MacBooks are known for being high-quality and high-performance laptops; however, the battery life is limited depending on the model and usage of the device.
When you need to work at university, the office, or generally away from home, it’s crucial to have a reliable power source to keep your MacBook running throughout the day. This is where power banks come into play.
However, not all power banks are the same, and for that reason, not all are capable of charging your MacBook.
In this guide, we will explain the factors you should consider when choosing a power bank for your MacBook and recommend several models so you can choose the most suitable one for your needs.
Don’t have time to read the whole guide? No problem! Below is a list of the best power banks for MacBook:
Factors to consider when buying a Power Bank for MacBook
Charging Port
If you take a look at the side of your MacBook, you’ll probably see a port configuration similar to the following:

Currently, most MacBooks have a dual charging port: the proprietary MagSafe and the universal USB-C, which operates using the Power Delivery (PD) protocol.
However, this hasn’t always been the case. Let’s briefly go over the history of MacBook charging ports:
We’ll start with the introduction of the MagSafe port, Apple’s patented charging technology that first appeared on the MacBook Pro in 2006. The goal of the technology was to provide a more secure and convenient connection between the charger and the device, using a magnetic connector.
Over time, MagSafe became a common feature in MacBooks, including the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. In 2012, Apple updated the technology to MagSafe 2, a thinner and lighter version than its predecessor.
MagSafe is considered a secure charging method: the magnetic connector automatically detaches from the device if too much force is applied to the cable, helping prevent damage from the device falling.
Three years later, in 2015, the first MacBook that charged exclusively through a USB-C was introduced: the 12-inch MacBook. USB-C was used for both charging the battery and transferring data and connecting peripherals. Since then, other MacBook models, such as the Air and Pro, adopted USB-C ports for charging and connecting peripherals.
This led to Apple removing MagSafe technology from its MacBooks starting in 2016. However, in 2020, Apple announced the return of MagSafe (version 3) to its MacBooks, as a feature of the new MacBook Air and Pro lineup. Additionally, the return of MagSafe marked its introduction, for the first time, to iPhones.
This means that you’ll need to choose a power bank based on the type of port your MacBook has. In general, we could say that:
Charging Power
After checking the type of port your MacBook has, you’ll need to verify the power (in W) of its charger. For this, we recommend two options:
- Check the official Apple website by entering your model in the search bar and, once found, go to the “Battery and Power” section.
- Verify the power of the charger included in the box (usually located beneath the plug):

However, our recommendation is to go to the official Apple website to check if the power supplied by the charger included in the box is the maximum power at which the MacBook can be charged, as this is not always the case:
For example, the MacBook Air with M2 chip (8-core GPU version) from 2022 includes a 30W USB-C charger in the box. However, as indicated in its technical specifications, it supports “Fast charging with the 67W USB-C power adapter.”
In principle, for this example, it would be sufficient to buy a power bank that supplies at least 30W through Power Delivery. Still, if you were to purchase one with higher power, let’s say 65W, not only would it work, but you would even have fast charging anywhere!
