I have two Ankers. For my 12 Pro Max, one will charge about 80%. I like them more than I did the Apple battery pack. Cheaper, too.

I've used ESR brands before and I have to say, they're pretty great actually. I’m more of a fan of their Halolocks.

I just use the official Battery packs. I’ve been a long time user and their cases are stylish and affordable, and they offer good protection.

ESR is my go-to for power banks. They have a wide selection of products to choose from, and they're known for their quality. Plus, their prices are reasonable.

I've never tried the official ones, but I've heard good things about them. I usually go for Anker ones because they're known for being some of the best power banks on the market

I've never really understood the obsession with the power banks. I think getting the official ones is all you need.

I've always heard of ESR but never bothered to take a look lol, but I'm definitely going to check them out now. Hopefully they aren’t too bulky.

I don’t have a MagSafe power bank but I do own two Anker ones (wired charging). They’re my go to for stuff like that.

You can request for some custom ones if you want. I've had some really cool ones from Etsy sellers in the past, and they're always a great conversation starter. Plus, it's nice to support small businesses instead of big corporations.

the white one

get a wired one. it had much more capacity and charges way faster (iphones are dead slow at charging to begin with already)

I have the one from Baseus. It's 10.000 mAh, can charge via USB-C connector (yep the connector works both ways) or through MagSafe. It holds on really good on my 14 Pro and can charge it about two times from around 10% to 100%.

I got is as a present and love it, since I don't use my phone that often when charging, but it's nice to be able to move it around when charging. The only downside (if I cared that much) would be the thickness of the power bank, which is about two iPhone 14 Pros. But again, I don't use the phone while charging, so ... meh, it's good. :)

edit: I see that you mentioned the one with the kickstand. I don't have that, because I don't need it.

I have a different version of the Anker, which has a built-in stand. Works great.

https://www.anker.com/products/a1611?variant=40941875265686&currency=USD&listingPlan=a&discount=WS24A161156

I have the Anker 633. It does have a kick stand and can simultaneously charge wired and magsafe.

Edit- corrected spelling.

i have the official magsafe one and it’s perfect for me, the smallest and lightest one

Are they still only available in white? That’s my one issue with them

I have the Apple Battery Pack and I like it. The only downside I see with it is that its capacity is very small compared to others you have mentioned on the list.

Apple battery pack should be thought more of a battery extension rather than a power bank(generally speaking). So say, you have 10-20% charge, and you will get it back to perhaps 80% or so without much usage in parallel.

So in this sense, if you want something that brings your phone from 0 to 100, while you are using it, don’t go with the Apple pack.

I have the weetla one for my iPhone 13, usb type C and kickstand, works great. Thinking about ordering a second one

What makes it weird? Also considering the Anker.

Get the Apple one

im pretty sure they meant wired lol

My 14 pro max is typically at about 60% when I go to bed, I’ve never had to charge it mid day. What are y’all doing that would require a battery pack? I used my gps for 5hrs and played video on cellular and was only at 50% when I went to bed that day.

The Apple one is the only one that gives truly optimized charge. And with this I mean thermally, it has a thermal sensor and communicate with the phone to stop charging it when temperature could be an issue. Plus it has the option to charge the phone up to 90% and keeping it there to extend its battery life on a hard day. Keep in mind that this is a battery EXTENDER, not a charger.

Anker 521, I love it

Not a 14, but a 12 mini. Wanted a powerbank that isn't overly expensive as I wasn't gonna use it much.

Went for the first generation of Anker, the PowerCore Magnetic 5K (as I also wanted a tiny one that wouldn't be bigger than the phone itself).

I was expecting bad performance (charging speed and capacity) but I'm quite surprised as it works better than expected so far. In the end I'm especially happy about the fact that it only costed about 30€ and fill its job perfectly.

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If only the Apple one was USB-C. I'm so tired of Lightning.

Apple's MagSafe Batt Pack is only meant to top up in an emergency or urgent basis which will last your phone to get to a proper wall adapter.

Oh lol. That’s what I get for redditing first thing in the morning. Lol

I just plug it in when the battery’s low. If it dies, it dies

Not only that, but the Apple one is also the only one that prevents your phone from doing dumb things when you connect the battery.

