Charge your iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 with these portable wireless MagSafe power bank battery packs
Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apple’s MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter cable-free solution for iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 users.
Phone batteries are prone to run dry just when you’re heading away from a power source, so having a portable charging source is one of today’s necessities. Annoyingly, most power banks require you to carry around a cable, too.
Wireless power banks do away with cables but come with their own major limitation–the inefficiency of wireless charging means you need a high-capacity power bank to fully charge a drained iPhone.
I use one as a quick bedside iPhone charger so I can charge and use the phone at the same time without having to worry about cable length. And of course I carry one around with me in my bag for on-the-move recharging.
MagSafe is a technology that’s compatible with all iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 models, from the mini to the Pro Max. It allows accessories to connect magnetically to the back of the iPhone. For more information read our Complete guide to Apple MagSafe: What is MagSafe?
The MagSafe connection is precise enough to make wireless charging more efficient as around 20% of Qi power loss is from poor placement of a phone and the wireless charging pad. Standard Qi wireless charging can lose as much as 50% of the portable battery’s power, MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging loses ‘just’ 30%.
While it’s not as efficient as using a cable to charge a phone, MagSafe is a tech that brings true wireless charging a step closer to doing away with cables altogether.
If a power bank is rated as MagSafe Certified it will wirelessly charge at 15W. Uncertified magnetic chargers are limited to 7.5W, so will power-up at a slower pace. New Qi2 chargers and power banks can match MagSafe at 15W. See Is Qi2as fast as MagSafe?.
We have tested the best MagSafe chargers to find which is the right one for you and your iPhone. Here we have tested the best MagSafe battery packs.
Also check out our tests of the best iPhone chargers for wired charging solutions, and of course to refill your iPhone power bank.Certified MagSafe or MagSafe compatible
Chargers officially certified MagSafe by Apple can wirelessly charge at 15W, as can Qi2 chargers. MagSafe-compatible battery packs work as efficiently but are limited by Apple to 7.5W so will charge an iPhone more slowly.
We have listed the speeds at which each portable power bank can be charged itself (Input charger) and charge the iPhone (Output charger). Some power banks can charge a phone faster if you connect a cable, and we have highlighted those below.
We’ve also included a few alternative non-magnetic options, including standard power banks and battery cases. MagSafe is cool but it isn’t always the best option.
After the list of our favorites, you’ll find more details on how MagSafe works and why you should be looking at a power bank’s capacity in Watt Hours rather than the mostly quoted Milliamp Hours.
Baseus Magnetic Power Bank – Best MagSafe battery pack
Pros
Huge battery capacity
Built-in USB-C cable
7.5W wireless or 30W wired
Color choices
Best for iPhone 15 but great for all
Cons
Bulkier than 5K power banks
U.S. only
Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)
Input charger: USB-C (18W)
Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (30W)
MagSafe: Compatible
On test charged iPhone to: 187%
Weight: 7.3oz (206g)
Dimensions: 4.3-x-2.7-x-0.8 inches (10.9-x-6.9-x-2cm)
Colors: White, Black, Green, Yellow
Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 models
This iPhone power bank has a huge capacity, refilling a faded iPhone 15 Pro twice over in our tests—the best we’ve seen, although the Anker MagGo Power Bank performed extremely closely. We run the iPhone down to 10%, recharge using the power bank, and keep doing this until the power bank is empty.
It is MagSafe compatible and can wirelessly charge an iPhone at 7.5W, or a super speedy 30W when connected via USB-C—again, the best we’ve yet seen. What makes this power bank even more special is its short built-in USB-C cable that can be used for fast-charging an iPhone 15 or refilling the power bank itself. The 5.5-inch cable can be neatly hooked into the battery pack’s USB-C port for easy carrying.
Wirelessly it will work with any MagSafe iPhone (12/13/14/15). iPhone 15 users can connect via the integrated USB-C cable or a separate longer cable if required, for the fastest charging. Owners of earlier iPhones can use a USB-C to Lightning cable instead for fast 30W wired charging from the power bank.
While its wired charging is fastest, the Qi2 Anker MagGo Power Bank, reviewed below, is twice as fast when clamped on for wireless charging.
It’s reasonably chunky—twice as thick as the old Apple Battery Pack—but around the same as any other 10000mAh MagSafe power banks we’ve tested. It just fits in a trouser pocket while connected but if you want a slimmer battery pack, look for a smaller 5000mAh option.
This power bank is clearly built for the iPhone 15 family—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.
At present it’s available in the U.S. only.
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) – Fastest MagSafe (Qi2) battery pack
Pros
Huge battery capacity
15W wireless or 27W wired
LED charge percentage
Cons
Bulkier than 5K power banks
Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)
Input charger: USB-C (20W)
Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (27W)
MagSafe: Qi2
On test charged iPhone to: 170%
Weight: 8.8oz (250g)
Dimensions: 4.2-x-2.7-x-0.8 inches (10.7-x-6.9-x-2cm)
Colors: White, Black
Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 models
Around the same size as the Baseus Magnetic 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.
Where it beats the Baseus is in wireless charging speed. MagSafe compatible, the Baseus is limited to 7.5W wireless charging, while the Anker is certified for the new Qi2 standard and so supports 15W wireless charging. This works with all MagSafe-supporting devices: from the iPhone 12 to 15. (Note that the iPhone 12 doesn’t officially support Qi2 but Macworld iPhone 12 Qi2 tests suggest that it does.)
