The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro offer modest upgrades over their predecessors. While the excitement for new phones has diminished over time due to minor yearly changes, these models still consume considerable power, especially with heavy use. This guide focuses on power banks suitable for the Pixel 8, which has a 4,575mAh battery, and the Pixel 8 Pro, with a 5,050mAh battery. These phones support Power Delivery PPS fast charging. Some recommended power banks offer up to 18W charging, while others with PPS can provide 27W for the Pixel 8 and 30W for the Pixel 8 Pro.
Baseus 65W 20,000mAh Power Bank
The Baseus 65W power bank is one of the few power banks on the market that uses PPS via its USB-C port so that you can charge the Pixel 8 or the Pixel 8 Pro at their max charging speed from the power bank. The other two ports on the Baseus power bank are USB-A ports. The regular USB-C output is 65W of Power Delivery. Charging two devices makes the USB-C port output 45W; if you charge three devices, the USB-C port outputs 20W. Just a heads up, you cannot use the PPS fast charging from the USB-C port when charging multiple devices, but the good news is that you can get 18W of Power Delivery from the USB-C port when charging three devices.
The 20,000 battery capacity of the Baseus power bank is an excellent amount of power that can charge the Pixel 8 to full power about three times. In my review of the Baseus 65W power bank, I found that the fastest way to recharge is to use the USB-C port because it has a 60W recharge speed, and the Micro-USB input port has a much slower 18W recharge rate.
iWalk LinkPod USB-C Mini Power Bank
The iWalk LinkPod USB-C mini power bank is the charger you should get if you want the easiest portability and just enough power to charge the Pixel 8. The iWalk mini power bank has a 4,800mAh battery that can charge the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro near their full power but not quite to full power as the capacity is on the lower side. The most notable part about the power bank is that it has a built-in USB-C connector with a 20W Power Delivery output to charge your Pixel at 18W. Also, in my review of the iWalk power bank, I figured out that you don’t need a cable at all to charge your Pixel 8 or even to recharge the power bank because the USB-C connector can be plugged directly into a USB-C port on a wall charger to recharge.
There is a USB-C port on the side of the iWalk power bank that can be used to recharge; however, using the USB-C connector is just more convenient in my experience. Check out my video review of the iWalk LinkPod USB-C Mini Power Bank for a closer look at its compact design and charging capabilities.
ROMOSS PEA30 30,000mAh Power Bank
The ROMOSS PEA30 power bank is a better choice for charging the Pixel 8 if you want the high capacity to charge the phone a few times before recharging the power bank. The ROMOSS PEA30 power bank has a 30,000mAh battery capacity that can charge the Pixel 8 to full power about four times, so you can get a few days of usage with the power bank before recharging it.
Charging is pretty good for the ROMOSS PEA30 power bank because it has a 30W Power Delivery USB-C port and two USB-A ports; PPS is not available from the USB-C port, so the most you’ll get is 18W for fast charging your Pixel 8. During my review of the ROMOSS PEA30 power bank, I could recharge it at 30W via the USB-C port, and that is the port you should always use to recharge the power bank because the other two input ports are pretty slow for recharging. Watch my video review highlighting its features for a detailed examination of the ROMOSS PEA30 30,000mAh Power Bank.
iWalk LinkPod Y2 Built-in USB-C Cable Power Bank
The iWalk LinkPod Y2 power bank is an upgraded version of the other iWalk power bank I mentioned, with this Y2 version having a higher 9,600mAh battery and a built-in cable. So, with the 9,600mAh battery, you can charge your Pixel 8 to full power and have spare capacity to use later. The built-in cable has an 18W Power Delivery output that can charge your Pixel at 18W, as the power bank does not feature PPS; you can use the same built-in cable to recharge the power bank by plugging it directly into a USB-C port on a wall charger.
During my review of the iWalk LinkPod Y2 power bank, I could recharge it at nearly 20W from the built-in cable or USB-C input port. So, I recommend recharging with a 20W or higher Power Delivery wall charger for the fastest recharge speed. Watch my iWalk LinkPod Y2 Power Bank video review to see how its built-in USB-C cable performs.
PowerAdd Pro 20W Power Bank
If you’re searching for one of the most straightforward power banks for charging your Pixel 8, consider the PowerAdd Pro 20W power bank. The PowerAdd power bank has a 10,000 battery that can charge the Pixel 8 to full power about 1.5 times. Also, the charger has a 20W Power Delivery USB-C port and a USB-A port. You can use the USB-C port to get an 18W charging speed for your Pixel 8. The PowerAdd Pro charger is the plainest power bank you could use, and in my review of the PowerAdd Pro charger, I found that the screen tells you when you’re using fast charging. Don’t miss my video review of the PowerAdd Pro 20W Power Bank for insights into its straightforward design and efficiency.
UGREEN 20W Magnetic Power Bank
The UGREEN 20W Magnetic power bank may be mainly aimed at MagSafe-compatible iPhone users. However, the power bank still has a wireless charging pad compatible with most phones. If you want, you can place your Pixel 8 on the wireless charging pad to charge, or you can opt to use the 20W Power Delivery USB-C port for fast wired charging. There is also a USB-A Quick Charge port on the power bank. In my review of the UGREEN 20W magnetic power bank, I could charge three devices simultaneously. However, fast charging would not work from the USB-C port when doing so.
Final thoughts about my choice of Power Banks for the Pixel 8
The Pixel 8 is a welcome entry for Google’s Pixel lineup; yes, it’s powerful and has all sorts of great specs, but at the same time, it’s nothing we haven’t seen before. Upgrading is unnecessary, and you won’t miss out on too much. One thing that does remain the same is the power usage, and the Pixel 8 can run out of power rather quickly. You can use a power bank on the higher capacity side, such as the ROMOSS PEA30 power, to charge your Pixel to full power a few times, or if you need an extra boost throughout your day, the iWalk USB-C mini power bank may be a better choice.
If you want to know about PPS chargers that can charge your Pixel 8 at its max speed, look at my best chargers for Google Pixel 8 guide.
Since 2016, Usman has flourished as an independent tech journalist, reveling in the evaluation of diverse tech gadgets, with a particular fondness for charging technology to ascertain product performance. Besides his journalistic endeavors, he helms the Charger Harbor YouTube channel, where he extends his tech insights to a broader audience.