Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Anker Magnetic Battery (MagGo), 5,000 mAh Foldable Magnetic Wireless Portable Charger and USB-C for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, iPhone 14/13 Series（Misty Blue）

Nice, but could be better

Thomas

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022

Color: Buds GreenVerified Purchase

This portable charger is great if you’re not going to be gone from home for long and don’t use your phone all day. It won’t charge your phone to 100% if you’re around 10% or so, but will get you to at least 80% and higher if you don’t use your phone while charging. It gets warm, but not hot like you can’t use it or put it in pants pockets. I would recommend not using your phone while charging to get the maximum charge. It doesn’t charge as quick as a wired charger, but I guess that’s the trade off for not having to carry a wire everywhere. You can charge it with a wire also, but I’ve never tried because I don’t like carrying a wire around. The magnet is strong and my phone doesn’t fall off even off if I move it roughly. I have a case (caudabe sheath) and it’s still a strong connection. I think it varies case to case so beware. You’d have to really put some effort to throw it off. Overall I really like the design. I like how it can also act as a stand and you can change orientation of the phone while charging. I like how small it is also. If they make an updated version of this later I would like to see better battery charge and speed of charge also.

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bin

Great for charging.

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2022

Love the design and function of this charger. And at the end of the day, that's exactly what it is: a portable battery bank with magsafe. It's also great that they have USB-C and a little indicator showing how much charge you have.

As far as using this as just a stand, my unit seems a bit glitchy. I turn it off by holding the button 3 seconds and sometimes it doesn't automatically start charging so I'm able to use it as just a stand, but the majority of the time, it just keeps turning on and starts charging even when I power it off, so I end up fidgeting with it for 15-20 minutes to get it to not charge while propped up. Frustrating when I have work to do so often times, I just end up not bothering with it.

To reiterate, this is a portable charger. It does its primary job very well, but if you're looking to use it as simply a stand when you don't want to charge, you may want to look elsewhere.

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A Magnetic Marvel - Anker MagGo Powerhouse! ⚡️🔋

AFMerc

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024

I recently got my hands on the Anker Magnetic Battery (MagGo) and, let me tell you, it's a game-changer! This portable charger is a true marvel, especially for iPhone users like myself. The built-in foldable kickstand is a lifesaver - it's sturdy, adjustable, and provides the perfect viewing angle for binge-watching or video calls. Anker really nailed it with this thoughtful addition!

The magnetic feature is the real star here. It snaps into place effortlessly, ensuring a secure and efficient charge every time. The slim design is a cherry on top – at just 0.5 inches thin, it's unbelievably compact. Anker's Mini Cell technology impressed me by reducing the size without compromising on power. It's like having a powerhouse in my pocket!

Anker doesn't just deliver a top-notch product; they back it up with a 2ft USB-C to USB-C cable, a welcome guide, and a worry-free 24-month warranty. The MagGo has truly simplified my on-the-go charging experience. If you're on the fence, trust me, this Anker MagGo is worth every penny for its convenience, style, and reliability. Five out of five stars without a doubt! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Gave this battery 5 stars because it does what i need it to, but some things to consider.

Mandalorian

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2021

So I gave this batter 5 stars. As with almost everything from Anker, this battery is high quality and it charges pretty quickly and provides a charge to my iPhone quick enough for me. The light blue color I chose goes well with my blue gray iPhone 13 pro, and when I hold my phone with the battery affixed to the back, I feel it actually gives me more to grab while I’m using it.

As far as how fast it charges my iPhone 13 Pro, my use case is not where I bought the battery to slap on the back and recharge it in 20 to 30 minutes, so i can remove it and go back on my merry way. I know it takes longer than 30 minutes to charge it from near dead to 75% or greater, but that’s not an issue for me, simply because on the few occasions towards the end of the day when i’ve used my phone a lot and the battery isn’t going to get me through the evening, then I’ll slap this battery on the back and leave it on the entire evening until i go to sleep. And by that time, it does bring my phone way up in terms of run time, so if I were at an airport and i was getting low on battery life, then this would definitely save the day, yet be slim enough and secure enough where i could still hold my phone in one hand walking through the terminal or whatever.

As far as being secure. When you slap on the Anker battery to the back of the phone, the magnet is fairly strong. Strong enough so that while you’re carrying the combo in your hand, your phone shouldn’t slip off the battery and fall to the cement floor. And as far as fit, it stays out of the way of the camera on the 13 Pro. If it says it’s compatible with the 13 as well, i have no doubt they took the camera in to consideration and that won’t be an issue. The 13 Pro Max should fit the same as the 13 Pro as well.

For functionality, the battery can pass through charge. Meaning, if you need to plug the battery in and charge it while also charging your phone, it will do that. Although, as far as my experience goes, it tends to charge the phone a bit slower in this case, but that’s to be expected. The battery also comes with a number of small lights to indicate battery strength, as well as a button to turn it off when not in use.

As far as how fast it will charge, i didn’t test that. But again, for my use case, the battery sits on my counter charging until i need it. And once I’ve used it to get me through the evening, i just plug it back in until the next time i need it.

