The iPad mini 2021/2019 have a battery capacities of 5200 and 5100 mAh respectively, which is not that great as minis have big battery-hungry screens. Portable chargers for iPad mini are therefore very useful. As both iPad mini 2021 and 2019 support USB-C PD fast charging, the best portable chargers for iPad minis support USB-C charging. A USB-C power bank will also fast-charge latest iPhones 16, 15, series and older 14, 13, 12 & 11 series, XR, XS, X, XS Max, 8, 8+ from zero to 55-60% in 30 minutes via a USB-C to Lightning cable.
Best Fast-Charging USB-C Portable Charger for iPad mini 2021/2019
Mi Ultra Compact 10,000 USB-C 22.5-watt
Mi Ultra Compact 10000 USB-C is our top pick as best reasonably priced portable charger for latest iPad minis with 10000 mAh capacity. It will fast charge iPad mini 2021/19 from 20% to 100% and still have enough battery left to charge an iPhone 13 Pro from 20% to 100% one time.
The power bank will also charge most of the latest iPhones (16, 15 14, 13/12, 11 series, XR, XS, X, XS Max, 8, 8+) via a USB-C to Lightning cable and most of the latest Androids (Samsung S/Note/A, Pixels) as ZMI PowerPack 10000 USB-C supports USB-C Power Delivery and 12-watt charging for older iPhones (7, 7+ and older) and Androids.. The portable charger will charge all small-screen iPhones (iPhone 8, 7, 6s, 6) more than three times and all the large-screen iPhones (iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13/12/11 Pro/Max, XR, XS, XS Max, X) more than two times.
Mi Ultra Compact 10000 USB-C can be charged in two other ways – with a micro-USB cable or with a USB-C cable. It gets fully charged in 3.5 hours with a USB-C PD wall charger or any Macbook charger or 18-watt or higher USB-C adapter.
ZMI PowerPack 10000 USB-C weighs 7 oz (200 grams) and has dimensions of 5.21 x 2.72 x 0.5 inches which make the power bank very pocketable.
Mi Ultra Compact 10000 USB-C Pros
- Reasonably priced
- Charges iPad mini 2021/2019 more than once
- Fast-charges iPad mini 2021/2019 from zero to 50% in about 40 minutes
- Can fast-charge all latest iPhones zero to 60% in about 30 minutes
- Will charge all small-screen iPhones more than three times
- Will charge all the large-screen iPhones more than two times.
- Can be charged in three ways, most importantly with Apple Lightning cable
- Can be charged directly with iPad chargers, iPhone chargers or Macbook chargers
- Takes 3.5 hours to be fully charged
- Quickcharge 3.0 allows it to fast-charge all latest Android smartphones
Cons
- None.
Best Light USB-C Fast Portable Charger for iPad mini 2021/2019
Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 USB-C PD 20-watt
PowerCore Slim 10000 PD from Anker is our top pick as best premium build portable charger for the iPad mini 2021/2019 and it will fast charge your iPad mini 2021/2019 with 20-watt USB-C Power Delivery charging. It will charge your iPad mini 2021/2019 once and there is still a bit to spare to charge an iPhone 8/7 once.
The power bank will fully charge large-screen iPhones almost two times and all the small-screen iPhones (iPhone 8, 7, 6s, 6, 6 SE) about five times.
PowerCore Slim 10000 PD provides the user with the flexibility of not only fast charging iPhones but most Androids too, as it supports USB-C PD. PowerCore Slim 10000 PD supports 20-watt USB-C PD for charging latest iPhones and Android phones (Samsung S/Note and Pixels etc.) that support USB-C PD as well as 2.4 amp charging for earlier iPhones (zero to 50% in about 40 minutes) and older Android smartphones too.
The portable charger is one of the best options for iPad mini 2021/2019. PowerCore Slim 10000 PD has two charging ports – a USB-C port and a regular USB port. This allows the power bank to charge two phones simultaneously. For example, the power bank will fast-charge your iPad mini 2021/2019 with USB-C port and regular USB port will simultaneously charge older iPhones such as iPhone 7 or 6s at their fastest supported speed.
