Different MagSafe Energy Banks to Contemplate
We like a number 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 p.c), it’s awfully expensive. Nonetheless, it is one of many few completely designed for the iPhone Air. You may technically use it with different iPhones, however you will need to rotate the ability financial institution in order that it hangs horizontally.
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Anker Nano Energy Financial institution 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, costs at as much as 15 watts, and fills most suitable telephones to only over the 50 p.c mark. If you would like a slim Qi2-certified energy financial institution, decide this.
Mous MagSafe Suitable Wi-fi Energy Financial institution 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 p.c refill for many iPhones, and the design is rounded with a gentle 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 Magazine Magnetic Energy Financial institution for £60: The true attraction of this magnetic wi-fi energy financial institution is Vonmählen’s eco credentials. The German producer makes use of recycled cobalt (27 p.c), aluminum (90 p.c), and plastics (one hundred pc) in its energy banks. There aren’t any compromises on design or performance. This MagSafe battery pack is modern and slim (8.6 mm), boasts Qi2 certification, and provides 15-watt wi-fi and 20-watt wired charging by way of 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 really 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 in the event you want extra energy. Wi-fi charging is gradual at 7.5 watts, whereas wired charging by way of the USB-C port is 15 watts. It labored high-quality in my checks, however there are higher choices above.
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Scosche PBQ5MS2 Transportable MagSafe Cellphone Charger for $45: Slim, first rate magnets, 4 LEDs to indicate remaining energy, and a wee USB-C cable within the field—to date, so acquainted. There’s nothing actually mistaken with this 5,000-mAh MagSafe energy financial institution, however charging (wi-fi and wired) maxes out at 10 watts, and you may get higher performers for a similar cash above.
Torras Magnetic Transportable Charger With Stand for $50: Our earlier ring grip and stand decide, this energy financial institution was supplanted as a result of it may well 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 Energy Financial institution for $100: If you’re appalled on the concept of attaching an unsightly limpet to your iPhone, contemplate forking out for one in every of Burga’s trendy MagSafe energy banks. A mixture of tempered glass and anodized metal, these fairly energy banks are available 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 p.c from lifeless. The USB-C port can even provide 20 watts. The catch is the comparatively excessive value for the comparatively low 5,000-mAh capability.
Groov-e Energy Financial institution for £25: This reasonably priced MagSafe charger is simply out there within the UK, but it surely 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 gadgets at as much as 20 watts. It’s just a little cumbersome, however the magnets are sturdy, and it labored nicely when examined, providing a full cost for my iPhone 14 Professional with round 30 p.c left.
Belkin BoostCharge Wi-fi Energy Financial institution for $37: With a 5,000-mAh capability and a useful kickstand, this MagSafe energy financial institution is first rate. I like the selection of colours (particularly purple), however the magnets really feel a bit weak, and the kickstand works finest in panorama (it feels unstable in portrait). It fell nicely in need of a full cost for my iPhone 14 Professional.
Bezalel Prelude XR Wi-fi Energy Financial institution for $79: The intelligent X vary from Bezalel consists of 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, but it surely 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 facet 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 energy financial institution works nicely, but it surely’s just a little larger than it ought to be. It really works with MagSafe iPhones however comes with an non-obligatory attachment for non-MagSafe telephones. Mophie’s Snap+ Powerstation Stand ($70) provides double the capability and a kickstand, but it surely’s chunky.
RapidX Boosta Energy Financial institution for $50: Accessible in some vibrant colours, this MagSafe energy financial institution delivers 5,000 mAh of energy, and there’s an non-obligatory charging stand with a USB-C jack which you could slide it onto. This moveable charger added a decent 76 p.c to my iPhone 14 Professional’s battery, however the wired USB-C charging is restricted to 10 watts.
Keep away from These MagSafe Energy Banks
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Among the MagSafe moveable chargers we examined aren’t price your time.
Alogic Matrix Common Magnetic Energy Financial institution: 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 automotive 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 p.c to my iPhone 14 Professional’s battery.
HyperJuice Magnetic Wi-fi Battery Pack: One more 5,000-mAh MagSafe energy financial institution, the HyperJuice seems fairly good with 4 LEDs and a spherical energy button on the again, however the USB-C port is restricted to 12 watts, and it solely managed to take my iPhone 14 Professional as much as 71 p.c.
UAG Lucent Energy Kickstand: This MagSafe energy financial institution has a curved design with a soft-touch coating and a troublesome steel kickstand. Sadly, the capability is simply 4,000 mAh, but it’s as massive as some higher-capacity choices—and even larger. It added simply shy of 60 p.c to my iPhone 14 Professional, charging wirelessly at 7.5 watts. The USB-C goes as much as 18 watts, however you may get higher energy and efficiency for the cash.
Moft Snap Stand Energy Set: I just like the gentle fake leather-based end, and this energy financial institution is cozy within the hand and appears nice, however the 3,400-mAh capability solely added 41 p.c to my iPhone 14 Professional. It comes with a magnetically connected folding stand and pockets, 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 maintain the stand; it simply doesn’t supply sufficient energy.
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