Compatible iPad power banks

I have several power banks, none of which will work to charge my new iPad Pro. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good portable power bank that will charge an iPad Pro? And what are minimum specs necessary in such a portable power bank?

iPad Pro, 12.9-inch, 6th Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Nov 11, 2022 12:13 PM

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Posted on Nov 11, 2022 12:35 PM

iPad Pro batteries are very high capacity - and requires a power source of sufficient power output and capacity. Many PowerBanks intended for iPhone will have capacity that is far too low to offer practical benefit.


Your sixth generation iPad Pro has the biggest internal batteries of them all. Your iPad will optimally charge when connected to a USB PD (Power Delivery) power source capable of at least 20W or greater output.


For a PowerBank, you’ll be looking something that supports USB-C PD output, possibly with multiple outputs, at least one of which should be capable of at least 20W sustained output. Depending upon your needs, a useful portable PowerBanks will have a capacity of ~26,000mAh - this equating to the maximum battery power capacity that can be legally carried on a commercial airline.


Always choose a mainstream branded manufacturer - mophie being a good example.

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Nov 11, 2022 12:35 PM in response to DocNoorda

iPad Pro batteries are very high capacity - and requires a power source of sufficient power output and capacity. Many PowerBanks intended for iPhone will have capacity that is far too low to offer practical benefit.


Your sixth generation iPad Pro has the biggest internal batteries of them all. Your iPad will optimally charge when connected to a USB PD (Power Delivery) power source capable of at least 20W or greater output.


For a PowerBank, you’ll be looking something that supports USB-C PD output, possibly with multiple outputs, at least one of which should be capable of at least 20W sustained output. Depending upon your needs, a useful portable PowerBanks will have a capacity of ~26,000mAh - this equating to the maximum battery power capacity that can be legally carried on a commercial airline.


Always choose a mainstream branded manufacturer - mophie being a good example.

Nov 11, 2022 12:43 PM in response to DocNoorda

Any power bank should work.

The higher the mA( milli-Amps ), the better, as higher milli-amps, the more powerful the battery for charging something like a laptop/MacBook/iPad.

Lower milli-Amp powebanks are designed more for smart phones and not for larger tablets or laptops/Macbooks.

I recommend products from Anker electronics.

Electronics accessories from Anker have great customer support and their products are guaranteed and they have free replacement for any failed electronics accessory with proof of purchase.

Nov 12, 2022 3:04 AM in response to DocNoorda

You are very welcome.


Don’t forget that the PowerBank itself needs to be charged. For charging a high-capacity PowerBank, you will benefit from having a suitably powerful Power Adapter.


I tend to carry with me an Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter - this being able to simultaneously charge an iPad Pro and provide power for a connected USB-C hub - and can usefully charge the PowerBank (albeit at a slower rate than the PowerBank can handle). While at home, I have a mophie GaN 120W Power adapter that has four outputs (USB-C 100/100/20W and USB Type-A 12W) - this charging my PowerBank at its own maximum 45W over USB-C.


  • mophie speedport 120 4-port GaN wall charger (120W)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HPZE2B/A


While travelling away from home, the speedport 120 is compact enough to pack, but is perhaps larger than ideal for a small laptop bag used for the iPad.

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