In recent years, external batteries have become an indicator accessory for smartphones. After all, many devices cannot live even a day without it.
And there are also cases when you simply forgot to charge, although your smartphone lasts for two days.
Numerous models are becoming cheaper and more compact, capacity and efficiency are changing every year. Today I will tell you about the new products of the well-known brand UGREEN, which I have been using myself for several years.
4 powerful magnetic power banks for any pocket. Go.
Why magnetic batteries?
Everything is pretty obvious here.
Not everyone is ready to carry a one-kilogram brick, which takes up a certain place in a bag or backpack. Yes, it may have a large capacity, but then you will also need a wire.
Magnetic power banks have a big plus against this background – they occupy a minimum of space and do not require additional accessories.
Personally, I carry two powerful banks with me at once: wired and wireless. But lately I’ve started to forget the charging cable, and the big “can” is of no use. This is where MagSafe support comes in.
Who are UGREEN
Honestly, I can’t imagine how you can not know about this brand, but I’m telling those who still fall into this category of people.
UGREEN is a Chinese company founded in 2012. It is engaged in the creation of consumer electronic devices and accessories.
Over the 12 years of its existence, the company has become one of the leaders in its field. This brand is trusted by more than 40 million people in more than 100 countries. The most common ones you could see: chargers, accessories for smartphones and computers, accessories for home and cars.
We’ve sorted this out. Now let’s move on to the power banks themselves.
1. External battery UGREEN, 10,000 mAh with stand.
The first and most advanced of the three power banks.
The box contains the battery itself, a brief instruction booklet, a velvet mesh case and a USB-C to USB-C cable. The cable, unfortunately, is short – only half a meter. Everything is packaged neatly and attractively, like all other products from this brand. The box opens easily, and the “can” comes out too.
No. Charger device in a combo. Any 20W charger will do for the device. A full charge takes about 1.5 hours.
I will note that this is a rather heavy model, weighing 225 grams. But here such weight is generally justified.
Firstly, the battery capacity is 1000 mAh. Secondly, there is built-in footrest.
This gadget can be safely used as a stationary charging station thanks to the stand. It is easily removed and folded to the back. Moreover, the battery can be placed both horizontally and vertically with its help, which is very convenient.
The body itself is tactilely pleasant. This is high-quality plastic that does not smell “Chinese”. It has a matte finish on the front and back and a glossy finish on the sides.
The back panel of the iPhone is not scratched when magnetized. In this format, the device produces up to 15 W, and 20 W can be achieved via a wire. You can charge two devices simultaneously via USB-A and USB-C ports.
Overall, it lasts for about 1.7 iPhone 15 Pro Charges. Not a bad indicator for such a device.
Made here, you can charge three devices at the same time: wirelessly, via USB-A and USB-C. But I don’t recommend doing this, since the capacity is not that large, and the speed will drop significantly. Two at the same time – okay.
And yes, the gadget supports passthrough charging: that is, you can simultaneously charge both the “bank” and the connected devices. This way, you can turn it into a wireless charger on the table or just a charging hub.
▶︎ Buy: 4 thousand rubles
2. External battery UGREEN, 10,000 mAh.
This version is already simpler than the previous one. True, the difference between them is not that big.
The kit is almost the same: the battery itself, brief documentation and a short half-meter USB-C to USB-C cable. There are no extras, the power adapter is also not in the box.
There are no stands here. This is a monolithic block of matte color (blue or black), made of high-quality plastic.
In terms of specifications, this model only slightly reaches the first. The battery has only one USB-C port at 20 W. It also provides 7.5W wireless charging.
There is only one charging port here.
You can charge two devices at the same time: with or without a wire. And thanks to the good coating, the back panel of the iPhone does not get scratched.
To charge the “can” itself, any adapter with a power of 18-20 W is suitable. When fully replenished, the energy takes about 1.5 hours.
Supports pass-through charging: that is, you can simultaneously charge both the “bank” and the device on it.
▶︎ Buy: 3 thousand rubles
3. External battery UGREEN, 5,000 mAh.
The last guest today is from UGREEN. This is the most basic version among advanced power banks.
The package is similar to the previous model: the device itself, a USB-C/USB-C charging cable, and brief documentation. You won’t find anything else in the box, not even a power adapter.
The thinnest and lightest of all new products. And in general, he has learned to compete with analogues of other companies. The shape of the case is flat, non-convex, fits well in the hand even on the back of the iPhone.
The coating here is matte on all sides. It won’t damage the back of the iPhone, which is great. The magnet, it seemed to me, is the most powerful here. “Bank” is real hard to unstick from your smartphone. It’s best to turn it sideways and then unhook it.
Passthrough technology is supported. That is, you can charge both the power bank itself and your iPhone wirelessly from it.
As a result, we get 7.5 W for wireless charging and 15 W for wired charging. In general, nothing supernatural.
When fully charged, the device itself lasts about an hour on a 20W adapter.
You can charge two devices at once: wired and wireless. Comfortable.
▶︎ Buy: 3 thousand rubles
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Source: Iphones RU
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