Anker’s Zolo power bank is a stunner for one main reason: the built-in USB-C cable that lets you charge your phone (or whatever else) at any time without having to carry a separate cable along. That kind of convenience is priceless, and this power bank is just $38 at Amazon, down from its usual $46. Has it been cheaper before? Yes, but only by a few bucks. Is it still a great value at this price? You bet.
On top of that built-in cable, the Zolo packs 20,000mAh of charging capacity. That’s enough to charge a flagship phone about three or four times, which is plenty of juice for a long day of travel or even a busy weekend out of town. That cable can be used as a carrying stap when not in use, too—I have this exact Anker power bank and I’ve carried the thing around by the strap through multiple concert venues and events, dangling from my wrist without issue.
Other bits worth noting: It has an extra USB-C port where you can connect a separate cable and charge a second device simultaneously. If you want a second built-in cable, you can get this version that costs a little bit more. But with 45W of output, it’s fast enough for phones but not for laptops. For laptops, you’ll want something twice as fast—like this Anker laptop power bank that also has a built-in cable.
At $38, this Anker Zolo portable charger is a smart pick if you want dependable and convenient high-capacity power on the go.