As far as the size is something that some may consider bulky. For me, when it’s attached, it simply makes my phone more secure to hold while it has the Anker attached. It’s size is not something that bothers me. And lastly, something i consider a bonus is the fact that this Anker battery actually has a built in tab that pulls out and folds such that it can prop your phone up as a stand. Nice touch, but so far i haven’t had a need to use it. But when i do, it will be nice to know that it’s there. I could see using this if I was traveling on a plane to prop up my phone on the seat tray. It’s made to normally prop the phone up in it’s vertical orientation, but because the magnet is strong, you can simply twist your phone horizontally on the magnet and it will actually hold the phone in the horizontal position for watching movies!

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I really wanted to like this but excessive heat, slow charging and small capacity were deal-breakers

SunniFlorida

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2022

TL:DR This is the first Anker product I haven't loved and returned. The main reason I returned it was the excessive heat when charging my iPhone and recharging the battery.

This was bought to replace an Anker lipstick-size portable charger (which is still going strong after 6 years). My pros and cons are:

Pros:
- Looks great!
- Starts charging immediately, without needing to turn it on. All you do is attach it and a graphic pops up letting you know your iphone is being charged.
- The kickstand is a great feature that works in both portrait and landscape. This is my favorite feature because it's very thin allowing it to be unobtrusive when not in use.
- Strong mag connection when using a MagSafe case. I was also able to use it on a non-MagSafe case (not a strong connection but it was strong enough to gently hang on and charge my phone).
- Fits iPhone 13 Pro well. It did look like it extended beyond the bottom of the case, but that didn't interfere with any usage.

Cons:
- It gets hot and makes my phone hot after approx. 10 minutes of use. I don't mean warm to the touch, but HOT, where I stopped using it because I was concerned it would damage my iPhone. The Anker cylinder I have doesn't start to get slightly warm until nearly 45 minutes, never getting any warmer.
- It's sloooow. It took over an hour to charge my phone 10%. This is slower than my 6 year old Anker cylinder battery pack (it charge my 13 Pro 10% in 40 minutes).
- Less than 100% charge. After charging my iPhone about 60%, only one light was lit. I never charged it from zero to 100, but I would be surprised if it had one full charge in it.
- It's very heavy for it's limited charging capabilities.
- It takes hours to recharge and while it's recharging it gets hot.

I'm sad that it didn't work out for me. I bought it for a sightseeing trip were I was going to do a lot of walking with no ability to plug in and charge my phone. While the limited charging was suboptimal, it was the excessive heat generated that had me returning it.

Anker is still my go-to brand for accessories even though this didn't fit my need. It'd be great if it had the performance of my lipstick-sized charger with the MagSafe convenience and kickstand of this product. For now, I'll stick with my 6 year old Anker battery pack but I'll definitely try a revised, newer version, if it comes out.

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shelleyeatz

Great for everyday use

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023

The Anker 622 5000mAh MagSafe battery pack is great for everyday use. It’s compact and attaches seamlessly to my iPhones 13 mini and 15 Pro via MagSafe. It charges either phone 1-2 full times very quickly. I also love that you can charge the charger while it charges your phone. It does get very hot if I’m charging and using my phone at the same time.

If you need to charge multiple devices and are out for long periods of time, I recommend getting the the 633 (10000mAh).

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R. Jones

Good charger overall

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2022

Really satisfied. My iphone stopped charging wired because of the connector. Not wanting to buy a new phone yet I picked this up. Works well. Can be charged in the display position at my work desk. Also can lay it down Plug in and charge it as well as the phone. Charging is not as fast as a plug in but works for my purposes right now and kept my phone charges throughout travels as well so relatively satisfied.

S Leonard

Works well

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024

Works as described. You can charge it while it’s charging. It props up your phone and works decently as a stand. The charge is a little slow but my phone is on the old side.

My Absolute Favorite! I Keep 3 Charged and Ready to Go!

Devon

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

This is a super convenient & pocketable size that fits the iPhone 13 Pro perfectly. It sits comfortably beneath the raised cameras and attaches firmly even when the phone is equipped with a thin MagSafe case. The rubberized finish creates a rather satisfying and soft feel in your hands and aids to prevent slippage on various surfaces. Additionally, the inclusion of a stand enhances usability and convenience by allowing users to position it on a table or desk for comfortable viewing of videos, notifications, etc. without the need to hold the device. As a bonus, it works in both vertical and landscape orientation - making it perfect for watching widescreen videos.

However, there are areas that could benefit from improvement. The flexible stand is limited to a single fixed position, thus preventing users from adjusting the phone to different angles for optimal viewing. Moreover, due to the positioning of the charging port at the bottom, it is not possible to utilize the stand while simultaneously charging the device. Lastly, during my evaluation, I measured the wireless charging capability of my specific unit to be approximately ~9.25watts and the overall capacity fell a bit shy of 5,000mAh at just ~4,600mAh.

In summary, this charger serves as an excellent travel companion due to its compact size and functionality. However, it may be deemed slightly overpriced for what it offers.

Pros:
* Looks sleek
* Feels great
* Anti-slip rubberized finish
* ~9.25w wireless charging speed on an iPhone 13 Pro
* Modern USB Type-C port
* Super convenient foldable magnetic stand
* Stand-only mode by holding the power button for a few seconds to disable charging

Cons:
* Charging port located on bottom, inconvenient location when used with the stand
* Measured my unit at ~4,600mAh, advertised as 5,000mAh
* Stand has only a single snapping point, no way to adjust the viewing angle
* A bit pricey, I'd expect a 5,000mAh battery to run about $15... add MagSafe charging and a stand, $25-$30 would be more economical pricing. That said, it's still significantly cheaper than Apple's similar product offerings.

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