Voltage is no problem. If you use a powerbank, the output will be 5v. For other batteries, you'll need something that converts the native battery voltage to 5v, at sufficient current. It's current that's the problem. While a Pi5 will run on 3A, if you want the full potential you need 5A. I have yet to see a powerbank that will deliver 5A at 5v (if you find...do let everyone know). So if that's your goal, you need some sort of PSU that connects to a battery gives the proper output.Hello Team,
I have been using a Raspberry Pi 5 for quite some time. If I talk about power, I use the official Raspberry Pi 5 adapter. However, now I need to run it on a battery. Could you suggest the best battery (Product With Link If Possible) , that can provide the required voltage and current so that my Raspberry Pi 5 can function efficiently?
What you haven't specified is how *long* you want to run the Pi5 from a battery. That will determine what total storage capacity you're looking for, in Watt-hours (Wh).
And...you haven't specified how portable (i.e. do you have weight limits?) you want your set up to be. The simplest answer all the way around would be a deep discharge (aka marine) Lead Acid battery. That'll be a nominal 12v output, so you'd need a PSU that reduces that to 5v and can handle 5A on the output side.
Statistics: Posted by W. H. Heydt — Wed Mar 12, 2025 3:24 am