This $15 Aldi Find Is a Must-Have for Smartphone Owners on the Go

Loyal Aldi shoppers know it well — the legendary “Aisle of Shame.”

The affectionate nickname is a nod to the delights and temptations this section of the store poses to customers.

Everything from clothing to home decor lines the shelves of the Aldi Finds area (its official moniker), and the selection typically changes every Wednesday.

This week, one tech item caught my eye because of its truly amazing price of $14.99.

The Bauhn Fast Charging Power Bank isn’t the grocery store version of a proper power bank. Here’s why:

• Power: Bauhn’s charger has a battery capacity of 20,000 mAh (or milliampere-hours). That rating means that it can charge multiple smartphones at once or take on a single larger device, according to Engadget.
• Speed: The power bank has a maximum power output of 18 watts. That much power often can take a smartphone from 0% charge to 50% charge in 30 minutes, according to EcoFlow.
• Dual output types: The charger offers both USB-A and USB-C ports.
• Multiple ports: With three ports in total, you can charge three devices at once.
• Flexibility: The power bank is compatible with Apple, Microsoft and Android devices.
• Size: Though Bauhn’s packaging doesn’t include product dimensions and weight info, it’s roughly the size of a smartphone and feels just about as light.

But why stop there? Bauhn’s charger is also sleek, comes with a one-year warranty, is offered in three colors, and (once again for those in the cheap seats) is only $14.99!

With so many power-thirsty mobile devices in our lives, a portable power bank isn’t just a cool accessory, it’s an on-the-go essential.

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Let’s compare prices: The Xiaomi Redmi power bank offers similar specs, but costs $39.99 on Amazon as of publication time. On eBay, this new 20,000-mAh Naztech power bank is listed for $34.97. And at Best Buy, the less powerful 10,000-mAh Belkin Boost Charge Plus is on sale for $34.99.

If this Aldi Finds item has got your battery going, act fast. It’s only scheduled to be available until Aug. 12 — and that assumes they don’t sell out first.