Best MagSafe portable battery packs and power banks for iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16

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Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apple’s magnetic MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter cable-free solution for iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 users.

Phone batteries are prone to run dry just when you’re heading away from a power source, so having a portable charging source is one of today’s necessities. Annoyingly, most power banks require you to carry around a cable, too. Wireless power banks do away with cables but come with their own major limitation–the inefficiency of wireless charging means you need a high-capacity power bank to fully charge a drained iPhone.

MagSafe is a technology that’s compatible with all iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models, from the mini to the Pro Max, but strangely missing from the newest 16e model. It allows accessories to connect magnetically to the back of the iPhone. For more information read our Complete guide to Apple MagSafe: What is MagSafe?

The MagSafe connection is precise enough to make wireless charging more efficient as around 20% of Qi power loss is from poor placement of a phone and the wireless charging pad. Standard Qi wireless charging can lose as much as 50% of the portable battery’s power, MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging loses ‘just’ 30%.

While it’s not as efficient as using a cable to charge a phone, MagSafe is a tech that brings true wireless charging a step closer to doing away with cables altogether.

Read on or go straight to the best magnetic power banks we have tested, listed by power, portability and functionality:

Best high-capacity 10k MagSafe power banks

Best small portable magnetic power banks

Best multi-device charging MagSafe power banks

Best iPhone battery case

Best size magnetic power bank for you

You should consider size when it comes to a power bank: physical size and battery capacity. The higher the battery capacity, the more recharging power you’ll get from the power bank—but you’ll also be carrying around a larger, heavier item. Lighter, slimmer power banks are easier to pocket even when clamped to your phone. Larger power banks might not fit in your trouser pocket and can slide off easier when pocketed even if clamped magnetically.

10K power banks (with a 10000mAh battery capacity) can charge a phone close to two times over, while 5K (5000mAh) battery packs usually stretch between 60-75%, which is often enough to get you to the next wall-socket powering opportunity. If you are relying on the power bank for long-haul travel or a camping trip, a 10K battery or higher will suit you better.

Wireless power bank charging speed

If a power bank is rated as MagSafe Certified it will wirelessly charge at up to 15W. Uncertified but still “Compatible” magnetic chargers are limited to 7.5W, so will power-up at a slower pace. New Qi2 chargers and power banks match MagSafe at 15W. See Is Qi2 as fast as MagSafe?. Apple’s new MagSafe Charger can charge the iPhone 16 at 25W but none of the power banks reviewed here can match that.

We have listed the speeds at which each portable power bank can be charged itself (Input charger) and charge the iPhone (Output charger). Some power banks can charge a phone faster if you connect a cable, and we have highlighted those below. The higher the wattage, the faster the charging should be.

After the list of our favorites, you’ll find more details on how MagSafe works and why you should be looking at a power bank’s capacity in Watt Hours rather than the mostly quoted Milliamp Hours.

Best high-capacity 10K MagSafe power banks

A 10000mAh (10K) battery is the sweet spot for both power and portability. 5000mAh (5K) power banks are slimmer, lighter and easier to pocket, but generally offer a maximum of 70-80% recharge potential versus a 10K power bank that should be able to recharge an iPhone at least one and a half times over.






EcoFlow RAPID Magnetic Power Bank 10K – Best wireless battery pack for charging speeds














Pros

Large battery capacity

Built-in USB-C cable

15W wireless or 30W wired charging

65W input

Kickstand


Cons

A little larger than its rivals















Capacity: 38.7Wh (10000mAh)

Input charger: USB-C (65W)

Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (30W)

On test charged iPhone to: 190%

Weight: 9.7oz (275g)

Dimensions: 4.25-x-2.8-x-0.9 inches (10.8-x-7-x-2.3cm)

Colors: Gray/silver

This iPhone magnetic power bank is our overall winner as it is a champion in terms of both recharging capacity and speed where its closest competitors win on one or the other. It has a large capacity, refilling a iPhone 16 Pro twice over in our tests—equalling the best we’d seen before. We run the iPhone’s battery down, recharge using the power bank, and keep doing this until the power bank is empty.

What makes this power bank special—although not unique—is its short built-in USB-C cable that can be used for fast-charging an iPhone 15 or 16 or refilling the power bank itself. The cable fits neatly away when not in use at the bottom of the power bank.

