Best TSA-approved power banks

Carry-on-ready power banks under the 100Wh limit, ranked by value—laptop packs that fly without airline approval, built-in-cable travel packs, and small phone chargers for the gate.

By Maren Solberg Senior Product Editor

Last Updated Sep 30, 2026

1 Top pick

4K+ bought in past month

Outstanding 9.8

Anker Prime Power Bank 26,250mAh 300W

★★★★★

26,250mAh stays under the 100Wh carry-on limit—no airline approval needed.
300W total output charges a laptop, tablet, and phone at full speed together.
Rated 4.6 stars, the highest on this list.

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Best max power300W and max capacity, still carry-on legal

26,250mAh stays under the 100Wh carry-on limit—no airline approval needed.
300W total output charges a laptop, tablet, and phone at full speed together.
Rated 4.6 stars, the highest on this list.

Pros

Max capacity for carry-on
300W for laptops and phones at once
Top buyer rating

Cons

Most expensive pick
Heavier than phone-only packs

Who it’s for

Frequent flyers with a laptop, tablet, and phone to keep charged.

Who it’s not for

You only charge a phone—#8 or #10 is plenty.

10K+ bought in past month

Excellent 9.6

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh 165W

★★★★☆

25,000mAh stays under the 100Wh carry-on limit.
165W total output covers a laptop plus a phone on one pack.
10,000+ travelers buy it every month.

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Best laptop + phoneCharges a laptop and phone at once on the plane

25,000mAh stays under the 100Wh carry-on limit.
165W total output covers a laptop plus a phone on one pack.
10,000+ travelers buy it every month.

Pros

Laptop-ready 165W
Big carry-on-legal capacity
Huge buyer volume

Cons

Heavier than 20,000mAh packs
Pricier than INIU's 65W

Who it’s for

Business trips with a laptop and phone.

Who it’s not for

Your laptop is a light ultrabook—#3 costs much less.

7K+ bought in past month

Excellent 9.5

INIU Laptop Power Bank 20,000mAh 65W

★★★★☆

65W USB-C charges MacBook Air and most thin laptops.
20,000mAh sits well under the 100Wh carry-on limit.
Flight-safe, with a USB-C cable in the box, at a fraction of Anker's laptop-pack price.

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Best value for laptops65W for laptops in a small 20,000mAh body

65W USB-C charges MacBook Air and most thin laptops.
20,000mAh sits well under the 100Wh carry-on limit.
Flight-safe, with a USB-C cable in the box, at a fraction of Anker's laptop-pack price.

Pros

65W laptop charging
Small for 20,000mAh
Great price

Cons

Trickles bigger laptops under load
No built-in cable

Who it’s for

Ultrabook and MacBook Air owners who fly.

Who it’s not for

You run a 16-inch laptop—pick #1 or #2.

1K+ bought in past month

Great 9.4

INIU Laptop Power Bank 27,000mAh 140W

★★★★☆

27,000mAh is the most capacity on this list, still under 100Wh.
140W output for thicker laptops that starve on 65W packs.
Much less than Anker's 300W flagship.

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Most capacity27,000mAh—right up to the carry-on line

27,000mAh is the most capacity on this list, still under 100Wh.
140W output for thicker laptops that starve on 65W packs.
Much less than Anker's 300W flagship.

Pros

Most capacity here
140W laptop output
Lower price than #1

Cons

Bulky
Confirm the Wh label before you fly

Who it’s for

Long travel days where running out of charge is the worry.

Who it’s not for

You want the lightest bag—pick #3.

10K+ bought in past month

Great 9.3

Anker Power Bank 20,000mAh 87W (Built-in USB-C)

★★★★☆

Built-in USB-C cable means one less thing to forget at security.
87W covers tablets and many thin laptops.
20,000mAh, carry-on legal, with 10,000+ buyers a month.

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Best built-in cableBuilt-in USB-C cable—nothing extra to pack

Built-in USB-C cable means one less thing to forget at security.
87W covers tablets and many thin laptops.
20,000mAh, carry-on legal, with 10,000+ buyers a month.

Pros

Built-in USB-C cable
87W output
Anker support

Cons

Pricier than INIU's 65W
Not for power-hungry laptops

Who it’s for

Travelers who hate packing loose cables.

