As a side note, Apple's MagSafe Battery Bank sat at #4 but Apple doesn't sell it anymore so I took it off the list. If you're looking for the smallest, easiest to user charger, see if you can still get it on Amazon: mreh.ca/45ot8pz Hopefully Apple comes out with the USB-C version of the MagSafe battery bank. Here's the Top 5 (w/Amazon links): 1. Otterbox Multi-Mount Power Bank - mreh.ca/3royNhi 2. ESR HaloLock Power Bank Wallet - mreh.ca/3Lw4xI4 ESR HaloLock Kickstand MagSafe Battery Pack - mreh.ca/3Zw0b9C 3. Mophie Wireless Powerstand Stand w/ MagSafe - mreh.ca/4676SRZ 4. Moft Stand Power Set - mreh.ca/467dMa3 5. Anker MagGo 620 - mreh.ca/3PuGpH3
Love your videos, helped me decide on many purchases with the new 15. Being data driven, I’d love to see a graphic / spreadsheet for how you decided your rankings. Since everyone weighs categories differently, this would bring lots of value to all your work and investigation. Thanks again!
FYI, the Anker has updated theirs and moved the USB port to the side. So far, it's my personal favorite as the magnet is super strong. The Otterbox solution looks really bulky. I'm looking for a second stand for my desktop exclusively that has super fast pass-through or just charging. Want something simple and nicely designed. Thoughts? I tend to like eLago products for their design and build quality.
The apple battery pack it’s actually great. People use it wrong isn’t meant to charge your phone from 0 to 50 or whatever but actually it’s meant to maintain your battery at 80% for very long time
Anker 620 has an updated version. With charging port on a side and ability to disable charging and use the thing as a stand basically. All those changes make it a way better product
I don't think I'd buy any iPhone accessory that you and Monty haven't reviewed. Great work as usual. Bought the Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe cube on your recommendation.
You're the best man.. 2 years ago I was looking for a screen protector and a colleague reconmended I was your videos first before making the purchase.. got the flolab screen protector and have not regretted the decision since.. this time the ESR powerbank reconmendation, tbh was a little skeptical witht the brand at first but trusted your review and just got it.. no regrets at all.. I used to have the anker but it died on me after about 1.5 years of heavy use.
You gotta try the new anker maggo line! They have moved the port, made an ultra slim power bank with no stand, and even have a stand version that charges like the otter box. They have some fun colors too :) I’m curious how you’d review them
The Otterbox is nice but way to expensive £149.99 (GBP). My go to for accessories is ESR at the moment, Good value,decent build quality and strong magnets.
IMO ESR has been killing it with accessories of late. I wonder where their clear case ended up in your rankings. I picked up their case & charger already, getting the 5000mah version of the power bank to add to it. I said I'd never switch to apple, magsafe is one of the things that got me to move (and USBC among other things).
Great channel. One idea for a video: Compare magnet strength for all iPhone 15 cases. It seems almost everyone has weaker magnets this year. How many grams/ounces can they lift?
You used the old Anker MagSafe battery pack and not the upgraded version which came out a couple of months ago. I think you should just remake the video to get the most up to date products.
So the best MagSafe Battery pack IS STILL THE Apple given it's the only one with the right size to just throw on the back and then throw it in your back pocket and not have to think about it (unless you have a purse then get one of the giagators you suggest). iPhone battery is low... throw it on the back and keep going like it isn't there (MagSafe magnets are plenty strong on the Apple)... you can't do that with those massive lumps you suggest. None of my use/work flows change! Hope they come out with a BLACK USB-C version (to match the darker Pro models) so you can recharge the battery pack faster would be great! I use my current Apple MagSafe Battery daily so I don't have to leave my phone on a MagSafe charger or plugged in... I can just keep going. Great under appreciated product in real world use. Also as someone else said... there is no more iPhone mini... make the battery packs the width of the iPhone 15 so they can be slimmer in thickness!
