When we talk about a power bank, especially a wireless one, the first original MagSafe battery pack comes to mind, and then endless replicas of it from our Chinese craftsmen, and… that’s it. Indeed, few of the famous brands produce something similar.
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It was even more surprising to learn that Nitecore, a company known primarily for its flashlights, also produces external batteries. The range includes a large 10,000 mAh “bank” and a portable wireless 5,000 mAh version. I’ll show you that one now.
The Nitecore NW5000 is an unusual battery. Not only did it come about through crowdfunding, but it is also the world’s lightest 5000 mAh power bank: its weight is only 75 grams.
The price is also accepted. This power bank costs 7,300 rubles in Russia, more than any other similar device. Let’s find out what they are asking for such money for.
Ultra-light and carbon
Nitecore decided to make the most premium product, in which everything is top-notch, from the filling to the case material. The power bank is made of carbon using CF-SMC technology. This is when Polyester-based composite materials reinforced with carbon fiberThis material is very hard, durable, curved, and is used in the creation of hypercars, in space and military technology.
The NW5000 looks really solid, you can see that fingerprints are completely invisible on this carbon. There are charge level indicators and a power button on the case.
On the back side, where the MagSafe magnets are located, the surface of the battery is rubberized, it does not scratch the smartphone. The magnets are very powerful, the bank is securely attached to the iPhone. The dimensions of the Nitecore NW5000 are 105 x 65 x 11.5 mm.
Hidden inside the carbon fiber case is a 5000 mAh Li-Po battery at 3.85 V (19.25 Wh). The device is charged with 18 W, and other gadgets can be powered by a power source of up to 20 W (12 V, 1.68 A) if connected to a power bank via USB-C.
Wireless charging delivers up to 15 W.
It is clear that the NW5000 has built-in electrical and temperature protection. But the presence of housing protection according to the IPX5 standard is something new.
In the international classification, the number “5” means that the luminaire device is positioned so that jets of water released from the nozzle and falling in any direction do not have any harmful effect with a nozzle diameter of 6.3 mm and a pressure of 30 kPa.
That is, the battery is not afraid of splashes, rain, humid environments and dust.
The NW5000 is a perfect fit for the iPhone 15 Pro, without protruding beyond the case. Accordingly, it also fits the Pro Max version perfectly.
The most important thing is that the battery is really thin and light. The iPhone charges quite quickly, I am absolutely happy with it.
So, if you want to buy a reliable wireless power bank that does not sin during operation, does not take up much space in your pocket or even in your pocket, then this looks just awesome, I give you a tip on the Nitecore NW5000.
Yes, the price of 7300 rubles can be woken up. angina pectorisbut if you manage to overcome it, you will get the most stylish accessory that is simply a pleasure to use.
I checked it on myself and confirmed it.
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Source: Iphones RU
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