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This Anker Nano has become my everyday power bank – here’s why

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

  • The Anker Nano 10,000mAh 30W power bank is available for $49 on Amazon.
  • This is one of the most intuitive power banks I’ve tested, from the built-in display to the onboard USB-C cable that doubles as a carrying strap.
  • I wish it supported wireless charging, too.

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Have you ever been in such a rush that you grabbed a power bank to keep your smartphone from dying, only to find that you forgot to grab a cable for it? No? Is it just me?

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Up until recently, that was an issue I constantly experienced. But then came the Anker Nano 30W power bank<!–>. It has a 10,000mAh battery capacity, a built-in display that tells you how much power it has, and an ingenious USB-C feature that I can no longer live without.

While MagSafe power banks are now all the rage, if you need to charge anything else, you still need to remember a cable. The Anker Nano has a built-in USB-C cable and two USB ports – one USB-C and one USB-A.

Also: My favorite USB-C accessory of all time is 25% off

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The built-in USB-C cable is a decent length at 0.6ft (19cm) and can be used for both charging the power bank and charging other devices. The cable fits through a metal loop on the power bank, keeping it out of the way when not in use and allowing it to be used as a lanyard loop when you’re not charging anything.

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This simple but highly effective feature makes the power bank easy to carry around, especially when your hands are full with other gadgetry. 

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The display makes it easy to glance over for information.

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There’s a single button on the top of the unit to turn the power bank on. A small but exceptionally vibrant display on the front shows the charge level and estimated charge/discharge time. This is especially useful when you’re powering a phone, tablet, or earbuds and want to know approximately how much time you need before the device tops up.

Also: The best USB-C charger you can buy: Expert recommended

I carried out my usual barrage of tests on this power bank, testing the capacity, charge, and discharge wattages, recharge times, and how it handled from a temperature point of view when under load, and it passed all the tests with flying colors.

<!–> Stays cool under pressure!

Stays cool under pressure!

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ZDNET’s buying advice

If you’re tired of forgetting to bring an extra cable for your power bank, the Anker Nano 10,000mAh 30W power bank–>

has your name all over it. It has enough power for a quick top-up, built-in cable that doesn’t get in the way, and a nice form factor that fits easily into a pocket or bag.

I’ve had this power bank knocking about with me when I travel for a few months — it’s currently in Spain with me — and it’s performed flawlessly no matter what I’ve asked of it.

Anker Nano 30W Power Bank Tech Specs

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