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I like the idea but I want one that I can set on MagSafe to charge instead of plugging in a cable. Even better if I can set the phone on top and charge that at the same time with pass through.
 
I really don't see the point of these. Usually with a portable power bank, I want minimize the time spent using it and thus charge as fast as possible. Thus those with 18W PD are appealing. Plug in, charge up for 15-30 minutes, and put it away. In and out, fast.

For this, I think the PowerCore 10000 PD Redux is the best bang-per-buck right now. It's small but packs 10,000mah and 18W PD. It can take an iPhone from dead to >50% in about 30 minutes.

But at 5W, it would take many hours to get a reasonable charge - to say nothing of the inherent power loss of wireless. What's the point?
True, but it might be worth it to some who don’t want to fumble around with a cable.
 
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True, but it might be worth it to some who don’t want to fumble around with a cable.
I can certainly imagine some scenario where this would be a fit. But think about it, the target audience for this is pretty absurd:

Someone who runs out of power, but not so much that they need multiple days worth of battery. Just enough to recharge the iPhone partially. Someone who uses their phone so much they cannot be away from it for even 20 minutes, but can tolerate extremely slow charging. Someone who is so active they need the charger to be portable and ergonomic, but not so active that physically attaching the power bank would be required. And someone that is annoyed with cables, but not annoyed with a bulky brick hanging off the device.

It just seems contradictory. I'm not sure such a person exists without making some compromises.

If someone needs a portable charger, there are better options that are equally small or smaller, but would charge much faster with a 3" cable.

If requires the battery to be battery to be ergonomic and look good, then a battery case is probably a better fit anyway.
 
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Bought for wireless charge function to open up wired port for audio accessory. Unfortunately it died on second recharge. Thankfully Amazon return to the rescue. I do wish it was a higher capacity battery.
 
I would like apple to make one, especially if I'm going to pay outrageous price and with 15W charging. This should be 20 bucks or less.
 
So it’s basically a Qi wireless charger with embedded magnets? Not a true Magsafe accessory. How about wired via USB-C? Does it capable of 20w charging?
 
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I‘ve got a cheap MagSafe-compatible wireless battery backpack that I bought on AliExpress, and it‘s been really handy. Lives in my laptop back for those occasional times when I’m running low, and makes it easier to continue using my phone compared to being tethered to a battery bank.

Definitely works best paired with a MagSafe case (I use it with an Apple leather).
 
Shame it’s only 5 watt charging. Very slow but good in a pinch to keep your iPhone going
 
I really don't see the point of these. Usually with a portable power bank, I want minimize the time spent using it and thus charge as fast as possible. Thus those with 18W PD are appealing. Plug in, charge up for 15-30 minutes, and put it away. In and out, fast.

For this, I think the PowerCore 10000 PD Redux is the best bang-per-buck right now. It's small but packs 10,000mah and 18W PD. It can take an iPhone from dead to >50% in about 30 minutes.

But at 5W, it would take many hours to get a reasonable charge - to say nothing of the inherent power loss of wireless. What's the point?
maybe in the mobile environment, a cable is annoying. I usually need put phone and powerbank together, but the cable must also be well organized. Otherwise, if the cable is pulled accedently, the best case is charging gets aborted, worst case would be the phone starts to fly.....
 
I really don't see the point of these. Usually with a portable power bank, I want minimize the time spent using it and thus charge as fast as possible. Thus those with 18W PD are appealing. Plug in, charge up for 15-30 minutes, and put it away. In and out, fast.

For this, I think the PowerCore 10000 PD Redux is the best bang-per-buck right now. It's small but packs 10,000mah and 18W PD. It can take an iPhone from dead to >50% in about 30 minutes.

But at 5W, it would take many hours to get a reasonable charge - to say nothing of the inherent power loss of wireless. What's the point?
The point is easy of connection. The trade-off is a slower charge rate.
 
Not MagSafe. This is a magnetic 5W Qi charger. The entire purpose of MagSafe is the higher 15W charging due to the use of magnets to ensure correct placement. Not simply having magnets.
 
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Magnetic strength is decent, but it stays adhered best when used with a MagSafe-compatible iPhone case. Without a case, the magnet is decent, but the hold is better with a magnetic case.
Sure but how is the magnetic strength? is it decent, or better with a case?
 


Anker, a company known for its range of accessories designed for Apple products, recently came out with one of the first MagSafe-compatible battery packs, so we thought we'd check it out to see how it compares to a standard battery pack.


Design wise, Anker's power bank looks like a typical battery pack, but it has magnets built in that are designed to adhere right to the back of an iPhone 12 model. It's made from a plastic material with some rubber accenting, and it's fairly small and lightweight given that it needs to attach to an iPhone magnetically.

The PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless Power Bank is MagSafe-compatible, not MagSafe, so it is limited to 5W charging rather than 15W charging like a MagSafe charger. At 5W, it's going to charge at slower speeds, but since it is able to adhere to the back of an iPhone magnetically, it's more convenient than a standalone power bank because it stays in place.

Magnetic strength is decent, but it stays adhered best when used with a MagSafe-compatible iPhone case. Without a case, the magnet is decent, but the hold is better with a magnetic case.

With a 5,000mAh capacity, the PowerCore Magnetic Power Bank can charge an iPhone 12 mini to full, but for other iPhones, you're only going to get a partial charge. Anker says it can charge the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro to 95 percent and the iPhone 12 Pro Max to 75 percent, so it doesn't have as much capacity as other power banks on the market, but it's still a useful charge amount when you're in a pinch because of its portability and ease of use.

The PowerCore Power Bank can be charged over USB-C, and you can check the charge level with the indicator lights that are next to the USB-C port on the device. You can use Anker's power bank with other Qi-enabled accessories, but the magnetic attachment feature is limited to the iPhone 12 models.

The PowerCore Magnetic 5K Power Bank can be purchased from Amazon for $40, but Anker is having supply issues at the current time and it is out of stock.

Article Link: Hands-On With Anker's MagSafe-Compatible Battery Pack
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