Charge Laptops and More on the Go with $70 off This 250W Anker Power Bank
Woot currently has this advanced Anker power bank on sale for $110, which saves you a generous $70 compared to the usual list price. This deal is available through June 3, but there's no guarantee that it won't sell out before then. We'd recommend you don't wait too long if you're hoping to take advantage of these savings.
This device is only about the size of a soda can, which makes it pretty easy to throw in your bag. It comes with two USB-C ports and a USB-A port so that you can charge multiple devices at once. If you download the Anker app, you'll be able to get sound alerts to locate your power bank when you misplace it and get real-time stats on your charger (the built-in display also provides these stats when in use).
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You can even take this device on a flight since it falls just below the TSA carry-on limit of 100-watt hours. With such a high capacity, this power bank is good for phones, tablets and even laptops.
Why this deal matters
Anker has claimed over half the spots on our list of the best power banks for 2025, so its chargers are some of the absolute best out there at the moment. This Prime model is one of the most substantial banks in its lineup, and has a massive 27,650-mAh capacity and 250W output so it can handle larger devices like laptops and tablets. And it's a pretty serious bargain now that you can grab it for $70 off.
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