Anker’s Zolo power bank has a built-in USB-C cable, and it’s just $13 – Polygon

Powerful enough for your phone, tablet, or Nintendo Switchby Cameron FaulknerIf you buy something from a Polygon link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Power banks with built-in USB-C cables are convenient, so it’s no surprise that they’ve become popular. They’re particularly great for the forgetful among us, who might remember to pack away a power bank for a trip, but not the necessary cable to charge your gadgets. If you want to get one of the smallest, most affordable options with a built-in cable-meets-lanyard, head over to Amazon where you can get Anker’s Zolo 10,000 mAh battery for just $12.94. To be clear, the price you’ll see on the Amazon product page is $15.59, but you’ll be able to get the price lowered at checkout when you click the 17% off coupon.This deal is available for every color of the Zolo power bank, including black, white, blue, and pink.I recently included this model in an update to Polygon’s roundup of the best power banks. At 30 W, it’s not going to be powerful enough to quickly charge the Steam Deck or other powerful handheld PCs. However, it can charge most phones at full speed up to two times before needing a recharge. The Nintendo Switch is also a good candidate to be paired with this battery, as its max charging speed is 18 W. Of course, you can plug this battery into any rechargeable device that has a USB-C port. It just may not fill it as quickly, or as fully, as you might hope.Anker makes a 20,000 mAh version with more juice (at the same 30 W speed), in case you have a little more room in your bag for a power bank. It’s $27.35, which is 24% off its original price.Polygon’s handpicked deals on games, movies, books, and more.The best of Polygon in your inbox, every Friday.© 2025 Vox Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved

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