A portable charger (aka power bank) can mean the difference between stressing over your iPad Air 2020’s battery life. Or being able to use it all day long without worry. The best portable chargers for iPad Air 2020 can all fast charge. While also offering enough capacity to keep you going, whether for a busy work day or long trip.
Looking to charge at home, work, or for travel? Check out Best Fast Chargers for iPad Air 2020.
ZMI PowerPack Aura 20K USB-C and AUKEY PB-Y24 26800 Universal for iPad Air 2020
Fast Charging iPad Air 2020
The iPad Air 2020 supports both USB Power Delivery (USB PD) and Apple 2.4A. Its USB-C charger offers 18W USB PD. But the iPad Air 2020 is able to go up to 30W USB PD with a higher output charger.
Learn more about USB Power Delivery and other fast charging standards.
USB-C to USB-C Cable
The iPad Air 2020 is the first Air model to use USB-C rather than Lightning. It will need to use a USB-C to USB-C cable to connect with a USB-C PD charger. Such a cable is included with the newest iPad Air. But you may want to buy a new one to keep with your new charger.
Find a good selection of USB-C cables here. Stick with USB 2.0 cables. They offer as fast a charge rate at a lower cost.
Best Portable Chargers for iPad Air 2020
20,000mAh Power Banks
These portable chargers approach and meet the max power draw rate of the iPad Air 2020. While providing enough battery capacity to recharge it more than once.
- iPad Air 2020: 1.5 charges
A full service charger bundle that works well with the iPad Air 2020. The power bank itself offers 24W, near the 29-30W limit of an iPad Air 2020. Close enough you don't notice a difference in charge time. Its included wall charger is a full 30W, working even better with an iPad Air 2020. Both power bank and wall charger are USB-IF certified.
- Ports: USB-C, USB-A
- Output: 24W USB-C PD, 10W USB-A
- Capacity: 20,100mAh
- Bundled with a 30W USB-C wall charger, also able to fast charge iPad Air 2020
- USB-IF certified
- Size: 6.6 x 2.4 x 0.9 in | 12.7 oz
- Includes USB-C to USB-C cable
Review of the Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD
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A more budget friendly alternative to the popular brands. The USB-C port tops out at 27W, just shy of the 29-30W an iPad Air 2020 can handle. But the highest charge rates only occur when the battery is below 20%. You'll likely not notice a difference in charge time, but you will in price.
- Ports: USB-C, USB-A x2
- Output: 27W USB-C PD, Quick Charge 3.0
- Capacity: 20,000mAh
- Unique dot matrix display to show remaining charge
- Size: 5.9 x 2.8 x 1 inches | 13.4 oz
- Includes USB-C to USB-C cable
Review of the ZMI PowerPack Aura 20K USB-C
This power bank's 45W can support small laptops, as well as an iPad Air 2020. It offers a wide range of fast charging standard support and features. A good option if you have more than just an iPad Air 2020 to worry about charging on the go.
- Ports: USB-C, USB-A x2
- Output: 45W USB-C PD, 18W Quick Charge 3.0 USB-A
- Capacity: 20,000mAh
- Size: 6.3 × 3.2 × 0.8 in | 14.3 oz
- Includes USB-C to USB-C cable
Review of the ZMI PowerPack 20000
26,800mAh Power Banks
These portable chargers meet the max power draw rate of the iPad Air 2020. While providing enough battery capacity to recharge all but the largest iPad Air 2020 more than twice. They also meet all FAA regulations about lithium batteries on US flights.
- iPad Air 2020: 2 charges
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Review of the AUKEY PB-Y24 26800 Universal
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Review of the RAVPower PD Pioneer 26800
Comparison of All Recommended Portable Chargers for iPad Air 2020
| Charger | Note | Output | Capacity | Size | Weight | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD Anker PowerPort Speed PD 30 wall charger | Review | Includes USB-C to USB-C cable and 30W USB-C PD wall charger USB-IF certified | 24W USB-C PD | 20,100mAh | 6.6 x 2.4 x 0.9 in | 12.7 oz | Price not available |
| No products found. | Includes USB-C to USB-C cable | 60W USB-C PD | 20,000mAh | 6 x 2.6 x 1 in | 13.2 oz | No products found. | |
| ZMI PowerPack Aura 20K USB-C | Review | Includes USB-C to USB-C cable | 27W USB-C PD | 20,000mAh | 5.9 x 2.8 x 1 in | 13.4 oz | Price not available |
| No products found. | Review | Includes USB-C to USB-C cable | 60W USB-C PD 18W USB-C PD | 26,800mAh | 6.5 x 3.4 x 1.2 in | 24.6 oz | No products found. |
| No products found. | Review | Includes USB-C to USB-C cable | 30W USB-C PD | 26,800mAh | 6.8 x 3.2 x 0.9 in | 16.3 oz | No products found. |
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