The Steam Deck, a powerful portable gaming console by Valve, offers a PC-like gaming experience in a compact design. It can run high-end games like God of War, GTA V, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at lower graphical settings and resolutions but still achieves 60 FPS. Valve, known for its reliable software, now ventures into hardware with this triple-A portable console. As a portable device capable of playing almost any PC game and equipped with a USB-C port, the Steam Deck may require a power bank for charging. This guide focuses on suitable power banks for the Steam Deck.
Baseus Blade 100W PD Power Bank
This Baseus Blade power bank has a 100W Power Delivery charge rate and features two USB-C ports; the 100W of PD can only be used via one USB-C port at a time. You can charge a phone from the other USB-C port, and there are also two USB-A Quick Charge ports on this power bank. With a 100W PD charge rate, you can fast charge your Steam Deck.
The form factor of this Baseus power bank is mainly why it’s called the Blade: it’s slim, and at the top of the power bank, it shows the remaining capacity, voltage, and amperage. Discover more details in my comprehensive review article or watch my video review of the Baseus Blade 100W PD Power Bank.
UGREEN 145W 25,000mAh Power Bank
This UGREEN 145W power bank is the only one you will ever need for a while because it has a 145W max output and a 25,000mAh battery capacity. The 25,000mAh battery capacity can keep your Steam Deck charged for a few days, so you don’t have to worry about charging up the power bank too soon.
The charging output is impressive because this power bank always has a 100W output from the USB-C 1 port. The USB-C 2 port has a 45W PD output, and the USB-A port has an 18W charge rate. Charging power allocation does change when you’re charging three devices simultaneously or if you’re charging from the USB-C 2 and the USB-A port simultaneously. However, one of the best parts of this power bank is that you can charge from C-1 and C-2 at the same time and still use a 100W and 45W power split; this makes it possible to charge your Steam Deck and charge a USB-C laptop at the same time.
You could also charge your Steam Deck and a phone and tablet fast. For an in-depth analysis, read my full review or check out my video on the UGREEN 145W Power Bank.
INIU 65W 25,000mAh Power Bank
This INIU power bank has a 25,000mAh battery capacity, the same as the UGREEN power bank I mentioned. So you can use the power bank for a while without recharging it. Charging power is excellent; with the power bank having a 65W Power Delivery USB-C port, there is another USB-C port with a 30W PD charge rate and a USB-A Quick Charge port with a 22.5W charge rate. In this case, I recommend charging your Steam Deck via the 65W USB-C port. This power bank comes with a USB-C to USB-C charging cable. Learn more by reading my detailed review or watching my video on the INIU 65W Power Bank.
Statik 65W 20,000mAh Power Bank
This Statik power bank is very similar to the previous Baseus Blade power bank I mentioned, with this charger also having a slim form factor and a 20,000mAh battery capacity. This Statik power bank has a 65W Power Delivery USB-C port that can fast charge the Steam Deck; however, if you charge more than one device simultaneously, this power bank has a 15W max output. So you can only charge your Steam Deck with this power bank if you charge it alone. Get the full scoop in my review article or through my video review of the Statik 65W Power Bank.
Excitrus NitroCharge Pro 25,600mAh 100W Power Delivery Power Bank
When selecting a power bank for the Steam Deck, consider one with high capacity for extended use and a USB-C charging speed of 30W or more. The Steam Deck’s maximum recharge rate is 45W. A slower charging power bank may result in the device discharging even while charging. The NitroCharge Pro 25,600mAh 100W Power Delivery power bank is versatile and powerful, featuring two USB-C PD ports (45W and 100W), one USB-A Quick Charge port, and up to 15W fast wireless charging. It can charge the Steam Deck efficiently and also charge multiple devices simultaneously. With a 25,600mAh capacity, it can fully charge the Steam Deck, which has an 8,000mAh battery, approximately twice under non-gaming conditions.
Explore more features in my written review or my video analysis of the Excitrus NitroCharge Pro.
MAXOAK 99Wh 26,756mAh AC Outlet Power Bank with Power Delivery
If you only want to use the USB-C Power Delivery wall charger with your Steam Deck, then this MAXOAK power bank may be for you. That’s because this MAXOAK portable charger has a single 100W AC outlet that you can use to plug your original Steam Deck wall charger into; this way, there’s no doubt that you’re getting the best charging speed.
