juice will not only mean the end of calling friends and family but also losing access to all-important apps such as TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
There are loads of different power banks on the market, so to help you choose the best accessory, Express.co.uk has been checking out the latest battery boosters and here are our top picks – including two that stand out from the crowd thanks to their neat kickstands.
BELKIN POWER BANK
PRICE: £27.99 – SAVE £12
If you have an iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 model, this MagSafe power bank from Belkin is a great choice – it even has a neat kickstand! Its 5,000mAh capacity is enough to fully top up every compatible iPhone at least once, so it’s not the largest in this round up, but it’s one you can use without a cable. It’s recharged via USB-C and has lights to indicate how full it is.
It’s good for festivals and day trips because it’s small and convenient.
You can also charge both the bank and your phone at the same time, thanks to pass-through technology.
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ANKER MAGGO
PRICE: £54.99 – SAVE £35
Just like the Belkin booster, the Anker MagGo features MagSafe technology. That means you can snap it to the back of your iPhone for an instant refill. There’s also a screen on the side which shows how much juice is left in its tank.
Another thing we like is that kickstand. Just pop it out, and your device will sit neatly beside your sleeping bag at night.
Other features incude a 10,000mAh battery and speedy refilling. It also comes in numerous colours including Black, Blue and Pink.
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MOPHIE ENCORE
PRICE: £29.99
Mophie is well known for making some of the best portable chargers in the business. One we’ve always liked is the Encore.
Not only does it feature a massive 20,000mAh battery, but it also gets built-in cables, which means there’s no need to carry around wires in your bag.
There are lights to show how much power is left, and it will easily refill both smartphones and tablets.
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ANKER LAPTOP POWER BANK
PRICE: £69.99 – SAVE £20
This charger from Anker does exactly what it says on the tin and can refill a laptop thanks to its 25,000mAh battery. It will, of course, recharge your smartphone multiple times and even features a large display showing when it will run out.
There are retractable cables for easier refills, and it’s small enough to pop in a rucksack.
It also features two ports so you can charge multiple gadgets at the same time.
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JUICE POWER BANK
PRICE: £14.99
If you simply want a cheap and cheerful charger then this little booster from Juice should do the trick. It costs under £15 and even features a screen for data on how much power is left.
With a 5,000mAh power pack inside you’ll probably only get one full phone refill but it might just get you through the weekend if you are careful.
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