With all the other battery packs, your phone thinks that it's connected to a wall charger, so it will start wasting power: updating apps, processing photos, running background tasks. When you connect the Apple battery pack, iOS acts as if it's still on battery power.

(You can verify this with the developer APIs.)

Use pro max. Built in powerbank basically

I went with the Apple one because of the heating concern. All the others are meant to be more for like rescuing a low battery, I wanted the extension which is what apples is designed to be. It’s rated to give my 12, 70% more battery life.

The charging rate is kinda rough which is important to mention especially if you’re outside or in a warm climate as it heats up in your pocket it’s gonna slow down your battery drain.

I have the Belkin magsafe 10.000mah powerbank and it charges up my 13pro two times, can also use as wireless charger while powerbank is on cable.

But it charges at 15w, no? While others NOT Apple-branded are locked at 7.5w.

No you didn't.

I just use the official apple one since it doesn't cause overheating/overcharging etc. I know its not as strong or as much capacity as the others - but just having the peace of mind is worth it to me.

Yes, the OG Apple MagSafe battery pack is a different product and plays in league of its own. The others are just wireless chargers with magnets. Apple’s is a dedicated MagSafe product

None. Wired with 20w PD. Magsafe Just makes it too hot, especially while using it.

https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/the-complete-guide-to-apple-magsafe-chargers-cases-and-accessories/

Do people actually trust MagSafe to stay on their device? With a case? I would never trust that MagSafe wallet to stay on taking my phone in and out of pockets, bags, etc.

Here’s my take:

I tried the first Anker one; the black one. Then I tried the Apple MagSafe battery pack; didn’t work. Worse than Anker.

Then I tried Anker 622 and now I’m trying Anker 633.

The only difference is that this time I’m actually not relying on wireless charging as the main way anymore.

Initially, I thought it’ll be helpful when running errands because I hate cables but it kept throttling the phone and charging was slow.

I decided I’ll use the fastest possible charging with the Anker 633. Wireless charging will just be something nice to have (or in a pinch when I didn’t have a cable).

There’s another brand I was interested in but doesn’t have a stand and that’s Zendure. ➡️ I think good choice if you don’t need wireless or you don’t need a stand.

Apple MagSafe battery bank only charges at 7.5w

the Baseus one is great!

My wife uses the Apple battery pack. She likes it. I don’t really know how to gauge “best” but it works well for her uses.

Anker with kickstand is nice.

OP didn’t say they had a Max though.

Same reason I got Apple Magsafe packs myself

It charges at 15 after a firmware update

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Anker 633 with the kickstand. Solid piece!

7.5w after firmware update, it was originally 5w.

Every time I go to Vegas, so yes and multiple times.

This is all great advice about the power banks. Explain to me which ones you can take on a flight with you. Thank you.

I like the official apple one. I’ve used others and they don’t work as well as the apple one. I like that it keeps my phone around 90% until the battery is dead. If I know I’ll be burning through phone battery I usually throw it on at the start of the day and remove it once it’s dead.

I’m curious why you want to go the MagSafe route. I’ve been tempted to buy one more for the novelty then anything else. Is there a benefit to a MagSafe charger I don’t know about?

I got the Anker 621 & love it. I have a couple other power banks that are larger (and non-magnetic, but do support wireless charging) but I am a lot more reluctant to carry & use them because of their bulk. A slimmer power bank you always have on you is obviously much better than a thicker one you leave at home.

I love my 621!

If you have an iPhone, start using MagSafe accessories. I regret that it took me as long as it did to get on the bandwagon.

They are awesome!!

The wired MagSafe charger charges your phone unbelievably and insanely fast!!

The convenience factor is very high. They charge very fast - I believe faster than if you plug your phone into a battery pack.

The wired MagSafe charger, charges INSANELY & unbelievably fast. I too thought it was a gimmick until I bought a few MagSafe accessories.

The hype is real. :-)

The Apple one because the others don’t look as nice nor do they properly fit my 13 Mini. The Apple one has plenty of juice. It’s just a means to extend my battery on days with lots of photo or video taking. More capacity wouldn’t even benefit me.

