Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Apple MagSafe Battery Pack - Portable Charger with Fast Charging Capability, Power Bank Compatible with iPhone

A great battery for daily use that doubles as a magsafe charger!

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023

The Apple MagSafe Battery Pack is an excellent example to Apple's commitment to delivering sleek, user-friendly products. Its portability is unmatched, making it a top choice for daily use. One of the standout features is its effortless charging mechanism. Simply attach it to your phone, and it takes care of the rest. The intelligent design ensures that the phone stops charging if it detects excessive heat, ensuring the safety of your device.

This battery pack isn't just a battery pack; it's also a MagSafe charger. When plugged into a power source, it offers passthrough charging, ensuring your phone gets also juiced up along with your battery back. This dual functionality adds to its value proposition in my opinion, as a MagSafe charger is almost 40 bucks.

Apple's hallmark has always been its seamless integration and simplicity. True to this, the battery pack's charge level can be monitored directly from the iPhone's battery widget. Additionally, it supports battery optimization features, not just for the iPhone but also for itself when plugged in for extended durations.

However, it's not without its shortcomings. The battery capacity is on the lower side. Using it with an iPhone 13 Pro Max, I found that it provides only about a 40% additional charge. While this might be a trade-off for its compact design, it's something potential buyers should be aware of. Some competitors offer larger capacities, but they might not be as portable or as integrated in the Apple ecosystem.

Lastly, the price point is on the higher side, which is expected from Apple products. While it might be a deterrent for some, those familiar with Apple know that with the brand, you're not just paying for a product but also for impeccable design, flawless implementation, and top quality.

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Paula C.

Best battery pack but not meant to charge from 0-100%

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023

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For a few weeks now I have been trying several battery packs with no luck on finding the perfect one- they have all been pretty disappointing- don't charge enough, take soooooo long to charge just a little, and they get soooooo hot.
I bought the apple one because I've heard great things about it but I've also heard that they don't charge your phone from 0-100 not even once.
Well, I have to say I'm very pleased with the results, of course what I get out of this battery pack might not be what you get out of it but figured I'd share my experience using this in case others are curious.

*Charging wise: I just tested it out today, I attached it to the back of my phone today at 8am, my phone was on 90%.
I know, you're probably thinking that I don't need to charge my phone if it's at 90%. I saw a YouTube video about the apple battery pack and how ppl think this is suppose to charge your phone from 0-100 and ppl are getting upset cause it's not doing that, when in reality this battery pack is meant to keep your phone charged, it's not meant to charge your phone from 0-100 (it won't do that).
So like I said, I attached the battery pack to the back of my phone at 8am my phone was at 90% and I put the battery pack setting on low power mode and to keep my phone at 90% (to not charge more than that).
I took it off at 2:30pm (that's when the battery pack ran out of charge) but my phone is still on 90% and the battery pack/my phone is not hot! I mean from like 1-10, lowest level of heat being 1 and the most being a 10, maybe it go to like a 2, honestly it didn't even get warm. There was a very very very slight change in temperature but not even close to enough for me to notice.
From 8am-2:30pm the battery pack helped my phone remain at 90% and that is with me activity using my phone during that 6.5 hr time frame. I was on my phone- on my socials, watching videos on youtube and tik tok the whole time (with some small 5 mins breaks in between when I got busy doing other stuff)

*Price wise: I do think it should be less, but it's apple and I wanted apple, I think we all can somewhat agree this is overpriced.

*Asthetic/looks wise: love it. It's very thin and pleasing to the eye. It's not bulky or ugly looking.

Overall happy with this battery pack and I recommend it for those looking for something to keep their phone charged for a certain time frame.
However, if you are looking for something to charge your phone from 0-100 this battery pack will disappoint you because from what I've noticed, this battery pack is not meant to charge your phone from 0-100 or maybe not even from 30-100. Just my opinion :)

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Emily N.

Exactly what I wanted - saved my phone at a concert!

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2023

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This battery pack is excellent for getting you an extra boost or two to get you through the day. It is NOT what I would use if I needed a lot of power (i.e. full day weekends at a festival recording videos, traveling, etc.). I would suggest a larger, bigger capacity power bank for those situations.