PowerCore Slim 10000 PD gets fully charged in just 3.5 hours with a USB-C PD charger such as Macbook chargers. It weighs 6.8 oz (192 grams) and has dimensions of 5.2 x 2.9 x .5 inch.
PowerCore Slim 10000 USB-C PD Pros
- Charges iPad mini 2021/2019 once + iPhone 8/7 almost once
- Fast charges iPad mini from zero to 50% in about 40 minutes
- Can fast-charge all iPhones including latest 16, 15, 14, 13/12/11, XS/XR/X/8/8+ via a USB-C to Lightning cable
- Will charge all the small-screen iPhones more than three times
- Will charge all the large-screen iPhones more than two times.
- Takes 3.5 hours to get fully charged
- Charges two phones simultaneously
- Slim, very handy, and easy to hold
- Supports 2.4 amp fast charging for earlier iPhones
Cons
- None
Best USB-C Portable Charger for iPad mini 2021/2019 and MacBooks
Xiaomi MI HyperSonic 20000 USB-C 50-watt PD
Xiaomi MI HyperSonic 20000 50-watt PD is our pick as the best high output portable charger for charging iPad mini 2021/2019 and Macbooks. The portable charger will fast-charge iPad mini 2021/2019 two times and still have sufficient battery to charge iPhone 8/7/6s twice.
This is a great portable charger as it also supports USB-C PD which will fast-charge all the latest iPhones (13/12/11 series, XR/XS/X/8) 0 to 60% in just 30 minutes via a USB-C to Lightning cable. MI 20000 50-watt PD will fully charge large-screen iPhones almost five times. The power bank will charge all small-screen iPhones (iPhone 8, 7, 6s, 6, 6 SE) about seven times. ZMI 20000 45-watt PDalso supports 2.4 amp charging for older iPhones.
The biggest feature of the power bank is that it not only fast-charges iPad mini 2021/2019 and iPhones, but the Xiaomi MI HyperSonic 20000 50-watt PD also fast-charges MacBooks. The power bank will charge MacBook Pro and MacBook Air at 50-watts – best for Air but also adequate for MacBook Pro.
Xiaomi MI HyperSonic 20000 50-watt PD is very reasonably priced for a power bank that can charge Macbooks at 45-watt speed. It has three charging ports – besides the USB-C port it also has two regular USB ports. This allows it to charge two phones at the same time. For example, Xiaomi MI HyperSonic 20000 50-watt PD will charge fast-charge new iPhone 13/12 series, and 11, 11 Pro/Max, X/XR/XS/XS Max with USB-C port and also at the same time charge an older iPhone such as iPhone 7 or 6s at the fastest speed supported.
The portable charger gets fully charged in 4 hours with a USB-C PD wall charger or any Macbook charger (30-watt, 61-watt or 87-watt) via the USB-C port.
Xiaomi MI HyperSonic 20000 50-watt PD weighs about 14 oz (about 395 grams), which is light for 20000 mAh battery capacity and has dimensions of 6.3 x 3 x 0.9 inches.
Xiaomi MI HyperSonic 20000 50-watt PD Pros
- Charge iPad mini 2021/2019 more than 2 times
- Charges both latest iPhones and Macbooks
- Charge 2 devices at the same time
- Fast charges latest iPhones zero to 50% in about 30 minutes
- Charges large-screen iPhones about five times
- Charges latest Android phones more than four times
- Charges Macbook Air M1 2020 once
- Can be charged in two ways
- USB-C to USB-C cable included
- Gets fully charged in 4 hours
- Weighs 14 oz which is great for 20000 mAh
- 2.4 amp for charging older iPhones
Cons
- None
Huge Power Capacity USB-C Portable Charger for iPad mini 2021/2019
Anker PowerCore+ 26800 USB-C 45-watt PD
Anker PowerCore+ 26800 45-watt PD is a premium portable charger with massive battery capacity and high-speed fast charging for all iPads, iPhones, and Macbooks. The power bank packs 26800 mAh battery capacity which is the maximum power bank capacity allowed in flights by TSA.
