DON’T Buy OLD MagSafe Battery Packs (Get Qi2 Instead)

[@TyreonCryptor]

I bought my wife an Apple MagSafe battery pack over a year ago to use with her iPhone 13. She uses it for long trips and it hasn't degraded her battery capacity at all. Hopefully the new Qi2 standard battery packs work at least that well and have more capacity.

[@beardfm]

I'm still using my Apple MagSafe battery too. Here's hoping for a USB-C version! 🤞🏼

[@MikeMike-dw3wf]

I actually picked up the Anker Nano Powerbank about a month ago and I love it too! Perfect combination of portability and power. Anyway, glad that you’re still making content Stephen, I was worried that you might be going away entirely lol

[@beardfm]

Definitely not! I’m here on KZbin for the long haul 😊

[@martinxfinn]

Took your advice and bought one. Got the 15 Pro Max so this will act as a nice little boost if I need it. Very small as well! Love it!

[@beardfm]

Nice! Enjoy!

[@HardyOh]

I’m holding hope on Apple’s next MagSafe battery pack with Qi 2 and USB-C

[@beardfm]

My dream! I’m hoping so

[@BCJGT3]

Same here

[@nrazuann]

isn't the qi2 is 15w already the same as the apple battery pack?

[@alexsherel3344]

Apple will just buy the Anker one and put an Apple sticker over the Anker branding….BUT, biiiig but. That Sticker is an APLLE STICKER. $100 premium for the sticker…🤣

[@Tony.in.motion]

Honestly bro I bought that Anker nano and hated it. It makes using your phone impossible while charging. I ended up just getting an anker wireless pack. Yea it’s a bit slower but i liked it better. Good video

[@beardfm]

Thanks, and I get it. It’s cumbersome to use when charging and I still use my Apple MagSafe battery most times. But I’m waiting for Qi2 for my next battery purchase for sure.

[@madhavshroff5240]

I bought both lisen and anker and basues anker was heavy basues was too heavy liked the lisen one best very thin

[@roguephoenix]

yept those small ones are the ones i have. easier to carry in my pocket and doesn't require cables.

[@frwd87]

I use 2 Apple MagSafe battery packs like a trickle charger. I charge my phone fully. Then I put the power bank on. Have 100 percent 4-5 hours later. Do the same thing with the other one. Have 100-90 percent a majority of the day.

[@beardfm]

Double fisting Apple MagSafe Battery Packs, I like it

[@elonnut]

“Wirelessly charging my apple wireless power bank through an iPhone” is a crazy sentence and I can’t wait to try to 😂😂

[@beardfm]

Haha fair

[@jack91522]

None of the features mentioned seem to justify replacing my current 15w wireless 10000 charger which was less than $30. Incremental improvements like less heat and a little more efficiency are minor. Better to wait till the price drops to about $30 for a qi2 10000 pack

[@beardfm]

What 15w wireless battery did you get?

[@tcastle1927]

I really like the Anker Nano Power Bank despite the 5,000mAh size since it’s pocketable (I have it in my EDC bag) and versatile since I can use it for both my 15 Pro Max and iPad Mini (I liked your recent iPad Mini vid btw!). Keep up the solid work, Stephen!

[@beardfm]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching 🙏🏻

[@xti2020]

Thanks for this. Perfect timing. I’ll wait.

[@thejtray]

My favorite thing about Apple’s MagSafe battery pack is it wouldn’t charge past 91%. I hope this QI2 standard adopts that and shows in the battery widget.

[@beardfm]

Yeah hoping “enhanced communication” includes features like that.

[@ronaldgouda]

If you own an iPhone 15, you can set it to only charge to 80% regardless the charger you use. Not sure if older iPhones support this feature.

[@thejtray]

@@ronaldgouda fully aware but during the times I am using the battery pack I flip back 100% charge knowing i will have the longer life.

[@thejtray]

@@ronaldgouda I use that, but no older phones don’t get that feature. But 91% and at that constant is a nice to have sort of thing. Right now in 17.2.1 I am getting half the battery life I started with.

[@petarmiloradovic5374]

I got a wireless power bank for 15 bucks from ugreen, its a 5kmah small like the original apple one but with usbc feature, it gets hot but it helps me to give a little charge when im not home.

