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Longer battery life has consistently topped the polls of what people want in their next iPhone. Smartphone stamina has improved over the years, and so have cameras, games, and everything else, causing us to spend more time than ever tapping those screens and running the battery down. Faster charging helps, and wireless chargers and 3-in-1 charging systems make it easier to stay topped up throughout the day, but it’s still possible to run out of juice before the day’s end.
Power banks come in all shapes and sizes, but for iPhone owners, it makes sense to snag a power bank that supports Apple’s MagSafe technology. Forget fumbling with cables or trying to juggle two devices. You can simply magnetically stick a power bank to the back of your iPhone, charge it wirelessly, and then detach it and stuff it in a bag when empty. After months of testing, we’ve determined these are the best MagSafe power banks. All of our picks have pass-through charging, enabling you to charge the power bank and your iPhone simultaneously. Be sure to read our Best Portable Chargers and Best MagSafe Accessories guides for more picks.
Updated November 2023: We added power banks from Iniu, Baseus, and Belkin.
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Perhaps our favorite brand for power banks, Anker’s MagGo range includes some of our favorite MagSafe accessories. The 622 is a simple, relatively affordable MagSafe power bank, and it comes in a few fun colors. The foldable stand enables you to prop your iPhone up in portrait or landscape orientation, though it’s not the steadiest. The capacity is a modest 5,000 mAh, which proved capable of adding 78 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro’s battery (since wireless charging is not the most efficient method of charging, you will never get the stated capacity of a MagSafe power bank).
Just know that Anker has an older version of this that has the USB-C port on the bottom edge of the power bank. The new model (A1614) has it on the side, and you can turn off the power bank so it doesn’t charge the device (when you only want to use the kickstand).
Wireless charging: iPhones at 7.5 watts. Wired charging: USB-C (cable supplied) at 12 watts.
Too many of the kickstands on MagSafe power banks are unstable, and the slightest bumps can send your iPhone clattering across a table. Not so with ESR’s HaloLock Power Bank Wallet. The entire back hinges open, swinging through 50 degrees so you can find the angle you want. It sticks in place securely and accommodates your iPhone in portrait or landscape orientation. The capacity is 5,000 mAh, and it only added 75 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro’s battery. For folks who like to travel light, there is room on the back to hold a couple of credit cards (or ID).
Wireless charging: iPhones at 7.5 watts. Wired charging: USB-C (cable supplied) at 12 watts.
All of the high-capacity MagSafe power banks I tested were chunky and kind of heavy. I’ve picked this Baseus model because it has an ample 10,000-mAh capacity, an inoffensive design, and a reasonable price. It comes in black or white, is gently curved, and is soft to the touch. The bottom edge hosts a USB-C port, a power button, and three LEDs. It fully charged my iPhone 14 Pro once, then delivered an additional 64 percent the second time before tapping out. I also tested and liked the 6,000-mAh model ($35). Baseus offers a version of this with a built-in USB-C cable and up to 30-watt wired charging, which is handy for folks with the iPhone 15 range (or even an Android phone and a MagSafe case).
Wireless charging: iPhones at 7.5 watts. Wired charging: USB-C (cable supplied) at 20 watts.
You can get a decent 10,000-mAh MagSafe power bank without spending much if you opt for this one from Iniu. It's heavy and chunky, but the rounded edges and soft-touch plastic finish make it comfortable to hold. It sticks securely to the back of your iPhone and charges through MagSafe cases too. The paw print logo doubles as a remaining-power indicator, with each section that lights up blue indicating 20 percent. It managed a full charge and just under a half for my iPhone 14 Pro.
Wireless charging: iPhones at 7.5 watts. Wired charging: USB-C (cable supplied) at 20 watts.
