The Best Portable Gadgets (UK): 12 Travel Tech Essentials
Power banks, portable monitors, pocket SSDs and earbuds: 12 of the best portable gadgets for travel, commuting and working on the go, from £29.97.
UGREEN 20000mAh PD 20W Power Bank
Lots of charge for very little money.
- Big 20,000mAh capacity
- Fast charging
- Great price
UGREEN Uno Power Bank 10000mAh 30W
A cute, pocket-sized power bank.
- 30W output
- Pocket-sized
- Fun design
UGREEN 10000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank
Snaps onto the back of your iPhone.
- No cable needed
- Slim design
- Good capacity
Verbatim Charge 'n' Go 10000mAh Magnetic
Another solid magnetic option.
- Magnetic
- 10,000mAh
- Trusted brand
Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus 13.3in Portable Monitor
A second screen you can carry.
- Second screen anywhere
- Full HD
- USB-C
Mobile Pixels DUEX Max 14in Portable Monitor
A slightly bigger 14in second screen.
- 14in Full HD IPS
- Portable
- USB-C
Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 Pro 16in 120Hz
A fast 120Hz portable screen.
- Sharp 16in screen
- 120Hz
- USB-C
Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable SSD
Tiny, fast storage for files and photos.
- Very small
- Fast transfer speeds
- 1TB
LaCie Mobile Drive 2TB
2TB of portable storage.
- 2TB storage
- Stylish design
- Good value
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
Samsung earbuds at a lower price.
- Good price
- Comfortable
- Great with Samsung phones
Samsung Galaxy Buds4
Samsung's latest everyday earbuds.
- Latest model
- Compact
- Great with Samsung phones
Apple AirPods Pro (3rd generation)
Apple's best earbuds with noise cancelling.
- Excellent noise cancelling
- Great with iPhone
- MagSafe case
The right gadgets make travel, commuting and working away from your desk much easier. A power bank keeps your phone alive, a portable monitor gives you a second screen, and good earbuds make any journey better.
We've picked 12 portable gadgets from Laptops Direct, plus a few tips on choosing the right ones.
Ways to save
- Refurbished portable monitors can save you money
- Check bundle deals on earbuds and power banks
- See accessories at Laptops Direct
The quick picks
- Best cheap power bank: UGREEN 20000mAh, £29.97
- Best magnetic power bank: UGREEN 10000mAh Magnetic, £45.99
- Best portable monitor: Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus 13.3in, £149.97
- Best pocket SSD: Kingston XS1000 1TB, £164.97
- Best earbuds: Apple AirPods Pro (3rd gen), £199
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What to look for in portable gadgets
- Weight. Every gram counts in a bag. Check the weight before you buy.
- USB-C. Gadgets that charge by USB-C let you carry fewer cables.
- Flying. Power banks must go in hand luggage, and most airlines limit them to 100Wh.
- Compatibility. Magnetic power banks suit newer iPhones. Portable monitors usually need a USB-C port that supports video.
Common questions
What gadgets should I take travelling?
A power bank, a set of good earbuds and a multi-port charger cover most trips. Add a portable SSD if you take lots of photos or videos.
Do portable monitors work with any laptop?
Most connect by USB-C, which needs a port that supports video (often marked DisplayPort or Thunderbolt). Check your laptop first.
Can I take a power bank on a plane?
Yes, in your hand luggage, usually up to 100Wh. Check your airline's rules.
Are AirPods worth it with an Android phone?
They work, but you lose some features. Samsung Galaxy Buds are a better match for Samsung phones.
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UGREEN 20000mAh PD 20W Power Bank
A 20,000mAh power bank charges most phones several times over, and this UGREEN model supports 20W fast charging.
✓What We Like
- Big 20,000mAh capacity
- Fast charging
- Great price
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Heavier than smaller banks
UGREEN Uno Power Bank 10000mAh 30W
The UGREEN Uno has a playful design and 30W output, enough to fast-charge phones and small tablets.
✓What We Like
- 30W output
- Pocket-sized
- Fun design
✕What to Keep in Mind
- 10,000mAh only
UGREEN 10000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank
This magnetic power bank attaches to MagSafe iPhones and charges them without a cable.
✓What We Like
- No cable needed
- Slim design
- Good capacity
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Best for iPhone 12 and newer
Verbatim Charge 'n' Go 10000mAh Magnetic
Verbatim's magnetic power bank offers 10,000mAh of wireless charging for MagSafe-compatible phones.
✓What We Like
- Magnetic
- 10,000mAh
- Trusted brand
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Pricier than UGREEN
Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus 13.3in Portable Monitor
A portable monitor gives you a second screen anywhere. The DUEX Plus is a 13.3in Full HD screen that connects by USB-C.
✓What We Like
- Second screen anywhere
- Full HD
- USB-C
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Needs a USB-C video port
Mobile Pixels DUEX Max 14in Portable Monitor
The DUEX Max gives you a 14in Full HD IPS screen, a little more room for spreadsheets and design.
✓What We Like
- 14in Full HD IPS
- Portable
- USB-C
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Adds weight to your bag
Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 Pro 16in 120Hz
With a 16in WQXGA screen and 120Hz refresh rate, this portable monitor is great for gaming and creative work on the go.
✓What We Like
- Sharp 16in screen
- 120Hz
- USB-C
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Larger and pricier
Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable SSD
The XS1000 is a pocket-sized external SSD with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds, great for backups and moving big files.
✓What We Like
- Very small
- Fast transfer speeds
- 1TB
✕What to Keep in Mind
- USB-C cable needed
LaCie Mobile Drive 2TB
LaCie's Mobile Drive gives you 2TB of portable storage in a stylish metal case, ideal for backups.
✓What We Like
- 2TB storage
- Stylish design
- Good value
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Slower than a pocket SSD
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
The Galaxy Buds3 FE are a more affordable way to get Samsung earbuds, a great match for Galaxy phones.
✓What We Like
- Good price
- Comfortable
- Great with Samsung phones
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Fewer features than Buds4
Samsung Galaxy Buds4
The Galaxy Buds4 are Samsung's newest earbuds, with a compact case and easy pairing with Galaxy phones.
✓What We Like
- Latest model
- Compact
- Great with Samsung phones
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Best features need a Samsung phone
Apple AirPods Pro (3rd generation)
AirPods Pro 3 offer strong active noise cancelling, great for flights and commutes, plus a MagSafe charging case.
✓What We Like
- Excellent noise cancelling
- Great with iPhone
- MagSafe case
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Expensive
- Best with Apple devices
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