These MagSafe Battery Packs Can Give Your iPhone a Boost of Power On the Go

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Apple transformed on-the-go charging with the introduction of MagSafe in 2020. With an array of magnets around the iPhone’s wireless charging coil, Apple’s technology makes it easy to attach a battery pack (and other accessories), giving you extended battery life when an outlet isn’t nearby. In contrast, conventional portable batteries require an additional cable, making MagSafe options easier to manage. MagSafe battery packs are the best option for giving any MagSafe-equipped iPhone a power boost and are sure to eliminate any battery anxiety — all without interfering with your ability to interact with your device.

The market for MagSafe accessories, like wallets and chargers, has always been full of high-quality products from brands like Apple, Anker, and Spigen, with MagSafe battery packs following suit. We're constantly sifting through the latest products to determine the best that are worth buying. But before you commit to a MagSafe battery pack for you or someone you’re buying for, there are a few things to consider.

The Best MagSafe-Compatible Battery Packs

• Best Overall: Apple MagSafe Battery Pack

• Best Budget: Belkin Wireless Power Bank

• Best Balance of Battery Capacity and Size: Spigen ArcHybrid

• Most Versatile: Anker 633

• Most Portable: Anker 621

What to Consider

Battery Capacity

For our top picks, we selected products with enough capacity to get you through a full day of use when a regular charger isn’t available. Most MagSafe batteries on the market feature a capacity of between 1,500 and 5,000 milli-amp-hours (mAh). However, select options offer larger capacities — a couple of our picks include a 10,000-mAh battery. While larger batteries will provide more emergency power, remember that these models can add more thickness and weight to your device.

Charging Speed

The power output of all phone chargers is typically measured in watts, and the higher it is, the faster these accessories will juice a phone. Regarding MagSafe-ready batteries, 7.5 watts is the highest output you can get. On the other hand, slower products with a 5-watt power output cost less. We’ll always recommend faster charging, but factor in your budget.

Ports

Save for the Apple MagSafe battery pack, which utilizes the same Lightning connector in older iPhone models, every product we picked has a USB-C connector. The iPhone 15 series now features a USB-C port, allowing you to use the same cable to charge Apple’s device and the MagSafe battery of your choice.

Of course, you can also use the battery pack to power up other gadgets. If you want even more versatility, look for magnetic batteries with more built-in ports.

Additional Features

We suggest you keep an eye out for perks like support for passthrough charging. The functionality ensures that the battery pack can simultaneously power up the iPhone as it itself is charging. Other bits like more wired charging outputs, a built-in viewing kickstand, and warranty coverage, to name a few, are also important.

How We Selected

I have over a decade of experience using smartphone accessories, including MagSafe cases, chargers, and battery packs. I always keep a MagSafe battery pack with me because it helps reduce anxiety when I’m away from an outlet. That has allowed me to test and evaluate different battery packs in real-world conditions while understanding what features are essential. To find the best MagSafe battery packs for this most recent update to this article, I drew on my extensive experience, while also tapping into our prior coverage at Best Products and performing rigorous research, considering top-rated options from customer reviews online and other publications. I added my selections — the Anker 621 and Ugreen Magnetic Foldable Kickstand — to the battery packs Stefan Vazharov, our tech editor, had chosen based on his use and reporting and we still stand behind.

MagSafe Battery Pack

The Apple MagSafe battery pack is the best for giving an iPhone a power bump on the go. It has a sleek design and the capacity to provide all MagSafe-compatible iPhones with almost a full day of use on its own before a power outlet visit becomes necessary. And best of all, when connected to a 20-watt USB-C adapter (or higher), the battery pack offers passthrough charging, essentially becoming a MagSafe charger with 15-watt power output.

Apple’s MagSafe battery pack also integrates with the iPhone’s software to display its charge on the screen— a feature unavailable with the other battery packs. Like the iPhone, the iPad, the Apple Watch, and the AirPods, this pack comes with a stellar selection of protective cases for protecting and customizing it. From cheap clear cases to eye-catching Casetify offerings with awesome prints to luxe leather covers by Bellroy and Nomad, there are plenty to choose from.

Wireless Power Bank MagSafe Battery Pack

For less than $40, the Belkin wireless power bank will reliably extend an iPhone’s battery life between full charges. Its wireless charging output is on par with the capacity of its pricier rivals. Meanwhile, it’s compatible with the new iPhone 15 series (and older MagSafe-equipped iPhones). Due to its lower price, the battery’s capacity is on the smaller side at 2,500 mAh. The upside is you get a gadget that’s more compact, so it’s still small enough to slip into your pocket when attached to the iPhone.