[@heidiheaux7007]

I just got my iPhone 15 yesterday...so glad I saw this!! Thanks

[@beardfm]

Lots of iPhone 15 content on the channel! Some top accessories here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpPCpIeoprhpaq8si=iJQRVlUcjD8XfB6J

[@YouKnowJus]

im interested in this "chee two" statement. specifically who decided a Q makes a CH sound and when this change occurred

[@beardfm]

It’s phonetically spelled out in the documentation, likely due to originating in Asia

[@ssj4gogeta2003]

Haha, I have to ask because I'm honestly curious at this point. Love your content, Stephen, but I'm wondering why you keep telling us that we can check out something you're talking about in the video above when there is never a video box to click on above you? I can obviously see it in the video description, but I keep waiting for it to appear above and it never does. However, this is a very minor nitpick on what is quickly becoming one of my favorite tech channels.

[@beardfm]

Hey, thanks for watching! What device and browser are you mostly watching on? Some devices don’t include them, and if you have certain ad blockers running, they won’t show up either.

[@ssj4gogeta2003]

Hi Stephen. I'm actually watching on a Mac Mini running Chrome. I'm one of those suckers that pays for KZbin Premium so my experience is supposed to be ad-free anways. Haha, try telling your baby to wait 30 seconds for Cocomelon to resume. I guess it's probably a settings issue on my end then. I'll puzzle it out if I'm ever so inclined. Thanks for responding and keep up the great work!@@beardfm

[@immabroke]

Where’s guarantee that it would work with >15w? Only thing that works with 15w MagSafe is apple’s one. It’s not a standard for iPhone and since Apple didn’t announce anything I would assume power of them would be still limited to 7,5w by iPhone itself.

[@beardfm]

Qi2 is 15 watt as it's based off the MagSafe spec! I review the first Qi2 battery pack here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apOUh31shL-ejbcsi=3RmTPveokqDBbWFM

[@Flakitonica]

You came back to pocket cast 😂. I was using Apple podcast but for some reason I keep coming back to pocket cast. I love the queue

[@beardfm]

I’m still on Apple Podcasts! Show art, subscriptions, and overall design is great now

[@mcham0846]

That anker nano is good. Its my back up portable charger

[@SoufBayDad]

I just picked up two during cyber Monday. One for me and one for a colleague.

[@beardfm]

They still help in a pinch! And no connectors or cables is nice.

[@looper6120]

Looking forward to your next video, waiting on the new wireless ones. Thanks for the content, I didn't realize any of this lol.

[@beardfm]

Appreciate it, hopefully we see a bunch of batteries soon!

[@matthewburno]

That anker port battery gives Me anxiety that the port will snap if I put it in a bag or something.

[@beardfm]

I get that. I’ve put it in my pocket attached to the phone a few times and it’s been fine. But I’ll be getting several Qi2 batteries when they come out for sure

[@BUSSINJUSTIN10M]

That’s is my very reason for avoiding that anker nano. That usb c nub looks requires more care than the Apple Battery pack

[@ash_purushotham]

I bought 2 of these 2 weeks ago. They are pretty good in terms of charging speed and portability. But the battery capacity isn't 5000mAh IRL. I have a Pixel 6 Pro which has 5000mAh battery, and this charges to 0-51% only. Still, I love not having to carry a charging cable and a big power bank with me.

[@beardfm]

Yeah I was curious of the advertised capacity vs. real life use, but it's convenient for sure!

[@theymon]

Wait... if the magsafe battery pack can charge while the iphone is plugged in, doesn't that mean the Iphone has reverse wireless charging????

[@beardfm]

Yes…but only for Apple’s MagSafe battery pack

[@JoeKnowsWorst]

I absolutely LOVE that battery pack you recommended.. it's amazing! Smaller than any pretty much any power bank out there, a pretty good amount of power for its size, it's faster because it's wired, and it charges pretty quick too, and not to mention doesn't get anywhere near as warm as MagSafe AND can charge any device that uses USB-C like an iPad as well!

[@beardfm]

Exactly! Super convenient and does the job well 💪🏻

[@elchamber]

Thank you. I have the Apple's and love it. Only problem is its capacity.

[@beardfm]

Same. But Qi2 battery packs were just announced by Belkin, coming in March!

[@SwaGooDuP]

thats not risking damage to the port? that cant be the intended weight and use for a lightning port.

[@sunsgettingreallow8318]

Huh?