PowerCore+ 26800 45-watt PD will fast-charge the iPad mini 2021/2019 and also charge the latest MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Air, iPad Pro, latest iPhones and most of the latest Android phones.
The portable charger will fast-charge all the Android phones which support 18-watt USB-C PD including Samsung S10, S10 Pus, S9 Plus, Pixel 3 XL/3, etc. PowerCore+ 26800 45-watt PD will fast-charge large-screen iPhones almost 7 times and small-screen iPhones about 10 times! The power bank also supports 2.4 amp charging for charging older iPhones.
PowerCore+ 26800 PD takes about 4.5 hours to get fully charged with the included USB-C Power Delivery wall charger or any Macbook charger. This portable charger comes with a 30-watt PD charger with which you can also fast-charge the iPad mini 2021/2019, and the latest iPhones 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11/11 Pro/XS/XR/8 etc via a USB-C to Lightning cable.
The power bank weighs 20 oz (about 580 grams) which is pretty bulky but is the best available weight/power ratio in the market for such high capacity. PowerCore+ 26800 PD has dimensions of 6.5x 3.1 x 0.9 inches.
PowerCore+ 26800 USB-C PD Pros
- Fast charges iPad mini 2021/2019 more than 3 times
- Fast charges latest iPhones zero to 50% in about 30 minutes
- Charges large-screen iPhones seven times
- Charges small-screen iPhones about 10 times
- Fast charges the latest Samsung phones, Pixel phones, and other new Android flagship phones
- Comes with a 30-watt PD charger that can also act as fast-charger for iPhones or iPads
- Charges Macbook Air M1 2020 once
- USB-C to USB-C cable included
Cons
- Weighs 20 oz which is pretty bulky
Best Large Capacity USB-C Fast-Charging Power Bank for iPad mini 2021/2019 (Last choice!)
Mophie PowerStation 20000 USB-C PD 18-watt
Mophie PowerStation XXL 20000 USB-C is our final pick as power bank for iPad mini 2021/2019 in 20000 mAh battery capacity range. It can charge your iPad mini 2021/2019 from zero to 50% in just 30 minutes. The power bank will fast-charge the iPad mini 2021/2019 almost three times.
The power bank provides the user with the flexibility of fast charging both iPhones and Android phones, as it supports both USB-C PD and Quickcharge 3.0. Mophie PowerStation XXL 20000 USB-C will charge your latest iPhones 13/12, 11, 11 Pro, XS/X/8 to 50% in 30 minutes via a USB-C to Lightning cable. The power bank will fully charge large-screen iPhones almost four times and all the small-screen iPhones (iPhone 8, 7, 6s, 6, 6 SE) about seven times. Mophie PowerStation XXL 20000 USB-C also supports 2.4 amp charging which charges older iPhones.
Mophie PowerStation XXL 20000 USB-C can be charged with the included USB-C cable. It can get fully charged in 4 hours with a USB-C Power Delivery wall charger.
The power bank has a weight of 15 oz (about 440 grams) which is a bit heavy for a portable charger with 18-watts output and 20000 mAh capacity. It has the dimensions of 6.98 x 2.71 x 0.97 inches.
Mophie PowerStation XXL 20000 USB-C Pros
- Can fully charge your iPad mini 2021/2019 almost three times
- OK price for such high capacity
- Fast-charges iPad mini 2021/2019 zero to 50% in about 40 mins
- Fast-charges all iPhones including latest 13/12, 11, 11 Pro, XS/XR/X/8/8+ zero to 50% in 30 mins
- Will charge large-screen iPhones more than five times
- Will charge small-screen iPhones almost seven times
- Supports 18-watt USB Power Delivery
- Supports 2.4 amp fast charging for older iPhones – 7, 7 Plus and older
- Gets fully charged in 6 hour with any PD charger or Macbook charger
Cons
- Weighs 15 oz. heavier and Bulkier compared to Anker/MI