Other MagSafe Power Banks to Consider
Photograph: Simon Hill
We like some other MagSafe power banks that didn't make our top picks.
Baseus Nomos Qi2 3-in-1 Magnetic Power Bank for $100: This high-capacity power bank is equipped with 10,000 mAh and Qi2 certification, enabling 15-watt wireless charging. It also has a convenient built-in cable that can go up to 45 watts. Press the power button and you'll find a percentage remaining display on the back above the fold-out kickstand. The only thing stopping it from earning a spot at the top is the high price.
Taurus Magnetic Portable Charger with Stand for $60: Our previous Ring Grip and Stand pick, this power bank was omitted because it can only supply 7.5 watts wirelessly, though you can always plug it into a USB-C port for faster charging (up to 18 watts). Can do. It's relatively thin and light, has strong magnets and four LEDs to show battery level.
Charge IceMag for $60: I'm generally a fan of the 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 watts wired charging with a 10,000-mAh capacity. But it is relatively heavy, and the fan makes a loud noise. You'll only hear it if you're somewhere quiet, and while it keeps the power bank cool, my iPhone 14 Pro still got pretty hot. I like the look of it and think the cooling fan is a solid idea, but the design could be improved.
Berg Magnetic Power Bank for $100:If you're intimidated by the idea of adding an ugly limpet to your iPhone, consider buying one of Berg's stylish MagSafe power banks. A blend of tempered glass and anodized steel, these beautiful power banks come in a wide range of attractive designs. The camo model I tested had stronger magnets and charged my iPhone 14 Pro wirelessly (7.5 watts) to about 70 percent. The USB-C port can also supply 20 watts. The problem is the relatively high price for the relatively small 5,000-mAh capacity.
Groove-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 exact percentage. You can get up to 15 watts of wireless charging (7.5 watts for iPhones), and the USB-C port can charge devices at up to 20 watts. It's a bit heavy, but the magnets are strong, and it worked well during testing, giving my iPhone 14 Pro a full charge even when it was about 30 percent charged.
Belkin BoostCharge Wireless Power Bank for $50: With a 5,000-mAh capacity and a handy kickstand, this MagSafe power bank is great. I like the selection of colors (especially purple), but the magnets feel a little weak, and the kickstand works best in landscape (it feels shaky in portrait). This was much less than it took to fully charge my iPhone 14 Pro.
Bezel Prelude XR Wireless Power Bank for $100: Bezel's Clever The XR, which I tested, has a 10,000-mAh capacity, while the smaller The XR is heavy, and the kickstand feels flimsy, but it provides more than enough power to fully charge the 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 place your AirPods on the other side to charge them at 3 watts. They also have USB-C ports that can provide 20 watts.
Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini for $36: it 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 heavy.
RapidX Boosta Power Bank for $30: Available in a few bright colors, this MagSafe power bank offers 5,000 mAh of power, and has an optional charging stand with a USB-C jack that you can slide it on. This portable charger added a respectable 76 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro's battery, but 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 oddly angular look, but that's because it's designed to slide on 2-in-1 Dock ($100)A 3-in-1 Dock ($140)and a Some Car Dock ($60)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 $50Another 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's only for powering up my iPhone 14 Pro. I succeeded. Up to 71 percent.
UAZ 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, still as large as—or even larger than—some higher-capacity options. It only charged my iPhone 14 Pro about 60 percent, charging wirelessly at 7.5 watts. USB-C runs at up to 18 watts, but you can get better power and performance for money.
Moft Snap Stand Power Set for $79: I like the soft faux leather finish, and this power bank is comfortable 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 purseMaybe there's enough room for a few cards or emergency cash. I like that it attaches separately so you can remove the power bank when it dies but keep the stand; It doesn't provide enough power.