I chose the apple one. some people say it sucks and I kinda see their point maybe, but for my use case it has been perfect. For me it’s when I forget to charge my phone overnight and don’t have time to wait for it to charge. It’s a perfect stopgap solution until I can get a proper charge, at which time I can also recharge the apple battery. And it charges up really fast. Like it may not have an impressive capacity but it can keep your phone continually juiced up without having to stop to charge the phone itself. Like an inflight refueling. Like how the AirPods case battery can be charging while you use the AirPods so it’s kinda like you never have to charge them because you’re charging the case while using them and the case charges them up so you don’t have to think about it

I use the ESR HaloLock battery that you have listed for my iPhone 14 Pro. I absolutely love it and would recommend. I think I got it for half the price of the apple battery pack on Amazon (Australia).

It makes the phone a bit thick (the battery pack is a little bit thicker than the iPhone) but honestly I either have my phone on the desk or hold on to it, so it doesn’t bother me that much.

Bonus is that it is also USB-C charging and none of that Apple non-usb-c sh*t, which means I can carry just one cord in my backpack for my laptop, phone, headphones and chargers!

EDIT: Made a typo

Nor a pro, yikes!

Anker. I have a non magsafe case and it can actually be used to charge the phone with a wire.

cables, chargers/bricks and batteries: anker

dont forget the docks/adapters if you ever need one: anker

I've been using it for months with my 13 Mini and while it's a great battery this feature can't be turned off and is cumbersome when doing a lot of video calls as it drains the battery quite fast and the battery won't charge because it's "too hot" (most of the time it's far from it imo).

I use the Anker Power Bank, 633 Magnetic Battery, 10,000mAh, it’s MagSafe and it’s brilliant, the battery last for 4 days with solid use, well worth the money.

Been using the Belkin piece for while now. I get about one extra charge for my 14 Pro. And the kickstand comes in handy.

Tech Squared MagSafe Wireless Power Bank with Stand

This is only $20 at Sam's Club so I had to get this one.

I just bought a Casely power pod and it seems to work fine. It gets a little warm when charging and using but not too hot to hold. It’s only 5000mAh which is consistently half a charge for my 14 Pro Max (while also using it heavily. Just got the thing so I’m really trying to test it’s limits) but I think that’s enough for me. Happy to answer more questions if there are any

I have the Anker 633. It does have a kickstand and does allow simultaneous charging via the USB port and wireless charger. Love this thing as it keeps me going all day and then some. The weight is very noticeable though.

I have the Apple magsafe pack and I agree with everyone calling it a battery extender. If I’m out and about ALL day wiith no guaranteed chance to sit by a wall socket, I’ll bring an additional external battery just in case

depends on your application I suppose i.e. when do you think you're going to need to use the powerbank and in what conditions?

induction charging is 75% as efficient as plug in.

Between improved phone battery life and the ubiquity of available power, I find myself very very rarely needing a power bank and the old Anker one I bought years ago serves that well enough.

While it has lower capacity and is more expensive, the Apple official has a few advantages - it is Lightning so it uses the same charger cable as your iPhone and it can do reverse charging so phone will charge battery if the phone is plugged in. When I’m traveling I just plug in the phone to power and it charges both phone and battery with one cable. It is also integrated into iOS so you can see charge status and control charging from iPhone. Lastly it is smaller than most so it fits easily into a pocket. Basically turns my 13 Pro into a 13 Pro Max in terms of battery life.

Anker isn’t actually MagSafe. It’s just magnetic wireless charging.

I would definitely list the lightning connector in the downside column for the official MagSafe battery. Particularly considering it has reverse charging So it can be charged by the phone.

I have the apple one and love it. I will say that it's something you need to plan to use. You should leave the house with it already attached and it will slowly top you up to 90% the whole time until it runs out. I have used it when my phone is almost dead to charge my phone but that is definitely not as efficient but still can help in a pinch. I use it a TON and its never fallen off (im using an official apple case). I also use it to charge my phone at night and its nice to have a wireless charger for the few occasions i need to peek at my phone in bed.

That sounds like the intended use for the Apple brand.

Not really. It’s a battery extender, more than a charger.

Just tried an Belkin MagSafe one and returned it. Absolute garbage.

I went with the Apple pack for its intelligence (throttles at 80%, or when thermal conditions warrant), and it doubles as a travel charger since I can leave it on a Lightning cable and it will charge itself and the phone.

