Best magnetic power banks and MagSafe portable battery packs for iPhone 2026

• Capacity: 38.7Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (65W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W Qi2) & USB-C (30W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 190%
• Weight: 9.7oz (275g)
• Dimensions: 4.25-x-2.8-x-0.9 inches (108-x-70-x-23mm)
• Colors: Gray/silver

The EcoFlow RAPID 10K is our overall winner as it is a champion in terms of both recharging capacity and speed at which it can be recharged itself. It has a large capacity, refilling a iPhone 16 Pro twice over in our tests—equalling the best we’d seen before. We run the iPhone’s battery down, recharge using the power bank, and keep doing this until the power bank is empty.

What makes this power bank special—although not unique—is its short built-in 65W USB-C cable that can be used for fast-charging an iPhone 15, 16 or 17 or refilling the power bank itself. The cable fits neatly away when not in use at the bottom of the power bank.

Wirelessly it will work with any MagSafe iPhone (12/13/14/15/16/17) at 15W. iPhone 15/16/17 users can connect via the integrated USB-C cable or a separate longer cable via the side USB-C port if required, for faster 30W charging. Owners of earlier iPhones can use a USB-C to Lightning cable instead for fast 20W wired charging from the power bank’s port. Note that the iPhone 16e does not work with magnetic wireless charging.

For faster wireless charging, consider the new generation of Qi2 25W power banks such as the Kuxiu S3, Baseus PicoGo and Ugreen MagFlow reviewed below. That said, the 25W power banks we have tested didn’t match the EcoFlow or Anker on battery capacity in our tests.

No 10K magnetic wireless power bank can match the EcoFlow on input speed—that is the rate at which it is recharged itself. Its 65W is much faster than the average 30W input speed.

While winning on charging performance and capacity, the EcoFlow Rapid is reasonably chunky compared to the Anker MagGo Slim and Benks ArmorGo, and notably bulkier than smaller-capacity 5K power banks. It’s still pocketable but the slightly larger size is the compromise for the other benefits. If you want a slimmer battery pack, look for a smaller 5000mAh option—we’ve tested the best slim power banks further on. It has a handy pull-out kickstand at the back.

This power bank is clearly built for the iPhone 15/16/17 families—with its neat integrated USB-C cable—but it works as well as any other wireless power bank tested here with the other MagSafe iPhones, and that built-in cable can be used to charge the power bank itself.

• Capacity: 39.5Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (30W)
• Output charger: Wireless (25W Qi2.2) & USB-C (30W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 177%
• Weight: 8.65oz (245g)
• Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.8 x 0.9 inches (107 x 71 x 22mm)
• Colors: Black

The Kuxiu S3 is the first semi-solid-state 25W magnetic wireless power bank to enter the Macworld Lab. A semi-solid state (SSS) power bank is more energy-dense than a traditional liquid electrolyte power bank because its semi-solid electrolyte is less prone to leakage and thermal runaway. SSS is therefore more durable, safer and offers more charge cycles so will last longer.

Indeed, not only does it tick those boxes but its also boasts three other top-end features: a built-in USB-C cable, integrated kickstand, and super-clear digital battery display.

Only the iPhones 16 and 17 support the very fastest wireless tech Qi2 25W, and only the iPhone 15 and later have a USB-C charging port. Older iPhones (from 12 on) can use a 25W charger such as the S3 but are pegged back at 15W—still faster than the 7.5W found on cheaper power banks.

The S3 has a 10000mAh (10K) battery capacity and managed to recharge that same iPhone to 177%—so up to 100% then another 77% when it came to a second recharging task. That’s not the top score we’ve had in our 10K power bank tests: the champ so far is the EcoFlow RAPID 10K, which scored 190%, with the Anker MagGo Slim scoring 188%—both are reviewed here. But 177% is above average and handsomely beat the 25W Ugreen MagFlow 10K (144%).

The same company offers another 25W magnetic power bank, the K1 Ultra (reviewed in our multi-device section below) that has a neat slide-out panel that can charge your Apple Watch or AirPods at the same time as the iPhone.

• Capacity: 38.7Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (30W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W Qi2), USB-C (30W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 188%
• Weight: 7.05oz (200g)
• Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.8 x 0.58 inches (104 x 71 x 14.7mm)
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal

At just 0.58 inches thick, the 10000mAh Anker MagGo Slim power bank rivals even some of the 5000mAh battery packs in terms of slimness. It’s also lighter than any other 10K magnetic wireless power bank that we have tested, and scores highly on recharging power. Built-in USB-C cables are nice but I admit that the svelte Anker Slim is the magnetic power bank in my backpack every day.