The Baseus power bank 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 the Baseus, but any decent USB-C charging cable can be used with the Anker to fast-wired-charge an iPhone.
Aside from faster wireless charging, the Anker boasts two handy features missing from the Baseus: an LED display that shows you exactly how much charge is left in the battery pack, and a solid pull-out stand at the back.
If you want speedy wireless charging, the Qi2 Anker MagGo Power Bank is as fast as you’ll get with a portable battery pack.
Raycon Magic Power Bank 5-in-1 – Best multi-device MagSafe battery pack
Pros
Huge battery capacity
Integrated U.S. plug prongs
Built-in USB-C and Lightning cables
2x USB ports
7.5W wireless or 22.5W wired
Cons
Big and bulky
Capacity: 37Wh (10000mAh)
Input charger: USB-C (18W)
Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (22.5W), Lightning (12W)
MagSafe: Compatible
On test charged iPhone to: 186%
Weight: 9.5oz (269g)
Dimensions: 3.4-x-3.4-x-1.4 inches (8.6-x-8.6-x-3.6cm)
Colors: Black
Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 models
Bigger and meaner than the Baseus Magnetic Power Bank, the Raycon 5-in-1 Power Bank can charge five devices simultaneously: two through the USB-C and USB-A ports, one wirelessly through MagSafe, and two through the built-in cables.
In our tests, it was very close in battery charging power to the Baseus—charging an iPhone 15 Pro nearly twice over.
It claims to offer 15W of wireless power but isn’t officially certified by Apple. However, it does show the MagSafe charging logo at the beginning of a charge and so may have circumvented certification and yet still boast a fast wireless charge.
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. This is fine for users based in the U.S. or Canada, but international users will have to use the USB-C port with a wall charger.
Also integrated are two output cables: one USB-C for iPhone 15 and one Lightning for older iPhones and Apple devices. If you don’t have any Lightning-based devices then this will be superfluous, although friends in need of power may thank you if their iPhones are older. Most people’s AirPods are still Lightning based, so you may well find a use for it.
The power bank even features a handy pull-out phone clip that holds your phone upright, although the placement of the cables means the battery pack can’t charge your phone while it’s in the mini stand.
Unlike some of the more svelte power banks reviewed here—even the Baseus Power Bank—the Raycon 5-in-1 Power Bank is too big and bulky to let you slip the iPhone plus battery pack into your pocket—even a slim coat pocket might strain to hold both. As a portable power bank you might carry in a bag, it could keep as many as five devices charged up long enough for you to reach the next fixed power source.
Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 5K + Stand – Best 5K MagSafe battery pack with stand
Pros
Battery capacity
Built-in stand
7.5W wireless or 10W wired
Colors
Capacity: 18Wh (5000mAh)
Input charger: USB-C (18W)
Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (10W)
MagSafe: Compatible
On test charged iPhone to: 90%
Weight: 5.4oz (152g)
Dimensions: 3.7-x-2.5-x-0.55 inches (9.4-x-6.4-x-1.4cm)
Colors: Black, White, Lavender Purple (US), Blush Pink (US)
Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 models
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 the Belkin BoostCharge and the Anker MagGo 622. Both have 5000mAh batteries but the Belkin won in our head-to-head tests, recharging a faded iPhone 13 Pro by 90%, compared to Anker’s 80%.
The Belkin’s kickstand is easier to use and feels more robust, and the battery pack itself is marginally smaller. We still love the Anker 622, reviewed below, but the Belkin wins the battle of the MagSafe kickstand power banks.
It features 7.5W wireless charging when clamped to the back of an iPhone, and can be charged with a cable at a chippy 10W.
The Pink and Purple colors are available in the U.S. only. Everyone else gets either Black or White models to choose from.
Benks MagClap StandGo Power Bank 10000mAh – Best budget 10K MagSafe battery pack with stand
Pros
Huge battery capacity
Built-in kickstand
7.5W wireless or 20W wired
2x USB ports
Colors
Cons
Bulkier than 5K power banks
Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)
Input charger: USB-C (20W)
Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (20W), USB-A (18W)
MagSafe: Compatible
On test charged iPhone to: 160%
Weight: 7.5oz (212g)
Dimensions: 4.1-x-2.7-x-0.75 inches (10.5-x-6.9-x-1.9cm)
Colors: Black, Blue, White
Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 models
While a little bigger and 25% heavier than the Belkin BoostCharge and Anker MagGo 622, the the oddly named Benks MagClap StandGo Power Bank’s battery capacity is twice that of its rivals—and beat the fellow 10K Alogic Lift and OneAdaptr OneGo battery packs in our recharging tests. Where the 5K Belkin recharged a faded iPhone 13 Pro by 90%, the 10K Benks boosted it by a whopping 160%.
It also boasts two USB ports. You recharge the battery pack itself via the USB-C port at 20W, and you can also use this port for faster-than-wireless cable charging, also at 20W when you’re in a hurry for power. The bonus USB-A port can charge at 18W, so you could charge three devices simultaneously at decent speeds.
At the time of writing, the choice of colors is quite arbitrary. U.S. buyers can choose from all three, while the U.K. gets black only, and some other countries, just blue.
Casely Power Pod – Most colorful, lightweight MagSafe power packs
Pros
Lightweight magnetic battery pack
Smallest, lightest magnetic battery pack
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