The big issue with a power bank is forgetting to stow it in your backpack. Even if you get that right, did you remember to recharge it? The Anker MagGo 633 reduces this risk with a clever bedside or desktop charging stand that lets you slot the battery pack into place to recharge it when you aren’t using it. The stand, which also has a spot to charge AirPods on the base, works like any other MagSafe wireless charging stand, except you can slide the power bank out and take it with you. The trade-off is that there’s no kickstand. The 5,000-mAh capacity added 77 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro.
Wireless charging: iPhones at 7.5 watts. Wired charging: USB-C (cable supplied) at 20 watts.
Belkin BoostCharge Wireless Power Bank for $50: With a 5,000-mAh capacity and a handy kickstand, this MagSafe power bank is decent. I like the choice of colors (especially purple), but the magnets feel a bit weak, and the kickstand works best in landscape (it feels unstable in portrait). It fell well short of a full charge for my iPhone 14 Pro.
Bezalel Prelude XR Wireless Power Bank for $100: The clever X range from Bezalel includes two MagSafe power banks and a wireless charging plug. The XR, which I tested, has a 10,000-mAh capacity, while the smaller X ($80) makes do with 5,000 mAh. The XR is bulky, and the kickstand feels flimsy, but it offers more than enough power to fully charge an iPhone 14 Pro. Both power banks charge iPhones at 7.5 watts, and other Qi wireless phones at up to 15 watts, plus you can pop your AirPods on the other side to charge at 3 watts. They also have USB-C ports that can deliver 20 watts. The compact XS wall charger ($60) supports MagSafe and 27-watt wired charging.
Moft Snap Stand Power Set for $79: I like the soft faux leather finish, and this power bank is comfy in the hand and looks great, but the 3,400-mah capacity only added 41 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro. It comes with a magnetically attached folding stand and wallet, with perhaps enough room for a couple of cards or emergency cash. I like that it attaches separately so you can ditch the power bank when it’s dead but keep the stand; it just doesn’t offer enough power.
UAG Lucent Power Kickstand for $60: This MagSafe power bank has a curved design with a soft-touch coating and a tough metal kickstand. Unfortunately, the capacity is only 4,000 mAh, and yet it’s as big as some higher-capacity options—or even bigger. It added just shy of 60 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro, charging wirelessly at 7.5 watts. The USB-C goes up to 18 watts, but you can get better power and performance for the money.
Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini for $45: This 5,000-mAh-capacity power bank works well, but it’s a little bigger than it should be. It works with MagSafe iPhones but comes with an optional attachment for non-MagSafe phones. Mophie's Snap+ Powerstation Stand ($70) offers double the capacity and a kickstand, but it’s chunky.
RapidX Boosta Power Bank for $40: Available in some bright colors, this MagSafe power bank delivers 5,000 mAh of power, and there’s an optional charging stand with a USB-C jack that you can slide it onto. This portable charger added a respectable 76 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro’s battery, but the wired USB-C charging is limited to 10 watts.
HyperJuice Magnetic Wireless Battery Pack for $50: Yet another 5,000-mAh MagSafe power bank, the HyperJuice looks quite nice with four LEDs and a round power button on the back, but the USB-C port is limited to 12 watts, and it only managed to take my iPhone 14 Pro up to 71 percent.
Apple MagSafe Battery Pack for $99: Sleek and with a secure MagSafe grip, Apple’s power bank only charges at 5 watts, meaning it charges more slowly than the rest on this list, though you can bump it up to 15 watts by plugging in a Lightning cable. This slower charging means less heat, which might help battery longevity. Too bad it has a ridiculously low 2,920-mAh capacity and is unsurprisingly pricey.
Alogic Matrix Universal Magnetic Power Bank for $60: This lightweight, 5,000-mAh-capacity magnetic power bank has an awkward angular look, but that’s because it’s designed to slide into a 2-in-1 dock ($100), a 3-in-1 dock ($140), and a couple of car docks ($60), much like Anker’s 633 above. Unfortunately, one of the Alogic batteries I tested failed and refused to charge. The one that worked managed to add 74 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro’s battery.
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