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Power banks

Our picks for the best power banks under ₹2,000 from Xiaomi, Ambrane, Portronics and URBN, compared on capacity, charging speed, weight and built-in cables.

Top picks

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1. URBN 20000mAh 35W Power Bank

Capacity:
20000mAh
Max output:
35W fast charging, PD
Ports:
3 outputs, Type-C input and output
Weight:
405g
Extras:
Pass-through charging

Good

  • Highest claimed output in this list (35W) at a low price
  • Pass-through charging: charge the bank and your phone together
  • Three outputs

Not so good

  • Amazon listing gives few details beyond the headline specs
  • No built-in cable
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2. Portronics Luxcell Bind 20K 20000mAh

Capacity:
20000mAh
Max output:
22.5W fast charging, PD
Cables:
Built-in Type-C and 8-pin (Lightning) cables
Ports:
USB-A output, Type-C input and output
Weight:
470g
Extras:
LED battery display, Type-C cable in the box

Good

  • Built-in Type-C and iPhone (8-pin) cables in one
  • Charges three devices at once
  • LED display shows the exact charge left

Not so good

  • Heaviest pick here at 470g
  • 22.5W, not the fastest
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3. Ambrane 20000mAh Pocket Power Bank (in-built Type-C)

Capacity:
20000mAh
Max output:
22.5W fast charging, PD
Cable:
Built-in Type-C cable that doubles as a hanging loop
Ports:
Type-C and USB-A
Weight:
320g

Good

  • Lightest 20000mAh pick here at 320g
  • Built-in cable, so nothing extra to carry
  • Charges two devices at once

Not so good

  • Built-in cable cannot be replaced if it breaks
  • 22.5W is slower than the Xiaomi and URBN
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4. Xiaomi Power Bank 4i 20000mAh 33W

Capacity:
20000mAh
Max output:
33W fast charging, PD 3.0
Ports:
3 outputs, Type-C input and output
Weight:
440g
Extras:
12-layer circuit protection, keeps 80% capacity after 300 cycles (claimed)

Good

  • Fastest charging here at 33W
  • Three outputs charge several devices at once
  • One of the most-reviewed power banks on Amazon.in

Not so good

  • Right at the top of the budget; often priced just under or over ₹2,000
  • Heavy at 440g
  • No built-in cable
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5. Ambrane Stylo N10 10000mAh Power Bank

Our score 8/10
Capacity:
10000mAh
Max output:
22.5W fast charging
Cable:
Built-in Type-C cable
Ports:
USB-A and Type-C output
Fast charge standards:
PD 3.0, QC 3.0, PPS, VOOC

Good

  • Built-in cable means one less thing to carry
  • 22.5W is enough to fast charge most Android phones
  • Slim enough for a pocket

Not so good

  • 10000mAh is about 1.5–2 phone charges, not more
  • Built-in cable cannot be replaced if it breaks
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