Best Overall
Anker 20K 87W Power Bank
Key details
- Mount
- No mount
- Capacity
- 20,000mAh
- Portability
- 15.5 oz
- Reliability
- 8.8K reviews
The Anker 20K 87W delivers 65W over USB-C PD, enough to bring a 13-inch laptop or a mirrorless camera body back to full power while the 20,000mAh cell holds reserve capacity for a phone and an action cam. The 87W total output is shared across ports, so a 65W laptop charge and a 20W phone charge can happen in the same session. The built-in USB-C cable is the standout travel feature: it stays attached to the bank, so you are not hunting for a cord in a camera bag. A second USB-C port and a USB-A port expand the same session to a phone and a camera at once.
For a shooting day, the charging sequence is what matters: a phone topped up overnight, a mirrorless body recharged between locations, and a laptop rescued before an editing session. The 20K capacity carries that workload without dropping to zero mid-day, and the 87W total output lets two devices charge at once without slowing to a trickle. In a carry-on, it fits alongside a camera insert without hogging the whole bag. It is flight-safe at 20,000mAh, so it clears airline rules for carry-on bags.
A mirrorless body typically draws under 65W, so this bank does not struggle to power one between shoots. The 20,000mAh capacity translates to multiple full battery refills for a camera body before the bank itself needs a wall outlet.
This is the bank for a photographer who wants one carry-on power source for a camera, a phone, and a laptop, and who can plan around a single charging session. No pass-through charging: you either top up the bank itself or charge a connected device, not both at the same time. That is a boundary in the nightly routine, not a problem during the shooting day. Ultralight hikers counting grams or users who need a single 100W+ port for a pro workstation should look at a smaller bank or a 140W class unit.
The shell feels dense and the integrated cable hinge is solid, so the bank rides in a bag without feeling fragile. The extra ports mean you are not locked into the built-in cable, and the mid-range price undercuts 140W bricks while staying above budget 22.5W packs. At 15.5 ounces, this is heavier than a slim 10K pack but very reasonable for the capacity. For a travel-camera kit, this covers the full charging spread without adding a second brick.
Pros
- Fast charging tops up a laptop, phone, or mirrorless camera without a wall outlet.
- Dense shell and solid construction handle life in a packed camera bag.
- Built-in USB-C cable means one less cord to carry and nothing to lose.
- 20,000mAh capacity delivers multiple full charges for phones and tablets on a trip.
- Phone-sized footprint keeps a 20K class bank easy to pack.
Cons
- The integrated cable cannot be swapped out if it becomes damaged, so the main convenience is gone.
- No pass-through charging: the bank cannot recharge itself and power a connected device at the same time.
A 20K pack with USB-C PD and a built-in cable is the practical core of a travel camera charging kit. Leave the 140W brick behind unless you are powering a demanding 16-inch workstation.