You’re on a road trip Riyadh to Abha, three hours in, phone at 12%. Your cousin’s MacBook died 40 minutes ago. Your sister’s iPad is begging for a charge. The car’s 12V socket can barely keep one phone alive.

The right power bank turns a road trip disaster into a non-issue. Here are the three worth owning in 2025.

For serious travelers who fly to London or Dubai regularly with a MacBook Pro 16″ that needs full charging, Anker 737 140W at 649 SAR is the premium pick. For families who want maximum capacity per riyal for trips to Abha or Qassim, UGREEN 25000mAh 145W at 499 SAR delivers the most juice. For everyday pocket use with a modern smartphone and laptop on the go, Baseus Blade 20000mAh at 349 SAR is the sleek, affordable winner.

Anker 737 140W

The travel power bank that keeps a MacBook Pro 16″ alive across a 14-hour flight.

Anker’s 737 is the flagship power bank that lives up to flagship status. 24,000mAh capacity, 140W USB-C PD output (enough to fully charge MacBook Pro 16″ at its full rate), and three ports — one 140W USB-C and two 60W secondary ports — meaning you can charge a laptop, a tablet, and a phone simultaneously at full speed. The aluminum body feels premium and the small OLED screen shows exact remaining capacity and output wattage.

For Saudi travelers: 24,000mAh is the maximum allowed on commercial airlines (FAA/IATA 100Wh limit). This bank is deliberately 99.89Wh to meet that exactly. Anker KSA regional warranty is 18 months and actually honored smoothly through Amazon.sa. The 65W wall charger included fast-charges the bank itself — full in 90 minutes from empty.

Compromises: weight is 630g — notable in a backpack. 649 SAR is serious spend. For most users who just need phone charging on the go, overkill. For someone who travels with a MacBook Pro 16″ and needs it alive through meetings abroad, every riyal is worth it.

Capacity	24,000mAh (99.89Wh)
Max output	140W USB-C PD
Ports	2× USB-C + USB-A
Warranty	18 months Anker regional

UGREEN 25000mAh 145W

More capacity, slightly less premium, 150 SAR less than Anker.

UGREEN’s 25000mAh at 499 SAR is the capacity-per-riyal winner. 145W USB-C PD output (slightly more than Anker’s 140W), three USB-C ports + USB-A, and a built-in OLED display showing remaining capacity. The 25,000mAh translates to roughly 5 full iPhone 16 Pro Max charges, 2 MacBook Air charges, or 1 MacBook Pro 16″ charge with 15% to spare.

UGREEN has become the direct Anker competitor for power banks and accessories. The build quality is solid aluminum, the cables included are USB-C to USB-C 100W-rated, and the box includes a nice USB-C to Lightning cable for older iPhones. For road trips to Abha, Tabuk, or Qassim with a family, 25,000mAh splits across multiple devices easily.

Important caveat: 25,000mAh is ABOVE the 100Wh / 27,028mAh airline limit for carry-on. Not by much, but airlines have been stricter since 2024. Check your specific airline’s policy — Saudia allows 100Wh, most European and US carriers enforce 100Wh strictly. For land travel within KSA, not a concern at all. For international flights, Anker 737 is the safer choice.

Capacity	25,000mAh
Max output	145W USB-C PD
Ports	3× USB-C + USB-A
Warranty	24 months UGREEN regional

Baseus Blade 20000mAh

349 SAR of pocket-friendly, airline-safe, genuinely fast charging.

The Baseus Blade is the pocket-friendly power bank that doesn’t feel like a compromise. 20,000mAh capacity (airline-compliant at 72Wh), 100W USB-C PD output, and a deliberately slim design that actually fits in a laptop bag or winter jacket pocket without bulging. Two USB-C and one USB-A port.

100W PD is enough for full-speed charging of MacBook Air M3 and iPhone 16 Pro Max simultaneously. For MacBook Pro 16″ users, 100W still works but will be slower than wall-charging — fine for top-ups, not for full charging during a long flight. The slim profile means it’s the bank you’ll actually carry daily, unlike bigger banks that stay at home.

Compromises: 20,000mAh is less than the competitors (25-50% less). Baseus KSA service network is smaller — warranty claims route through Amazon.sa. At 349 SAR, it’s the quarter of the way to Anker 737 — different use case entirely. For a daily-carry power bank that handles emergency charging across the household, this is exactly right.

Capacity	20,000mAh
Max output	100W USB-C PD
Weight	438g
Warranty	12 months Baseus regional

• Airline carry-on rules matter. 100Wh (roughly 27,000mAh) is the strict limit for lithium-ion batteries in carry-on luggage. Saudi Arabian flights allow up to 100Wh. Some international flights are stricter. Power banks CANNOT go in checked luggage. Check your airline before flying.
• Cheap USB-C cables slow everything down. 100W PD needs a 100W-rated cable. 45W ratings may be in the box with some banks. Budget 80-150 SAR for proper 100W cables if yours are old.
• Saudi car 12V vs power bank. Many old cars have weak 12V sockets that can’t fast-charge a power bank. Factor in fast car charger (100W or 150W) for trip recharging — 80-150 SAR on Amazon.sa.
• Heat damages lithium-ion. Never leave a power bank in a car trunk in summer. Saudi July temperatures destroy lithium battery cells permanently. Always bring inside AC.
• Battery health degrades. All lithium-ion banks lose 20-30% capacity after 500 charge cycles (roughly 2 years). Plan replacement every 2-3 years even if the bank still works.

Depends on airline interpretation. Saudia allows 100Wh strictly. Emirates and Etihad require 100Wh in carry-on. UGREEN 25,000mAh is 108Wh — technically above. We’ve seen both “allowed” and “confiscated.” For international flights, Anker 737 (99.89Wh) is the safe choice. Check your airline’s policy before flying.

Anker 737 24,000mAh — ~5 iPhone 16 Pro Max charges. UGREEN 25,000mAh — ~5 charges. Baseus Blade 20,000mAh — ~4 charges. All based on real-world efficiency losses.

Anker 737 140W — yes, at full speed. UGREEN 145W — yes, at full speed. Baseus Blade 100W — yes, but slower than wall charging (MacBook Pro 16″ ships with 140W charger). For MacBook Air, all three work at full speed.

Yes. USB-C PD 3.1 is the standard that enables fast charging on modern laptops and phones. Basic 5W USB-A charging is 4x slower. The premium for PD is worth it — all three here are PD-first banks.

Anker typically 3-4 years of solid use. UGREEN 3 years. Baseus 2-3 years. All three will hold 80% capacity at year 2, ~70% at year 3. At that point, time to replace.

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