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10 best Halloween deals on Apple gear and accessories

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Halloween sale on Apple
You can get some scary-good deals on MacBooks, iPads, chargers and more.
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Halloween may not be as big a shopping event as Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, but you can still scare up some spooktastic deals on Apple gear and accessories for various Apple devices. We hunted down 10 must-see bargains on MacBooks, iPads, AirTags, chargers, power stations, headphones and speakers. 

Play 1,500 retro games and charge your phone with this hybrid gadget

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Person playing on a PowerBoy retro game console that doubles as power bank
You can play games on this iPhone charger.
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With the PowerBoy 2-in-1 retro game console and power bank, you can play more than 1,500 classic games and charge your phone anywhere. It delivers all the classic fun of your favorite childhood games, along with the functionality of a 5,000mAh portable charger.

And right now you can get this for just $79.99 (MSRP $129).

Grab these top MacBook dock and charger deals from Anker

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Prime Day Anker
The Anker Prime Docking Station is a formidable tool for your laptop charging and connectivity needs.
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Anker’s a top accessories maker for Apple users — maybe most of all for charging needs related to MacBooks and other devices. As usual, Anker Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days sale items could fill a dense catalogue. So we thought we’d put together some top picks for MacBook users. Namely, a choice multiport charger with solid wattage, a great portable power bank with retractable cables and a highly functional docking station with fast transfer speeds and ample connectivity. Check them out below.

Get deep discounts on 6 of our top 10 power banks for Apple users

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Anker MagGo Power Bank 10K
This one features a useful display.
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Choosing the right power bank can transform how you use your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch throughout the day. We recently gathered the top 10 power banks for Apple users — and six of them are currently on sale at Amazon. These power bank deals include our No. 1 pick, Ugreen’s MagFlow Qi2.2 power bank. It features speedy 25W charging for iPhone, plus charging for other devices. See the deals below.

Get a deal on a Belkin power bank/wall charger I use daily

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Belkin BoostCharge Hybrid Wall Charger 25W + Power Bank 5K deal
Save on a 2-in-1 iPhone wall charger that’s also a power bank.
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Few of the products I review end up in my gear bag, but one that made the cut is the Belkin BoostCharge Hybrid Wall Charger 25W + Power Bank 5K. What I love about it is that when I have this accessory with me, I know I can recharge my iPhone, whether I have access to a wall socket or not. That’s because it’s both an external battery and a wall charger in one. It’s even reasonably portable.

Even better, a deal knocks 15% off the price.

Anker’s Nano Power Bank is the iPhone battery pack Apple should have made [Review] ★★★★★

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Photo showing Anker Nano Power Bank on back of iPhone 16 Pro in bright yellow silicone case★★★★★
Anker's slender new power bank can give your iPhone the battery boost it needs.
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With the Anker Nano Power Bank (5K, MagGo, Slim), thin is definitely in. Measuring just 0.34 inches deep, the Qi2 power bank attaches magnetically to MagSafe iPhones and delivers enough juice to get you through a frantic afternoon on the go.

At just 5,000 mAh, it won’t take modern iPhone batteries all the way to 100%. But it will power up a dead iPhone from zero to 20% in a little over 20 minutes. And it does so while attached comfortably to the phone, without the excessive heat generated by some competing power banks.

Ugreen MagFlow Qi2.2 power bank juices up iPhone fast [Review] ★★★★★

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Ugreen MagFlow power bank review★★★★★
The battery display, built-in USB-C cable/strap and additional USB-C port all come in handy.
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Finding a reliable power bank that actually delivers on its promises isn’t always easy. For this Ugreen MagFlow power bank review, I put the potent, 10,000mAh Qi2.2 power bank through about two weeks of real-world testing with my iPhone and other devices. Whether you’re getting a new iPhone Series 17 model or not, this cutting-edge power bank could be a good choice.

Ugreen MagFlow Qi2 chargers bring 25W of wireless power to iPhone

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Ugreen MagFlow Qi2 chargers
Ugreen's new MagFlow series includes five Qi2 chargers.
Photo: Ugreen

Ugreen’s new MagFlow Series magnetic wireless chargers bring Qi2’s enhanced 25-watt charging standard to Apple device users, the company said Friday. The five-product lineup promises significantly faster wireless charging speeds while maintaining the magnetic convenience that iPhone users expect from MagSafe accessories.

Beastly 300W power bank leads new Anker Prime charger lineup

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Anker Prime 300W Power Bank
This is one fast and potent power bank.
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Anker unveiled its most powerful portable battery yet at IFA Berlin 2025, headlining a refreshed Prime charging ecosystem seeking to seduce power users and mobile professionals. The star of the show is the Anker Prime 300W Power Bank, which delivers unprecedented charging capabilities in an airline-friendly package.