[@sunsgettingreallow8318]

Glad I caught this video now haha! I was about to buy some “MagSafe compatible” wireless chargers lol

[@beardfm]

And there are some Qi2 chargers available now! This Anker battery pack is pretty great: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apOUh31shL-ejbcsi=k9qfpymPO0jAa2qp

[@sunsgettingreallow8318]

@@beardfm thanks!

[@BennyHarassi]

picked up a 5000mha power bank on Shein for $15..it emits a faint beeping sound when connected lol.. shein has the qi2 for $75, wish i knew that before buying this

[@BUSSINJUSTIN10M]

I bought a brand new one today at Walmart for $74. I won

[@beardfm]

An Apple one?? I’d say that’s a deal

[@edgeeeeeeeeee]

will this be compatible to 13 mini?

[@autumn_skyes]

Does the Qi2 chargers work with an Iphone 12 pro?

[@beardfm]

They will!

[@autumn_skyes]

@@beardfm TYSM! Merry Christmas!

[@MarcCardwell]

I'm not seeing the Qi 2 yet, is anything available?

[@beardfm]

Nothing yet, hoping to hear some from CES next week!

[@MarcCardwell]

Good, I'm needing one and don't want to spend the $150 on a new battery for my 12.@@beardfm

[@15sbass]

there is by anker

[@MarcCardwell]

@@15sbass Can you send me a link? I'd love to get a portable magnetic one for my old iPhone battery.

[@15sbass]

@@MarcCardwell Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K)

[@Mikeallmighty]

I love your content please never change.

[@beardfm]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻

[@rutgerbouwman6538]

I have an iPhone 13 mini and us minimarines got abandoned by Apple so I worry that the new battery packs won't accomodate mini devices.

[@beardfm]

The mini accommodates MagSafe, and Qi2 is based off the MagSafe spec, so I think you’ll be ok! Will test though

[@charliehelmijr]

Buy the old ones to use with Android. A few of them give you Qi2-ish speeds (15W) for (probably) a lower lrice than new Qi2 ones. Would there be any disadvantages?

[@nihilisticprophet6985]

Someone needs to make a battery pack that attaches to the back with MagSafe but does NOT charge wirelessly but use a tiny cable at the bottom

[@tiborh]

Promate TransPack-10 or 5...

[@va02gaming]

just been looking there seems we still cant buy a Qi2 portable charger yet

[@beardfm]

Not yet unfortunately, as soon as they’re available I’ll review here!

[@va02gaming]

@@beardfm I am looking forward to it, I recently bought a cheap AOGUERBE 10000mah MagSafe off Amazon it actually works surprisingly well but still I wouldn’t mind a good brand Qi2 once they release 🙂

[@simranjeetsingh5632]

when will it come any date ? i want a magsafe charger AS SOON AS POSSIBLE 😢

[@beardfm]

You can still get a MagSafe charger today and get the same 15W charging benefits! I enjoy the Belkin 3in1 and my current favorite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omGqnKR8fpqBiLMsi=h-1MiyV4ohLJ0RhD

[@antwanowens4013]

I just bought a podouro wireless bank last week off Amazon it works great But whenever I use the cord it drains so fast and keep in mind I’m using a 2nd line iPhone SE 2020 but it’s nice

[@beardfm]

Huh haven't beard that brand before, may need to compare!

[@dylanmatthews1354]

im getting a 15 pro max in the next week or so, whats the best way to charge it and preserve the battery health?

[@beardfm]

I keep optimize battery charging on, and otherwise I just charge with MagSafe everywhere. Best practice is try not to fast charge too often, that's it.

[@dylanmatthews1354]

@@beardfm Thank you

[@arssul3228]

Still think it’s a flaw to have the iPhone somewhat float when charging with that battery pack and just resting on the usb port. When I see people laying the phone down or putting it with the pack attached in a pocket I cry blood.

[@beardfm]

It doesn't feel great, I'll be honest. But if you're charing with it you're probably traveling or on the go. You can always carry a short USB-C cable too.

[@joaoalegrio6433]

But do they do what the Apple battery pack does, have a perfect integration with the iPhone with reverse charging, stop charging when the iPhone doesn't need it or will it be a power bank that will always be charging the iPhone regardless of its charge?

[@beardfm]

Doesn’t integrate as closely as Apple’s MagSafe battery unfortunately. No reverse charging or widget integration.

[@davidsimons5764]

is their gonna be wireless charging for the ipad

[@beardfm]

I think the closest we'll get there is charging via the smart connecter ( like how you can connect a USB-C power to the Magic Keyboard and it charges the iPad. Still hoping for a dock on day for iPad that charges and puts into a "Stand By" mode.