Who it’s not for

Value matters most—#3 costs less.

10K+ bought in past month

Very good 9.1

Anker MagGo Power Bank 10,000mAh (Qi2)

★★★★☆

Qi2-certified magnetic charging at up to 15W—use your phone in your seat while it charges.
10,000mAh is far under the 100Wh limit.
10,000+ buyers a month.

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Best for iPhoneSnaps onto iPhone and charges at Qi2 15W

Qi2-certified magnetic charging at up to 15W—use your phone in your seat while it charges.
10,000mAh is far under the 100Wh limit.
10,000+ buyers a month.

Pros

Cable-free magnetic charging
Small and carry-on friendly
Anker quality

Cons

Phones only, not laptops
Wireless is slower than a cable

Who it’s for

iPhone owners who want cable-free charging on flights.

Who it’s not for

You need laptop power—pick #1–#5.

1K+ bought in past month

Very good 9.0

Anker 737 Power Bank 24,000mAh 140W

★★★★☆

Smart display shows remaining charge and output, so you know what's left before boarding.
140W across three ports for a laptop plus phones.
17,000+ reviews—one of the most proven laptop packs.

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Best smart displaySmart display shows exactly what's left

Smart display shows remaining charge and output, so you know what's left before boarding.
140W across three ports for a laptop plus phones.
17,000+ reviews—one of the most proven laptop packs.

Pros

Smart display
140W, three ports
Deep review history

Cons

Older design than #2
Heavier than 20,000mAh packs

Who it’s for

Travelers who want a live readout on the pack.

Who it’s not for

You don't care about a screen—#2 is newer.

9K+ bought in past month

Good 8.9

INIU Mini Portable Charger 10,000mAh 45W

★★★★☆

Small enough for a jacket pocket through security.
45W fast charging for phones, tablets, and earbuds.
Flight-safe 10,000mAh, with 8,000+ buyers a month.

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Best mini for flights45W in a mini body for any phone

Small enough for a jacket pocket through security.
45W fast charging for phones, tablets, and earbuds.
Flight-safe 10,000mAh, with 8,000+ buyers a month.

Pros

Tiny and light
45W fast charging
Low price

Cons

Not enough for laptops
No magnetic charging

Who it’s for

Phone-only travelers who want something small.

Who it’s not for

You fly with a laptop—pick #3.

10K+ bought in past month

Good 8.8

INIU Portable Charger 20,000mAh 22.5W

★★★★☆

Several phone charges in a small 20,000mAh body.
Rated 4.6 stars across 29,000+ reviews.
One of the cheapest ways to carry 20,000mAh on a flight.

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Best budget 20,000mAhTop-rated 20,000mAh at a budget price

Several phone charges in a small 20,000mAh body.
Rated 4.6 stars across 29,000+ reviews.
One of the cheapest ways to carry 20,000mAh on a flight.

Pros

Big capacity for the price
Top buyer rating
Compact for 20,000mAh

Cons

22.5W is too slow for laptops
Slower refill than 45W packs

Who it’s for

Long trips with phones and earbuds only.

Who it’s not for

You need laptop charging—pick #3.

10K+ bought in past month

Good 8.7

INIU 10,000mAh 45W Portable Charger

★★★★☆

87,000+ reviews—the most proven travel pack on this list.
45W fast charging in a small travel body.
Flight-safe, with a detachable USB-C cable.

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Most-reviewed87,000+ reviews and flight-safe

87,000+ reviews—the most proven travel pack on this list.
45W fast charging in a small travel body.
Flight-safe, with a detachable USB-C cable.

Pros

Massive review history
45W fast charging
Very low price

Cons

Phones and tablets only
No wireless charging

Who it’s for

Anyone who wants a cheap, proven carry-on charger.

Who it’s not for

You want the smallest body—pick #8.

How we ranked these picks

Every pick here stays under 100Wh, the TSA and FAA limit for bringing a power bank in your carry-on without airline approval. Power banks are never allowed in checked bags, so the one you pack has to be the one you carry. Within that limit we rank by how much real charging you get for the money—laptop wattage, capacity, built-in cables, and buyer volume move a pick up. Check the Wh printed on the label before you fly; some airlines add their own limits.

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