Wirelessly it will work with any MagSafe iPhone (12/13/14/15/16) at 15W. iPhone 15 and 16 users can connect via the integrated USB-C cable or a separate longer cable via the side USB-C port if required, for faster 30W charging. Owners of earlier iPhones can use a USB-C to Lightning cable instead for fast 20W wired charging from the power bank. Note that the iPhone 16e does not work with magnetic wireless charging.

The Baseus Nomos power bank, reviewed below, matches it for wireless charging speed as both use 15W Qi2 technology. They also boast faster wired charging via their similar built-in USB-C cable. In our recharging tests it beat the Nomos by spreading its 10000mAh battery capacity for longer: 190% vs 166%.

The 10K Anker Zolo matched the 10K EcoFlow Rapid on recharging capacity in our tests, but has a slower 7.5W wireless charging speed.

No 10K magnetic wireless power bank can match the EcoFlow on input speed—that is the rate at which it is recharged itself. Its 65W input is much faster than the 30W boasted by the Baseus or the 20W of the Anker.

While winning on charging performance and capacity, the EcoFlow Rapid is reasonably chunky compared to the Anker Zolo and Baseus Nomos, and notably bulkier than smaller-capacity 5K power banks. It’s still pocketable but the slightly larger size is the compromise for the other benefits. If you want a slimmer battery pack, look for a smaller 5000mAh option—we’ve tested the best slim power banks further on. It has a handy pull-out kickstand at the back.

This power bank is clearly built for the iPhone 15 and 16 families—with its neat integrated USB-C cable—but it works as well as any other wireless power bank tested here with the other MagSafe iPhones, and that built-in cable can be used to charge the power bank itself.

Read our full

EcoFlow RAPID Magnetic Power Bank 10K review






Anker Zolo 10K Magnetic Power Bank – Best value MagSafe battery pack for iPhone 15 or 16














Pros

Large battery capacity

Built-in USB-C cable

7.5W wireless or 30W wired charging

Kickstand

Color choices


Cons

Not 15W wireless















Capacity: 37Wh (10000mAh)

Input charger: USB-C (20W)

Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (30W)

On test charged iPhone to: 191%

Weight: 8.5oz (241g)

Dimensions: 4.15-x-2.7-x-0.8 inches (10.5-x-6.9-x-2cm)

Colors: White, Black, Pink, Blue

We love this iPhone magnetic power bank for its large capacity, which was (albeit narrowly) the best in our recaharging tests. It refilled a faded iPhone 15 Pro twice over in our tests—the best we’ve seen. The EcoFlow Rapid 10K power bank was very close in our tests, but is a little larger and heavier and with a less affordable price-tag.

The 10K Anker Zolo is rated at just 7.5W for wireless charging as it is only “MagSafe compatible” rather than using certified MagSafe or Qi2 magnetic wireless technologies. That said, if you need to recharge quickly you can use its built-in 5.5-inch USB-C cable that can be used for fast-charging an iPhone 15 or 16 at 30W or refilling the power bank itself at 20W. The cable can be neatly hooked into a loop for easy carrying. Owners of earlier iPhones should use the side USB-C port and a separate Lightning cable for 20W wired charging from the power bank.

Where the Anker Zolo wins is its value: it wins on capacity where it loses on charging speed, but it’s easily the best value if you don’t mind the charging speed compromise.

There are smaller-capacity 5K power banks, but the 10K Anker Zolo is still very pocketable for such a high-capacity battery pack. It’s around the same size as other 10000mAh MagSafe power banks we’ve tested—except for its sibling the Anker MagGo 10K Slim, reviewed below. Our overall best 10K magnetic power bank, the EcoFlow Rapid 10K, is noticeably bigger, although still portable.

Read our full

Anker Zolo 10K Magnetic Power Bank review






Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank Qi2 – Speedy wired and wireless battery pack














Pros

Built-in USB-C cable

15W wireless charging

45W wired charging

30W input

Kickstand


Cons

High but not highest battery capacity















Capacity: 36Wh (10000mAh)

Input charger: USB-C (30W)

Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (45W)

On test charged iPhone to: 166%

Weight: 8.2oz (232g)

Dimensions: 4.25 x 2.7 x 0.8 inches (10.8 x 6.8 x 2cm)

Colors: Gray, Black

The Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank could easily be our number-one choice as the best magnetic power bank, with its built-in USB-C cable, 15W Qi2 wireless charging and best-in-class 45W wired output and 30W input.