I'm enjoying the Anker MagGo 5k Use it mainly for my S22 Ultra every now & then & my Wife's 13 Pro. Not that we need it but it's nice to have in a place that looses power alot like here in SE Texas. I just bought a MagCase for my Ultra & it has a strong magnet. Other than that, I can just lay my phone down on it & it'll charge with almost any case.
Unsponsored sponsored content. The same is true with his recommendation of an Otterbox 3-in-1 stand. There's definite product biases in certain categories, a trend that's reasonably easy to pick up if you watch about 5 of his videos.
A video done by another guy said the same thing. He said the wireless chargers get hot and don't transfer power due to inefficiency vs a cheap battery block with wire which blows any wireless charger to bits.
Is the ESR wallet stand basically the Halolock 5000mah magsafe pack with a wallet stand glued to it? I have both and love both so to have them together in one package would be pretty great
Any news on if Apple will be coming out with a new Battery Bank? It seems that none really compare as well all around. Weird they yanked the old one. Also, I wish the video was longer and more detailed...
I think the Apple MagSafe is sort of perfect. All its failings is kind of good. The wireless charge speed is good enough to keep it from heating up both devices. Any faster, the hotter they'll get. If you charger both to 100%, and connect them together, they both last longer throughout the day. I've had my iPhone for 10 hours and came home with 90% on the phone and 30% on the battery.
Love your videos, they are my go to for making a purchase since it's not sponsored, that makes. it more trustworthy in my opinion! I want to support you and your program bu am finding that a couple of times I've tried the links the product hasn't been there, so what do you suggest for that?
Great video I am looking for a new battery pack. the otterbox has me interested. Although it does not have a place to charge your watch I don't think but that always charged feature is something I run into all the time.
Aaron, help! I need to plug my iPhone into the car USB-A with a cable so AppleCarPlay will be functional (will also charge at same time.) ❓Will using a magnetic mount just to hold that phone up there interfere with simultaneous cable charging/AppleCarPlay? Thank you for your videos! So helpful 🙌🏼
Hi Aaron, thank you for the reviews! Can you also mention if the battery packs fit the iPhone 12/13 minis in future reviews? Some of them probably don't fit the mini (they extend out lower than the mini). As a person with smaller hands, the minis are more manageable the the larger iPhones.
I have an important question I hope you can answer. Bought a super thin magsafe grip stand that claims that you can still charge your phone without removing the kickstand. This is true but the magsafe puck tends to feel a little warmer than it normally would if I removed the kickstand first. Is it safe to charge with it on? The grip stand is made from PC material with N15 magnets. There are a couple of companies out there that claim you can keep the kickstand on while using the magsafe charging puck. Phone stays cool...just the puck feels a Lil warmer... which could be expected and it's to my understanding that magsafe charging pucks tend to get a little warmer than normal QI charging anyway??
I highly rate the pitaka MagEz range, been using mine for 2.5 years now, slides into its dock so it’s always charged, the dock can also charge my watch and wireless buds and will give me 80% charge, sticks to the back like glue and also makes the clack that the apple one does. It’s also very ergonomic and feels comfortable in your hand
It could have been great if you made a spreadsheet of all charging times, magnetic strength, etc... similar to how Project Farm shows his testing results.
Is it considered boring in 2023 if you don't cut to so many angles so fast and slow down? I haven't watched your videos in a while and although I do appreciate the content it feels too fast and like an infomercial. If I look at the big tech content creators they have an overall slower cadence. Thanks for your content and best of luck with everything!
I wouldn’t mind a magsafe powerbank but why oh why doesn’t the apple one have a double magsafe? You know, on both sides? So the powerbank goes in between the phone and the magsafe wallet?
Looking for a battery pack. Looking for a pack with 5-10K. Looking for something with flow though with USB-C but also has an additional USB-C output. Both port on the side. Got any recommendations.
I never understood why you would use this over a normal power bank? - ignoring the space used for the coil and extra circuitry, you have 15-30% losses using wireless charging, so you could get a power bank that's near enough half the size with the same capacity...