Yes, Apple charges way too much for this, but are we surprised? I personally was okay with paying the extra $$ to have the stronger magnetic connection via MagSafe, as well as easily being able to see when this pack needs to be charged with the battery percentage widget on my home screen. Apple is excellent at letting things work together in their ecosystem, and I’m honestly so far in at this point that I may as well keep going. But that’s beside the point.

This pack gets the job done without being too bulky. It charges very quickly, and you can easily hold your phone without disrupting the magnetic connection. Other reviewers are right in that this pack is really only good for one full charge (or up to 90%, if you don’t have the low power setting enabled). For me, I can get through the day easily with this. I use my phone a lot for work and find that a quick boost with this pack can get me through all the way until I charge my phone before bed. I highly recommend this pack if you want to have a fast charge on the go without it taking up too much space like some other large power banks. Just keep in mind its smaller capacity — I personally opt for a larger power bank when traveling, but this is great for day to day charges. :)

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BMO

Excellent, overpriced, and probably worth it (for the true believers)

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2021

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When I saw MagSafe get rebranded as this iPhone feature (instead of Mac feature that was killed in 2016 and could be returning soon on the 16” M1X MacBook), I figured a product like the MagSafe Battery pack would eventually get released. I think a lot of people were surprised to see this $100 accessory be priced that high, considering it can’t even recharge your iPhone 12 from zero to one hundred percent.
That is definitely a valid criticism considering you can get an excellent alternative from one name brand in particular, for only half the price.

I think it’s important to remember all of the features this product has over the competitors, which is always what you get from first party Apple products. The coolest thing this can do, in my opinion, is that it can be on the back of an iPhone 12 series phone, and can be recharged wirelessly from the iPhone itself. Which means that iPhones can reverse wirelessly charge other Qi compatible devices, but Apple has never turned the feature on in the operating system.

You can also charge your iPhone 12 while the battery pack is recharging with a lightning cable, it basically turns into a MagSafe charging puck when being used that way, delivering the full, 15 watts of wireless power to your iPhone (12 series only, of course). It will also charge any Qi capable devices like Airpods 2 or AirPods Pro.

While this is attached to your phone and neither the iPhone or battery pack are charging with a cable, this will deliver only 5 watts of power to your iPhone. This is disappointing and kind of defeats the purpose of making a MagSafe wireless charger in the first place. The whole point of MagSafe is convenient, faster wireless charging. But I think it’s important to remember the benefits of this product too.

You get a nice animation when you attach it to your iPhone, and the battery pack will show up in the battery widget, next to your Apple Watch and Airpods. It really is awesome that you never have to turn it on and that it communicates with iOS using the NFC part of MagSafe. Another plus is the safety of this device, it is designed to protect your internal iPhone battery and not put performance over longevity. By default it will only charge your iPhone to 90%, you can get around this by long pressing on the battery saver button within quick settings and an option appears that only shows up while the battery is connected. It will stay enabled and can’t be turned off but it will reset back to only charging to 90% the next time you use it. Most of the damage done to our iPhone batteries occurs between the 90% and 100% charge level. Apple is protecting our devices by making this the default behavior of this battery pack.

While there are alternatives out there, even a few really good ones, none are safer or nicer to use than this one from Apple. It’s incredibly thin and feels super soft to the touch. I know it’s expensive, but I honestly feel like it’s worth the price, and I’m loving mine. Apple focuses more on overall experience and sometimes price is an afterthought. I think they wanted to make a really great product and weren’t concerned about people who might be sensitive to the price. If you love Apple and buy everything they make, go ahead and pull the trigger because you know you want it. If you need speed(and/or are on a budget), go with a USB C to Lightning, 20 watt wired charger. The 15 watts from the MagSafe cable (when connected to a 20 watt wall charger) will also be faster than this battery pack.

