Amazon shoppers race to buy ‘small and mighty' £140 portable charger – and it's now just £18
AMAZON is known for its unbeatable deals, and this week is no exception.
Right now, you can grab the Lkouy Portable Charger for just £17.99, a huge 87% off its original price tag of £139.99.
If you're on the hunt for bargain essentials, Amazon is always a good shout.
Over the years, I've reported on countless deals, and it's safe to say I can spot a hidden gem when I see one, and this power bank is one of them.
That said, the original price of £139.99 is a bit of a leap, but what really caught my eye was the Lkouy Portable Charger spec sheet.
For less than £20, you're getting a slim, lightweight power bank with a powerful 10,000mAh battery; a great deal for anyone who's always on the go.
And for those of you wondering how to charge your phone to 100% as quickly as possible, our Head of Tech & Science, Sean Keach, has the know-how.
This deal also comes as Amazon kicks off its Everyday Essentials Week, where you'll find bargains on all those must-have items.
While Lkouy brand might not be a household one, it's clearly left shoppers impressed, with over 90% of reviews giving it five stars and more than 500 units sold in the past month alone.
The best deals on household essentials this week
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Our team of shopping experts are constantly on the lookout for the best deals on household essentials — whether that's pantry staples, laundry pods or necessities like kitchen and loo rolls.
Here are the best deals we've spotted at Amazon this week:
Nescafé Instant Cappuccino Sachets x12, £4 £2.23 - buy here
Walkers Cheese and Onion Crisps 45g x32, £35.20 £19.20 - buy here
Mutti Chopped Tomatoes x6, £9.18 £6 - buy here
Ellis Harper Fridge Deodoriser, £13.99 £8.39 - buy here
Ecover Non-Bio Laundry Detergent, £10 £6.65 - buy here
Ariel The Big One Laundry Pods x69, £39 £24.50 - buy here
Vanish Gold Oxi Action Plus Super Concentrated 500g, £10 £4.62 - buy here
Fairy Outdoorable Fabric Conditioner x8, £40 £28 - buy here
Spesh by Cusheen Lemon Scented Toilet Roll x72, £34.99 £23.99 - buy here
Duck Fresh Discs x3, £15 £8.55 - buy here
Biodegradable 20L Bin Liners x100, £12.99 £7.12 - buy here
Mr Muscle Drain Unblocker x2, £8.56 £5.48- buy here
I haven't had this particular charger in hand myself, but the specs speak for themselves.
It's ultra-slim, weighing just 162g and small enough to slip into your bag or pocket without adding bulk.
It's equipped with 22.5W fast charging technology, which means you can charge your device from 0% to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Whether it's your phone, tablet, or headphones, it's designed to charge up to three devices at once, making it ideal for families or sharing with friends.
There's even a handy LED display that shows the battery level so you're never caught out.
The reviews speak for themselves, with one reviewer calling it 'small but mighty.'
They added, 'I have a few power banks, but this one is a perfect size to carry in my pocket without it being too big or heavy. It has loads of power to keep my phone charged up for hours.'
Another customer praised, 'This one is built to be more travel-friendly, much lighter but it still impresses in how fast it charges my phone and tablet.
'Among all chargers I have got so far, I only carry this one.'
If you're after more tech deals, I also spotted this £130 JBL speaker that's currently on sale for £74, and its ideal the summer and taking abroad.
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