In those charge-speed aspects it beats the Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank and matches the 10K EcoFlow Rapid, both reviewed above, but it is let down slightly by its performance in our battery capacity tests. While its 166% recharge score is high, it is not as full of power as the Zolo (191%), which is also cheaper, or similarly priced Rapid (190%).

Choosing between the power banks with built-in USB-C cables is therefore one of charging speed (EcoFlow or Baseus) vs charging power (EcoFlow or Anker) and size (smaller Anker and Baseus). You can’t go wrong with each of them as they are all great choices and super convenient for iPhone 15/16 users with their integrated cables.




Foundry

Just to make that decision a little more thought provoking, Baseus has another option with a built-in USB-C cable. The more affordable $45.99 Baseus Magnetic Power Bank scored a near-top 187% in our charging tests and also matches the Anker Zolo on 7.5W wireless output and 30W wired output and close on 18W input, while lacking the kickstand.

Read our full

Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank Qi2 45W 10000mAh review






Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, Slim) – Best slim 10K MagSafe battery pack














Pros

High battery capacity

Super slim and lightweight

15W wireless or 30W wired

Colors















Capacity: 38.7Wh (10000mAh)

Input charger: USB-C (30W)

Output charger: Wireless (15W), USB-C (30W)

On test charged iPhone to: 160%

Weight: 7.05oz (200g)

Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.8 x 0.58 inches (10.4 x 7.06 x 1.47cm)

Colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal

At just 0.58 inches thick, this 10000mAh power bank rivals even some of the 5000mAh battery packs in terms of slimness. It’s also lighter than any other 10K magnetic wireless power bank that we have tested, and wins too on recharging power. It’s only the integrated USB-C cable that pushes us to recommend the Anker Zolo or Baseus power banks for owners of the iPhone 15 and 16. While I admire that rival feature, I admit that the Anker Slim is the magnetic power bank in my backpack every day.

It uses fast Qi2 magnetic tech, so can wirelessly charge at an impressive 15W. If you have a spare cable with you, it can charge at twice that speed via its USB-C port. This makes it a as fast a wireless charger as the Baseus Nomos reviewed above. The Baseus charger is more convenient with its built-in USB-C cable, but owners of iPhones 12/13/14 might appreciate the ability to add a Lightning cable to the USB-C port and charge that way. Wired charging via Lightning is limited to 20W—a limitation set by Apple to ensure device safety and performance, not by the cable or the power bank.

In our tests it performed among the best of the 10K magnetic power banks we have put through their paces: recharging an iPhone 15 Pro to 188% (over the course of two iPhone charges from one power bank charge).

It’s available in up to four colors depending on your country and where you buy it—the pink and teal versions are available only direct from Anker.

Read our full

Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, Slim) review






Benks MagClap StandGo Power Bank 10000mAh – Best budget 10K MagSafe battery pack














Pros

High battery capacity

Built-in kickstand

7.5W wireless or 20W wired

2x USB ports

Colors


Cons

Not 15W wireless








Price When Reviewed:

€59,99




Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)

Input charger: USB-C (20W)

Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (20W), USB-A (18W)

On test charged iPhone to: 160%

Weight: 7.5oz (212g)

Dimensions: 4.1-x-2.7-x-0.75 inches (10.5-x-6.9-x-1.9cm)

Colors: Black, Blue, White

While a little bigger and heavier than the Anker MagGo 10K Slim, the the oddly named Benks MagClap StandGo Power Bank’s battery capacity was decent (160%) in our recharging tests. It lacks a built-in USB-C cable but it works well wirelessly clamped to your iPhone, and is the most affordable 10K battery pack that we have tested and approved.

It also boasts two USB ports. You recharge the battery pack itself via the USB-C port at 20W, and you can also use this port for faster-than-wireless cable charging, also at 20W when you’re in a hurry for power. The bonus USB-A port can charge at 18W, so you could charge three devices simultaneously at decent speeds.