I understand the novelty of a magnetic portable charger, especially if you’ve just bought your first MagSafe compatible phone. But a small wired charger is a cheaper, much faster charging option and holds so much more power. I carry this really small 10,000 mAh battery and a 10cm cord. It charges an iPhone incredibly fast.

No kidding, my partner’s family are all Apple die hard but they never used MagSafe until I got an iPhone and started showing off my accessories.

I use it only when I know I'm low on batt but won't be getting back soon to charge, so I'd stick it on the back.

Anker 633 has been working really well for me. Large capacity, fairly compact, and nice features. Can’t go wrong with that one.

Nothing wrong with using a cord charger, some of us just want to wander while charging.

I’m finding it stays on while in pocket but usually slips off when I’m taking it out, then I just pop it back on while I’m holding it.

Anker 622 MagSafe Powerbank is really good

For sure, wireless chargers don’t keep up with heavy use. It’s a very passive charging speed and that’s one big advantage to the Ankers and others that support wired charging. If you need higher speed charging you can plug it in.

I have an Anker MagGo with a flap that makes it double as a stand. I really highly recommend it as a "battery extender" to have in your purse/pocket for convenience. I make sure it's always charged and with me. No cables, and it's still very comfortable to hold your phone when you have it on the phone. That's the only reason I'd go for magsafe on a battery pack, to get that convenience and compactness. I love it for on the go, fast commuting etc.

For larger capacity I have an Anker powerbank with 20,000mAh without MagSafe, with usbc power delivery. It fast charges my iPhone 13 pro max and my M1 iPad Pro and can trickle charge my airpods and other headphones etc. I can fully charge my phone with it multiple times at great speed, and it allows me to comfortably work anywhere with my iPad without worrying about finding an outlet to charge. When choosing this one I prioritized capacity, fast charging and multi device charging.

Yep. I have a few of the Anker ones but always use the Apple when I need a battery pack. With that being said I don’t need it that much, just when I forget to charge overnight and want to top off.

I’ll buy the Apple power bank once I have an iPhone.

I like em for trips as a just in case. My 14 Pro Max rips through battery, usually averaging 10.5hrs of screen on time.

I don’t think it’s possible for a wireless charger to charge faster then a wired version…

I have the Baseus one. I have a couple other products of theirs and this one is great. I don't have any others to compare weight, but the Baseus isn't uncomfortably heavy. I also have no issues carrying it attached to the phone in my pocket, despite what the review said.

> and the battery won’t charge because it’s “too hot” (most of the time it’s far from it imo).

Are you sure about that? It is quite damaging to both batteries if they kept charging and increasing their heat even more. Video calls do generate a fair amount of heat. Disabling such a safety feature would be rather unwise.

Idk, as long as iPhones are still Lightning, having iPhone accessories also be Lightning just makes sense as you don’t have to carry another cable just for your accessories.

I have the Anker 633, and it does have a small kickstand, not quite as beefy as the fold out stand on the 622.

I opted for the 633 specifically because of the kickstand and passthrough charging. It’s a bit on the hefty side, but I have been able to carry it in a pocket comfortably - and it stays attached.

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You’re correct, although you can get 15W when connected to a power adapter.

> If connected to a 20W or higher power source, your MagSafe Battery Pack can charge your iPhone with up to 15W of power. In order to get 7.5W charging on the go, update your MagSafe Battery Pack to the latest firmware. The firmware update begins automatically after you attach your battery pack to your iPhone. The firmware update can take about one week.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212174

Anker and ESR are typically my go to's whenever I need Apple accessories or other tech products.

15W is only available when connected to a compatible power source. Otherwise it’s 7.5W when charging on the go.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212174

I have this one it works great.

Magnetic Wireless Power Bank, Max... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKL87925?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

According to my quick web search the TSA asks for spare batteries to be carry on (not checked bag) and under 100 watt hours (exceptions on request for 101-160Wh).

The largest MagSafe battery bank I’ve seen so far is 10,000mAh which at the typical 5V only comes to 50Wh so it should be a non-issue so long as you keep it in your carry on.

