Different MagSafe Energy Banks to Contemplate
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We like just a few different MagSafe energy banks that didn’t make it into our high picks.
Scosche PBQ5MS2 Moveable MagSafe Telephone Charger for $45: Slim, first rate 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.
Baseus Nomos Qi2 3-in-1 Magnetic Energy Financial institution for $82: This high-capacity energy financial institution packs 10,000 mAh and Qi2 certification, enabling as much as 15-watt wi-fi charging. It additionally has a useful built-in cable that may go as excessive as 45 watts. Press the ability button and also you get a share remaining show on the again above the fold-out kickstand. The one factor stopping this from incomes a spot above is the excessive value.
Torras Magnetic Moveable Charger With Stand for $50: Our earlier ring grip and stand choose, this energy financial institution was supplanted as a result of it may well solely provide 7.5 watts wirelessly, although you possibly can all the time plug into the USB-C port for quicker charging (as much as 18 watts). It’s comparatively slim and lightweight, has sturdy magnets, and 4 LEDs to indicate the battery stage.
Sharge Icemag for $50: I’m often a sucker for Sharge’s translucent cyberpunk aesthetic, and the Icemag has RGB lighting and a tiny fan inside! It expenses iPhones at 7.5 watts and affords 20-watt wired charging with an ample 10,000-mAh capability. However it’s comparatively cumbersome, and the fan emits a high-pitched whine. You’ll solely hear it in case you are someplace quiet, and whereas it retains the ability financial institution cool, my iPhone 14 Professional nonetheless received very heat. I really like the look and assume the cooling fan is a stable concept, however the design may very well be improved.
Burga Magnetic Energy Financial institution for $100: In case you are appalled on the concept of attaching an unpleasant limpet to your iPhone, think about forking out for one among Burga’s fashionable 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 may provide 20 watts. The catch is the comparatively excessive value for the comparatively low 5,000-mAh capability.
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Iniu Magnetic Moveable Charger for $30: You may get an honest 10,000-mAh MagSafe energy financial institution with out spending a lot should you go for this one from Iniu. It is heavy and chunky, however the rounded edges and soft-touch plastic end make it comfy to carry. It sticks securely to the again of your iPhone and expenses by MagSafe circumstances too. The paw print brand doubles as an influence indicator, with every part that lights up blue indicating 20 p.c. It managed a full cost and slightly below a half for my iPhone 14 Professional.
Groov-e Energy Financial institution for £27: This reasonably priced MagSafe charger is barely obtainable within the UK, nevertheless it affords an honest 10,000-mAh capability with a show that reveals the exact share remaining. You’ll be able to stand up to fifteen watts 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 little bit 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 $50: 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, nevertheless it affords 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 possibly can pop your AirPods on the opposite facet to cost at 3 watts. In addition 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, nevertheless it’s a little bit greater than it needs 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) affords double the capability and a kickstand, nevertheless it’s chunky.
RapidX Boosta Energy Financial institution for $51: Obtainable in some vibrant 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 that you would be able to slide it onto. This transportable charger added a good 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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A few of the MagSafe transportable chargers we examined aren’t value your time.
Alogic Matrix Common Magnetic Energy Financial institution for $66: This light-weight, 5,000-mAh-capacity magnetic energy financial institution has an ungainly angular look, however that’s as a result of it’s designed to slip right into a 2-in-1 dock ($110), a 3-in-1 dock ($155), and a couple of automobile docks ($66), 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 for $50: 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 for $50: This MagSafe energy financial institution has a curved design with a soft-touch coating and a troublesome metallic kickstand. Sadly, the capability is barely 4,000 mAh, but it’s as huge as some higher-capacity choices—and even greater. 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 will get higher energy and efficiency for the cash.
Moft Snap Stand Energy Set for $79: I just like the smooth 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 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 possibly can ditch the ability financial institution when it’s lifeless however maintain the stand; it simply doesn’t supply sufficient energy.