It uses fast Qi2 magnetic tech, so can wirelessly charge at an impressive 15W. If you have a spare cable with you, it can charge at twice that speed via its USB-C port. This makes it as fast a wireless charger as the EcoFlow RAPID reviewed above but slower than the bulkier Kuxiu S3. The EcoFlow charger is more convenient with its built-in USB-C cable, but owners of iPhones 12/13/14 might appreciate the ability to add a Lightning cable to the USB-C port and charge that way. Wired charging via Lightning is pegged back at 20W—a limitation set by Apple to ensure device safety and performance, not by the cable or the power bank.

In our tests it performed among the best of the 10K magnetic power banks we have put through their paces: recharging an iPhone 15 Pro to 188% (over the course of two iPhone charges from one power bank charge).

It’s available in up to four colors depending on your country and where you buy it, including pink and teal versions.

There’s an even slimmer 5K Anker Nano model, reviewed below.

• Capacity: 36Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (30W)
• Output charger: Wireless (25W Qi2.2) & USB-C (45W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 182%
• Weight: 7.45oz (196g)
• Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.6 x 0.63 inches (102 x 67 x 16mm)
• Colors: Black

This 25W wireless power bank lived up to its claims of wirelessly charging an iPhone 16 Pro from 0% to 50% in 36 minutes—12 to 15 minutes faster than a 15W power bank. That might not sound a lot but when you’re in a rush to charge your phone, every minute counts. 25W wireless charging is limited to the iPhone 16 and 17 families, running at least iOS 26; older iPhones will charge at 15W using this power bank.

Most 10K wireless power banks are around 22mm deep, so the 16mm-thin Baseus PicoGo Magnetic 10K Power Bank (AM52) is one of the slimmest we’ve tested. The Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, Slim) reviewed above is even slimmer at just under 15mm but is rated at 15W power rather than the AM52’s 25W. The AM52 is, in my experience, therefore the slimmest Qi2.2 power bank you can buy.

The AM52 is an output blazer is more ways than one. It is certified Qi 2.2 so charges wirelessly at 25W, as fast as the Ugreen MagFlow reviewed below, and like the MagFlow also boasts an option with a built-in USB-C cable. If you use the wireless charging pad, the handy integrated USB-C cable and the spare USB-C port to simultaneously charge three devices—say your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods—total output is restricted to 15W.

When recharging an iPhone, it refilled our test 16 Pro more than one and a half times, scoring 182% in the Macworld Recharge Score—going that bit further than the Ugreen MagFlow that scored 144%. Other 10K power banks have performed a little better: we recorded scores of 190% with the 15W EcoFlow Rapid 10K and 7.5W Anker Zolo 10K, although both lag behind the Baseus in terms of charging speed.

The Baseus PicoGo AM52 costs $69.99 / £59.99 for the model with no integrated cable and $79.99 / £69.99 for the AM52 with cable built in. We think that extra ten bucks is worth it for the convenience of the built-in cable. The ‘cableless’ AM52 does in fact ship with a separate 300mm USB-C to USB-C cable but it’s not integrated into the power bank itself.

The same company also sells the25W Baseus PicoGo AM61 10K Power Bank that is very similar but not quite as slim, and the Baseus Nomos Magnetic 10K Power Bank that, like the PicoGo, has an integrated 45W USB-C cable but slower 15W Qi2 wireless charging. Its recharge score of 166% is close to that of the 25W PicoGo. As it is priced similarly to the 25W PicoGo, the newer model makes more sense.

• Capacity: 36Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (30W)
• Output charger: Wireless (25W Qi2.2) & USB-C (30W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 144%
• Weight: 9oz (254g)
• Dimensions: 4.4 x 2.8 x 0.8 inches (111 x 70 x 21mm)
• Colors: Blue

The Ugreen MagFlow was the first Qi2 25W wireless power bank that we tested, and it completed a 50% recharge in just over 30 minutes—so matching the 25W Baseus PicoGo reviewed above. It’s faster at being recharged itself, with a 30W input beating the PicoGo’s 20W input.

Total output when using all three charging points—magnetic wireless, USB-C cable and USB-C port—is limited to 12.5W.

