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Battery banks that charge laptops and fly carry-on
We compared 4 battery banks that meet these criteria. The lightest is the BioLite Charge 100 Max at 1.3 lb, and prices start at $149.95.
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At a glance
Side-by-side specs
| Battery bank | Capacity | Weight | Output | Ports | Wireless | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BioLite Charge 100 Max | 25,000 mAh | 1.3 lb · 580 g | 120 W | 3 USB-C + 1 USB-A | 15 W | $149.95 |
| Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC | 25,600 mAh | 2.1 lb · 953 g | 100 W | 2 USB-C + 2 USB-A | 15 W | $249.95 |
| Goal Zero Sherpa 100PD | 25,600 mAh | 1.5 lb · 680 g | 100 W | 2 USB-A | 15 W | $199.95 |
| Nitecore Carbo 20 | 20,000 mAh | 0.7 lb · 320 g | 65 W | 2 USB-C | — | $179.95 |
Image not availableThe BioLite Charge 100 Max is a 25,000 mAh, 1.28 lb battery bank with 120 W max output, 3 USB-C + 1 USB-A ports and magnetic wireless charging at 15 W. It's rated 91.3 Wh, it recharges fully in 1.5 hours at 65 W and it uses lithium-ion cells.
It's the second lightest of the 4 battery banks here and the least expensive here at $149.95. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (BioLite store).
- Capacity
- 25,000 mAh
- Energy
- 91.3 Wh
- Weight
- 1.3 lb · 580 g
- Max output
- 120 W
- Ports
- 3 USB-C + 1 USB-A
- Recharge
- 65 W
$149.95was $179.95at BioLite store
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 100 W port: charges laptops
- Magnetic attachment
- Wireless charging (15 W)
- Under the 100 Wh airline limit
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (BioLite store)
Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC
Most capacity
Image not availableThe Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC is a 25,600 mAh, 2.10 lb battery bank with 100 W max output, 2 USB-C + 2 USB-A ports and wireless charging at 15 W. It's rated 94.7 Wh, it recharges fully in 2 hours at 60 W and it uses lithium-ion cells.
At 2.1 lb it's the heaviest of the 4 battery banks here and the most expensive here at $249.95. Worth knowing: heaviest battery bank in this list.
- Capacity
- 25,600 mAh
- Energy
- 94.7 Wh
- Weight
- 2.1 lb · 953 g
- Max output
- 100 W
- Ports
- 2 USB-C + 2 USB-A
- Recharge
- 60 W
$249.95was $274.85at Goal Zero store
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 100 W port: charges laptops
- Wireless charging (15 W)
- Pass-through charging
- Digital display
- AC outlet
Worth knowing
- Heaviest battery bank in this list
- Sold by one retailer we track (Goal Zero store)
Image not availableThe Goal Zero Sherpa 100PD is a 25,600 mAh, 1.50 lb battery bank with 100 W max output, 2 USB-A ports and wireless charging at 15 W. It's rated 94.7 Wh, the brand states 6,400 mAh at 14.8 V, which is 25,600 mAh at the usual 3.7 V, it recharges fully in 2 hours at 60 W and it uses lithium-ion cells.
It's the third lightest of the 4 battery banks here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Goal Zero store).
- Capacity
- 25,600 mAh
- Energy
- 94.7 Wh
- Weight
- 1.5 lb · 680 g
- Max output
- 100 W
- Ports
- 2 USB-A
- Recharge
- 60 W
$199.95at Goal Zero store
Check price for the Goal Zero Sherpa 100PD at Goal Zero store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Goal Zero Sherpa 100PDLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 100 W port: charges laptops
- Wireless charging (15 W)
- Pass-through charging
- Digital display
- Under the 100 Wh airline limit
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Goal Zero store)
Nitecore Carbo 20
Lightest
Image not availableThe Nitecore Carbo 20 is a 20,000 mAh, 0.71 lb battery bank with 65 W max output and 2 USB-C ports. It's rated 77.6 Wh.
It's the lightest of the 4 battery banks here, 633 g lighter than the heaviest. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Nitecore store).
- Capacity
- 20,000 mAh
- Energy
- 77.6 Wh
- Weight
- 0.7 lb · 320 g
- Max output
- 65 W
- Ports
- 2 USB-C
- Recharge
- 65 W
$179.95at Nitecore store
Check price for the Nitecore Carbo 20 at Nitecore store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Nitecore Carbo 20Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 65 W port: charges laptops
- Pass-through charging
- Digital display
- IPX8 rated
- Under the 100 Wh airline limit
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Nitecore store)
Questions, answered from the data
What are the lightest battery banks that charge laptops and fly carry-on?
The Nitecore Carbo 20 is the lightest at 0.7 lb (320 g), by manufacturer spec.
What's the cheapest option?
The BioLite Charge 100 Max, with a lowest in-stock price of $149.95 this week.
Which can I take on a plane?
The BioLite Charge 100 Max, the Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC, the Goal Zero Sherpa 100PD and the Nitecore Carbo 20 are rated under 100 Wh, the limit for carry-on batteries without airline approval. Spare batteries can't go in checked bags.
Which can charge a laptop?
The BioLite Charge 100 Max (100 W), the Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC (100 W), the Goal Zero Sherpa 100PD (100 W) and the Nitecore Carbo 20 (65 W) have a port fast enough for most USB-C laptops (45 W or more).
How we chose
This list includes every battery bank in our database that meets all of these criteria: a 45 w+ port; rated under 100 wh. Battery banks are sorted by manufacturer weight, lightest first. Nobody pays to be included.
Specs come from manufacturer pages (or, for brands whose own sites we can’t read, a retailer’s page) unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026 and change often.
This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Summaries are written with AI assistance from verified data only. Read our methodology.