Gadgets: Portable power

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The need for portable power varies by user. If there is one power bank that will fit the bill for most, it's Raycon's Magic Laptop Power Bank 5-in-1, with five versatile outputs.

It has a travel-friendly compact design, 65 watts of power delivery and a rechargeable 15,000 mAh battery.

The Magic Laptop Power Bank packs a punch with its portability, and its 5-in-1 features make it stand out. These include a built-in USB-C Cable with an iOS Lightning converter, a USB-C input and output port, a USB-A output port and a 15-watt magnetic wireless charging pad for Qi-enabled devices.

With this configuration, there's almost no limit to what can be charged, including portable gaming units, smartphones, tablets, some laptops (check your needed power) and most anything charging via USB.

Another outstanding feature is the digital display, which keeps you on top of the remaining battery level in the battery itself. When a charge is needed, just fold out the built-in AC prongs for charging in any standard AC wall outlet, which supports a 100-240V AC input. The battery will also recharge with the USB-C input.

The Raycon Magic Laptop Power Bank supports pass-through charging so you charge connected devices while charging the power bank. Your devices will charge a little slower while in the pass-through mode. Multiple devices, including wired outputs, can be connected while using the wireless charging pad. The power bank will adjust the needed output for a safe charge depending on their needs, thus not overloading any device.

A rubber loop on the battery will attach to a backpack or other places as needed.

https://rayconglobal.com/products/the-magic-laptop-power-bank-5-in-1; $119.99

EZQuest's UltimatePower 65W GaN II USB-C PD wall charger is small, versatile and powerful.

With the GaN II technology, the charging block safely charges multiple USB devices simultaneously, up to three times faster than standard wall chargers. If you're unfamiliar with Gallium Nitride technology, it's been out for a few years and allows chargers to be smaller and more potent with safe charging features.

The UltimatePower 65W charge has three ports: two USB-C and one USB-A, and it can power up to 65 watts combined. Built-in foldable AC wall prongs allow it to plug into any wall outlet with universal 100V-240V voltage. It's about half the size of traditional silicon-based chargers.

Safe charging is ensured with the charger's built-in overcurrent, overvoltage, overtemperature and short-circuit protection. Intelligent Power Allocation lets the charging adjust to a safe output based on what is being charged.

A 70-inch USB-C to USB-C cable is included. The UltimatePower 65W supports all brands, including Apple and Android. A complete compatibility chart is on the EZQuest site.

https://ezq.com/65w-gan-usb-c-pd-wall-charger.htm; $49.99

Logitech's Pop Icon Keys is a low-profile, smooth-typing, colorful keyboard with endless features, including customizable keys with AI integration.

The low-profile keys are all easy to access and type with on the portable (12.77 by 5.39 by 0.86 inches) Bluetooth keyboard. It's powered by two AAA batteries, which are rated to last up to 36 months.

The four customizable life-hack Action Keys work with the Logi Options+ app, which is available for Windows and macOS. The app and customizable keys give you access to customize your workflow with productivity AI tools and other advanced features. These can include multiple work features or toggling between leisure and work modes.

Multiple pairing allows instant device hopping, so if you're paired with a desktop monitor and a smartphone, switching to either is done with a click of a button. Three keys are home to program up to three devices for swapping between three different computers, phones or tablets.

The top back side of the keyboard, which also houses the two AAA batteries, has a slightly elevated ergonomic feel. Rubber feet keep it in place.

It is available in five different color combinations.

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards/pop-icon-keys.html; $49.99