While, with the Baseus PicoGo 25W, it’s the equal fastest power bank at charging the iPhone, it paled a little in actual recharge performance, refilling an iPhone 16 Pro’s battery once fully and then 44% on second recharge. That 144% recharge score is under the PicoGo’s 167% and not as great as the 190% seen with the 15W EcoFlow wireless power bank also reviewed above. The power bank itself can be recharged at 30W, which is faster than the PicoGo power bank but not at the 65W level of the EcoFlow RAPID.

These points aside, the Ugreen 25W MagFlow Power Bank is a super-speedy wireless charger for those in the biggest hurry for power.

• Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (20W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W Qi2) & USB-C (27W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 170%
• Weight: 8.8oz (250g)
• Dimensions: 4.2-x-2.7-x-0.8 inches (107-x-69-x-20mm)
• Colors: White, Black, Blue, Green

Around the same size as the Ugreen MagFlow power bank, reviewed above, the Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) didn’t quite match that battery pack in terms of recharging but was still impressive—around the same as the Baseus Nomos.

It is certified for the Qi2 standard and so supports 15W wireless charging. This works with all MagSafe-supporting devices: from the iPhone 12 to 17. (Note that the iPhone 16e doesn’t officially support magnetic charging.)

The EcoFlow RAPID has a slightly more powerful cabled charging spec (30W vs Anker’s 27W) but the difference is negligible. We like the integrated USB-C cable included with those power banks, but any decent USB-C charging cable can be used with the MagGo to fast wire-charge an iPhone.

Aside from fast wireless charging, the Anker boasts an easy-to-read digital display that shows you exactly how much charge is left in the battery pack. Seeing the actual percentage is much more useful than the traditional four LED lights seen on most power banks. It also features a solid pull-out stand at the back.

• Capacity: 39.1Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (30W)
• Output charger: Wireless (25W Qi2.2) & USB-C (35W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 171%
• Weight: 7.7oz (220g)
• Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.8 x 0.78 inches (110 x 71 x 20mm)
• Colors: Black

The Sharge Icemag 3 has a cool name and is certainly one of the coolest-looking magnetic power banks we’ve seen. It even has a little RGB light show going on. They don’t mean much but they do look pretty.

At 25W it’s super fast for iPhone 16 and 17, and it maintains power output throughout by having built-in active cooling. Note. though. that this fan is quite noisy in oepration but it should mean more reliable faster charging. Older iPhones will charge at a more sedate 15W.

In our tests it performed well—not the very best but a respectable 177% score.

It has a built-in USB-C cable and a kickstand so ticks all the right boxes in terms of functionality.

• Capacity: 36.5Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (15W Qi2)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W Qi2) & USB-C (30W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 165%
• Weight: 8.5oz (240g)
• Dimensions: 4.1-x-2.6-x-0.6 inches (103-x-67-x-17mm)
• Colors: Black, Rose Gold

This power bank stands out with its Aramid Fibre weave—a high strength material that is more resistant to heat, cuts and abrasion than other cases and is often used in protective clothing and aerospace parts.

The rose gold color also looks rather nice. Benks doesn’t call it that (or anything) but that’s how it looks with a pleasing weave pattern.

It’s Qi2 so capable of 15W charging—no longer the fastest but what was until recently the cutting edge of wireless power. It scored a decent 165% in the Macworld recharging tests so will give you over 1.5 charges before it, too, needs filling up—which, by the way, it takes its time doing as the 15W input power is less than on other power banks.

Benks also offers an equally tough and super-slim 5K Aramid Fiber model, although it is only MagSafe Compatible so a slower charging experience at 7.5W. The 10K model is Qi2 so faster 15W charging power.

• Capacity: 54Wh (15000mAh)
• Input charger: AC, plus USB-C (45W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W), USB-C cable (60W), USB-C (60W), USB-A (18W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 235%
• Weight: 13oz (370g)
• Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.5 x 1.3 inches (110 x 90 x 33mm)
• Colors: Black, Orange

Much bigger and meaner than the power banks reviewed above, the Statik SmartCharge Pro can charge through its USB-C and USB-A ports, an iPhone or Apple Watch wirelessly through a magnetic charging pad, and one through the built-in USB-C cable. As a portable power bank you might carry in a bag on your travels, but not in your pocket—it’s one to rest on a table rather than in actual transit.

In our tests, it demonstrated its 15K battery capacity—charging an iPhone 16 Pro nearly two and a half times over. It even recharged a flat 14-inch MacBook Pro to 54%.

