If WIRED buying guides are like the Oscars, Anker is like the Meryl Streep of charging, sweeping the top awards of nearly every charging-related guide—Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks, Best Android Chargers, Best Wireless Chargers, Best 3-in-1 Chargers, Best MagSafe Chargers—even Best USB Car Chargers.
As the owner of several Anker chargers, I understand firsthand why they're so popular: Reliable and exceedingly well-designed, they fit seamlessly into your life and routine. Now also happens to be a great time to stock up on chargers, both due to impending storms forecasted for many regions and just more time spent indoors, which usually—if we're being honest—means more battery-draining doomscrolling.
Anker's sitewide Halloween sale runs through November 1. To access 20 percent off the brand's excellent charging gear, just enter the code HALLOWEEN20. Our WIRED-tested recommendations are below.
Shop Anker’s Halloween SaleOur Favorite Wall Charger
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Nano Charger 45W
$40 $26 (35% off)Anker (With Code)
We love the foldable prongs of this pocket-sized wall charger, which is our top pick for Android smartphones that use the Power Delivery (PD) charging standard, a fast-charging protocol for USB-C. This updated version of the exact model we tested features a built-in display to tell you the charging status at a glance.
Our Favorite Portable Laptop Power Bank
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Laptop Power Bank
$120 $96 (20% off)Anker (With Code)
This power bank packs a 25,000-mAh capacity, which can deliver up to 165 watts to two devices. We loved the retractable 2.3-foot USB cable and the second braided 1-foot cable that doubles as a carry loop. It has a digital display, as well as pass-through charging. Because it's below the power-capacity limit for flights, it's a great option to bring with you for air travel.
Our Favorite Portable Apple Watch Charger
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MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch
$90 $72 (20% off)Anker (With Code)
This 10,000-mAh-capacity battery is an excellent charger in its own right, with a built-in USB-C cable and USB-C port. It also has a pop-up Apple Watch charger that delivers 5 watts and allows for Nightstand mode. It displays the remaining power and current charging rate.
Our Favorite MagSafe Power Bank
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MagGo Power Bank (10K) (Qi2)
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This is WIRED reviewer Simon Hill's favorite MagSafe power bank he's ever used (and he's used a lot!). It's got a solid 10,000-mAh capacity, can fast-charge, and has an LED display that shows the percentage of remaining power. My teen son has one as well, so I can attest to its excellent design (on the rare occasion he lets me use it).
Best Travel Charger
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MagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1)
$110 $80 (27% off)Anker (With Code)
Charge your smartphone, smartwatch, and wireless earbuds all in one go with this slim fold-out charger that we love. It can feel a bit crowded when everything's charging at once, but the space-saving design makes it perfect for those who travel light.
Our Favorite Small Power Station
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Solix C1000 Portable Power Station
$600 $470 (22% off)Anker (With Code)
One of WIRED reviewer Simon Hill's favorite power stations, this 1,056-watt-hour–capacity power bank has a handle that makes it easy to carry. Simon had no problem using it to power a small fridge, TV, and power drill. The charger is also more than capable of fast-charging phones at a campsite or during power outages. It conveniently features an input for solar panels or charging from a car socket.
Charging Bundles With … Labubus?
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Twilight Box
$208Anker
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Pumpkin Box
$200Anker
Forgive me, but are Labubus still a thing? It's been a while since I’ve spotted a grimy monster keychain (yes, they all look grimy and dirty to me; no, I will not be taking it back) in the wild, but I couldn't help noticing that Anker's Halloween sale features Labubu blind box bundles with some of its more popular chargers and power banks. Blind boxes are always going to be a hit, I think, so bundling one with some of our favorite WIRED-recommended charging gear could be a solid crossover gift for the right person.
The lavender “Twilight” option contains the Anker MagGo Power Bank we love (featured above), plus two wireless backup batteries and a Labubu blind box; while the orange “Pumpkin” option has the Labubu blind box plus the MagGo Power Bank, 45-watt Nano wall charger (featured above), and one wireless backup battery.
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