portable charger

Pocket energy source

A portable charger is a battery pack that stores electrical power for recharging phones, tablets, and other devices on the go.

Unlike wall chargers, they don't need an outlet—you charge the portable charger in advance, then carry it with you: My phone died, but I had a portable charger in my bag.

Also called a power bank.

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USB · cable · phone · dead phone · outlet · juice · juice up · backup · travel · on the go · pocket · lithium · cord · plug · solar · wireless · boost · emergency

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mobility/portability

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Fixed electrical socket

wall charger · electrical outlet · power grid · AC power · AC adapter

power capacity/duration

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G