Certified Qi2, the iPhone wireless charging pad is rated at 15W. There is an integrated 60W USB-C output cable, as well as a 60W USB-C port and 18W USB-A. It’s not so great at charging multiple devices at the same time—when using all the ports simultaneously they share a maximum 15W output. If you want to get the 60W charging use either the USB-C port or cable and have nothing else hooked up to the power bank.

It features built-in U.S. plug prongs so can be connected straight into a power socket rather than requiring a separate USB-C charger. You can quickly charge the power bank plugged into a wall AC socket, but during recharging the output is reduced to 20W on the port and cable until the battery is at 100% when the charging returns to 60W. If you need a higher-wattage standalone USB-C wall charger, check our reviews of the best USB-C chargers.

The U.S. plugs are fine for users based in North America, but not for international users, so there are U.K., E.U, and AU/NZ plug adapters included making it work in those countries and as a travel companion.

Statik has a non-Pro version, the 10K SmartCharge Gen 2, which features two integrated USB-C cables, plus USB-C and USB-A ports. In our tests, it was very close in battery charging power to the top scorers—charging an iPhone 16 Pro nearly twice over. This version isn’t available in the Pro’s bright orange color.

The first version of SmartCharge Gen 1 has one USB-C for iPhone 15/16/17 and a Lightning cable for older iPhones. if that suits you better, Amazon still has stock at the time of writing.

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Another plug-in-the-wall power bank option is the Infinacore P3 Pro, pictured above, which costs $129 / £102, and can charge four devices at the same time, including an iPhone at 15W Qi2. It lacks the integrated USB-C cable found on the Statik power bank but as it plugs directly into a wall power socket you won’t need to carry a cable to recharge the power bank itself. Like the Statik battery pack, it comes with U.K., E.U, and AU/NZ travel adapter plug heads. As well as the Qi2 charging pad, there are two USB-C ports and one USB-A. The P3 Pro also boasts an excellent display, showing charging speed, battery status, temperature, and charge time remaining.

• Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (18W)
• Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (20W) & USB-A (18W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 150%
• Weight: 9.1oz (258g)
• Dimensions: 5.25-x-2.6-x-0.65 inches (133-x-66-x-17mm)
• Colors: Gray

While a wireless charging pad saves you the bother of carrying a cable around to charge your phone from a power bank, you still need a wall charger to hand to recharge the power bank itself… but not with the PhoneSuit Journey Mag, which features foldable North American plug prongs so you can plug the battery pack straight into a power socket. While plugged in, the power bank can charge the attached iPhone wirelessly at the same time as recharging the battery pack.

Two further USB ports are also handy. The USB-C port can charge at 20W, so much faster than the 7.5W MagSafe-compatible wireless charging pad—but you will need a USB-C cable in this instance: USB-C to Lightning for iPhones older than the iPhone 15, and USB-C to USB-C for the 15, 16 and 17. The USB-A port can charge another device at up to 18W.

The 10000mAh battery capacity allowed us to charge a faded iPhone to 100% and then again another 50%, which is about average for this size battery.

• Capacity: 19.35Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (30W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (30W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 70%
• Weight: 6.4oz (180g)
• Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.8 x 0.6 inch (108 x 70 x 14mm)
• Colors: Gray/silver

5K battery packs are slim enough to clamp to your iPhone and still slip into your pocket. While 10000mAh power banks boast larger re-charging capacity, if you want a slightly smaller and lighter battery pack with a stand, we recommend you choose between this EcoFlow RAPID 5K power bank—the smaller sibling of our recommended best 10K magnetic power bank—and either the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 5K + Stand or Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank, both reviewed below.

All three have a 5000mAh battery but the Belkin won in our head-to-head recharging tests, recharging a faded iPhone 16 Pro by 79% compared to the 5K EcoFlow Rapid (70%) and Ugreen (68%). For the biggest recharge, Belkin wins.

Where the 5K EcoFlow Rapid gets the overall nod—especially for owners of the iPhone 15, 16 and 17—is its built-in USB-C cable. No other 5000mAh wireless power bank we have tested has the handy integrated cable. Several of our favorite 10K battery packs have built-in cables but this is the first 5K power bank to boast one. Even if you have an earlier Lightning iPhone, the integrated cable can be used to top up the power bank itself.

It features 15W Qi2 wireless charging when clamped to the back of an iPhone, and can be charged with a cable at a top 30W speed.