But that’s not all. The lineup also boasts an updated 14-in-1 Prime Docking Station, a 3-in-1 bedside charging station with active cooling and more. They all include AnkerSense View smart displays showing charging speeds and temperatures.

Best travel gadgets to improve your vacation or business trip

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Travel gadgets that improve vacation or business trip
Here are the chargers, hubs, power banks and other travel gadgets that I like so much I take them with me on holiday.
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The right travel gadgets make your vacation easier. Whether you’re heading out on a weekend getaway or a long-haul flight across the globe, the correct gear can make all the difference. From keeping your devices charged and connected to ensuring entertainment on the go, today’s travel tech is designed to streamline every leg of the journey.

As a frequent traveler, I’ve built up a collection of accessories: chargers, hubs, portable monitors and more. In this guide, I’ll share my must-have gadgets, hoping they’ll upgrade your travel experience, too — whether you’re a frequent flyer, a digital nomad or just someone who likes to stay plugged in wherever the road leads.

Score a powerful Anker charger combo on the cheap

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Anker charger deal
I'll have what she's having. It's an Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charger, included among Anker's current deals.
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With one great Anker charger deal — or maybe two or three — you can cover most if not all of your device-charging needs. That’s because accessories powerhouse Anker offers an array of deals on charging combos like power banks bundled with cables or pairs of different chargers bundled together at up to 10% off through June 30. So with one purchase, you can save up to $55 and get two products at once. Whether you want to save even more with additional purchases is up to you. See the deals below.

This 24,000mAh power bank packs an AC outlet

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Product shot of HyperGear Power Brick, a power bank with AC outlet, charging multiple devices
This 24,000mAh beast can power up multiple devices at once.
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HyperGear’s Power Brick is a beefy, 24,000mAh power bank with an AC outlet that can fully charge most laptops, juice up your iPhone several times and/or keep multiple devices going through a full day off the grid.

And it does all that without requiring a bulky backpack or a dedicated suitcase. At about the size of a small hardcover book (and weighing just 25 ounces), it slips easily into a work bag, carry-on or glove compartment.

And right now, you can grab this monster at a monstrous discount. Get HyperGear’s Power Brick 24000mAh AC Laptop Power Bank for just $114.99. That’s a 22% discount off the regular price of $149.

Game on! Ugreen debuts colorful Genshin Impact charger collection.

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Ugreen Genshin Impact charging products
"Genshin Impact" players or anyone who wants less-boring chargers might enjoy this collection.
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Apple users who enjoy the popular open-world adventure game Genshin Impact now have a stylish way to keep their devices powered up, Ugreen said Monday. Known for its charging accessories, the company said it partnered with game creators to launch a co-branded collection of four Ugreen Genshen Impact charging products. The company sent them to me. It looks like a fun collection.

Alogic Roam power bank keeps laptops going strong [Review] ★★★★

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Alogic Roam power bank review★★★★
The Alogic Roam 21000mAh Power Bank keeps your gadgets going on the go.
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Anyone who constantly moves around with multiple devices knows finding a reliable power bank for laptop charging can be a challenge. After more than a week of using the new Alogic Roam 21,000mAh Power Bank, I’m ready to share my hands-on experience with the premium charger. Is it worth the investment? Yes. Let’s dive in, and I’ll tell you why.

This 140W fast-charging beast of a power bank will destroy your nomophobia

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Photo of a person charging a mobile phone and laptop with the Iniu Leopard 140W power bank.
Save big on this advanced 25,000mAh power bank, which can fast-charge a MacBook and an iPhone at the same time.
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You know the feeling: You’re midflight, knee-deep in an important email or crushing it in a gaming session — and your laptop battery hits 1%. Panic mode activated. But with the Iniu Leopard 140W power bank, that nightmare (technically, it’s called nomophobia) never needs to happen again.

This airline-approved power bank isn’t just another bulky battery pack, either. It’s a fast-charging, multidevice powerhouse that can revive your MacBook Pro to 59% in just 30 minutes or juice up your iPhone 15 Pro Max to 71% before you finish your coffee. Loaded with advanced features and designed for everything from smartphones to gaming consoles, it’s the power solution you didn’t know you needed — but definitely do. And it’s on sale now for just $93.99.

Tiny magnetic power bank comes with USB-C, Lightning and micro USB tips

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Compact power bank attached to a mobile device
Grab this ultra-compact power bank while it's 27% off!
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Statik’s Snap-N-Charge universal magnetic power bank is small but versatile. Slightly larger than an AirPods Pro case, the 3,000mAh wireless charger comes with three tips — USB-C, Lightning and micro USB — that swap out easily so you can give a quick charge to almost any device.

Just pick the appropriate tip and snap the charger into place magnetically. The Snap-N-Charge can top up an iPhone, a pair of earbuds, a game controller and more. And for a limited time, you can buy a pack of three Snap-N-Charge magnetic power banks for only $64.99 (regularly $89.97).

