Anker Nano Power Bank (10,000mAh, 30W, built-in USB-C cable)
Our verdict · The universal, can't-go-wrong travel gift - just not enough capacity for laptop users.
Buy it if
You want a genuinely useful gift but are not sure of the recipient's phone or exact kit.
Skip it if
They need to charge a laptop or want several full recharges off-grid - size up to a 20,000mAh pack (still cabin-legal but heavier).
Where to get it
Anker Nano Power Bank (10,000mAh, 30W, built-in USB-C cable)
Around £40
Indicative price at the time of review.
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The Anker Nano is the safe, ecosystem-agnostic choice when you do not know exactly what the recipient carries: a pocketable 10,000mAh battery with a USB-C cable built into the body, so there is one less thing to forget or tangle. Anker's spec sheet lists 30W maximum output through the built-in cable and USB-C port (22.5W over USB-A) and a 215g weight, and its extra ports mean it can top up a phone and a second device at once. At 10,000mAh (roughly 37Wh) it sits well within the ~100Wh carry-on limit airlines apply to power banks, which must travel in the cabin rather than the hold. The indicative price is £39.99 on Anker's own UK store.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Built-in USB-C cable plus extra USB-C and USB-A ports - no loose cables to pack
- Compact 215g body and cabin-legal at roughly 37Wh
- Works with any phone or destination, unlike the ecosystem-locked AirTag
Cons
- 10,000mAh is one to two phone charges - not enough for a laptop or a whole long-haul with no outlet
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Apple AirTag (2nd generation) | 92/100 | From £29 (indicative) | overall |
| 2.Anker Nano Power Bank (10,000mAh, 30W, built-in USB-C cable)This pick | 90/100 | Around £40 (indicative) | universal choice |
| 3.Trtl Pillow Plus | 87/100 | Around £75 (indicative) | in-transit comfort |
| 4.Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation, 2024, 16GB) | 87/100 | Around £160 (indicative) | bookworms |
| 5.Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones | 89/100 | RRP £399, often ~£349 (indicative) | premium gift |
Key facts
- Best for
- universal choice
- Typical cost
- Around £40 (indicative)
- Capacity
- 10,000mAh (~37Wh)
- Output
- 30W via built-in USB-C cable
- Cable
- Built-in USB-C, plus extra ports
- Weight
- 215g
- Cabin rule
- Well within ~100Wh carry-on limit
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 15 September 2026
- Updated
- 15 September 2026
- Last verified
- 15 September 2026
- Sources
- 9 sources
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