• Capacity: 18.5Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (15W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (20W); 22W combined
• On test charged iPhone to: 89%
• Weight: 4.1oz (116g)
• Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.8 x 0.27 inch (103 x 70 x 6.8mm)
• Colors: Titanium Gold, Titanium Black, and Titanium Silver

This semi-solid-state battery promises to be more sustainable and safe than conventional Lithium-ion rivals. At 6.8mm, it’s the slimmest magnetic power bank we’ve tested, and it performed the best of any 5K power bank too.

Solid-state electrolytes are replacing flammable liquid electrolytes with more stable, efficient materials that allow for smaller, more compact, and safer battery designs. Semi-solid-state cells reduce flammable liquid to a fraction of that found in standard lithium-ion batteries.

It’s not all about size—these batteries are safer and should last significantly longer with a greater number of cycles before the battery degrades.

In our battery recharge test the BMX SolidSafe Air 5K achieved an impressive score of 89%, among the highest of all the magnetic wireless power banks we have had in the Macworld Labs.

The SolidSafe Air features the usual four LED battery indicator lights. If you want a display with more detail, its plain (non-Air) BMX SolidSafe sibling (available in Black, Blue, Silver or Orange) boasts a great digital screen that is much more informative. That model also has a short USB-C cable attached: it’s not built in but is tied to the power bank on a tough thread.

• Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (20W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (12W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 79%
• Weight: 4.8oz (136g)
• Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.6 x 0.6 inches (98 x 66 x 14mm)
• Colors: White, Blue, Sand, Blue, Citrus Yellow, Gold, Pink, Deep Purple, Teal

This Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 5K + Stand was a winner in our recharging tests, recharging a faded iPhone 16 Pro by 79% compared to 70% by the 5K EcoFlow RAPID 5K and 68% for the Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank. Only the Statik State 5K Power Bank (88%) beat it and Kuxiu S2 Solid-State power bank matched it.

The Belkin’s kickstand is easy to use and feels robust, and the battery pack itself is marginally smaller than the Ugreen. The $49.99 Torras MagStall Power Bank is a little slimmer but wider and boasts a stand/finger-grip, although recharges to a slightly lesser extent.

It features 15W Qi2 wireless charging when clamped to the back of an iPhone, and can be charged with a cable at 12W, which is not as speedy as some power banks that have 20W or even 30W USB-C ports.

Check here first: While Belkin and Amazon offer a choice of Black or White, and the Apple Store now has an exclusive set of new colors, including a brighter Pink, Deep Purple with a red stand and a fetching Teal with a yellow stand.

• Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (18W)
• Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (20W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 88%
• Weight: 5oz (131g)
• Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.8 x 0.45 inches (104 x 70 x 11.5mm)
• Colors: Black

This is a Semi Solid State (SSS) power bank so offers greater durability and capacity plus all-important safety on the more traditional liquid electrolyte batteries. It’s likely that SSS power banks represent the next stage in charging technology not just for travellers but all of us on the move.

The Statik State 5K Power Bank may not be the smallest power bank we’ve tested but it’s pretty tiny all the same, and it is the overall winner in our 5K magnetic power bank recharging tests, scoring an unmatched 88%.

Its only real downside is the slow wireless charging at just 7.5W compared to the superior 15W and 25W power banks reviewed here. If you aren’t after the fastest recharging times, this is a solid choice and gets very close to offering a full battery recharge.

• Capacity: 19.35Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (20W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (20W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 77%
• Weight: 4.3oz (122g)
• Dimensions: 4 x 2.8 x 0.34 inches (102 x 71 x 8.6mm)
• Colors: Gray, Black, and White

Most people carry their power bank around with them, and there’s none better in a small bag or pocket than the super skinny Anker Nano MagGo 5K Slim, the a super-slim magnetic power bank. Only the BMX SolidSafe Air 5K is thinner (at 6.8mm). It’s the little sibling of the 10K Slim reviewed above.

The Anker Slim performed excellently in our recharge tests, boosting an iPhone 16 Pro from 0% to 77%. Charging speeds were impacted by the heat, which is caused by the smart temperature control that slows things down when they get hot.

• Capacity: 18.5Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (15W)
• Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (15W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 68%
• Weight: 5.15oz (146g)
• Dimensions: 4.2-x-2.7-x-0.51 inches (106-x-69-x-13mm)
• Colors: Black, White

You’ll find plenty of super-cheap power banks online, but the best-priced magnetic power bank that we have tested from a trusted manufacturer is the Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank. For safety’s sake, we recommend you avoid the cheapest deals for products from providers you can trust—and we’ve done that testing for you, so can recommend this power bank as trustworthy but still very affordable.