I use the a pitaka one. Reason I use it is when my battery is low, I pop it on the stand, lift, and the battery comes off. Don’t have to plug anything in. I can be charging portably in one swift motion.
I like your video and was wondering what your thoughts are with the quad lock portable power bank. I do have it and like it, along with their cases but still would like your input. Thank you
As a side note, Apple's MagSafe Battery Bank sat at #4 but Apple doesn't sell it anymore so I took it off the list. If you're looking for the smallest, easiest to user charger, see if you can still get it on Amazon: mreh.ca/45ot8pz
Hopefully Apple comes out with the USB-C version of the MagSafe battery bank.
Here's the Top 5 (w/Amazon links):
1. Otterbox Multi-Mount Power Bank - mreh.ca/3royNhi
2. ESR HaloLock Power Bank Wallet - mreh.ca/3Lw4xI4
ESR HaloLock Kickstand MagSafe Battery Pack - mreh.ca/3Zw0b9C
3. Mophie Wireless Powerstand Stand w/ MagSafe - mreh.ca/4676SRZ
4. Moft Stand Power Set - mreh.ca/467dMa3
5. Anker MagGo 620 - mreh.ca/3PuGpH3
You should at least make sure you are still reviewing the latest model. Your biggest complaint about the anker product was fixed a while ago.
What about Anker MagSafe 10k battery pack with stand? That’s my all time favorite. Surprised it wasn’t on the list.
your review methodology sucks dude
Maybe I missed it but will you be doing battery banks that work well with iPhone 15? Not necessarily MagSafe but just good all around battery banks?
Anker has a newer 622 battery pack that has the usb-c on the side.
Love your videos, helped me decide on many purchases with the new 15. Being data driven, I’d love to see a graphic / spreadsheet for how you decided your rankings. Since everyone weighs categories differently, this would bring lots of value to all your work and investigation.
Thanks again!
FYI, the Anker has updated theirs and moved the USB port to the side. So far, it's my personal favorite as the magnet is super strong. The Otterbox solution looks really bulky. I'm looking for a second stand for my desktop exclusively that has super fast pass-through or just charging. Want something simple and nicely designed. Thoughts? I tend to like eLago products for their design and build quality.
can u name the anker powerbank model
Awww poor baby is just sitting there ❤❤❤❤ give him some love dont care about power banks
1:07 You can! There is a new version of the Anker 622. It has some slight improvements and the charge port is now at the left side.
yea i am using this one now, for only C$45 i think he should review this one
The apple battery pack it’s actually great. People use it wrong isn’t meant to charge your phone from 0 to 50 or whatever but actually it’s meant to maintain your battery at 80% for very long time
yessssss, people need to understand that its meant to be able to throw it on to keep your battery at whatever its at not charge it to max
I always look forward to Monty’s valuable input. Thanks, Monty.
He keeps me coming back!
He’s so darn cute. Probably completely bored but hangs in there like a trooper just taking it all in.
What kind of dog is he?
@@danielmacias578 he’s a miniature schnauzer.
Anker 620 has an updated version. With charging port on a side and ability to disable charging and use the thing as a stand basically. All those changes make it a way better product
True I got the older version and now the new one completely different product
Yeah he should remake the video
Btw anker has at least 3-5 new and cool batteries. Those really deserve a separate video
@@LPUD1mon Link? I don't see any new/different ones after a Google search.
Link? I don't see any new/different ones after a Google search.
I don't think I'd buy any iPhone accessory that you and Monty haven't reviewed. Great work as usual. Bought the Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe cube on your recommendation.
wish I hadn't either. and trying to get a deal I order through B And H photo. ended up scamming me. But you live and learn...
The Anker battery pack has been updated btw. The port is on the side now.
Also the magnet seems pretty strong, might be stronger than before.
Which version now?
@@ivnzqq The model number on my Anker 622 MagGo is “A1614”. The USB-C port on this model is on the side instead of the bottom.
