Other MagSafe Power Banks to Consider
Photograph: Simon Hill
We like a few other MagSafe power banks that didn’t make it into our top picks.
Baseus Nomos Qi2 3-in-1 Magnetic Power Bank for $100: This high-capacity power bank packs 10,000 mAh and Qi2 certification, enabling up to 15-watt wireless charging. It also has a handy built-in cable that can go as high as 45 watts. Press the power button and you get a percentage remaining display on the back above the fold-out kickstand. The only thing stopping this from earning a place above is the high price.
Torras Magnetic Portable Charger with Stand for $60: Our previous ring grip and stand pick, this power bank was supplanted because it can only supply 7.5 watts wirelessly, though you can always plug into the USB-C port for faster charging (up to 18 watts). It is relatively slim and light, has strong magnets, and four LEDs to show the battery level.
Sharge Icemag for $60: I am usually a sucker for Sharge’s translucent cyberpunk aesthetic, and the Icemag has RGB lighting and a tiny fan inside! It charges iPhones at 7.5 watts and offers 20-watt wired charging with an ample 10,000-mAh capacity. But it is relatively bulky, and the fan emits a high-pitched whine. You will only hear it if you are somewhere quiet, and while it keeps the power bank cool, my iPhone 14 Pro still got very warm. I love the look and think the cooling fan is a solid idea, but the design could be improved.
Burga Magnetic Power Bank for $100: If you are appalled at the idea of attaching an ugly limpet to your iPhone, consider splashing out for one of Burga’s stylish MagSafe power banks. A mix of tempered glass and anodized steel, these pretty power banks come in a wide range of eye-catching designs. The camo model I tested had strong magnets and charged my iPhone 14 Pro wirelessly (7.5 watts) to around 70 percent from dead. The USB-C port can also supply 20 watts. The catch is the relatively high price for the relatively low 5,000-mAh capacity.
Groov-e Power Bank for £27: This affordable MagSafe charger is only available in the UK, but it offers a decent 10,000-mAh capacity with a display that shows the precise percentage remaining. You can get up to 15 watts wireless charging (7.5 watts for iPhones), and the USB-C port can charge devices at up to 20 watts. It’s a little bulky, but the magnets are strong, and it worked well when tested, offering a full charge for my iPhone 14 Pro with around 30 percent left.
Belkin BoostCharge Wireless Power Bank for $50: With a 5,000-mAh capacity and a handy kickstand, this MagSafe power bank is decent. I like the choice of colors (especially purple), but the magnets feel a bit weak, and the kickstand works best in landscape (it feels unstable in portrait). It fell well short of a full charge for my iPhone 14 Pro.
Bezalel Prelude XR Wireless Power Bank for $100: The clever X range from Bezalel includes two MagSafe power banks and a wireless charging plug. The XR, which I tested, has a 10,000-mAh capacity, while the smaller X ($80) makes do with 5,000 mAh. The XR is bulky, and the kickstand feels flimsy, but it offers more than enough power to fully charge an iPhone 14 Pro. Both power banks charge iPhones at 7.5 watts, and other Qi wireless phones at up to 15 watts, plus you can pop your AirPods on the other side to charge at 3 watts. They also have USB-C ports that can deliver 20 watts.
Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini for $36: This 5,000-mAh-capacity power bank works well, but it’s a little bigger than it should be. It works with MagSafe iPhones but comes with an optional attachment for non-MagSafe phones. Mophie’s Snap+ Powerstation Stand ($70) offers double the capacity and a kickstand, but it’s chunky.
RapidX Boosta Power Bank for $30: Available in some bright colors, this MagSafe power bank delivers 5,000 mAh of power, and there’s an optional charging stand with a USB-C jack that you can slide it onto. This portable charger added a respectable 76 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro’s battery, but the wired USB-C charging is limited to 10 watts.
Avoid These MagSafe Power Banks
Photograph: Simon Hill
Some of the MagSafe portable chargers we tested aren’t worth your time.
Alogic Matrix Universal Magnetic Power Bank for $60: This lightweight, 5,000-mAh-capacity magnetic power bank has an awkward angular look, but that’s because it’s designed to slide into a 2-in-1 dock ($100), a 3-in-1 dock ($140), and a couple of car docks ($60), much like Anker’s 633 above. Unfortunately, one of the Alogic batteries I tested failed and refused to charge. The one that worked managed to add 74 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro’s battery.
HyperJuice Magnetic Wireless Battery Pack for $50: Yet another 5,000-mAh MagSafe power bank, the HyperJuice looks quite nice with four LEDs and a round power button on the back, but the USB-C port is limited to 12 watts, and it only managed to take my iPhone 14 Pro up to 71 percent.
UAG Lucent Power Kickstand for $50: This MagSafe power bank has a curved design with a soft-touch coating and a tough metal kickstand. Unfortunately, the capacity is only 4,000 mAh, yet it’s as big as some higher-capacity options—or even bigger. It added just shy of 60 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro, charging wirelessly at 7.5 watts. The USB-C goes up to 18 watts, but you can get better power and performance for the money.
Moft Snap Stand Power Set for $79: I like the soft faux leather finish, and this power bank is comfy in the hand and looks great, but the 3,400-mAh capacity only added 41 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro. It comes with a magnetically attached folding stand and wallet, with perhaps enough room for a couple of cards or emergency cash. I like that it attaches separately so you can ditch the power bank when it’s dead but keep the stand; it just doesn’t offer enough power.
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