Pros➕

Strong Magnets 🧲

Automatically turns on/off 🤓

Silky smooth finish 🧈

Tight integration with iOS 📱🤝

Protects battery health 🔋

Thinner than similar products ➡️🍎⬅️

Lightweight 🪶

Doubles as a wired MagSafe charger (if you own a USB C to Lightning cable + 20 watt charger)🔌

Can be recharged wirelessly, but only from an iPhone 12/13 series model (while the iPhone is connected to a wired charger with 20+ watts of power)⚡️

Cons➖

Cannot fully recharge a 12/12 pro (55%-60% recharge capacity) 🙁

Only charges at 5 watts or less, most of the time🐢

Magsafe Battery Pack itself, cannot be charged wirelessly EXCEPT from the iPhone 12/13 series models, so if you place this on a Qi charger or the $40 MagSafe cable, it will NOT charge 🚫⚡️

Expensive 💵

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E. G.

Works well in tandem

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022

Verified Purchase

I have this and also the Anker 633 MagGo battery. Each serves a purpose.

Apple charger is best when you are leaving the hoise and the phone charge is low, you attach and it keeps you going as you go about your morning, it charges a bit slower than the Anker, but is lighter, sleek in comparison, and has a strong magnet. So if it is in your pocket or bag expect this one to stay attached moreso than the Anker.

Anker is more powerful, and has a standd. It is a bit bulkier, the magnet is not as strong on the strip portion below the circle so it swings offline easily so not really good for your pocket. This is great for planes trains, libraries, and other times you expect to sit and wait or work awhile and want to use your phone to watch a movie or something.

I have not yet allowed my phone to drain all the way and connect a fully charged battery so I cannot speak to that.

I charge one while using the other. Since they shut off when your phone reaches 90% charge it’s cool to leave them on so they can begin to automatically charge once you drain to your power threshold. So you don’t hVe to even monitor it throughout the day.

Hope this helps.

If you were to take these two with you and alternate using one while charging the other, you should always have sufficient power.

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Can J

It ok

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023

Verified Purchase

It's not worth the price. I had this product for a few weeks. You can not charge it with a case on. The battery dies fast. It doesn't get to 100%. If your phone is on 10%, it will reach 60%. This is fine, but there are cheaper portable chargers out there that work way better. In terms of style, it's cute. I like how tiny and light it is, but I see why Apple discontinued this product.

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Gregg Cesaroni

Such a shame Apple pulled it from the market

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023

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Makes me not care about how bad the battery health degrades in such a short time. As a powerbank like all the other ones that just charge the phone to max, it's awful. But when it keeps the phone at 90% which is what it's designed to do, that's what makes this the best thing ever. I am on my second one because for some reason, the first one stopped giving me the option to keep the phone at 90%. It just kept charging the phone to full and getting hot. I talked to a friend who works at Apple and he said he's never seen the issue. I thought it was just iOS 17 being like "oh, you have a product that's obsolete? Yea let's make you not use it ever again". It's just a bug with that one. Tried that one on multiple phones and I got the same result. Threw on a new one and it works as it should. Buy these while you can. If they don't come out with a USB-C version, you're missing out.

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I've been looking for the perfect magnetic battery pack, and this isn't it

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023

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I've been testing several different magnetic battery packs to find the perfect one, and so far I haven't found one. Although the Apple battery pack has some nice features, it also falls short in several areas.

Design: This is a sleek product, as you would expect from Apple. Rounded corners and a soft finish make it pleasant in the hand. It is thin and light and adds minimal bulk when attached to a phone. You could potentially keep it on the phone all the time.

The magnetic attractiveness of this pack is the best of any that I've tested. It snaps into place and holds there without sliding around, and it stays aligned perfectly.

Feature wise, if you use this with an Apple phone that supports MagSafe, it has the most integrated features of any product, as you would expect, as it is able to use the proprietary MagSafe communication protocol. This allows your iPhone to show how much charge is left in the pack, determine if you want it to keep your phone at 90%, or give it a full boost to 100%, and even to reverse charge the pack when your phone is being charged. All very nice convenience features.