You're the best man.. 2 years ago I was looking for a screen protector and a colleague reconmended I was your videos first before making the purchase.. got the flolab screen protector and have not regretted the decision since.. this time the ESR powerbank reconmendation, tbh was a little skeptical witht the brand at first but trusted your review and just got it.. no regrets at all.. I used to have the anker but it died on me after about 1.5 years of heavy use.
Love your dog ! He’s too cute 😊
You gotta try the new anker maggo line! They have moved the port, made an ultra slim power bank with no stand, and even have a stand version that charges like the otter box. They have some fun colors too :) I’m curious how you’d review them
Link?
Just discovered your channel. Never expected to be this entertained whilst watching tech review. Amazing.
I’m not even getting a MagSafe battery pack. Why am I watching this 😂? Great job on reviewing the products as always!
I don’t even have a MagSafe compatible phone and I’m here too. Although I do plan on upgrading soon 😂
Love your side kick. Looks so smart.
I just want to remember that I followed this guy becoz he is independent reviewer not sponsored!
❤
I like how fast you talk and don't waste our time.
The Otterbox is nice but way to expensive £149.99 (GBP). My go to for accessories is ESR at the moment, Good value,decent build quality and strong magnets.
I come for monty and i stay for the great product reviews and links :D
I’m thankfully I bought the Apple battery pack before and added an Etsy mount so it’s always charging. Great video though as always!
IMO ESR has been killing it with accessories of late. I wonder where their clear case ended up in your rankings. I picked up their case & charger already, getting the 5000mah version of the power bank to add to it. I said I'd never switch to apple, magsafe is one of the things that got me to move (and USBC among other things).
The anker batteries were updated to put the charge port on the side with some other improvements.
Is it the one that have the led and port on the sides? And does it get really hot or average?
It’s Anker 622, not 620. Charging speed is less of a concern for me. I’d prefer something thin, light when I am out and about.
Thanks bro for reviews of the product. Really helpfull.
you're the best reviewer I've ever seen.
Great channel. One idea for a video: Compare magnet strength for all iPhone 15 cases. It seems almost everyone has weaker magnets this year. How many grams/ounces can they lift?
You used the old Anker MagSafe battery pack and not the upgraded version which came out a couple of months ago. I think you should just remake the video to get the most up to date products.
What the heck don’t they make wider packs now the mini is no longer a thing? I’m sure the width was set to match the mini?
So the best MagSafe Battery pack IS STILL THE Apple given it's the only one with the right size to just throw on the back and then throw it in your back pocket and not have to think about it (unless you have a purse then get one of the giagators you suggest). iPhone battery is low... throw it on the back and keep going like it isn't there (MagSafe magnets are plenty strong on the Apple)... you can't do that with those massive lumps you suggest. None of my use/work flows change!
Hope they come out with a BLACK USB-C version (to match the darker Pro models) so you can recharge the battery pack faster would be great!
I use my current Apple MagSafe Battery daily so I don't have to leave my phone on a MagSafe charger or plugged in... I can just keep going. Great under appreciated product in real world use.
Also as someone else said... there is no more iPhone mini... make the battery packs the width of the iPhone 15 so they can be slimmer in thickness!
The pitaka magez battery is very pocketable too. Also otterbox makes a MUCH thinner one, but it may be discontinued.
Giving a quick rundown on which ones you tested but didn’t make it would be very helpful. Thank you.
Loved the video.
The Otterbox links fail; doesn’t pull up the powerbank listed or even Otterbox anywhere near the top.
Your dog is sooooo adorable ❤ Great Information as well :)
This is the best doggo 🐶
You deserve more views!!
Anker 622 has an updated version which has Type C charger on the side and heats up less as well. I wish you used that one instead for testing.
Do any of these get recognised by iOS as a device? Will the phone show the battery status of these banks like they would for the Apple battery pack?
Of course not, these are third party cases.