[@HayabusaTechEnthusiast-sr3ut]

so chi two already came out?

[@beardfm]

It did! Here's my review of the Anker Qi2 battery: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apOUh31shL-ejbcsi=_g9lLnGpnq4OseDM

[@AdamGonzebra]

Geee thanks! 🙏

[@hanswurst1660]

Wait up?! So the iPhone can charge another device wirelessly?

[@beardfm]

Only the Apple MagSafe battery pack...

[@snusmumriken232]

The MagSafe pack tends to work best when both devices are at 100% and the pack is used first as a sacrificial battery. Is the Anker similar, or is it more like a genuine charger to refill a low phone?

[@beardfm]

The Anker acts like a “regular charger,” but I also use my Apple MagSafe battery in the same way. I attach in when my iPhone is around 20-30%

[@oystercatcher9092]

Do you have Qi2 reviews available now ?

[@beardfm]

I have a bunch of Qi2 reviews on the channel, but when it comes to battery packs, this is the only one you need to know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apOUh31shL-ejbcsi=21_xJFKQKQyeyI9u

[@acdi33]

Welp, I just ordered a Magsafe battery bank a while ago, but I looked into the specs of the one I ordered after purchasing it, and apparently its Qi2 compatible! Guess I lucked out? lol

[@beardfm]

Really?? Which battery?

[@acdi33]

@@beardfm I got the Momax Q.Mag X. I think its new?

[@johnb2649]

The Qi2 protocol is able to provide charge to all devices. Good to know as that means one Mag-Safe battery pack for iPhone, AirPods and Watch. =Peace=

[@beardfm]

Review just posted, unfortunately it's not actually Qi2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5ywmoWsndWdaas

[@eddierubio2796]

Will it work with android phones using magsafe case?

[@davidwindels9184]

Great post. Txs

[@beardfm]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

[@ronankc]

Just saw this video and I literally just ordered a Mous charging pad which is made for MagSafe…..I asked Bard just now and I understand that MagSafe and basically Qi 2? What is your view on on the getting a charging pad now?

[@beardfm]

If you’re getting a “MagSafe” device right now, Qi2 won’t be an improvement. So you’re good. I would just avoid battery packs right now as those will vastly improve with Qi2

[@belleastewart]

WHEN WILL IT BE HERE!!!

[@beardfm]

Seems longer than expected! Hoping for announcements at CES next week!

[@omoributadonliner2173]

@@beardfm then probably another half year until it is on the shelf.

[@llewellynbehrens8505]

Thanks for the video, what case is that, that you’re using on your IPhone 15 Pro Max?

[@beardfm]

Decoded silicone case! amzn.to/3t1U1lW

[@DjangoGroen]

i already have one for a few month, but when this comes out ill get the better one ;D

[@adoinia2004]

Anker magGo 622 is not working on my 15 pro max 😢

[@beardfm]

Not charging at all?? Would hold out for Qi2 ones coming soon!

[@alexsherel3344]

The Apple battery pack IS NOT A CHARGER it’s an extender. It’s like backpacks. For example Regular day -20L pack.(phone only) Long Day-30L pack(phone and battery pack) Yall finally understand.?

[@YoutubeSalvatrucha]

some Qi2 devices out yet ?

[@beardfm]

Not yet. From what I'm hearing it may actually be a couple months.

[@jomarirodrigz]

Great. Just ordered an ESR halolock.. lol

[@beardfm]

haha don't feel bad! A MagSafe battery pack will still do the job of getting you charged. And I really like the ESR Halolock series, plus I just heard that Qi2 devices might be farther from shipping than expected. So all good!

[@SepaSilva]

Same 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@VMiXEZ]

Even if Qi2 is out, iPhone will only draw 7.5W from the charger/battery pack wouldn't it?

[@beardfm]

I’ve been told there will be models that support 15W from battery to iPhone

[@VMiXEZ]

@@beardfm Wow, that's interesting.

[@im24wdgaming74]

Have you tried any of these on iPhone pro max 11? All that are for sale say they are for 12-15. My 11 charges wireless but I have seen no video on anyone trying these new chargers on a 11.

