We
tested
several
power
banks
specifically
designed
for
iPhones,
AirPods,
and
Apple
Watch,
and
these
are
our
top
few
picks.
We
recommend
some
of
these
solely
for
their
portable
form
factor
and
others
for
how
powerful
they
are.
But
these
are
great
under
$100
solutions
for
replenishing
your
Apple
tech.
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This power bank can wirelessly charge an Apple Watch, another Qi-compatible device, and two devices connected to USB ports simultaneously. The good thing about it is that it is a more convenient alternative to carrying a rat’s nest of charging cables and wall warts if you travel, as you can top off multiple devices without finding a power outlet. At $100, though, it isn’t an economical choice as you can get similar 10,000 mAh power banks much cheaper than the Quatro. Also, its smartwatch charger only works with the Apple Watch, so this won’t be of much value to you if you need to charge non-Apple devices. But if you’re fully trapped inside the Apple ecosystem, the Satechi Quatro is a great one-stop solution for all your Cupertino tech. Read More—Andrew Liszewski
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I
found
the
Satechi
Duo
Wireless
Charger
brimming
with
functionality.
It
offers
a
nice
stand
for
docking
your
phone
vertically
as
it
charges.
This
unique
build
comes
in
handy
for
hands-free
video
calling
or
taking
meetings.
The
stand
is
also
fully
adjustable,
so
you
can
decide
at
what
angle
you
want
to
use
it.
While
it
supports
your
phone
on
its
stand,
it
offers
space
for
your
AirPods
and
Apple
Watch
on
its
base.
Totaling
10,000
mAh,
the
Satechi
Duo
offers
10W
of
fast
charging
power
across
all
three
devices
simultaneously.
Even at just 50% charge, it could replenish my iPhone 12 Pro Max and Moto Razr+ entirely and still had sufficient juice left.
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The
Belkin
BoostCharge
power
bank
is
a
solid
device
that
charges
multiple
devices
simultaneously.
This
isn’t
one
of
those
small,
inconspicuous
portable
batteries
you
can
tuck
in
your
jeans
pocket.
It
is
an
unashamedly
big
and
beefy
power
bank
that
offers
a
total
of
15W
that
can
power
up
to
three
devices.
It
provides
two
12W
and
one
15W
port,
and,
as
the
name
suggests,
you
get
20,000
mAh
on
the
BoostCharge.
I could wirelessly charge my iPhone 12 Pro Max from 23% to 100% in around 20 minutes, which is pretty impressive and in line with the company’s claims of charging an iPhone 15 Pro in 35 minutes. I used a Type-C cable to recharge my iPad with this power bank, but it was much slower. My iPad Pro went from 17% to fully charged in around two hours.
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Anker’s PowerCore Magnetic 5K is a portable wireless charger with a 5,000 mAh battery that attaches to the back of any iPhone 12 model using magnets. It is also the smallest portable wireless charger we’ve tested to date. If you spend more than a grand on the latest iPhone for $40, the PowerCore Magnetic 5K is a no-brainer accessory. Even if Apple releases a thinner MagSafe charging solution that offers faster charging times and a more svelte design, it will undoubtedly be considerably more expensive than what Anker already has. Read More — Andrew Liszewski
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