I am demanding when These are portable chargers. There are plenty of power banks with built-in cables and wall plugs, but in a crowded market, it takes a lot more than a 10,000mAh capacity to catch my attention. That’s why I was surprised that the Raycon Magic Power Bank not only did everything I ever wanted but also some things I didn’t know it did. could want a portable battery. AND so I discovered the built-in phone holder.
The 10,000 mAh capacity of this power bank is enough to charge your phone about two times. It also has two built-in charging cables: a USB-C cable and a Lightning cable for iPhones and older Apple devices. In addition, it has two USB ports (one USB-A and one USB-C) on the front where you can connect additional cables.
Raycon calls it a 5-in-1 power bank, but you may have noticed that those cables and ports only account for four charging options. The fifth sits above the power bank: a 15-watt MagSafe-compatible wireless charging pad. While only some iPhones are compatible with Apple’s magnetic accessory system, the wireless charger will work for any phone that supports the Qi standard. It’s worth noting that since it’s not Made-for-iPhone certified, MagSafe iPhones will only be able to take advantage of 7.5-watt charging speeds from the magnetic interface, which essentially means it will charge slowly.
Still, the battery can use all five charging methods simultaneously. (You may need to press the button below the digital display to activate wireless charging on some phones.) If that was all this power bank did, it would be enough to be my new everyday battery. But there is more.
Extras in Extras
Recharging the Magic Power Bank is super simple. It has a two-prong wall plug that you can plug directly into any typical wall outlet (in North America). It can also be recharged via the USB-C port on the front if you don’t have a convenient wall outlet nearby.
Photography: Eric Ravenscraft
There is a rubber loop on one corner of the power bank, making it easy to attach to a bag or belt. I often find myself at conventions or festivals where I expect my phone to go off more often than usual and carrying a giant battery in my pocket is cumbersome. This loop is a welcome addition. Even if I don’t want to carry a bag, I can use a carabiner to attach it to one of my belt loops.
On the front of the battery, a digital readout shows the current charge of the power bank. Fortunately, this feature is becoming more standard on power banks, but it still seems like a nice thing to have. I’ve owned dozens of portable batteries, but only a few can show me how full they are with this level of accuracy. Once you’ve had that comfort, it’s hard to go back.
And a phone holder
With the wireless charger, digital readout, and built-in cables/wall plug, I was ready to call this my new favorite portable battery pack. But I noticed a strange little plastic slider at the bottom. It has a pair of ridges; when I slid it in, it clicked into place. I hadn’t read everything about this battery before I started playing with it, so the surprise I felt when I realized what it was for brought me the kind of joy that gadget nerds live for.
It was a phone stand. A phone holder! I left the battery on my desk, placed my phone on its side and rested it, tilted up slightly to make it easier to watch a video. I could also put the phone in portrait mode to keep an eye on my notifications while my phone was on my desk (or to watch vertical videos).