Other key features of Belkin’s accessory include an LED battery indicator, so you roughly know how much charge you have, and a bundled USB-C cable. It also supports passthrough, so you can continue charging your iPhone when the battery pack is plugged in. Belkin backs its MagSafe battery pack with a two-year warranty.

ArcHybrid MagSafe Battery Pack

The ArcHybrid Mag battery pack by Spigen is a reliable alternative to our top pick from Apple, with a bigger battery capacity, a more extended warranty, and a lower price tag. It delivers the same wireless charging speed as Apple’s MagSafe battery pack and a speedier power-up process via its onboard USB-C port (it comes bundled with a USB-C cable). These features make Spigen’s battery pack the ideal option for weekend trips; it’s not too big or too small while offering many of the best features of Apple’s MagSafe battery pack.

This Spigen has a convenient power button and LED battery indicator. Plus, it supports passthrough charging, so you can simultaneously charge your iPhone and its onboard battery pack. However, even with that, the ArcHybrid Mag can't match the speed of the Apple product when you connect it to a power adapter. The accessory is compatible with the new iPhone 15 series down to the iPhone 12 lineup.

633 MagSafe Battery Pack

Anker’s 633 magnetic battery is the most versatile magnetic battery worth your attention. In addition to a magnetic wireless charger, the accessory rocks fast USB-C and USB-A ports for charging multiple gadgets. Its 10,000-mAh pack is also up to such a task. But be mindful that, due to its larger size, the device is not compatible with the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 13 mini.

Another cool feature? It has an integrated kickstand that allows you to hold your iPhone in landscape or portrait mode, so you can watch a video or play a game (with a wireless controller) while charging it. Anker also makes a smaller and more affordable 622 magnetic battery with a lower capacity and even more iPhone-matching colors is also available.

621 MagSafe Battery Pack

This Anker 621 is the most compact option outside Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack. Yet, despite its size, the battery pack features a capacity of 5,000 mAh, allowing you to charge your iPhone more than once while away from an outlet. Anker’s battery pack is compatible with Apple’s newest iPhone 15 series (and earlier). It even features a USB-C port to charge your iPhone and the battery pack with the same cable.

While Anker’s battery pack is relatively compact, it lacks the more advanced features of alternatives. For example, it can’t charge two devices simultaneously and doesn’t include an integrated kickstand. The 621 is straightforward, a solution to give an iPhone a quick power hit in between charges overnight. That’s not bad — we like that it can fit in a pocket easily without being overly complicated. The Anker is available in several pastel colors, so you can find one to match your style.

Wireless MagSafe Battery Pack

OtterBox accessories are synonymous with durability, so it shouldn’t be surprising that the brand’s wireless power bank for MagSafe is the product category’s most rugged offering. The accessory has a durable exterior with OtterBox’s trusted drop protection. It delivers a dependable wireless charging speed and can also charge other gadgets via its USB-C connector.

Impressively, the product has magnets on both sides, allowing you to top up its battery via a MagSafe charger. You can even charge it alongside your iPhone using the same power source. OtterBox offers a wireless power bank for MagSafe in black or white. A cheaper and more compact version with a smaller battery is also available.

Magnetic MagSafe Battery Pack

The Ugreen Magnetic Battery features a larger capacity of 10,000 mAh, with the ability to fully charge an iPhone 14 two times, according to Ugreen. Therefore, it’s the most powerful, versatile option for an extended weekend away from a wall charger (say, while backcountry camping). The battery pack offers 7.5W charging speeds, and it can power three devices simultaneously, thanks to 20W USB-C and USB-A ports. These features make Ugreen’s charger especially handy for those who own multiple devices, like an iPhone, iPad, and AirPods.

It also features a built-in kickstand, making it possible to charge the iPhone while on a FaceTime call. Little touches like that, plus the larger battery capacity, make Ugreen’s magnetic battery worth it despite its larger size. It may feel cumbersome on one of Apple's smaller iPhones because it's 0.75 inches thick and weighs a hefty half pound. But if you’re after a battery pack with a larger capacity, Ugreen's model is the one to get.

633 Magnetic Battery (MagGo)

Anker’s 633 magnetic battery is the most versatile magnetic battery worth your attention. In addition to a magnetic wireless charger, the accessory rocks fast USB-C and USB-A ports for charging multiple gadgets on the go. Its 10,000 mAh pack is also up to such a task, but be mindful that, due to its larger size, the device is not compatible with the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 13 mini.

Another cool feature? It has an integrated kickstand that allows you to hold your iPhone in landscape or portrait mode, so you can watch a video or game (with a wireless controller) while charging it. A smaller and more affordable Anker 622 magnetic battery with a lower capacity and even more iPhone-matching colors is also available.

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