It might lack a built-in stand as seen on other similar smaller-capacity power banks, but the Ugreen can recharge your fading iPhone to about two-thirds full battery capacity, and is super slim and lightweight. It is also blessed with the ability to charge at 15W via a separate cable (supplied), although the 7.5W wireless charging is not as fast as others tested here.

• Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (20W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (20W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 80%
• Weight: 4.3oz (122g)
• Dimensions: 4-x-2.8-x-0.36 inches (102-x-71-x-9.1mm)
• Colors: Dune, Slate

At just 0.36 inches thick the Twelve South 5K PowerCapsule is one of the slimmest magnetic power banks we’ve tested. Only the BMX SolidSafe Air 5K Solid-State Qi2 (0.27 inches) and Anker Nano 5K MagGo Slim Power Bank (0.34) are thinner; both are reviewed above.

The semi-solid-state BMX scored a very high 89% in our recharging tests, and the PowerCapsule was also impressive at 80%.

We also like the Twelve South PowerCapsule for its sandy Dune color and the fact that it feels great to touch, being crafted in sustainable cactus leather.

Simon Jary

There’s a 10K PowerCapsule measuring the same dimensions except for height, which at 0.61 inches (15.5mm) makes it one of the thinnest 10K power banks but not as slim as the 5K; you can see the physical difference above with the 10K PowerCapsule at the top. It scored a decent 165% in our recharging tests.

• Capacity: 18Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (15W)
• Output charger: Wireless (10W) & USB-C (20W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 85%
• Weight: 4.6oz (132g)
• Dimensions: 4.2-x-2.7-x-0.51 inches (106-x-69-x-13mm)
• Colors: Black/Gray, Titanium

We tested the Titanium version of the UAG SRGE Slim 5K Power Bank with Stand. Not only does it look very smart—as all UAG products tend to—but it impressed in our recharging tests, getting an iPhone 16 Pro from 0% to 85%. Only the semi-solid-state Statik State 5K Power Bank performed better (88%), and that lacks the stand on this UAG power bank and is rated at just 7.5W.

This power bank is rated at 10W wireless, which is faster than 7.5W but noticeably slower than the 15W and 25W power banks also reviewed here. As long as you’re not in an awful hurry, the recharge capacity makes up for the speed.

UAG

UAG has some versions in camo and floral patterns, but without the stand.

• Capacity: 18Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (18W)
• Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (15W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 71%
• Weight: 3.9oz (111g)
• Dimensions: 3.9-x-2.6-x-0.36 inches (100-x-67-x-9mm)
• Colors: Space Grey, Nebula Pink, Natural Titanium, Cosmic Black

There’s an interesting battle for the crown of smallest, slimmest and lightest magnetic battery pack between three of the power banks reviewed and tested here

The Baseus PicoGo 5K is a tiny bit shorter and less wide than the Vonmählen Evergreen Mag but almost exactly the same slim depth and is 13g lighter. It is precisely the same weight (111g) as the Infinacore M3. We think it’s the sweet spot between the three, and is available from Amazon for less than $23.

Recharging our iPhone 16 Pro to 71%, it performed much better in our battery tests than the smallest power bank (Infinacore: 56%) and very slightly better than the slimmest (Vonmählen: 70%), although that will charge faster at 15W compared to the PicoGo’s 7.5W.

There is a larger capacity 10K Baseus PicoGo (4 x 2.7 x 0.6 inches; 6.2oz) that is about the same credit-card length and width but noticeably thicker in depth than the 5K, as you’d expect from a much more powerful battery pack. The 10K version is faster charging at 15W Qi2, and performed well in our tests with a score of 142%.

Capacity: 18Wh (5000mAh)
Input charger: USB-C (18W)
Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (20W)
On test charged iPhone to: 77%
Weight: 5.3oz (151g)
Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.7 x 0.6 inch (104 x 68 x 15mm)
Colors: Black, White

The ESR Qi2 5K magnetic power bank is built on Qi2 tech so offers fast 15W wireless charging. It also boasts a sturdy kickstand that closes with a reassuring snap.

It performed well in our iPhone battery charging tests with a score of 77%—just 2% less than our the 5K Belkin BoostCharge + Stand and Kuxiu S2, both reviewed here). The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 5K is a little smaller and won in our recharge tests, but the ESR is close enough in the results to be worth considering. The 88% reached by the Statik State 5K Power Bank is higher but slower at 7.5W.