You can, surprisingly, use this pack with an Android phone; however, you will only get basic wireless charging. This pack snaps well to the magnetic case on my Galaxy S22 Ultra and stays in place. It will boost my phone to 100% (or as close as it can get without running out of power) and then stop charging. If I want to boost the phone again, I have to take the pack off and put it back on. On occasion I have noticed that when the phone charge gets low, the pack may automatically start boosting - this may be when the phone needs a lot of extra power. The pack will not trickle charge like the Anker 622 will. I've gotten some odd looks from people when they see my phone with it's Samsung camera arrangement and a pack with an Apple logo stuck to the back of it! Although this pack can be recharged from an iPhone wirelessly when the iPhone is plugged in, I tried using Samsung's "Power Share" feature which will make the phone itself become a wireless charger, but it would not activate the charging on this pack. That apparently only works with the Apple ecosystem.

You can also use this pack (as well as any other magnetic battery pack) as a standard wireless charging pad if you don't have a MagSafe iPhone or an Android phone with a magnetic case. Just place the pack upside down on a flat surface and place your phone onto the pack, and it will wirelessly charge your phone.

The biggest shortcoming of this pack is it's low battery storage capacity. It will only boost your phone for a couple of hours before going dead. It really is pitiful. Some people say this pack is more efficient at charging which makes up for the difference between other products with more storage, but my tests show that it is still way under powered. The pack is small and light enough to carry two or three of them, but that will make your wallet much lighter as well. This pack is way overpriced for the minimal battery capacity that it has.

There is a lightning port on this pack that you can use to charge it even when it's not attached to a phone. But you can't use that port as an output to charge something else with a cable. You can only charge wirelessly with this pack. This limits it's usefulness in emergency situations to charge something else. You can use it as a wireless charging pad to charge a watch or headphones that support wireless charging, but that's it.

PROS:
Best integrated convenience features when used with an iPhone with MagSafe capability
Can be used with Android phones or non MagSafe iPhones as a standard wireless charger
Design is nice with rounded corners and smooth finish
Very thin and light
Excellent magnetic attachment force

CONS:
Very disappointing battery capacity
No external visual indicator of charge level, must use an iPhone to see this
Only comes in white
High price
No connector to charge a device with a wired connection
Can't be charged from another wireless charger, only when using an iPhone

Due to the inherent losses involved in charging and discharging a battery, along with the inefficiency of wireless charging, and the very low capacity of this pack, it's usefulness is questionable. Maybe it's more of a status symbol to have this on the pack of your phone? You're better off to find a way to charge your phone more frequently with a wired connection, or to carry a regular battery pack and charge your phone once in a while with that. There aren't any other perfect options available at this time, but I would just skip this one.

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D.B. Spalding

Under-powered, but with some proprietary advantages; probably not for road warriors

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023

Verified Purchase

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LATE ADDENDUMS: Do NOT leave an AirPods charging case on the MagSafe Battery Pack without it plugged in. The AirPod Pros 2 Charging Case will continue drawing power even when 100%, emptying this Battery Pack overnight.

Fun Fact: the Apple logo on the Battery Pack will line up with the Apple Logo on your iPhone 12 or later. Just put the apple on the apple for instant connection.

In the world of USB battery packs, and even MagSafe wireless charging battery packs, Apple's version is the runt of the litter. It doesn't hold a very high charge value, and on my iPhone 14 Plus it's said to only charge it back up 40% (as per the Apple product info page), 60% for a 14 or 14 Pro. REALLY?

There are, as you might expect, some proprietary features that Apple bakes in that others are missing. This Battery Pack works with iOS' battery optimized charging system to only take the iPhone to 90% charge, no further. IF you want to charge to 100%, display the Control Center, and tap-hold on the Low Power Mode button (if not displayed in Control Center, enable it in Settings, Control Center; this option does not appear if you enable Lower Power Mode through Settings, Battery). With the Battery Pack attached, a new option "Charge past 90%" appears. If attached to a near-fully charged iPhone, the Battery Pack will trickle charge as needed to keep the phone at 90% (yes, I've tested this). This option doesn't appear with simple Lightning cable charging. (According to other product reviews, competing products may charge an iPhone right up to 100% if you don't intervene.)

When attached, the MagSafe popup indicator not only indicates the iPhone is getting a charge, it displays the charge level of the Battery Pack. The current Battery Pack remaining charge % is displayed in iOS' Battery widgets, too. Yep, fully integrated.

