Since joining Wirecutter in 2017, I’ve reported on USB-C cables, power banks, surge protectors, and more. He may end up with a dodgy tummy from eating it, so keep an eye out in case you need to stick him in the garden. Capacity rating of 2,000 to 10,000 mAh: The capacity rating listed on the power bank tells you roughly how much power it can hold. Once you’ve bought a PitPat Dog GPS Tracker, you will be able to find your dog if they get lost for as long as you own the device, year after year. The built-in cables are dainty, but they showed no signs of tearing in our testing, and they slide smoothly in and out of their holsters.

When the PitPat app tells you your battery is getting low, simply pop your device on the wireless charger that comes in the box. At least a one-year warranty: A year is plenty of time to use your power bank and make sure it’s working properly, although longer warranties are always preferable. Tractive GPS trackers have unlimited range, worldwide coverage and always connect to the best available network. Its USB-C port can charge at up to 30 W, and its USB-A port allows you to charge a second device at up to 18 W (when both ports are in use, the charger has a total maximum output of 30 W). It’s an all-around great portable charger that can offer you peace of mind whenever wall outlets are out of reach.

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However, its charging ports (two USB-A output ports and a Micro-USB input port) are much less powerful than those on our top and budget picks. v=1627027320","width":800},{"alt":null,"id":22178760327318,"position":6,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). However, it offers significantly less capacity (6,700 mAh) than our top pick, which is just a few ounces heavier.

If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Combined power output: After testing each individual port, we test the combined output when each is pushed to the maximum.

It has a USB-C PD port, built-in Lightning and USB-C cables, and as much battery life as any model we tested. Powered by up to four AA or AAA rechargeable batteries, this power bank has an unusual design that allows you to reuse it indefinitely—making it more sustainable than most power banks, which become useless when the internal battery wears out. This charger comes with a 6-foot version of one of our favorite cables, the Anker PowerLine II, with USB-C and Lightning connectors. After that, you can continue to use the tracker and the app without any restrictions until the end of the prepaid subscription period. We measured up to 25 W flowing into its USB-C PD port, up to 20 watts out of its USB-C PD port, and up to 17 watts from its USB-A port.Not only is it slimmer than most power banks we’ve tested, but it’s sturdily built and has a sleek look with rounded edges and a polished-metal finish.