ESR also sells a 10K Qi2 Kickstand model, but this fared less well in our tests at 118% vs other 10K power banks that reached 150% and more. There are also 5K models without the kickstand for a little less bulk and cash.

• Capacity: 19Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (18W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (20W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 79%
• Weight: 6.1oz (174g)
• Dimensions: 3.3 x 2.4 x 0.4 inch (84 x 60 x 11mm)
• Colors: Stainless Black, Natural Titanium

Solid-state batteries (SSB) are a new technology that promise to be more powerful, sustainable and safe than conventional Lithium-ion rivals by using a solid rather than liquid electrolyte. The Kuxiu S2 is actually “semi solid-state” but it’s still the first SSB power bank that we’ve tested. We have since tested the Statik State 5K Power Bank, which performed even better (88%) in our recharge challenge but is slower (7.5W) at wireless racharging.

One of the benefits of semi or solid-state batteries is that you should get as much as twice as many charges from the power bank before it starts to degrade: 1,000 vs a normal power bank’s 500. It should also be more robust and safer to carry and store.

The Kuxiu S2 performed very well in our charging tests, matching the Belkin BoostCharge at 79%. With Qi2 it wirelessly charges at 15W.

It’s not the smallest we’ve tested but also not the largest, although it does tip the scales more than the tinier power banks reviewed here.

Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh)
Input charger: USB-C (20W)
Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (20W)
On test charged iPhone to: 70%
Weight: 4.4oz (124g)
Dimensions: 4 x 2.4 x 0.35 inch (102 x 70 x 9mm)
Colors: Black, White

Longer and wider than the smallest power bank we have tested, the well-named Infinacore M3 Mini reviewed below, the Vonmählen Evergreen Mag 5000mAh Power Bank however is a slimmer 5K power bank. If you want to shave 2mm off the width of the power bank clamped iPhone sliding in and out of your pocket, then this is a great option—although the BMX SolidSafe Air 5K (68mm) and Anker Nano MagGo 5K Slim (8.5mm) are thinner.

It is also faster than the M3 Mini and Phonesuit Elite Mag Slim at wirelessly charging as it supports Qi2, and in our tests it recharged an iPhone 16 Pro from 0% to 70% before requiring a power-up itself, which easily beats the Infinacore and just shades the PhoneSuit.

• Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (18W)
• Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (20W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 69%
• Weight: 3.9oz (111g)
• Dimensions: 4-x-2.6-x-0.35 inches (108-x-65-x-9mm)
• Colors: Space Grey

Knowing how much charge is left in your power bank could mean the difference between leaving the house confident that your battery pack is full of juice and finding out too late that it needs a recharge itself.

The Elite Mag Slim from PhoneSuit has a large digital display showing off the exact remaining charge that is more accessible than the usual four LED dots found on most power banks.

This battery pack is also notable for its slimness, which is equal to the Vonmählen Evergreen Mag, reviewed above. The Vonmählen power bank narrowly beat it in our tests but certainly not significantly so, but it does charge faster wirelessly (15W vs 7.5W) than the PhoneSuit.

The PhoneSuit Elite Mag Slim Pro is a 10K version, with a recharge score of 149%, and the same bright easy-to-read display for just $10 more but deeper (0.5in vs 0.35in).

• Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (20W)
• Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (20W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 56%
• Weight: 3.9oz (111g)
• Dimensions: 3.3 x 2.4 x 0.4 inch (84 x 60 x 11mm)
• Colors: Stainless Black, Pearl Silver

If you want a magnetic power bank that’s super small, the Infinacore M3 Mini Wireless Power Bank is a slimmer, shorter and narrower and 25% lighter than most battery packs tested here. The PhoneSuit Elite Mag Slim and Baseus PicoGo power banks, also reviewed here, are equally light. You’ll hardly notice any of them in your pocket or bag.

The compromise is in recharging performance—in our tests the M3 Mini resurrected a faded iPhone 16 Pro by 56%, which might be enough for several hours service but is notably weaker than the other battery packs tested here.

If you want the security of a power bank in your handbag or backpack, then this takes up little space and weighs next to nothing, while offering just enough juice to perk up your fading iPhone.

• Capacity: 38.7Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (30W)
• Output charger: Wireless (25W Qi2.2) & USB-C (30W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 170%
• Weight: 9.05oz (257g)
• Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.7 x 0.9 inches (105 x 69 x 22mm)
• Colors: Black, Cosmic Orange

The Kuxiu K1 Ultra bills itself as a 3-in-1, and certainly can charge iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch but not all wirelessly at the same time. Let’s not knock it, though, as this is a super Qi2.2 iPhone magnetic power bank that can wirelessly charge your iPhone at the very fastest speed.

