POWERBANK FOR YOUR TABLET
Can I charge my tablet with a powerbank? Yes, you can. A powerbank for tablet is ideal when you're on the go and don't have a power outlet nearby. Tablets have larger batteries than smartphones, so you also need a more powerful powerbank. Pay particular attention to the capacity (mAh) and the charging power (preferably with USB-C Power Delivery of 18W or more).
Which powerbank do I need for my tablet? Use this table to quickly see which powerbank fits your tablet:
| Tablet model |
Battery capacity |
Recommended powerbank |
| iPad (9th/10th gen) |
±8,500 mAh |
≥ 10,000 mAh |
| iPad Air / Pro 11" |
±9,700–10,800 mAh |
≥ 15,000 mAh |
| iPad Pro 12.9" |
±10,800–11,700 mAh |
≥ 20,000 mAh |
| Samsung Tab S9 |
±8,400–11,200 mAh |
≥ 15,000 mAh |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 |
±7,040 mAh |
≥ 10,000 mAh |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite |
±7,040 mAh |
≥ 10,000 mAh |
| Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd gen) |
±7,700 mAh |
≥ 10,000 mAh |
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro |
±10,200 mAh |
≥ 15,000 mAh |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 |
±8,840 mAh |
≥ 10,000–15,000 mAh |
| Xiaomi Pad 5 |
±8,720 mAh |
≥ 10,000–15,000 mAh |
| Huawei MatePad Pro |
±10,050 mAh |
≥ 15,000 mAh |
| Microsoft Surface Go 3 |
±8,000 mAh |
≥ 10,000 mAh |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
±47.7 Wh ≈ 13,000 mAh |
≥ 20,000 mAh with USB-C PD |
| Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) |
±6,300 mAh |
≥ 10,000 mAh |
Which is the best powerbank for tablet?
The best choice depends on your usage. These are our recommendations:
- Powerbank 12,000 mAh: compact, good for around 1.5x charging
- Powerbank 18,000 mAh: powerful enough for heavier tablets around 2x
- Powerbank 24,000 mAh or more: slightly heavier, perfect for multiple charges
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