Different MagSafe Energy Banks to Contemplate
We like a couple of different MagSafe energy banks that didn’t make it into our prime picks.
Apple’s MagSafe Battery for iPhone Air for $99: The tremendous svelte iPhone Air doesn’t have room for an enormous battery, so Apple provides this completely sized MagSafe add-on, able to charging wirelessly at 12 watts. However, with simply 3,149 mAh of energy (it charged the iPhone Air to 68 %), it’s awfully dear. Nonetheless, it is one of many few completely designed for the iPhone Air. You may technically use it with different iPhones, however you will must rotate the ability financial institution in order that it hangs horizontally.
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Anker Nano Power Bank for $46: Anker has nearly managed to match the slimmest energy financial institution above with its new Nano Qi2 energy financial institution, measuring simply 0.34 inch thick. It retains its cool, expenses at as much as 15 watts, and fills most suitable telephones to simply over the 50 % mark. If you’d like a slim Qi2-certified energy financial institution, decide this.
Mous MagSafe Compatible Wireless Power Bank for $40: I don’t have any main complaints about this MagSafe energy financial institution. The 6,000-mAh capability is sweet for a 70 to 80 % refill for many iPhones, and the design is rounded with a tender end, although it’s a little thick. It maxes out at 15 watts for charging, with a USB-C port that may hit 20 watts.
Vonmählen Evergreen Mag Magnetic Power Bank for £60: The actual attraction of this magnetic wi-fi energy financial institution is Vonmählen’s eco credentials. The German producer makes use of recycled cobalt (27 %), aluminum (90 %), and plastics (one hundred pc) in its energy banks. There are not any compromises on design or performance. This MagSafe battery pack is smooth and slim (8.6 mm), boasts Qi2 certification, and provides 15-watt wi-fi and 20-watt wired charging through USB-C. It’s solely out there within the UK and Europe now, however will hopefully land within the US quickly.
Benks ArmorGo for $43: I like the aramid fiber end on Benks’ line of MagSafe-compatible energy banks, and the 5,000-mAh mannequin is svelte, offering sufficient energy to prime off your iPhone and get you thru the day. There’s a bulkier 10,000-mAh mannequin should you want extra energy. Wi-fi charging is sluggish at 7.5 watts, whereas wired charging through the USB-C port is 15 watts. It labored effective in my assessments, however there are higher choices above.
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Scosche PBQ5MS2 Portable MagSafe Phone Charger for $45: Slim, respectable magnets, 4 LEDs to indicate remaining energy, and a wee USB-C cable within the field—thus far, so acquainted. There’s nothing actually unsuitable with this 5,000-mAh MagSafe energy financial institution, however charging (wi-fi and wired) maxes out at 10 watts, and you will get higher performers for a similar cash above.
Torras Magnetic Portable Charger With Stand for $50: Our earlier ring grip and stand decide, this energy financial institution was supplanted as a result of it could solely provide 7.5 watts wirelessly, although you may all the time plug into the USB-C port for quicker charging (as much as 18 watts). It’s comparatively slim and light-weight, has sturdy magnets, and 4 LEDs to indicate the battery stage.
Burga Magnetic Power Bank for $100: If you’re appalled on the concept of attaching an unsightly limpet to your iPhone, think about forking out for one in all Burga’s trendy MagSafe energy banks. A mixture of tempered glass and anodized metal, these fairly energy banks are available in a variety of eye-catching designs. The camo mannequin I examined had sturdy magnets and charged my iPhone 14 Professional wirelessly (7.5 watts) to round 70 % from lifeless. The USB-C port also can provide 20 watts. The catch is the comparatively excessive worth for the comparatively low 5,000-mAh capability.
Groov-e Power Bank for £25: This reasonably priced MagSafe charger is simply out there within the UK, however it provides an honest 10,000-mAh capability with a show that exhibits the exact share remaining. You may get 15-watt wi-fi charging (7.5 watts for iPhones), and the USB-C port can cost units at as much as 20 watts. It’s a bit of cumbersome, however the magnets are sturdy, and it labored effectively when examined, providing a full cost for my iPhone 14 Professional with round 30 % left.
Belkin BoostCharge Wireless Power Bank for $37: With a 5,000-mAh capability and a helpful kickstand, this MagSafe energy financial institution is respectable. I like the selection of colours (particularly purple), however the magnets really feel a bit weak, and the kickstand works greatest in panorama (it feels unstable in portrait). It fell effectively in need of a full cost for my iPhone 14 Professional.
Bezalel Prelude XR Wireless Power Bank for $79: The intelligent X vary from Bezalel contains two MagSafe energy banks and a wi-fi charging plug. The XR, which I examined, has a ten,000-mAh capability, whereas the smaller X ($80) makes do with 5,000 mAh. The XR is cumbersome, and the kickstand feels flimsy, however it provides greater than sufficient energy to completely cost an iPhone 14 Professional. Each energy banks cost iPhones at 7.5 watts, and different Qi wi-fi telephones at as much as 15 watts, plus you may pop your AirPods on the opposite aspect to cost at 3 watts. Additionally they have USB-C ports that may ship 20 watts.
Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini for $45: This 5,000-mAh-capacity power bank works effectively, however it’s a bit of greater than it ought to be. It really works with MagSafe iPhones however comes with an optionally available attachment for non-MagSafe telephones. Mophie’s Snap+ Powerstation Stand ($70) provides double the capability and a kickstand, however it’s chunky.
RapidX Boosta Power Bank for $50: Accessible in some shiny colours, this MagSafe energy financial institution delivers 5,000 mAh of energy, and there’s an optionally available charging stand with a USB-C jack which you can slide it onto. This moveable charger added a good 76 % to my iPhone 14 Professional’s battery, however the wired USB-C charging is proscribed to 10 watts.
Keep away from These MagSafe Energy Banks
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A number of the MagSafe moveable chargers we examined aren’t price your time.
Alogic Matrix Universal Magnetic Power Bank: This light-weight, 5,000-mAh-capacity magnetic energy financial institution has a clumsy angular look, however that’s as a result of it’s designed to slip right into a 2-in-1 dock, a 3-in-1 dock, and a couple of car docks, very like Anker’s 633 above. Sadly, one of many Alogic batteries I examined failed and refused to cost. The one which labored managed so as to add 74 % to my iPhone 14 Professional’s battery.
HyperJuice Magnetic Wireless Battery Pack: Yet one more 5,000-mAh MagSafe energy financial institution, the HyperJuice appears fairly good with 4 LEDs and a spherical energy button on the again, however the USB-C port is proscribed to 12 watts, and it solely managed to take my iPhone 14 Professional as much as 71 %.
UAG Lucent Power Kickstand: This MagSafe energy financial institution has a curved design with a soft-touch coating and a tricky steel kickstand. Sadly, the capability is simply 4,000 mAh, but it’s as massive as some higher-capacity choices—and even greater. It added simply shy of 60 % to my iPhone 14 Professional, charging wirelessly at 7.5 watts. The USB-C goes as much as 18 watts, however you will get higher energy and efficiency for the cash.
Moft Snap Stand Power Set: I just like the tender fake leather-based end, and this energy financial institution is comfortable within the hand and appears nice, however the 3,400-mAh capability solely added 41 % to my iPhone 14 Professional. It comes with a magnetically hooked up folding stand and wallet, with maybe sufficient room for a few playing cards or emergency money. I like that it attaches individually so you may ditch the ability financial institution when it’s lifeless, however preserve the stand; it simply doesn’t supply sufficient energy.
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