‘Bargain’ Anker powerbank could make perfect stocking filler for friends and family

Need a last minute Christmas gift but have no idea what to get someone? Well, we have a useful and fairly cheap idea that might be an absolute bargain for that friend or family member who you always struggle with.

Amazon has cut the price of the which is an incredible price for a powerbank with great reviews and a substantial amount of battery space for charging. 

Ignore the title that mentions older iPhone and Samsung models as so it can be super versatile and you can take it almost anywhere – perfect for when you’re running out of juice. 

has enough power to charge an iPhone to 50% in just 30 minutes. Also equipped with an 18W USB port if you need to charge a second device. 

The large capacity of the powerbank also means without needing to worry about topping it up. This gift may not be the most glamourous of gifts but it’s super useful – and thanks to Amazon, you’ll be able to get it to your door the next day if you have Amazon Prime.

Reviewers are also in love with it thanks to the price-to-performance ratio. One reviewer said: “I bought this because some of the smaller ones won’t charge an iPad and pack up after one or two phone charges. Its charging power is excellent, though the weight is higher as a result. I’ve just returned from a short holiday where we were in the middle of nowhere and it charged both my iPad and phone and still had some power left.”

People have complained about the charging speeds depending on the cable that you use. One reviewer added: “Great capacity. Well built if a little on the larger side but not too bulky.” While another person said: “Charging speeds could be faster but able to deliver power via USB-A and USB-C is a big bonus.”

If you don’t have Prime and fancy shopping elsewhere, there are alternatives however