WiBa Power Bank Offers Fully Wireless Solution for Charging Your iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus

[MacRumors]

There are already Qi-based wireless chargers on the market that include a built-in battery pack for wire-free charging on the go, but the upcoming WiBa Power Bank from accessory maker Avido goes one step further by offering wireless iPhone charging and wireless charging for the power bank itself.

The WiBa Power Bank features a 5,000mAh battery that can be used to charge an iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or other Qi-compatible smartphone or device. It uses Qi wireless charging, so you don't need to connect it to your iPhone with a Lightning cable.

Two slim metal plates attach to the back or the case of the iPhone to make sure that it stays magnetically attached to the Power Bank when charging, and there's a built-in USB port if you need to charge non-wireless devices.

To charge the WiBa Power Bank, there's an included Charging Dock that looks identical to the Power Bank. Place the Power Bank on the Charging Dock and it too will charge up wirelessly with no need for a micro-USB cable. The Charging Dock itself will need to be plugged in to the wall, though. Conveniently, the Charging Dock can charge the Power Bank or any other Qi-enabled device, so it can be used for direct iPhone charging, too.

You can put an iPhone on the Power Bank and the Power Bank on its Charging Dock to charge everything all at once, with the charged up Power Bank then available for use when outside the home. When traveling, if you don't want to bring the Charging Dock, a USB-C cable can also be used to charge the Power Bank directly.

Avido says the WiBa Charging Dock is "Fast Charge compatible," but it's not clear if that means it works with the faster 7.5W charging in the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, and there's no explicit mention of these devices, so it may only charge at the standard 5 watts.

The WiBa Wireless Power Bank will cost $99.95 when it launches later this year.

Article Link: WiBa Power Bank Offers Fully Wireless Solution for Charging Your iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus

 

[bryan1andersons]

Anyone find any cheaper but similar solutions?

 

[thebluepotato]

That's one hell of a sandwich

 

[Crzyrio]

It could do without the dock. I don't mind plugging the bank in if the battery is large enough

 

[Will.O.Bie]

I like the concept but can do without the adhesive plate that you have to stick on the back of your phone or case.

 

[JasonQG]

What happens if you stack up more than one of these things?

 

[skoosht]

Anyone find any cheaper but similar solutions?

https://www.amazon.com/Yoobao-Wirel...rd_wg=lJK1h&psc=1&refRID=RHXAG66KPHXEKJK5PP93

$22, the price on this other one is ridiculous.
I suppose without the dock it's not exactly the same, oh well.

 

[ElRojito]

We need to go at least 2 dreams deeper.

 

[sidewinder3000]

I like the innovative thinking, but the execution needs work. No one likes adhesive plates.

 

[Aussi3]

Nice idea

 

[DipDog3]

You should be able to plug in the battery directly, that would eliminate the half of this product that is unnecessary.

 

[AaronM5670]

What happens if you stack up more than one of these things?

You get a personal thank you from the CEO of WiBa for spending so much money on their products.

 

[Binarymix]

I fail to see the need for a wireless charger to have a dock. It’s still plugged in!

I bought this charger which is double the capacity, and has lightning and USB micro input for charging, USB output, and has a flashlight function.


10000mAh Wireless Charge Power Bank 2 in 1 for iphone and android (White) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B076Z2279Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_8QbtAbRT37TQV

It’s been great and acts just like a qi charging dock when plugged in, also charging the charger, basically negating the need to piggy back like this product.

I see a USB cable can be plugged in to charge it, wth is the point in the dock??

 

[BWhaler]

Mophie, your move. (And please support lightning cable. Not upgrading until then.)

 

[az431]

I don't get it.

 

[Scooz]

I think that‘s called a heater.

Might be usefull nonetheless. And not that much more than two qi chargers, a qi receiver plate and a powerbank. And nicer - but still weird - looking.

 

[BigCLC]

Here’s another brand on Amazon for $39 that does the same thing, charges via qi and charges any qi devices. https://www.amazon.com/MobilePal-Next-Generation-10000mAh-Wireless-Charging/dp/B01MT5QUKI

 

[glowplug]

What happens if you stack up more than one of these things?

Came to ask the same thing. I'd stack like 5 of them together. That'd be one heck of a battery.

 

[chriscrowlee]

5000 mah means with charge loss you won’t even be able to charge X one full time. No thanks. Plenty other cheaper solutions.
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I fail to see the need for a wireless charger to have a dock. It’s still plugged in!

I bought this charger which is double the capacity, and has lightning and USB micro input for charging, USB output, and has a flashlight function.


10000mAh Wireless Charge Power Bank 2 in 1 for iphone and android (White) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B076Z2279Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_8QbtAbRT37TQV

It’s been great and acts just like a qi charging dock when plugged in, also charging the charger, basically negating the need to piggy back like this product.

I see a USB cable can be plugged in to charge it, wth is the point in the dock??

I want a wireless charge dock. This one you linked shows Canada only.

 

[iLLUMI]

5000 mah means with charge loss you won’t even be able to charge X one full time. No thanks. Plenty other cheaper solutions.
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I want a wireless charge dock. This one you linked shows Canada only.

Cheaper and double the "mAh" to boot!

 

[chriscrowlee]

Cheaper and double the "mAh" to boot!

10,000 should really be the minimum. So you get 2-3 full charges of an X or 8. Otherwise if you have to recharge the charger every time you charge it once it defeats the purpose haha

 

[FelixDerKater]

Top that bread with apple butter.

 

[Acerone]

So it comes with a charger dock?

 

[chriscrowlee]

So it comes with a charger dock?

Yeah. How you going to charge the dock without a charging dock? Duh hehe.

Sooner or later a cable will have to plug into something heheh

 

[Analog Kid]

Does anyone use a wireless power pack? I don't see how I would... I usually use these kinds of power packs when I travel, so I'm either on the plane using the device (wire works better because I can still handle the device) or have it thrown in my pack charging (wire works better because it's not sitting nicely on a table and aligned)...

5000 mah means with charge loss you won’t even be able to charge X one full time.

10,000 should really be the minimum. So you get 2-3 full charges of an X or 8.

I'm having a hard time getting the math to work here... 5000mAh won't charge the 2700mAh iPhone X once, but a 10,000mAh source will charge it 2 to 3 times?!