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Apple iPhone Battery Pack MagSafe review

Apple iPhone Battery Pack MagSafe

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
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Pros

Pros

  • Compact size.
  • Very good capacity performance, but see Bad points.
  • Wireless charging possible.
Cons

Cons

  • Low capacity.
  • Long charge time for capacity class.
  • Display is limited to a single colour-changing LED, and it only lights briefly, if at all.
  • Given a score of 80% for capacity as Apple website does not state capacity, but says "Up to 60% additional charge with iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 and MagSafe Battery Pack" and our iPhone 12 went from 18% to 73% when tested.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
69%
Performance score
80%
Ease of use score
67%
Display score
23%
Multiple device score
N/A
Pocketability guide
Jeans pocket
Power bank charge time
1:10
Usable capacity, measured (mAh)
1548
Fastest charging 5V USB port (amps)
N/A
Slowest charging 5V USB port (amps)
N/A
Maximum combined output (watts)
N/A
Overload protection
Not tested
Short circuit protection
Not tested
Date tested
2022

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Stated capacity (mAh)
Not stated
Battery type
Lithium
Weight (g)
114
Size (mm, H x D x W)
11 x 90 x 63
Quick charge output
Wireless charging
Charge indicator
1 LED
Country of origin
China

Cost

Price
$139.00

Features

Number of USB-A ports
0
Number of USB-C ports
0
Can charge a laptop via USB-C
Can charge a Nintendo Switch
Over-charge protection
Not stated
Other features
None.

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Peter Zaluzny

Peter Zaluzny is a Content producer in the Digital home team. He covers everything from home entertainment and personal safety devices to tech for your car and mattresses. Peter enjoys cutting through the nonsense to help people understand the products they’re considering to buy. He helps consumers make educated, informed decisions. Peter has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong.

Peter Zaluzny is a Content producer in the Digital home team. He covers everything from home entertainment and personal safety devices to tech for your car and mattresses. Peter enjoys cutting through the nonsense to help people understand the products they’re considering to buy. He helps consumers make educated, informed decisions. Peter has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong.

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Denis Gallagher

Denis Gallagher is a Senior project officer for Digital home products and also works on test projects for the laundry and fridge labs. He produces tests for gadgets, phones, cameras and home entertainment gear as well as TVs, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges. Previously at CHOICE, Denis worked as a Content producer for digital products. Prior to CHOICE, Denis worked as an Assistant editor on Golf Australia magazine and Editor for Multimedia and Videocamera magazine. Denis has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and a Diploma of Journalism from Macleay College.

Denis Gallagher is a Senior project officer for Digital home products and also works on test projects for the laundry and fridge labs. He produces tests for gadgets, phones, cameras and home entertainment gear as well as TVs, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges. Previously at CHOICE, Denis worked as a Content producer for digital products. Prior to CHOICE, Denis worked as an Assistant editor on Golf Australia magazine and Editor for Multimedia and Videocamera magazine. Denis has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and a Diploma of Journalism from Macleay College.

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Elias Plastiras

Elias Plastiras tests a range of technology in the CHOICE computer lab, from laptops to smart home innovations and interconnected devices. Prior to CHOICE, Elias spent 17 years working for Australian PC World, testing and writing about PCs and other small business gear. Elias tested almost everything in the PC realm, from 56K modems to network printers, as well as more mainstream consumer gear such as media players and PVRs. Elias enjoys testing products in a rigorous fashion, to highlight the good and the bad for the benefit of the consumer.

Elias Plastiras tests a range of technology in the CHOICE computer lab, from laptops to smart home innovations and interconnected devices. Prior to CHOICE, Elias spent 17 years working for Australian PC World, testing and writing about PCs and other small business gear. Elias tested almost everything in the PC realm, from 56K modems to network printers, as well as more mainstream consumer gear such as media players and PVRs. Elias enjoys testing products in a rigorous fashion, to highlight the good and the bad for the benefit of the consumer.