Anker Qi2 MagGo Power Bank (10K) – Fast wireless and best display














Pros

High battery capacity

15W wireless or 27W wired

LED charge percentage















Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)

Input charger: USB-C (20W)

Output charger: Wireless (15W Qi2) & USB-C (27W)

On test charged iPhone to: 170%

Weight: 8.8oz (250g)

Dimensions: 4.2-x-2.7-x-0.8 inches (10.7-x-6.9-x-2cm)

Colors: White, Black

Around the same size as the Anker Zolo power bank, reviewed above, the Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) didn’t quite match that battery pack in terms of recharging but was still impressive—around the same as the Baseus Nomos.

Where it beats the Zolo and matches the Nomos and EcoFlow Rapid is in wireless charging speed. The Anker MagGo is certified for the new Qi2 standard and so supports 15W wireless charging. This works with all MagSafe-supporting devices: from the iPhone 12 to 16. (Note that the iPhone 12 doesn’t officially support Qi2 but Macworld iPhone 12 Qi2 tests suggest that it does.)

The Zolo/Nomos/Rapid have a slightly more powerful cabled charging spec (30W vs Anker’s 27W) but the difference is negligible. We like the integrated USB-C cable included with those power banks, but any decent USB-C charging cable can be used with the MagGo to fast wire-charge an iPhone.

Aside from faster wireless charging, the Anker boasts a easy-to-read LED display that shows you exactly how much charge is left in the battery pack. It also features a solid pull-out stand at the back.

If you want speedy wireless charging, the Qi2 Anker MagGo Power Bank is as fast as you’ll get with a portable battery pack.

Read our full

Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) review






Raycon Magic Power Bank 5-in-1 – Best multi-iPhone MagSafe battery pack














Pros

High battery capacity

Integrated U.S. plug prongs

Built-in USB-C and Lightning cables

2x USB ports

7.5W wireless or 18W wired


Cons

Big and bulky

Not 15W wireless

North America only















Capacity: 37Wh (10000mAh)

Input charger: USB-C (18W)

Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (18W), Lightning (12W)

On test charged iPhone to: 186%

Weight: 9.5oz (270g)

Dimensions: 3.4-x-3.4-x-1.4 inches (8.6-x-8.6-x-3.6cm)

Colors: Black

Much bigger and meaner than the power banks reviewed above, the Raycon 5-in-1 Power Bank can charge five devices simultaneously: two through the USB-C and USB-A ports, one wirelessly through MagSafe, and two through the built-in cables (USB-C for iPhone 15/16 and Lightning for older iPhones).

In our tests, it was very close in battery charging power to the top scorers—charging an iPhone 15 Pro nearly twice over.

It claims to offer 15W of wireless power but isn’t officially certified by Apple, so we rate it at 7.5W for wireless. There are two integrated output cables: one USB-C for iPhone 15 and 16, and one Lightning for older iPhones and Apple devices. If you don’t have any Lightning-based devices this will be superfluous, although friends in need of power may thank you if their iPhones are older. Most people’s AirPods are still Lightning based, so you may well find a use for it.

It features built-in U.S. plug prongs so can be connected straight into a power socket rather than requiring a separate USB-C charger. This is fine for users based in the U.S. or Canada, but not for international users. The power bank even features a handy pull-out phone clip that holds your phone upright, although the placement of the cables means the battery pack can’t charge your phone while it’s in the mini stand.

Unlike the more svelte power banks reviewed here, the Raycon 5-in-1 Power Bank is too big and bulky to let you slip the iPhone plus battery pack into your pocket. As a portable power bank you might carry in a bag on your travels, but not your pocket.




Eugen Wegmann

As the built-in plug prongs work in the U.S. and Canada only, it’s not much help to international buyers. A similar alternative that does fare better around the world is the $139 Journey Axie 3-in-1 Global Wall Charger & 10k Power Bank, pictured above, which is about the same size and weight as the Raycon and features a built-in USB-C cable and a USB-C port plus of course features a wireless charging pad. While the Raycon can service five devices, the Journey can cope with only three but it does have plug heads for U.S., U.K., E.U. and Australia/N.Z. It is also faster at charging via USB, with a maximum 35W output. We recommend this power bank for MacBook users who want a portable 35W charger with MagSafe for wireless iPhone charging, plus USB options.







