Different MagSafe Energy Banks to Imagine
{Photograph}: Simon Hill
We love a couple of different MagSafe energy banks that didn’t make it into our best choices.
Sharge Icemag for $34: I’m typically a sucker for Sharge’s translucent cyberpunk aesthetic, and the Icemag has RGB lights and a tiny fan within! It fees iPhones at 7.5 watts and provides 20-watt stressed out charging with an considerable 10,000-mAh ability. However it’s rather cumbersome, and the fan emits a high-pitched whine. You are going to solely listen it if you’re someplace quiet, and whilst it helps to keep the facility financial institution cool, my iPhone 14 Professional nonetheless will get very hot. I really like the glance and suppose the cooling fan is a forged concept, however the design may well be advanced.
Vonmählen Evergreen Magazine Magnetic Energy Financial institution for £60: The true enchantment 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 (100%) in its energy banks. There are not any compromises on design or capability. This MagSafe battery pack is swish and narrow (8.6 mm), boasts Qi2 certification, and provides 15-watt wi-fi and 20-watt stressed out charging by the use of USB-C. It’s solely to be had in the United Kingdom and Europe now, however will with a bit of luck land in america quickly.
Benks ArmorGo for $43: I really like the aramid fiber end on Benks’ line of MagSafe appropriate energy banks, and the 5,000-mAh type is svelte, offering sufficient energy to best off your iPhone and get you throughout the day. There’s a bulkier 10,000-mAh type if you want extra energy. Wi-fi charging is gradual at 7.5 watts, whilst stressed out charging by the use of the USB-C port is 15 watts. It labored advantageous in my exams, however there are higher choices above.
Scosche PBQ5MS2 Moveable MagSafe Telephone Charger for $50: Slender, first rate magnets, 4 LEDs to turn ultimate energy, and a wee USB-C cable within the field—to this point, so acquainted. There’s not anything actually unsuitable with this 5,000-mAh MagSafe energy financial institution, however charging (wi-fi and stressed out) maxes out at 10 watts, and you’ll be able to recover performers for a similar cash above.
Torras Magnetic Moveable Charger With Stand for $50: Our earlier ring grip and stand select, this energy financial institution was once supplanted as a result of it will possibly solely provide 7.5 watts wirelessly, regardless that you’ll be able to at all times plug into the USB-C port for sooner charging (as much as 18 watts). It’s rather narrow and lightweight, has robust magnets, and 4 LEDs to turn the battery stage.
Burga Magnetic Energy Financial institution for $100: If you’re appalled on the concept of attaching an unpleasant limpet for your iPhone, believe forking out for one in every of Burga’s trendy MagSafe energy banks. A mixture of tempered glass and anodized metal, those lovely energy banks are available quite a lot of crowd pleasing designs. The camo type I examined had robust magnets and charged my iPhone 14 Professional wirelessly (7.5 watts) to round 70 % from useless. The USB-C port too can provide 20 watts. The catch is the rather excessive worth for the rather low 5,000-mAh ability.
{Photograph}: Simon Hill
Iniu Magnetic Moveable Charger for $40: You’ll get a good 10,000-mAh MagSafe energy financial institution with out spending a lot if you happen to go for this one from Iniu. It is heavy and chunky, however the rounded edges and soft-touch plastic end make it at ease to carry. It sticks securely to the again of your iPhone and fees via MagSafe circumstances, too. The paw print brand doubles as an influence indicator, with each and every phase that lighting up blue indicating 20 %. It controlled a complete fee and just below a part for my iPhone 14 Professional.
Groov-e Energy Financial institution for £27: This reasonably priced MagSafe charger is solely to be had in the United Kingdom, however it gives a good 10,000-mAh ability with a show that presentations the proper proportion ultimate. You’ll get 15-watt wi-fi charging (7.5 watts for iPhones), and the USB-C port can fee units at as much as 20 watts. It’s slightly cumbersome, however the magnets are robust, and it labored smartly when examined, providing a complete fee for my iPhone 14 Professional with round 30 % left.
Belkin BoostCharge Wi-fi Energy Financial institution for $50: With a 5,000-mAh ability and a at hand kickstand, this MagSafe energy financial institution is first rate. I just like the collection of colours (particularly crimson), however the magnets really feel a little vulnerable, and the kickstand works superb in panorama (it feels risky in portrait). It fell smartly in need of a complete fee for my iPhone 14 Professional.
Bezalel Prelude XR Wi-fi Energy Financial institution for $79: The artful 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 ability, whilst the smaller X ($80) makes do with 5,000 mAh. The XR is cumbersome, and the kickstand feels flimsy, however it gives greater than sufficient energy to totally fee an iPhone 14 Professional. Each energy banks fee iPhones at 7.5 watts, and different Qi wi-fi telephones at as much as 15 watts, plus you’ll be able to pop your AirPods at the different aspect to fee 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 smartly, however it’s slightly larger than it will have to be. It really works with MagSafe iPhones however comes with an not obligatory attachment for non-MagSafe telephones. Mophie’s Snap+ Powerstation Stand ($70) gives double the ability and a kickstand, however it’s chunky.
RapidX Boosta Energy Financial institution for $50: To be had in some brilliant colours, this MagSafe energy financial institution delivers 5,000 mAh of energy, and there’s an not obligatory charging stand with a USB-C jack that you’ll be able to slide it onto. This moveable charger added a good 76 % to my iPhone 14 Professional’s battery, however the stressed out USB-C charging is restricted to ten watts.
Keep away from Those MagSafe Energy Banks
{Photograph}: Simon Hill
One of the vital MagSafe moveable chargers we examined don’t seem to be value your time.
Alogic Matrix Common Magnetic Energy Financial institution: This light-weight, 5,000-mAh-capacity magnetic energy financial institution has an ungainly angular glance, however that’s as it’s designed to slip right into a 2-in-1 dock, a 3-in-1 dock, and a couple of vehicle docks, similar to Anker’s 633 above. Sadly, one of the crucial Alogic batteries I examined failed and refused to fee. The person who labored controlled so as to add 74 % to my iPhone 14 Professional’s battery.
HyperJuice Magnetic Wi-fi Battery Pack: But any other 5,000-mAh MagSafe energy financial institution, the HyperJuice seems to be slightly great with 4 LEDs and a spherical energy button at the again, however the USB-C port is restricted to twelve watts, and it solely controlled to take my iPhone 14 Professional as much as 71 %.
UAG Lucent Energy Kickstand: This MagSafe energy financial institution has a curved design with a soft-touch coating and a difficult steel kickstand. Sadly, the ability is solely 4,000 mAh, but it’s as large as some higher-capacity choices—and even larger. It added simply shy of 60 % to my iPhone 14 Professional, charging wirelessly at 7.5 watts. The USB-C is going as much as 18 watts, however you’ll be able to recover energy and function for the cash.
Moft Snap Stand Energy Set: I just like the smooth pretend leather-based end, and this energy financial institution is at ease within the hand and appears nice, however the 3,400-mAh ability solely added 41 % to my iPhone 14 Professional. It comes with a magnetically hooked up folding stand and pockets, with most likely sufficient room for a few playing cards or emergency money. I really like that it attaches one after the other so you’ll be able to ditch the facility financial institution when it’s useless, however stay the stand; it simply doesn’t be offering sufficient energy.
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