If you don’t have time to check your model, you can refer to the following table, which includes all MacBooks from 2016 to today with information on the charger’s power, both the standard option and whether it supports fast charging:
| YEAR | SERIE | MODEL | INCH | VERSION | CHARGER (W) | FAST CHARGE (W) | PORT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pro | MacBook Pro (17") | 17 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe | |
| 2006 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe | |
| 2006 | MacBook (13") | 13 | 60W | 60W | MagSafe | ||
| 2007 | Pro | MacBook Pro (17") | 17 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe | |
| 2007 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe | |
| 2007 | MacBook (13") | 13 | 60W | 60W | MagSafe | ||
| 2008 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe | |
| 2008 | Pro | MacBook Pro (17") | 17 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe | |
| 2008 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe | |
| 2008 | MacBook (13") | 13 | 60W | 60W | MagSafe | ||
| 2009 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe | |
| 2009 | Pro | MacBook Pro (17") | 17 | 2.66 GHz & 2.8 GHz w/dedicated graphics | 80W | 80W | MagSafe |
| 2009 | Pro | MacBook Pro (17") | 17 | 2.53 GHz w/integrated graphics | 60W | 60W | MagSafe |
| 2009 | Pro | MacBook Pro (17") | 17 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe | |
| 2009 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 2.66 GHz & 2.8 GHz w/dedicated graphics | 80W | 80W | MagSafe |
| 2009 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 2.53 GHz w/integrated graphics | 60W | 60W | MagSafe |
| 2009 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe | |
| 2009 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | 60W | 60W | MagSafe | |
| 2009 | MacBook (13") | 13 | 60W | 60W | MagSafe | ||
| 2010 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe | |
| 2010 | Air | MacBook Air (11") | 11 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe | |
| 2010 | Pro | MacBook Pro (17") | 17 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe | |
| 2010 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe | |
| 2010 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | 60W | 60W | MagSafe | |
| 2010 | MacBook (13") | 13 | 60W | 60W | MagSafe | ||
| 2011 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe | |
| 2011 | Air | MacBook Air (11") | 11 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe | |
| 2011 | Pro | MacBook Pro (17") | 17 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe | |
| 2011 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe | |
| 2011 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | 60W | 60W | MagSafe | |
| 2012 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2012 | Air | MacBook Air (11") | 11 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2012 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2012 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | 60W | 60W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2013 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2013 | Air | MacBook Air (11") | 11 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2013 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2013 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | 60W | 60W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2014 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2014 | Air | MacBook Air (11") | 11 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2014 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | 60W | 60W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2015 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2015 | Air | MacBook Air (11") | 11 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2015 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 85W | 85W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2015 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | 60W | 60W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2015 | MacBook (12") | 12 | 29W | 29W | USB-C | ||
| 2016 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 87W | 87W | USB-C | |
| 2016 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | 61W | 61W | USB-C | |
| 2016 | MacBook (12") | 12 | 29W | 29W | USB-C | ||
| 2017 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | 45W | 45W | MagSafe 2 | |
| 2017 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 87W | 87W | USB-C | |
| 2017 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | 61W | 61W | USB-C | |
| 2017 | MacBook (12") | 12 | 29W | 29W | USB-C | ||
| 2018 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | 30W | 30W | USB-C | |
| 2018 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 87W | 87W | USB-C | |
| 2018 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | 61W | 61W | USB-C | |
| 2019 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | 30W | 30W | USB-C | |
| 2019 | Pro | MacBook Pro (16") | 16 | 96W | 96W | USB-C | |
| 2019 | Pro | MacBook Pro (15") | 15 | 87W | 87W | USB-C | |
| 2019 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | 61W | 61W | USB-C | |
| 2020 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | M1, Intel | 30W | 30W | USB-C |
| 2020 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | M1 | 61W | 61W | USB-C |
| 2020 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | Intel | 61W | 61W | USB-C |
| 2021 | Pro | MacBook Pro (16") | 16 | M1 Pro | 140W | 140W | USB-C, MagSafe 3 |
| 2021 | Pro | MacBook Pro (14") | 14 | M1 Pro (8 cores CPU) | 67W | 96W | USB-C, MagSafe 3 |
| 2021 | Pro | MacBook Pro (14") | 14 | M1 Pro (10 cores CPU), M1 Max | 96W | 96W | USB-C, MagSafe 3 |
| 2022 | Air | MacBook Air (13") | 13 | 30W | 67W | USB-C, MagSafe 3 | |
| 2022 | Pro | MacBook Pro (13") | 13 | M2 | 67W | 67W | USB-C |
| 2023 | Pro | MacBook Pro (16") | 16 | M2 Pro | 140W | 140W | USB-C, MagSafe 3 |
| 2023 | Pro | MacBook Pro (14") | 14 | M2 Pro (10 cores CPU) | 67W | 96W | USB-C, MagSafe 3 |
| 2023 | Pro | MacBook Pro (14") | 14 | M2 Pro (12 cores CPU), M2 Max | 96W | 96W | USB-C, MagSafe 3 |