However, if you don’t have your original charger and want to charge directly from the power bank, you can do that, too. This power bank also has a 45W USB-C Power Delivery port that you can use to charge your Steam Deck directly. There are also two USB-A ports, one featuring Quick Charge. Included in the box with this MAXOAK power bank is a USB-C to USB-C cable and a 30W Power Delivery wall charger.
The included 30W PD wall charger can be used to recharge this MAXOAK power bank, and it can be used to charge your Steam Deck directly. The size of this MAXOAK charger is more significant than a regular power bank, but it’s still portable enough if you find including an AC outlet helpful. Find out more by reading my detailed article or viewing my video on the MAXOAK AC Outlet Power Bank.
Baseus 65W 20,000mAh USB-C Power Delivery Power Bank
This Baseus portable charger offers a smaller form factor with great charging power, as this power bank has a 20,000mAh power capacity. You can add many hours of gaming with its 20,000mAh capacity, and the charging is even more impressive. This Baseus power bank has a 65W USB-C Power Delivery port and two USB-A Quick Charge ports. You can use the total 65W from the USB-C port if you’re charging one device, but if you’re charging multiple devices, such as your Steam Deck from the USB-C port and another two devices from the USB-A ports, then the USB-C PD output drops down 45W.
Recharging this power bank is as good as the output because you can recharge it at 60W with a 60W Power Delivery wall charger or higher. There is a Micro-USB input port for recharging, but it’s much slower than the USB-C port. Dive deeper with my full review article on the Baseus 65W USB-C PD Power Bank.
RAVPower 30,000mAh 90W USB-C Power Delivery Power Bank
This RAVPower portable charger is minimal on the charging ports but has a very high 30,000mAh power capacity that can last days even with a powerful gaming console like the Steam Deck. Charging power is also high, with the USB-C Power Delivery port having a 90W output if you’re charging a single device; the other port on this power bank is a USB-A Quick Charge port, and if you’re charging two devices, the USB-C port drops down to a 65W output while USB-A port outputs 18W.
You can recharge this power bank at 65W with a powerful enough PD wall charger, but this power bank does not come with a PD wall charger. For more insights, check out my RAVPower 30,000mAh Power Bank review article.
Fanttik T8 2000 Amp Portable Jump-Starter with 65W Power Delivery
Recommending a portable jump starter sounds out of place in a guide meant for power banks for the Steam Deck. However, this Fanttik T8 portable jump-starter can jump-start your car with its 2000 Amp peak current, including jump-starting cables in the box, and it can charge your Steam Deck. This portable jump starter features a 65W USB-C Power Delivery port and a USB-A port.
In addition to the jump-starting cables, the box includes a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable that you can use to start charging immediately. Of course, this Fanttik power bank is larger than a regular power bank due to its jump-starting capabilities. Yes, we realize it’s ridiculous to recommend a portable jump-starter, but if you ever need to jump-start your car and charge your Steam Deck, that is possible with this Fanttik power bank. Read my detailed review of the Fanttik T8 Portable Jump-Starter.
Crave 50,000mAh 60W Dual USB-C Power Delivery Power Bank
Possibly the highest capacity power bank you can get that doesn’t have an AC outlet is this Crave portable charger with a 50,000mAh power capacity. A 50,000mAh power capacity will last a few days when charging the Steam Deck, giving you hours of gaming time. This is practically the premier power bank for charging the Steam Deck if you don’t care too much about portability; the size and weight of this power bank are quite large and heavier than a 20,000mAh power bank.
Charging power is on par with the power bank, with this Crave PowerPack featuring two USB-C Power Delivery ports and two USB-A Quick Charge ports. One of the USB-C ports has an 18W output, and the other has a 60W output.
Included in the box with the power bank is a 45W power delivery wall charger that you can use to recharge the power bank and charge the steam deck directly. See my comprehensive review article on the Crave 50,000mAh Power Bank for more information.
Excitrus 9,600mAh 45W USB-C Power Delivery Power Bank
Most power banks with 30W or higher Power Delivery charging speeds have high power capacities, but this Excitrus portable charger is slightly different as it has a 9,600mAh power capacity. With a 9,600mAh capacity, you’ll have a few more hours of gaming, but much less than other power banks in this guide can give.
The charging power is the more impressive as this Exctrius power bank has a 45W USB-C Power Delivery port, with most power banks in this capacity range only having an 18W PD port. There are also two USB-A ports, one of them using Quick Charge.
The box includes a USB-C to USB-A cable and a USB-C to USB-C cable. For further details, read my review article on the Excitrus 9,600mAh Power Bank.
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.