Im sorry that I only watch your vids on september and techtober but Im glad you fully embraced the bald life
I'm enjoying the Anker MagGo 5k
Use it mainly for my S22 Ultra every now & then & my Wife's 13 Pro.
Not that we need it but it's nice to have in a place that looses power alot like here in SE Texas.
I just bought a MagCase for my Ultra & it has a strong magnet. Other than that, I can just lay my phone down on it & it'll charge with almost any case.
Prices in €: Otterbox 160, ESR 54... So pay over 100€ extra for a stand as a cure for dead battery syndrom...
How can the Otterbox be number 1?
Unsponsored sponsored content. The same is true with his recommendation of an Otterbox 3-in-1 stand. There's definite product biases in certain categories, a trend that's reasonably easy to pick up if you watch about 5 of his videos.
Needed this right now since I’m looking for one specifically with a stand for work
I love your dog. what a cool pet!!! Thank you for your great reviews.
Thank for the useful video. You dog looks very cute!
I love your dog!! 🐶
That ESR Wallet power bank thingy seems useful for daily life. You still could tap your card while the phone is charging.
Thanks! Hi Monty! 🐾
Aww! look at furry friend 😍 Too adorable & cute!
what is that orange charging cable you are using?
The best is Anker 633 which not included in your video🤦♂️ anyhow i love your beautiful dog ☺️
As much as I like MagSafe I still prefer a wired battery pack due to how cheap and reliable they are
A video done by another guy said the same thing. He said the wireless chargers get hot and don't transfer power due to inefficiency vs a cheap battery block with wire which blows any wireless charger to bits.
Is the ESR wallet stand basically the Halolock 5000mah magsafe pack with a wallet stand glued to it? I have both and love both so to have them together in one package would be pretty great
Any news on if Apple will be coming out with a new Battery Bank? It seems that none really compare as well all around. Weird they yanked the old one.
Also, I wish the video was longer and more detailed...
I think the Apple MagSafe is sort of perfect. All its failings is kind of good. The wireless charge speed is good enough to keep it from heating up both devices. Any faster, the hotter they'll get.
If you charger both to 100%, and connect them together, they both last longer throughout the day. I've had my iPhone for 10 hours and came home with 90% on the phone and 30% on the battery.
Looking forward to your best standby mode nightstand video
HI where can I score that orange cord????
Have you reviewed the Anker 622 with pop socket? I want to know if that one is worth it or not.
Does the passthroug charging degradate the battery? So if you have the otterbox stand in daily use does that affect the battery life?
Wondering this myself!
You should look at the Anker 622. Better magnet and the plug is on the side so you can use in StandBy mode and pass-through charging.
Love your videos, they are my go to for making a purchase since it's not sponsored, that makes. it more trustworthy in my opinion! I want to support you and your program bu am finding that a couple of times I've tried the links the product hasn't been there, so what do you suggest for that?
Link or name of the orange charging cable?
Great video I am looking for a new battery pack. the otterbox has me interested. Although it does not have a place to charge your watch I don't think but that always charged feature is something I run into all the time.
Aaron, help! I need to plug my iPhone into the car USB-A with a cable so AppleCarPlay will be functional (will also charge at same time.)
❓Will using a magnetic mount just to hold that phone up there interfere with simultaneous cable charging/AppleCarPlay?
Thank you for your videos! So helpful 🙌🏼
Monty the mustache is the man ✌️
Thank you so much!!! 0:12
Your supervisor keep watching you with nice suit😂
The dog is so classy
Pitaka 3-1 charger is my bedside and is also a built in battery bank so it’s always ready
Hi Aaron, thank you for the reviews! Can you also mention if the battery packs fit the iPhone 12/13 minis in future reviews? Some of them probably don't fit the mini (they extend out lower than the mini). As a person with smaller hands, the minis are more manageable the the larger iPhones.
for the anker one, the newer model of this move the charging port to the side. And I can use the stand by mode on my iphone 15 pro max.
