David Carnoy\/CNET<\/span><\/p>\n

Mophie Snap Plus Juice Pack Mini<\/h2>\n

Mophie wireless magnetic power bank<\/h3>\n

$50 at Walmart<\/span><\/span>$35 at Best Buy<\/span><\/span>$35 at Amazon<\/span><\/span>You’re receiving price alerts for Mophie Snap Plus Juice Pack Mini <\/p>\n

Like some competing magnetic wireless chargers, Mophie’s magnetic power bank isn’t an official Apple MagSafe accessory, but it magnetically adheres to the back of your MagSafe-enabled iPhone or MagSafe case — yes, it sticks nicely — and is svelte for a 5,000-mAh battery. It can also be used with other phones that support wireless charging and comes with a stick-on magnet.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For wireless charging, Mophie says you’re looking at up to 7.5 watts for iPhones, but it felt a little more sluggish to me (more like 5 watts). If you need a faster charge, you can connect a USB-C-to-Lightning cable to bump the speed up to 12 watts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Mophie Powerstation 10K Stand with MagSafe<\/h2>\n

Best official MagSafe portable battery with kickstand<\/h3>\n

$55 at Amazon<\/span><\/span>You’re receiving price alerts for mophie – Snap+ Powerstation Stand 10,000 mAh Portable Charger with MagSafe Compatibility – Black <\/p>\n

Mophie’s Powerstation Wireless Stand with MagSafe is currently only sold through Zagg (Mophie’s parent company) and Apple. It’s not cheap but is a versatile 10,000-mAh battery battery with both a stand and MagSafe charger built in, and also has a threaded tripod mount at the bottom.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Since this is an official MagSafe charger, the battery does charge at 15 watts, making this among the fastest wireless external battery chargers out there and will also charge the AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro models with MagSafe. If you use a USB-C-to-Lightning cable (not included) with it, you can charge at 20-watt speeds. You can also charge two devices at the same time.<\/p>\n

Note that first-time buyers at Zagg can get a 20% off discount by supplying their email address.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best battery packs for iPhones with fast charging USB-C out<\/h2>\n

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Mophie Power Station Mini (2022)<\/h2>\n

Compact powerbank with fast charging<\/h3>\n

$40 at Zagg<\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

If you’re looking for a compact external battery pack for your iPhone (or any smartphone), Mophie’s pocketable Power Station Mini (2022) features a 5,000-mAh internal battery and 20-watt USB-C PD fast charging. (You’ll need a USB-C to Lightning cable to take advantage of that fast charging if you’re an iPhone owner.) That battery will allow you to fully charge your iPhone.<\/p>\n

For $20 more, you can pick up the 10,000-mAh version with dual USB-C ports — both come in black or blue colors. Also, note that Zagg, Mophie’s parent company, offers a 20% discount off your first purchase, so that model (it’s simply called the Power Station) is actually $50.<\/p>\n

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Anker 523 PowerCore Slim 10K PD<\/h2>\n

Slim high-capacity battery with USB-C fast charging<\/h3>\n

$32 at Amazon<\/span><\/span>Get Price Alerts<\/span><\/span><\/span>You’re receiving price alerts for Anker 523 PowerCore Slim 10K PD <\/p>\n

The Anker 523 PowerCore Slim 10K PD is impressively slim for a 10,000-mAh portable phone charger and has a fast 20-watt USB-C out charging port (it’s also a USB-C input to charge its battery), plus a 12-watt USB-A out port.\u00a0 While the Anker 313 PowerCore Slim 10K is cheaper, this offers fast USB-C out charging, which makes spending the extra dough a big plus if you have a USB-C to Lightning cable.<\/p>\n

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Nimble Champ<\/h2>\n

Best eco battery pack<\/h3>\n

$47 at Nimble<\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

Nimble’s Champ portable charger uses recycled plastic in its construction. You have to pay a bit more for going green, but it is a nice, compact 10,000-mAh charger that features PD 4.0 fast-charging (18 watts) via its single USB-C port. Also, the coupon CNET25<\/strong> will get you 25% off at checkout.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nimble also sells some higher-capacity fast-charging battery packs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best battery packs that convert into wireless charging stands<\/h2>\n

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Otterbox Folding Wireless Power Bank<\/h2>\n

Power bank that converts into wireless charging stand<\/h3>\n

$60 at Otterbox<\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

Otterbox gears its Folding Wireless Power Bank (10,000 mAh) toward those who like to watch movies on their phones or play games with a controller. It has a built-in stand that folds down when you take it on the go. It also has USB-C and USB-A ports that are capable of fast-charging your phone at up to 18 watts. The wireless charging is up to 7.5 watts with the iPhone and 10 watts for Android devices.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What to look for<\/h2>\n

Here are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for an external battery pack or power bank: <\/p>\n

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• A higher power output rating (mAh, short for milliamp hours) means more charges — but also a heavier portable charger weight.\u00a0<\/li>\n
• For the latest iPhones (everything after the iPhone 7) you should buy a battery with at least a 3,000-mAh capacity, which should give you at least one full charge for a device. With the exception of the Atom XS, all of the models featured above hit that mark.\u00a0<\/li>\n
• Multiple integrated charge cables or USB-out ports will allow you to charge more than one device at a time, such as an iPad or another iPhone.<\/li>\n
• These best portable chargers for iPhone all use lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, and should thus always be stored in carry-on luggage when flying. Airlines and regulatory agencies are increasingly banning li-ion batteries in checked baggage.<\/li>\n
• If you want maximum power output, opt for chargers with USB-C PD (power delivery) models, which should charge nearly every device smaller than a laptop, such as a tablet or Nintendo Switch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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