Portable Charger Ratings
Portable chargers, solar battery chargers, and portable solar panels aren’t just for living off the grid. They are also handy for outdoorsy types like hikers, campers, and boaters, plus they can provide peace of mind during a power outage. We test, evaluate, and compare popular portable chargers so you can choose the right one for your power needs.
View our ratings and reviews to find the best portable chargers.
Portable Chargers (14)
Our ratings of portable lithium-ion battery chargers include test results for charge speed, recharge speed, ease of use, and portability.
. . .Solar Battery Chargers (3)
Not just for preppers, these devices use solar energy to charge a battery pack that you can then use to power up your phone and laptop or, if big enough, larger backup batteries and home appliances.
. . .Portable Solar Panels (10)
Depending on their size, these devices can charge a range of items. Just note that they don't convert sunlight to electricity quickly, so you need to account for a potentially long charge time—especially if the weather is overcast.
. . .
Recently Tested Portable Chargers
More From Consumer Reports
Best Early Black Friday Deals at Walmart
You can already shop great deals on smartwatches, headphones, TVs, and more
Best Early Black Friday Deals Under $100
Score big deals for the holidays with discounts on small kitchen appliances, cookware, great tech, and more
Best WiFi Routers of 2025
Say goodbye to WiFi dead zones and hello to an easier setup and stronger security with these routers from Asus, TP-Link, and others
Best Black Friday TV Deals You Can Already Get
Here's what's already on sale, including models from LG, TCL, Samsung, Sony, and more
Best Early Black Friday Deals Under $50
These are impressive prices on top products, including trusty headphones and realxing massagers