My Favorite Powerful Portable Charger Is 55% Off
Having a reliable portable charger can be the difference between a fun 8-hour flight and one that leaves you wondering about your own mortality. There are tons of options to choose from, but my personal favorite that I’ve been using for years is currently over 50% off. The 22.5W INIU Portable Charger costs $19.99 (originally $43.97) after 55% off at Woot. You can also get a two-pack for $10 more, with a 66% discount.
The Woot deal will last until March 21, 2024, 2:59 a.m. ET, or until batteries run out. If you have Amazon Prime, you get free shipping; otherwise shipping will cost $6. (Please note, however: Woot only ships to the 48 contiguous US states)
The INIU portable charger has an output power of 22.5W, a battery capacity of 20,000mAh, and can charge up to three devices simultaneously. It has charged my Nintendo Switch, cell phone, and headphones simultaneously on many long international flights without letting me down. It has two USB output ports and one USB-C input and output port, so it is compatible with iPhone and iPad. It takes about 40 minutes to fully charge my Pixel 6a’s battery, and it can do this at least three times before it needs to be recharged.
The LED display shows the remaining battery life, and there is also a flashlight (though I never used it). I’ve dropped the INIU several times over the years, even once in the shower, but it has never let me down. It also comes in a nice mesh bag that makes it easy to carry (and will likely protect it from multiple drops).
However, don’t expect this portable charger to be pocket-friendly. It measures 5.3 by 2.8 by 1.1 inches and weighs 12.3 ounces (almost a pound). So it’s about the size of a small smartphone, but it’s as heavy and thick as three folded phones.