The other multi-device magnetic power banks reviewed below are limited to 7.5W wireless iPhone charging. That will take around 90 minutes to charge an iPhone to 50%, where this power bank’s 25W wireless output reduces that charging time to a mere 30 minutes. Noe that only the iPhone 16 and 17 benefit from 25W wireless charging; older iPhones will charge at 15W using this power bank.

The back section of the K1 Ultra cleverly clicks round like a rotated Rubik’s Cube to show off its Qi module that can charge Watch or AirPods at 5W. There’s also a spare USB-C port to enable a third device to be charged if you have a cable handy. A handy kickstand is also available.

There’s a lovely Cosmic Orange model, which is available via Amazon or direct. Otherwise, you can choose the Black model.

If 15W is all you need—0-50% charging in around 45 minutes—Kuxiu offers the K1 Pro for a lower price, although we’d recommend you consider spending the extra so you’re ready for your next iPhone upgrade.

Read our full Kuxiu K1 3-in-1 Power Bank review.

• Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (18W)
• Output charger: Wireless (7.5W iPhone, 2W Watch, 5W AirPods) & USB-C (18W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 175%
• Weight: 7.8oz (220g)
• Dimensions: 4.7 x 2.76 x 0.94 inches (120 x 70 x 24mm)
• Colors: White or Cool Gray

OneAdaptr has recently updated its OneGo 3-in-1 iPhone/Watch/AirPods charger and portable power bank, and made it even more compelling a solution. No longer is the power bank a separate part. Now the Watch and AirPods charging modules flip out from the back of the iPhone wireless charger, and the power bank can recharge all the devices.

We have tested a lot of great portable MagSafe wireless chargers but this is one of the smallest 3-in-1 iPhone/Apple Watch/AirPods charger that doubles up as a power bank. The 10000mAh battery capacity is high, and in our tests, we managed to get around one and three quarters recharge of an iPhone 15 Pro, which is impressive. That’s higher than with the similar iPhone/Watch charging Alogic Lift power bank (1.5 charges). The Kuxiu K1 Ultra beats it on wireless charging speed but can’t charge all three devices at the same time, as its Watch-charging module doubles up for the AirPods.

You can get slimmer and lighter 10K power banks but not with built-in Apple Watch and AirPods charging stands. We have tested and reviewed 10K battery packs that offer greater charging power: the Baseus Magnetic 10K Power Bank (187%) and Anker MagGo 10K Slim (188%) both offer better performance but of course, lack the integrated Apple Watch and AirPods modules.

Yes, it’s a little larger and certainly heavier than most of the wireless power banks reviewed here, but it’s a neat solution if you are away from a power source when all your Apple devices ping you that terrifying Low Power Mode suggestion.

The Apple Watch charging module flips up from the back of the power bank and feels robust enough to survive in-bag travel. It charges at 2W rather than 5W so doesn’t support Apple Watch Fast Charge but it will inject the juice that your Watch requires when you need it—no Move calorie counting or Exercise minutes need be missed.

There is one USB-C port (the Alogic Lift has a USB-A port for older cables) for input or faster wired iPhone charging (18W).

• Capacity: 38Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (18W)
• Output charger: Wireless (7.5W iPhone and 3W Watch) & USB-C (18W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 148%
• Weight: 8oz (228g)
• Dimensions: 4.25-x-2.7-x-0.95 inches (108-x-68-x-24mm)
• Colors: White

The Alogic Lift MagSafe and Apple Watch power bank is a little fatter but shorter than the OneAdaptr OneGo, reviewed above. While very similar, it lacks the OneGo’s base with AirPods charging pad but it does boast two USB ports to the OneGo’s single input/output port.

One USB-C port is for input or faster wired iPhone charging (18W); and the USB-A port is there for older charging cables. You could use either port to charge your AirPods or another iPhone. While you can use both at the same time, simultaneous USB charging does drop power pace to just 5W.

The robust-when-folded Apple Watch charging module charges at 3W rather than 5W so doesn’t support Apple Watch Fast Charge but it is a little faster than the 2W OneGo Watch charger.

If you don’t need the AirPods charging pad, the Alogic Lift is as able and expert as the OneGo. The 25W Kuxiu K1 Ultra is faster and offers a greater recharge, plus can fast-charge the Apple Watch.