MagSafe battery bank alternatives for iPhone: Comparing Qi2 options after Apple's iPhone Air pack
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Michael Burkhardt
Summary
Apple has reintroduced the MagSafe battery pack with the iPhone Air at $99, but it has slim design and weak capacity. The article explores top MagSafe battery alternatives on the market, noting that since Apple opened up the MagSafe standard as Qi2, third-party manufacturers can now offer 15W charging (up from the previous 7.5W limit). The piece compares options for users who want higher capacity or aren't buying the iPhone Air.
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bskyMagSafe battery bank alternatives for iPhone: Comparing Qi2 options after Apple's iPhone Air pack9to5mac.comKey quotes
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It's rather slim, though it's rather weak in capacity – making Qi2 alternatives all the more interesting.
Since Apple opened up the MagSafe standard as Qi2, third parties have been able to make MagSafe chargers with support for 15W of charging.
Prior to that, third parties only offered 7.5W with the initial
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