TSA website link: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-more-100-watt-hours
Let me know if I misunderstood what that’s saying

If you want a power bank for charging your phone, get the Anker or ESR

If you want one that lives on your iPhone to increase battery life, get the official

Got the belkin 3 in 1 cause i have a watch and airpods. Does the job but 150 bucks is a bit steep

Same for me. I can see this being more useful for people who don't typically carry around handbags/satchels. If you are, though, there's just no advantage to carrying a battery-powered wireless charger: just go wired. It's much faster, generates minimal heat, and can top your phone off multiple times (depending on your battery pack).

Same reason why I use wired charging in my car, even though it has wireless charging available. I'd... rather not have my phone get hot to the touch from wireless charging + the sun beaming into my car, especially if wireless CarPlay is active. Wired will charge it faster and be cooler, so what's the point?

I'm surprised to see as many non apple magsafe responses. I figured most if not all responses would be the official apple magsafe. That being said, consider the otterbox 5k mAh in your list as it allows you to charge the iphone wirelessly as well as the battery pack. It's pretty much double sided so you can charge the magsafe battery with a magsafe charger.

This is not true at all. MagSafe is useful for convenience, not charging speeds. All iPhone models are capped at 15W charging via MagSafe wireless charging (assuming you used at least a 20W charging brick). If you use wired charging, you'll get the full 20W charging rate from your 20W charging brick.

Apple's own MagSafe battery pack tops out at 7.5W when charging on-the-go, primarily due to heat concerns. You only get 15W when the battery pack is plugged into a power outlet that's at least 20W. If you go wired, plenty of battery packs off Amazon will offer you 10W+ for very cheap.

TL;DR: MagSafe is for convenience. It is not faster than wired charging.

I have the Anker one. Most of the time I basically just use it as a pass through charger. Don’t need a special brick to get the charge speed out of it. Just throw it on any USB C cord. The phone charges at full speed and the battery takes whatever it can get from the power source

Portable use. It’s great for short periods of time. I love it can keep my AirPods charged. Most valuable benefit is you don’t need to bring any cords. I typically use it when I leave the house for a handful of hours and my phone is at a borderline level. Like 30%

Going somewhere like Disneyworld all day and heavy usage, it’ll struggle. Could be just enough. It doesn’t hold enough to charge 0-100%. I’d say like 60-70% probably. I’d end the day less than 20%. My phone would die before I get home if I didn’t have a charger in the car. Very rare circumstances though

This is a hell of an under rated comment.

iPhone 15 series are coming w USB C

Try using it when your phone is at 100%. When your phone drops below 90% the battery pack will charge it back to around 90% then stop charging. This is basically using it as a battery extender so at the end of the day when the battery pack is dead, your phone will still be at around 90% which is cool

I have the same phone and use it when I travel, going to theme parks, and basically anything that has a long line(s)

I'm use Baseus magsafe powerbank for my iPhone 12

I use the Apple one. It’s great if u start w/ it attached to your phone. Extends my battery life by about 2~3hrs. It’s also the smallest out of everything. I can see the charge levels of it too on the phone.

IMO if ur looking for something to just charge your phone and other things then just get a normal power bank. They’re cheaper and there’s efficiency loss by wireless charging. You can just charge 20W and then put the charger away, reducing bulk. The MagSafe battery pack fulfills a certain niche in some people’s lives which is reflected in the rather high price. You can find it on sale sometimes at Target

The Anker 633 does have a built in kickstand. And it’s great.

Apple

Yes. No case. I've used Apple's MagSafe wallet for a couple years now and only carry driver's license, primary CC, and debit card around. I use the software based Apple Wallet for nearly everything and the physical cards are just a backup. I have photos taken of the other crap I would keep in a traditional wallet, like an insurance card. I've never lost the MagSafe wallet and if you were to leave it behind while detached, you can setup a Find My alert.

I hesitate to say this, but it was (slightly) life changing (in a great way) to no longer be forced to carry around a larger physical wallet in my other pocket.

They should open up that private battery API. It’s not fair that other batteries are less effective because the phone thinks it’s plugged into the wall.

Yeah it could be 5°C or less outside but the tiny bit of heat will stop the magsafe battery from charging. I didn't try FaceTime tho I mostly use Line.