PhoneSuit Journey Mag MagSafe Wireless All-In-One Charger














Pros

Integrated plug prongs

2x USB-C ports

7.5W wireless or 20W wired


Cons

Not 15W wireless

Longer than most

Plug prongs for North America only















Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)

Input charger: USB-C (18W)

Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (20W) & USB-A (18W)

On test charged iPhone to: 150%

Weight: 9.1oz (258g)

Dimensions: 5.25-x-2.6-x-0.65 inches (13.3-x-6.6-x-1.7cm)

Colors: Gray

While a wireless charging pad saves you the bother of carrying a cable around to charge your phone from a power bank, you still need a wall charger to hand to recharge the power bank itself… but not with the PhoneSuit Journey Mag, which features foldable North American plug prongs so you can plug the battery pack straight into a power socket. While plugged in, the power bank can charge the attached iPhone wirelessly at the same time as recharging the battery pack.

Two further USB ports are also handy. The USB-C port can charge at 20W, so much faster than the 7.5W MagSafe-compatible wireless charging pad—but you will need a USB-C cable in this instance: USB-C to Lightning for iPhones older than the iPhone 15, and USB-C to USB-C for the 15 and 16. The USB-A port can charge another device at up to 18W.

The 10000mAh battery capacity allowed us to charge a faded iPhone to 100% and then again another 50%, which is about average for this size battery.







Best small portable magnetic power banks

If you carry your power bank around with all day, in your bag or pocket, a slimmer, lighter magnetic/MagSafe power bank will suit you better than a larger, heavier 10K battery pack. They are also easier to pocket when clamped to your phone. We’ve tested a lot from 3000mAh to 6000mAh to find the best portable MagSafe power bank that will recharge your iPhone enough to get you through the rest of the day but not enough to reply on during a weekend’s camping.

The Anker MagGo 10K Slim Power Bank, reviewed above, is just 0.58 inches thick and weighs only 200g but these 5K magnetic power banks will take up even less space in your bag or desk drawer, and are easier to pocket with iPhone attached.




From top left: Belkin 2.5K, Casely 5K Power Pod, Rokform 5K. From left bottom: Belkin 5K, Torras 5K and Ugreen 5K.Foundry






1. EcoFlow RAPID Magnetic Power Bank 5K – Best magnetic battery pack for speed














Pros

Slimmer than 10K

Built-in USB-C cable

Built-in stand

15W wireless or 30W wired


Cons

Slightly larger than other 5K power banks















Capacity: 19.35Wh (5000mAh)

Input charger: USB-C (30W)

Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (30W)

On test charged iPhone to: 70%

Weight: 6.4oz (180g)

Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.8 x 0.6 inch (10.8 x 7 x 1.4cm)

Colors: Gray/silver

5K battery packs are slim enough to clamp to your iPhone and still slip into your pocket. While 10000mAh power banks boast larger re-charging capacity, if you want a slightly smaller and lighter battery pack with a stand, we recommend you choose between this power bank—the smaller sibling of our recommended best 10K magnetic power bank—and either the Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 5K + Stand or Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank, both reviewed below.

All three have a 5000mAh battery but the Belkin won in our head-to-head recharging tests, recharging a faded iPhone 15 Pro by 79% compared to the 5K EcoFlow Rapid (70%) and Ugreen (68%). For the biggest recharge, Belkin wins.

Where the 5K EcoFlow Rapid gets the overall nod—especially for owners of the iPhone 15 and 16—is its built-in USB-C cable. No other 5000mAh wireless power bank we have tested has the handy integrated cable. Several of our favorite 10K battery packs have built-in cables but this is the first 5K power bank to boast one. Even if you have an earlier Lightning iPhone, the integrated cable can be used to top up the power bank itself.

It features 15W Qi2 wireless charging when clamped to the back of an iPhone, and can be charged with a cable at a speedy 30W.







2. Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 5K + Stand – Best 5K in our tests














Pros

Slimmer than 10K

Impressive battery capacity

Built-in stand

7.5W wireless or 10W wired

Bright range of colors








Price When Reviewed:

€55,99



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