The Best MagSafe Power Banks for Your iPhone

Here you will find more information about the MagSafe standard and MagSafe power banks.

What is MagSafe?

MagSafe is the name of Apple’s accessory system integrated into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 range. A ring of magnets on the back of the phone (and in MagSafe-enabled cases) lets you attach various magnetic accessories, such as a battery that charges the iPhone wirelessly, so you don’t have to hold it or carry a cable wear.

Does MagSafe reduce battery life?

There isn’t much evidence that MagSafe charging negatively impacts battery health, but it is less efficient than wired charging and can sometimes generate heat, which can degrade your battery faster. But other factors are more important if you want to maintain battery health (like never completely draining your battery).

What rate can MagSafe power banks charge?

Most MagSafe power banks we tested charge wirelessly at a speed of up to 7.5 watts, but Anker’s Qi2 power bank can charge at up to 15 watts.

Is USB-C better than MagSafe?

Wired charging is faster and more efficient than wireless charging, so if you connect your phone to one of the power banks above via a cable, you can expect to get more power faster than using MagSafe or Qi2. MagSafe is simply more convenient.

What are the disadvantages of MagSafe?

Only some Apple iPhones (12, 13, 14, and 15 series) support MagSafe, and it is not officially compatible with Android phones. MagSafe is also less efficient than wired charging. Lost energy during wireless charging generates heat, which can negatively impact battery health.

Why do MagSafe power banks get hot?

MagSafe is not as efficient as wired charging, and the power loss during wireless charging generates heat. MagSafe’s magnets reduce this problem, compared to Qi wireless charging, by ensuring the charging coils are aligned.