Apple opened up its MagSafe tech to the new Qi2 Magnetic Power Profile standard, which "will also support new types of accessories that magnetically attach to the back of the phone, like an extra battery."

Presumably that support would include the signaling for the charger to tell the device that it is an external battery. So there's a path forward.

https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/qi/#qi2

I love my Anker 633 and it does go on sale from time to time!

I don't.

Just an FYI, the nominal voltage of most battery banks is 3.7v. The circuitry bumps it up to 5v (or higher) to charge the phone. However the 3.7v should be used when calculating the overall capacity. So 37wh for a 10ah (10,000mah). So a 3.7v nominal battery pack with a mah rating under 27,000 can be taken on aircraft. Which make sense why manufacturers top out near that rating.

One exception is the apple MagSafe battery pack. That uses a 7.4v nominal voltage. This is why despite the lower mah rating it still has similar overall capacity to the Anker options.

Agreed. I have many battery banks of many sizes - some with wireless (but not MagSafe) chargers built in. I have found if I need to charge my phone via a battery bank, it’s because I need to use the phone. The Anker 621 is small enough that I always have it with me, but also keeps the phone very usable while charging. It easily charges my 13 pro over 80% which is plenty to hold me over till I get to a wired charger in my car or at home. In the heat, it does slow the rate of charging but it’s so small on the back of the phone, there is no rush.

That is good to know! It can be hard to find the official Voltage on electronics batteries.

That the Apple pack uses double the voltage explains why its performance Is so close to the 5,000mAh options from others even though it’s posted capacity is under 2,000mAh.

I wish all battery products would use Watt-Hours for capacity measurements instead of Amp-Hours with varying degrees of obfuscation on the voltage.

I have the Anker and I love it. No problems with it and it will last a while.

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Best charging that you will get will be with a wire. I suggest get a powerbank with both weird and wireless output. Also with 14 the battery is decent so you won’t need emergency juice most likely. A wired powerbank would be a better choice overall

casley when they have a 50% sale they r only 30 bucks

I'm using the Anker 622 for my iPhone 13. It's fantastic for my purposes - I use it plugged in for overnight charging, and take it with me if I'm traveling. Sometimes I'll just slap it on mid-day if my phone is draining more than usual.

The one I bought. Excellent for traveling. Somewhat bulky, but huge capacity.

Power Bank 10000mAh, Yiisonger Bateria Externa Magnético Inalámbrico Bateria Portatil Carga Rapida 22.5W Plegable Powerbank USB-C Compatible con MagSafe iPhone 14/13/12/Pro/Pro MAX/Mini(Azul https://amzn.eu/d/7msR830

If that is t a corporate answer idk what is

I have the anker 633. Works well and nicely sized. cabled for faster charging, or use magnetic. attaches really strongly.

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Pairs great with the mini, fits perfectly

I'm satisfied yeah outside of that haha

Oop

I could not agree more! Many times the only way to know is to take it apart and look at the marking on the battery cells. However you also need to look at the wiring of the battery cells. For example that apple battery pack actually uses 3.7v battery cells, but has two is series for the total 7.4v. Other brands, like Anker use one larger cell or several 3.7 cells in parallel. Knowing the number of cells, their configuration and their individual rating is all needed to truly understand the battery bank’s raw capacity.

However, raw capacity doesn’t mean much. It’s the net capacity the battery bank can output. Some brands use more efficient circuity than others. Therefore it is entirely possible a lower [raw] rated battery bank can outperform one with more raw battery capacity.

Thank goodness for YouTube channels that take everything apart and do rigorous testing.

Wish manufacturers listed raw wh rating and charging efficiency, but we are stuck with less meaningful, but bigger, more impressive sounding numbers.

mophie magsafe battery

I've had the Anker 622 for a while now. It's about the same size as the official apple magsafe pack but it has a stand and that's mainly why I use it. It's nice to be able to prop the phone up when I'm washing dishes or whatever. Bonus is it's charging as well. Not super big, will take the 13 and 14 pro max up about 58-65% maybe. Handy when you need it, stays on well, and half the price of others at the time.

The Apple one. The rest get super hot and don’t really charge faster anyway

> I suggest get a powerbank with both weird and wireless output.

That's gonna be interesting!

I agree that wired is usually more reliable. And probably faster.

