With a plethora of power banks on the market, it’s not uncommon to be confused about what to choose. We offer here a selection of external batteries that allow you to recharge your MacBook, but also Apple Watch. All with USB-C ports, you can also use them to charge your iPhone and iPad.
The HETP 25800 mAh external battery
The HETP 25800 mAh external battery for MacBook is a dual Lithium-Polymer battery for a better lifespan. It has the same input and output intensity (2.1A), which protects you from strong energy losses.
With its weight (350 grams) and its compact dimensions 15 x 10 x 2.5 cm, this battery allows you to quickly recharge your devices. This versatile and portable charger is the ideal choice for your long journeys. Having undergone several tests and meeting EU standards, this external charger offers you excellent safety for your devices. It also has two output ports and one access port.
The strong points :
- Good power, good autonomy
- LED display
- High temperature and overload protection
The weak spots :
- A little heavy
The RAVPOWER 20,100 mAh external battery
The RAVPOWER 20,100mAh power bank is an external battery compatible with MacBook, MacBook pro, MacBook air, iPhone, etc. It is equipped with a parallel power supply (USB A and USB C) which allows two devices to be charged simultaneously. Charging your devices will be fast thanks to its iSmart technology.
This battery also has a protection system against short circuits, overvoltages and others. Practical and innovative, this external charger recharges your devices 3 times faster than conventional external batteries. Upon purchase, the latter comes with a protective bag very practical in use.
The strong points :
- ISmart technology
- Ultra-fast charging
- Very reasonable weight
The weak spots :
- Only USB C port charges laptops
The BatPower ProE 2 EX7B external battery
The BatPower ProE 2 EX7B external battery is one of the best MacBook external batteries on the market. With dimensions of 17.3 x 8.1 x 1.8 cm and a weight of 513 grams, this backup battery offers very appreciable recharging capacities.
Its power cord allows it to be plugged into a variety of outlets and offers good flexibility (about 1.5 meters). With an output current of 90W (20V / 15V), this external charger also features Quick Charge (QC) 3.0 technology, hence its fast charging. It is compatible with recent MacBooks, but also those dating from 2008 to 2015 .
The strong points :
- LED display
- Quick Charge 3.0 technology
- Versatile and long life
The weak spots :
- A little heavy
- Expensive
The Litionite Tanker 50,000 mAh external battery
The Litionite Tanker 50,000 mAh external battery is a very practical MacBook external battery for MacBooks that do not have a USB C port (models before 2016). Indeed, the latter comes with about twenty-eight adapters to power your laptop.
Very versatile, it has 5V / 9V / 12V at 3A USB ports, a USB C and a DC port, both multi-voltages. This external charger is equipped with Pass Through technology; that means you can charge it while charging other devices connected to it. You can therefore charge multiple devices simultaneously to save time and optimize the use of the external battery.
The strong points :
- High capacity (50,000 mAh)
- Pass Through functionality
- Multipurpose charger
The weak spots :
- Heavy
- Expensive
The Charmast 26800 mAh external battery
The Charmast 26800 mAh external battery charges your devices three times faster than conventional external batteries. Supporting the charging of MacBook air and MacBook pro, you will also charge your Apple Watch . Equipped with iSmart identification technology , this battery automatically regulates the charging current, allowing you to recharge your devices much faster.
It is one of the thinnest external batteries on the market. It is made with premium lithium polymer. Lightweight and portable, with a thickness of 14 millimeters, it is made of resistant materials, which protects it from scratches and other damage.
The strong points :
- Quick Charge 3.0 technology
- ISmart identification technology
- 3 input ports and 2 output ports (3 USB A + 1 USB C)
- Lightweight
The weak spots :
- Charges only MacBooks with a USB-C / Thunderbolt port
The RAVPOWER 26800 mAh external battery
A little more powerful than its 20,100 mAh counterpart, the RAVPOWER 26,800 mAh external battery is an external battery for MacBook pro that offers an output capacity of 30W (this allows to reach the original charge level of a MacBook).
Charging is very fast thanks to the presence of a USB-C port and two standard ports, 1A and 3A. It is equipped with the advanced iSmart 2.0 technology which allows it to automatically detect a connected device, to then adjust the current as well as possible for a quick recharge.
The strong points :
- ISmart 2.0 technology
- Multiple outputs
- Resistant shell
The weak spots :
- Heavy
Zendure A6PD 20100mAh external battery
Zendure A6PD 20100mAh Power Bank is a highly impact resistant MacBook pro 2020 power bank. It features fast charge 2.0 and 3.0 technology that allows you to charge up to 85% of your devices in just 35 minutes.
Equipped with USB-C and USB-A ports, it is compatible with the latest generation MacBook, iPad, Nintendo Switch, Apple smartphones . The PD port with a capacity of 46W allows this battery to be fully charged in just 4 hours. It is equipped with Pass Through technology (simultaneous recharging of the external battery and the devices connected to it).
The strong points :
- Quick Charge 2.0 and 3.0 technology
- Dual 45W USB-C input (Max); Micro-USB: 5V / 2.4A
- Dual USB-C45W output (Max); QC 3.0 18W (Max)
The weak spots :
- No full speed charge for 15-inch MacBooks
- Expensive
The Omars 40200 mAh external battery
If it is necessary to give a review on the MacBook Omars 40200mAh power bank, well, this is the perfect external charger for traveling or working outdoors without a power outlet. With dimensions of 18.8 x 12.7 x 4.8cm and a weight of 995.5 grams, this battery is heavy, but it will meet all your needs to avoid running out of battery life on your MacBook.
FCC, CE, RoHS certified, this battery features stable output and safe protection against overheating, over current, etc. With a DC input of 16.8 V / 2A, it takes a good 6 hours to be fully charged by means of the adapter which is provided at the time of purchase. It is most often compatible with MacBook Pro and MacBook air from 2016.
The strong points :
- Multiport and wide compatibility
- High capacity (40200mAh)
The weak spots :
- Heavy
- It’s expensive