Other Portable Chargers I Tested
There are so many portable chargers out there. Here are a few more I like that just missed out on a place above for one reason or another. We also have separate guides for the Best Laptop Power Banks, Best MagSafe Power Banks, and Best Portable Power Stations.
Small Power Banks (5,000 mAh)
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How slim can a MagSafe power bank get? This one is just 0.27 inches, the thinnest I’ve tested, and it sticks to the back of your iPhone (or Qi2 Android phone) magnetically. It only charges at 7.5 watts, but use the tiny, braided USB-C cable and that can boost up to 22.5 watts. The NFC app connection to show exact remaining power was flaky in my testing, but it’s not required to use. If you don’t mind something slightly thicker (0.5 inches), you can double the capacity and get Qi2 charging with the next model up ($70), but both are frequently discounted, so don’t pay full price.
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Photograph: Simon Hill
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Photograph: Simon Hill
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Photograph: Simon Hill
Baseus
PicoGo Air (AM71)
How slim can a MagSafe power bank get? This one is just 0.27 inches, the thinnest I’ve tested, and it sticks to the back of your iPhone (or Qi2 Android phone) magnetically. It only charges at 7.5 watts, but use the tiny, braided USB-C cable and that can boost up to 22.5 watts. The NFC app connection to show exact remaining power was flaky in my testing, but it’s not required to use. If you don’t mind something slightly thicker (0.5 inches), you can double the capacity and get Qi2 charging with the next model up ($70), but both are frequently discounted, so don’t pay full price.
