4 of the Best Portable Batteries You Can Buy for Nintendo Switch 2

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If you’re the type of gamer who frequently plays the Nintendo Switch 2 in portable mode and travels with your console, you’ll want to get a portable battery pack to take with you. Indeed, Nintendo claims that the Switch 2’s battery is supposed to last anywhere from two to 6.5 hours depending on the games you play. That’s not much for a long road trip or flight, especially if you want to play a technically demanding game like Mario Kart World or Cyberpunk 2077. There are several ways to improve the battery life of your Nintendo Switch 2, but a portable charger is still an essential gadget for gaming on the go.

When choosing a power bank to use with your Nintendo Switch 2, look for one with a charging capacity between 10,000 and 27,000 milliamp-hours (mAh). This way, you have enough to fully charge your console’s 5,220 mAh battery without exceeding the TSA’s battery restrictions for carry-on luggage. Additionally, look for a battery that can deliver at least 20 watts (W) of power, as this corresponds to the amount of power consumed by the console when gaming while charging. The four portable battery packs detailed here vary in price, capacity, and design, giving you several great options to meet your gaming needs.

You can use any portable battery with your Switch 2, but Belkin is the only company to market one specifically for Nintendo’s latest console. The Belkin Gaming Power Bank for Nintendo Switch 2 is available on the Belkin website and Amazon (although without the Nintendo Switch 2 branding) for $49.99. Belkin offers various other portable battery options, but this one stands out for its capacity and speed. With 20,000 mAh and 30 watts of power, it can charge your device at least three times and do it quickly, even while you’re gaming.

The Belkin Gaming Power Bank can also charge up to three devices at once via a built-in USB-C cord, as well as additional USB-C and USB-A ports. Just keep in mind that charging multiple devices means splitting those 30 watts, so don’t expect it to work as fast if you’re also using it to charge things like your phone and headphones.

Belkin’s portable charger has a 4.5 star rating (out of five) on Amazon, with 80% of users giving it at least four stars. Overall, reviewers praise the power bank for its fast charging and versatility, although some find it too heavy to carry around on a daily basis. Still, while this may be too much for everyday use, the capacity and speed of the Belkin Gaming Power Bank make it an ideal choice for a gaming console like the Nintendo Switch 2 and ideal for travel.

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly power bank that doesn’t feel cheap, the INIU Pawsible Power Bank is a good option for around $25, depending on color. Although it is INIU’s cheapest battery, its technical specifications are nothing to sneeze at. Its capacity is less than 10,000 mAh, enough to fully charge the Nintendo Switch 2 almost twice, but the battery’s 45 watts mean it’s faster than several more expensive chargers, even if you’re using it to power multiple devices simultaneously.

Another useful feature is the Pawsible Power Bank’s included 0.4-foot cable, which doubles as a strap. This makes it easier to replace the cord if the one that comes with it wears out or breaks, giving it greater longevity than those where the cable is integrated. The portable battery also comes in five colors and features a paw print (hence the name) that lights up to indicate how much power is left.

The INIU Pawsible Power Bank has a 4.5-star rating on Amazon from nearly 84,000 buyers, as well as the Amazon’s Choice badge. Users say it’s practical, reliable, and durable, surviving countless drops according to one reviewer. If you want a compact but efficient power bank and don’t need as much capacity, this INIU device is a solid option.

For longer trips, you’ll need a high-capacity battery that can fully charge your Nintendo Switch 2 and other devices multiple times. Since airlines don’t allow you to fly with a battery larger than 100 watt hours (around 27,000 mAh), most power banks have a maximum capacity of 25,000 mAh. UGREEN offers different models of power banks, but the Nexode Power Bank (25,000 mAh, 200 Watts) with Smart Digital Display is best for those times when you know you won’t have access to an outlet for a while.

The Nexode can charge up to three devices at once using its two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, with a maximum output of 200 watts when the USB-C ports (one 140 watts and the other 100 watts) are both used. That’s enough to power most non-gaming laptops while in use and more than enough for your Nintendo Switch 2, which should easily get four charges with the Nexode’s 25,000 mAh capacity. Of course, this is only possible if you do not use the external battery on other devices at the same time.

At $129.99, the UGREEN power bank is more expensive than other models on this list. However, it is occasionally listed for sale on Amazon, where it has an Amazon Choice badge and 4.4 stars out of nearly 3,000 ratings. Many users specifically note that the Nexode is ideal for portable gaming devices like the Switch 2. Its capacity and speed mean it’s better suited to charging multiple devices than other portable battery packs, so it’s perfect for sharing with a fellow traveler.

Finally, if you want the best power bank on the market and are willing to pay for quality and a trusted brand, go with Anker. The company offers many different portable chargers, but our pick here is the Anker Prime Power Bank, which has a list price of $229.99 and is sometimes on sale on Amazon. At 26,250 mAh, it can fully charge your Nintendo Switch 2 about five times, and its 300-watt max power means it’s fast, even if you also plug something more demanding like a laptop into one of its three ports (two USB-C and one USB-A).

What really sets the Prime apart is its dual-port 250-watt input, which means you can charge the battery itself to 50% in just 13 minutes and to 80% in 40 minutes if you use both USB-C ports. It also has a smart display and connects to an app that gives you real-time information and controls. You can also get a charging base separately or with the power bank for an additional $99.99.

The Anker Prime has excellent reviews on Amazon, earning a 4.6 rating and at least four stars from 90% of users. Although expensive, reviewers say it’s great if you need a battery that you can split between devices or users, and that the charging base is worth the cost for its convenience. Depending on your needs, it might seem like overkill for cheaper power banks to work just fine with your Switch 2. That said, if you need high capacity, output, and speed, the Prime’s specs and bonus features combined with Anker’s good reputation help justify its price.

To select power banks for this list, we looked at models with a charging capacity between 10,000 and 27,000 milliamp-hours, those large enough to fully charge the Nintendo Switch 2 battery at least once without being too big to take on a plane in terms of capacity and size. We focused on specific products with a rating of at least 4.5 out of five stars on Amazon, making an exception for the UGREEN Nexode (4.4 stars) based on its positive user reviews that specifically mention that it’s great for gamers. Finally, we considered price, as our goal was to choose power banks for different budgets.