Another proprietary feature is reverse charging. If the iPhone is plugged in and charging, it will charge itself, then charge the Battery Pack via reverse-charging. Reverse-charging was recently enabled in iOS (14.7 or later?), and I suspect is also what powers the Apple MagSafe Wallet (for identification). According to Apple, the iPhone will charge to 80% or higher before charging the Battery Pack.

The Battery Pack is rated to charge the iPhone wirelessly up to 7.5W (with a 2022 firmware update). When plugged in to a 20W or better USB-C charging port, the Battery Pack will provide a full 15W of wireless charging to an iPhone, making it a worthy Qi fast wireless charging pad for the home, office, or even in the car (e.g. using an Anker 12V 20W USB-C car charger).

The Battery Pack is suitably minimalist for Apple. Only one Lightning port for charging; only one LED that glows green or amber based on charge. One light gray Apple logo. That's it. Internally, it has some mechanism that makes an audible CLICK when it connects and disconnects. It stays put pretty well on an iPhone 14's back surface, but is even more secure when placed on an Apple Leather iPhone Case -- I suspect the soft rubber of the Battery Pack and the textured surface of the Leather Case grip each other very well. The thin rounded shape and matte finish of the Battery Pack make it comfortable in the hand when sitting on a phone. Though it may fit the outline of earlier models (e.g. the 12 Mini), on a 14 Plus model it's a bit of a "backpack." I wouldn't leave it on 24/7, though the magnetic grip could accommodate that.

Would I recommend it? Not for someone who is planning a walkabout in the bush for a few days and needs some heavy backup power. But for out and about errands near home, with 20W charging (and cables) at home, office, even in the car, this becomes a very compact way to top off an iPhone during heavy dawn-to-dusk use. I keep mine in a neoprene pouch with a cable and an AirTag to aid in locating it.

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Rodrigo Violante

Great Purchase, but wait if you getting the iPhone 15

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023

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I recently purchased the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack, and overall, I find it to be a convenient accessory for my iPhone. It offers some excellent features, but it also has a few drawbacks that are worth considering.

One of the key advantages of the MagSafe Battery Pack is its convenience. The magnetic attachment mechanism ensures a secure and effortless connection to my iPhone. It aligns perfectly with the MagSafe ring on the back of the iPhone 14, providing a hassle-free setup. The slim and lightweight design of the battery pack adds minimal bulk to my phone, allowing for easy portability.

However, there are a couple of drawbacks that I would like to highlight. Firstly, it's worth noting that the MagSafe Battery Pack does not support wireless charging. Unlike other MagSafe accessories, which allow for wireless charging, this battery pack requires a physical connection to charge your iPhone. While this isn't a deal-breaker for everyone, it may be a disappointment for those who prefer the convenience of wireless charging.

Additionally, it's important to mention that the MagSafe Battery Pack does not utilize a USB-C connection. Instead, it relies on a Lightning port for charging. This means that if you have transitioned to USB-C chargers and cables, you'll need to keep a Lightning cable handy specifically for this battery pack. It would have been more convenient if Apple had adopted the USB-C standard for this accessory, considering its growing prevalence.

Despite these drawbacks, there are some noteworthy features that make the MagSafe Battery Pack a worthwhile purchase. One of the most significant advantages is the ability to charge both your iPhone 14 and the battery pack simultaneously. When connected to a power source, the battery pack charges your iPhone, and any excess power is used to charge the battery pack itself. This ensures that you can have a fully charged phone and an additional battery pack ready to go when you're on the move.

In conclusion, I would recommend considering the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack if you're looking for a convenient and portable power solution for your iPhone 14. It offers easy attachment and detachment through the MagSafe mechanism, allowing for a seamless user experience. However, keep in mind that it lacks wireless charging capabilities and relies on a Lightning connection instead of USB-C. If you can hold off, it may be worth waiting for future iterations that address these limitations. Nonetheless, the ability to charge your phone and the battery pack simultaneously is a significant benefit for those who need extra power on the go.

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