Save on the slim power bank your MacBook needs

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Baseus Blade
The Baseus Blade is so svelte it looks great. And it’s so portable.
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Power banks with enough juice to keep your MacBook going don’t need to be huge, blocky lumps. The Baseus Blade is as slim as your notebook but holds 20,000mAh. And now you can grab one at almost half off.

Don’t make your laptop bag bigger than necessary with an unwieldy external battery. There’s a better option.

Ark Pro power bank provides good value for travelers [Review] ★★★

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Alogic Ark Pro power bank review★★★
With a huge battery and 140 watts of ready power, Alogic Ark Pro power bank can fast-charge MacBooks and more on the road.
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Released earlier this month, the Alogic Ark Pro power bank is a beast of a charger with a big 27,600mAh battery, up to 140 watts of charging power for MacBooks and other devices, an attached cable and a color display. IATA-compliant, it’s the biggest battery you can take on a plane, according to Alogic. The only question is, would you? It’s pretty hefty.

Solar charging + 10,000mAh battery = never worry about a dead phone again

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Photo of a solar power bank attached to a man's backpack.
This rugged solar power bank can keep your iPhone charged anywhere.
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HyperGear’s SolPro 10K Fast Charge Solar Power Bank is a rugged, sun-powered beast that’s built for adventure and ready to keep your devices alive, no matter where you roam.

With a 10,000mAh battery, fast-charging 20W USB-C port and a built-in solar panel for emergency recharging, this power bank is perfect for campers, travelers and anyone who refuses to be held hostage by a dead battery. And right now, you can get yours for just $37.99 (regularly $44.99).

Charge Apple gear on the go with this beast of a power bank

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CukTech 30 Power Bank released
With a 40,000mAh battery and 300 watts of total charging power, CukTech 30 dominates.
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For Apple users seeking a high-capacity portable power solution for all their gear, the new CukTech 30 Power Bank packs a massive 40,000mAh battery, combined charging power of up to 300 watts for up to five devices at once and some useful features, the company said Wednesday.

mophie charger/battery combo packs everything needed to power iPhone or Mac [Review] ★★★★☆

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mophie Powerstation Plus Ultra review★★★★☆
With the mophie Powerstation Plus Ultra in your bag, you’re always ready to charge your iPhone anywhere you go.
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The mophie Powerstation Plus Ultra plugs directly into a wall, and built-in cables let it plug straight into your iPhone or Mac. But it’s no simple wall adapter — it’s also a 10,000mAh power bank.

I put the all-in-one device to the test. It’s a bit of a brick, but delivers when it counts.

Powerful new charger boasts display and ‘vertical hanging ports’

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new Anker chargers
What's cool about the charger? Its display window and its downward-facing ports.
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A powerful new Anker Charger (140W) featuring a window display plus “vertical hanging ports” (aka downward-facing ports) to help keep USB-C and USB-A cables secure debuted Monday evening at CES in Las Vegas, the company said.

And along with the 140-watt charger, the accessories giant added a potent new 25,000mAh power bank (165-watt) that features retractable cables and TSA certification for air travel. Both devices are available now, see below.

Portable power bank can charge iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watch

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Product photo of Apple Watch power bank that can charge iPhone and iPods, too.
For less than $40, you can get a portable wireless charger that works with iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch at the same time.
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If an iPhone, some AirPods and an Apple Watch all make it into your everyday carry, you need a three-way power bank that can charge them all at once.

For a limited time, you can score major savings on a multidevice wireless charger that can do it all. Normally sold for $119, this versatile (and very portable) power bank is discounted to just $39.99. It would make a great addition to your EDC — and a fantastic gift for any Apple fan.

Bag Black Friday bargains on Ugreen charging and storage gear

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Ugreen Black Friday
You can grab this cute 2-in-1 charger bot for 30% off.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

The Black Friday sales period in late November can be a great time to stock up on practical items, whether they’re gifts or just items for yourself. Take chargers, power banks, USB-C hubs and data storage solutions, for example. Everybody can use them, and Ugreen Black Friday deals abound on Amazon for such items. Markdowns range from 15% to 35% off. Check out a selection of sale items below.

Ugreen’s new Uno chargers look like cute little robots [Updated: Now on sale]

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Ugreen Uno chargers
This little guy delivers 100 watts of charging power to devices.
Photo: Ugreen

Ugreen unleashed “fast and fun” robot-themed Uno series chargers for iPhone users, as well as the Revodock Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station, the company said at IFA Berlin Friday.

UPDATE: Ugreen let us know Tuesday that they’ve now listed some of the Uno series charging products for sale on Amazon, including a 6-in-1 USB-C hub we didn’t include in the original post. See below.