Best portable travel Apple Watch chargers in 2023
Charge your Apple Watch anywhere with these great travel chargers.
Your Apple Watch comes with a charger, but it's nice to have an extra to keep in your bag. Whether you're always on the go or have a battery that's consistently running out of juice, it's good to have a charger on hand. If you have the right charger, you'll never have to worry about running out of power again. Here are the best portable travel Apple Watch chargers you can buy.
On-the-go charging for your Apple Watch
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Lots of power
The iWalk Portable Apple Watch Charger features an ultra-powerful 9000mAh battery. That means it can charge your Apple Watch about 20 times when it’s at 100%. It also offers a built-in lightning cable so you can charge your Apple Watch and iPhone at once. All that power wrapped into a super small package makes this our staff pick.
Keychain charger
The iVALUX portable wireless charger comes in five bright colors to match your vibe. It features a 1000mAh battery, and you can carry it anywhere with its convenient key ring design. On a full charge, you can charge your Apple Watch one to one and a half times.
Extra-compact
The Newdery Charger for Apple Watch has a super compact design. This charger features a USB-A charging port. Simply, plug the USB-A connector into an adapter, or compatible charging port and juice your Apple Watch to 100% in two to three hours.
Top of the line
The cream of the crop is Apple's own MagSafe Duo Charger. Charge up your Apple Watch Series 7 or any other model and your iPhone at the same time with this portable, fast charger. Note that a one-meter USB-C to Lightning cable is included, but the power adapter (wall charger) is not, so you'll need to purchase that separately.
Ultra-portable
Plug this pocket-sized charger into any USB-C port or charging brick and charge up your Apple Watch. It's just about the size of a key. Since it's MFi-certified, you don't have to worry about damaging your Apple Watch.
Double duty
The BatteryPro for iPhone & Apple Watch is a beautifully designed portable charger for your Apple Watch and iPhone. It's no surprise that it's a favorite around iMore. This portable battery is built to be small enough to carry comfortably in your back pocket, while a protective strap also keeps it secure while charging. You can pop it in your bag and easily charge on-the-go.
Just a case
The HALLEAST Apple Watch Charging Case is a protective and affordable Apple Watch case that'll hold your Apple Watch and keep it safe during travel. It comes in a sleek black color and is designed with a carabiner, making it easy to clip onto your bag or backpack. Note that this is not a charger, it's just a case, and you must insert the charging cable that came with your Apple Watch.
Charge all the wireless things
Charge up your Apple Watch, AirPods (or other similarly-sized wireless-charging earbuds), and iPhone all at once with the mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger with MagSafe. We reviewed this incredible charger hands-on and were impressed by its fast charging capabilities. Everything you need is included: the charging cable, power adapter, and elegant carrying case.
Coolest
This isn't a charger; it's actually a stand that makes your Apple Watch look like a tiny Mac screen. Use the Apple Watch charger that came with your Apple Watch; this adorable stand holds your Apple Watch securely in charging position. It's just right for using Nightstand Mode.
Which of the best portable travel chargers should you choose?
Our staff pick is the iWalk Portable Apple Watch Charger. It boasts a 9000mAH battery so you can charge your Apple Watch Ultra or Apple Watch Series 8 up to a whopping 20 times when it's at 100%. It also comes with a nifty built-in lightning cable so you can charge your best Apple Watch and best iPhone at once.
The iVALUX Apple Watch charger is another favorite. It comes on a convenient keychain so you can fasten it to your purse, backpack, or belt loop. It's 1000mAh battery provides portable juice on-the-go.
If you want to charge your Apple Watch and iPhone with a single charger, we've got you covered there too with the best charging stands. Whichever Apple Watch charger you choose, always check to be sure that it's MFi-certified. For a product to earn MFi certification, it must pass compliance and safety tests. The company must also pay Apple royalties to put this certification on their products.
Whatever your portable charging needs are, we found the best portable travel Apple Watch charger for you on this list. Keep an eye out for all your most desired products to go on sale this year with these awesome Black Friday deals, and upgrade your Apple Watch with the best Apple Watch deals.
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Karen is a contributor to iMore.com as a writer and co-host of the iMore Show. She’s been writing about Apple since 2010 with a year-long break to work at an Apple Store as a product specialist. She's also a contributor at CNET. Before joining iMore in 2018, Karen wrote for Macworld, AppAdvice, WatchAware. She’s an early adopter who used to wait in long lines on release days before pre-ordering made things much easier. Karen is also a part-time teacher and occasional movie extra. She loves to spend time with her family, travel the world, and is always looking for portable tech and accessories so she can work from anywhere.