This guide was updated on April 19, 2024, to add the Belkin BoostCharge 10K and Belkin Magnetic Wireless 5K.
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We tested several power banks specifically designed for iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watch, and these are our top picks. Our recommendations are based on their portable form factor and others for their power. But these are great under $100 solutions for replenishing your Apple tech.
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Satechi Quatro 10K Wireless Power Bank
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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. 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. It isn’t an economical choice at $100, though, 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
Satechi Duo 10K Wireless Charger Power Stand
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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 what angle to use it at. While it supports your phone on its stand, it offers space for your AirPods and Apple Watch on its base at the same time. 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.
Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 20K
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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.
Belkin BoostCharge ProFast Power Bank 10K
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At $100, the Belkin BoostCharge 10K is a power bank I’d pick for a weekend getaway. It offers a nice middle ground between the $60 Belkin BoostCharge 5K and the hardcore 20K. It’s powerful enough to provide up to 20W of power and 10,000m mAh of charge but not hefty enough to discourage me from plopping it into my backpack.
The BoostCharge 10K alone is enough for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro 2. Although it can charge anything and everything regardless of brand, it is made with Apple in mind. So, if you’re fully trapped within the Apple ecosystem, adding this $100 charger to your setup is a good idea.
Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 5K + Stand
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This is the sleekest power bank in this entire list. It’s smaller than the size of a wallet and incredibly light. If I’m magnetically attaching a portable charger to the back of my already hefty iPhone, I wouldn’t want anything heavier than the BoostCharge 5K. I had this slapped onto the back of my 12 Pro Max for hours, and it didn’t feel like a burden at all. It’s also quite slim, and even when it was attached to my phone, both the devices fit into my jeans pocket just fine.
One of my favorite features on the BoostCharge 5K is the fold-out stand on its back. It’s thankfully pretty sturdy and could support all three phones I used it with reliably. I liked that it served as a kickstand for my phone and offered me a nice, hands-free experience as my phone charged.
Owing to its small and inconspicuous size, the BoostCharge 5K provides 5000 mAh and up to 7.5W of power. It’s not as hardcore as some of Belkin’s other offerings, but it doesn’t claim to be all that either. It’s meant to be a pocket-sized charger that can quickly replenish your iPhone around four to five times before it dies on you.
Anker PowerCore Magnetic 5K Portable Wireless Charger
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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, the $40 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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