Looks like any USB C PowerDelivery (PD) power bank with 45w or more output should be able to charge it even while playing.. Anything less than 45w output will charge but lose power if you are actively using it.
this post was submitted on 06 Jul 2023
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I bought the INIU 65W 25000mAh powerbank. It's a bit chunky but absolutely does the job
I can second for INUI, works fantastically. Amazon usually has deals making them pretty cheap!
I am using Baseus Adaman Power Bank 65W 20000mAh. Pretty happy with it, even charges my work laptop at good speed.
Steam deck has USB PD. So if your powerbank supports it anything above 40watts will be fine
It depends on a few factors. First, what is the quality of the power bank? If it supports USB-C and has fast charging, it will likely be able to keep up with the Deck's power draw. However, it also depends on the game you're playing. Something AAA that drops your battery life to <2 hours may use more power than the bank can provide. That said, as long as you're taking breaks and putting the system to sleep, the bank should be able to catch up.
The Deck has a 5300mAh capacity. Most high quality power banks are around 10000, so you should be able to double or triple the battery life.
If you have one with USB PD yeah