Thing is, I didn’t expect it to be as fast as wireless charging.

I just didn’t want the phone to drain even when it was just in my pocket or bag but it did, especially with the Apple one. Very disappointed with that one.

I could even accept that my phone would throttle when in use but never understood why it wouldn’t charge when it wasn’t, i.e., bag or pocket.

Doesn’t help that my country is hot and bright AF. I’m pretty sure those anecdotes that claim the Apple model works fine are from users that live in cooler countries.

Figured the faster I’m done charging, the faster I can put the power bank back into my bag, hence my switch back to cabled fast charging.

Side story:

It’s partly why I regret getting the 14 Pro Max as I almost always leave the house with even a tiny bag/satchel so bringing a power bank like the Anker 633 isn’t a problem.

Then I wouldn’t have to deal with the phone too big and still have plenty of battery life.

I’ve heard the non Apple ones get really hot and heat affects the battery life over time. I’ve also seen reviews of it not fully charging the way it says it does. So far Apple is the best.

Anker is a 100% full stop for me, what their parent company did with Eufy their “local only” (that’s a lie btw) home security cams is unacceptable and I strongly discourage everyone from buying Anker/Eufy products from now on.

I have the anker 633. It’s got a really solid battery. It’s a bit heavy on the phone. Not sure I’d want to take it out at night attached, but it’s great otherwise. I use it for AirPods too

I got a mophie with a pocket for my cards and I love it

Only while plugged in via pass through charging. While just a battery and not plugged in, it’s 7.5w and I haven’t seen higher anywhere (again, while running on battery).

Whoa, cool. Thanks for making that distinction.

Apple. That’s more than plenty for me to be absolutely sure the phone can last through my longest day.

I didn’t go for the Apple one as it hold such a small charge. From what I’ve read it can’t even charge it full once.

The Angker 633 seems the best but we can’t get it here. So for now I’m sticking with cables to my Angker power bank which, as expected, is super fast and I can charge 2 phones (PM) fully without running out.

The Apple one. Doesn’t heat up and it shows battery percentage.

Have the Anker 633 version with the kickstand (doesnt come with the dock) and it’s been great! Using it right now as I type.

Barely get 50% out of the apple version an it gets my phone super hot I hate try not to use it

Stay away from otterbox. The magnet is weak

Anker has 2 entirtely different products named the Anker 633. Honestly this alone makes me hate buying their products, even though they're good.

Just pick normal names if you can't keep your numbers straight Anker.

MagSafe is rock solid for me…

It’s convenient

I have a Baseus Magsafe powerbank, 6000mAh, without kickstand. It charges my iPhone 14 Pro at reasonable rate (it’s 7.5w. Only Apple’s $99 charges at 15w) and has enough power to top me up each day for at least two days without charging it up. Magnet is strong enough that it doesn’t slip off when I put it in my jean pocket.

www.baseus.com/products/magnetic-power-bank-20w-6000mah

I have both Apple magsafe battery pack and Zeera magsafe battery pack. The Apple original one is great in all ways except the price and battery capacity. So I bought the Zeera one as backup. It works better in battery capacity and price. Also can be used as a stand.

This guy is just link farming the article he posted. Look at his other posts and comments

That will probably come when Qi2 comes out

Do you use both Mini and bigger ESR with the kickstand ( a feature I like) Am torn between buying either one and Apple charger, but worry about overheating and slow wireless charging for 14 pro max.

None MagSafe charging is too lossy. Just like all wireless charging.

It’s never fallen off your device before?

I have the Anker 633. When phone is heating up, phone will pause charging until temps are not too high

the only issue i have with the apple one is it cant even give some phones a full charge which kinda sucks

But that’s not meant to. It is not a charger, but rather an extender

This doesn't fucking justify $100

maybe, tho its quite pricey as for an extender

Yeah the HaloLock has a plug on the side of it so it can be a kickstand and charger while being charged. That’s why I went for it and no regrets.

I do seriously hate the look of the white battery pack. I considered spraying it with black vinyl dye but wasn't sure how that would handle any moisture.

With all of the thermal challenges of wireless charging from a battery, maybe they were just like, "Fuck 'Midnight black', we're only selling this in the coldest possible case color."