Anker 633 has been my favorite of any one I've used so far
I have an important question I hope you can answer.
Bought a super thin magsafe grip stand that claims that you can still charge your phone without removing the kickstand. This is true but the magsafe puck tends to feel a little warmer than it normally would if I removed the kickstand first.
Is it safe to charge with it on? The grip stand is made from PC material with N15 magnets.
There are a couple of companies out there that claim you can keep the kickstand on while using the magsafe charging puck.
Phone stays cool...just the puck feels a Lil warmer... which could be expected and it's to my understanding that magsafe charging pucks tend to get a little warmer than normal QI charging anyway??
What is the orange charging cable and where is it to get? It kinda looks cool!
Can you do a review on the 3 in 1 portable charging stands?? I just bought one and am curious your thoughts about them!!
There is a new version of the Anker bank where the type c is on the side and not on the bottom so you can charge it while using the stand
Your dog looks fabulous. Very GQ!
Can you recommend a magsafe battery pack for my new Z Flip 5? [with MagSafe case]
I highly rate the pitaka MagEz range, been using mine for 2.5 years now, slides into its dock so it’s always charged, the dock can also charge my watch and wireless buds and will give me 80% charge, sticks to the back like glue and also makes the clack that the apple one does. It’s also very ergonomic and feels comfortable in your hand
Ditto this. They are expensive, but great.
It could have been great if you made a spreadsheet of all charging times, magnetic strength, etc... similar to how Project Farm shows his testing results.
Is it the Pro Max or Pro Variant that you are attaching the battery packs to?
The anker power bank has been updated and the charge port is now on the side.
RN, im really looking for good and bang for the bank Magsafe battery chargers, do you have any updates for this video?
You should review the PIXY GO MAGSAFE WIRELESS POWER BANK.
Is there any battery back that can be charged with magsafe/wireless? I want to go full wireless and don’t have any cables.
Is it considered boring in 2023 if you don't cut to so many angles so fast and slow down? I haven't watched your videos in a while and although I do appreciate the content it feels too fast and like an infomercial. If I look at the big tech content creators they have an overall slower cadence. Thanks for your content and best of luck with everything!
I thought it was cool how he cut to different angles. His cadence sounds fine to me.
I wouldn’t mind a magsafe powerbank but why oh why doesn’t the apple one have a double magsafe? You know, on both sides? So the powerbank goes in between the phone and the magsafe wallet?
If its always charging doesn't it degrade the battery life?
Any reason why you didn't include the Anker 633 in your comparison?
Looking for a battery pack. Looking for a pack with 5-10K. Looking for something with flow though with USB-C but also has an additional USB-C output. Both port on the side. Got any recommendations.
1:07 the newer model has the charge port at the side…
the best anker charger is the 633...you should look at that one
Hey I just got the small Benks 5.000 magsafe powerbank! I like it but would be cool if you could review it or try it out
I never understood why you would use this over a normal power bank? - ignoring the space used for the coil and extra circuitry, you have 15-30% losses using wireless charging, so you could get a power bank that's near enough half the size with the same capacity...
I use the a pitaka one. Reason I use it is when my battery is low, I pop it on the stand, lift, and the battery comes off. Don’t have to plug anything in. I can be charging portably in one swift motion.
Hey I like that the Otterbox multi mount has a car mount but you missed a anker product the 621 with charge stand or was there a reason you missed it
Do you recommend the apple battery charger
@MobileReviewsEh how do you feel about the Casely MagSafe charger puck
Whats the Name or Brand of the orange charging cable?
What you can recommend for both mackbook and iphone, but 1 powerbank with magsafe? Please tell me is there options (anyone whi had experience)
How does the ESR wallter compare to the ANker MagGo in size?
ur dog is sooo cuteeeee
Your link to the Otter ox thing is not working😮
I like your video and was wondering what your thoughts are with the quad lock portable power bank. I do have it and like it, along with their cases but still would like your input. Thank you