[@beardfm]

Unfortunately MagSafe only started with iPhone 12, so most MagSafe battery packs won't work on the 11. You may get slow wireless charging if placed perfectly, but I would recommend a wired power bank for the 11

[@ladyecks613]

i'm looking for a battery pack that uses wireless charging to charge itself - something i can throw on a charging pad at the end of the day instead of having to plug in. anyone have any reccomendations?

[@beardfm]

That would be great, I don’t think any exist at the moment. Will see once Qi2 batteries launch!

[@ladyecks613]

@@beardfm I think you're right cause I've searched everywhere!

[@iC3bErG2020]

Are you aware of any battery packs with magsafe on both sides? I'm trying to building out a minimal iphone 15 pro max rig and slap on both the ssd and the battery pack on the back for 4k60 recording.

[@beardfm]

That would be sweet but I don’t think any exist at the moment. You could get one of the standalone magnetic rings that come with adhesive on one side and attach that to the battery.

Still waiting for those Qi2 😬

[@beardfm]

Got some inside info after publishing this video, but may be a couple months out 🫠

[@arrahnjlwtarrahnjlwt]

what brand your blue case you used?

[@beardfm]

Decoded silicone!

[@corey7219]

But will qi2 work on android?

[@beardfm]

I haven’t heard of any qi2 Android devices

[@SoufBayDad]

Thank for pronouncing Qi2 correctly and asking our input on consortium. Now do the same with gif 😂

[@beardfm]

haha I stand by GiF, like gift!

[@SoufBayDad]

You mean gif like jif? 😂

[@ialeexs]

I am truly obsessed with the anker 622 but I don’t think it’s worth because of the price and as it only supports 7W and I’m very afraid of buying the nano battery since I don’t want to break the USB-C connector accidentally. Do you have any suggestion about a MagSafe battery that supports 15 W?

[@beardfm]

There is none right now, and won't be until Qi2 batteries launch next year. IF you can hold out I'd wait, or see if you can get a used Apple MagSafe Battery pack!

[@ialeexs]

@@beardfm Thanks for your response. I am watching videos and I found that the ugreen magsafe battery supports 15 W

[@santijr007]

I love your videos !!!!

[@beardfm]

Appreciate it!

[@DjangoGroen]

that anker battery bank on the buttom is not very handy. where do i have my pinky xD

[@beardfm]

Pinky placement is problematic, for sure 😏

[@swerzer]

Very informative as usual. Looking forward to your review on all the new chargers once they come out.

[@beardfm]

Thank you 🙏🏻 got some inside info today and it may be later than I thought. But I think we’ll see more solid dates at CES

[@scott5x5]

Great advice - subscribed!

[@beardfm]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jo9732]

Wireless charging is kinda dumb. Very inefficient. Prefer to go old school with a normal usb battery and cable. Much more efficient.

[@prisonmike3605]

These are meant to get you out of a jam tbh. If you’re out doing shopping or at an amusement park or traveling, hiking etc. Obviously if you’re indoors all the time or driving all the time it’s pretty pointless but I would say it’s pretty efficient

[@davidfoltz8922]

How do you know it's going to be so great if it's not even out yet? Unless you're being PAID to tell us?

[@beardfm]

Interesting theory! Wasn’t paid at all or given products, but since MagSafe is better than Qi1 when it comes to heat, charging speed, and communication with the devices, and Qi2 is based on MagSafe, than Qi2 > Qi1

[@carterri04]

What are your thoughts on battery cases? Thanks for the suggestions!

[@beardfm]

I actually don’t know of any for newer iPhone models, but I like the flexibility of taking a battery on and off

[@carterri04]

@@beardfm I have an Iphone SE (2nd Generation). I see many listed battery cases but hard to know which is the one to buy. I agree either way you though. I too like the idea of removing the battery. Do you know of any other power bank as small as the Anker nano?

[@bryanjclark]

it's pronounced "consortium", hope that helps

[@beardfm]

Clears it up, thanks

[@1984lexani]

So all you did was reading commercial advertisments for Qi2 .. of course they say its more efficient, it wont get as hot .. but how much better is it? You don't know but simply repeat the claims . So thanks to this video I know that I can skip your videos in future. Meanwhile, its July 2024 and you rarely find Qi2 powerbanks but they get, WHO GUESSED IT, comment's like "slow, iphone overheating" .. lol

[@beardfm]

Here's the best Qi2 battery you can get today, and it charges faster than any other I've found: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apOUh31shL-ejbcsi=EVOeeocHvYMpyrha

[@DJRatchet1]

what's a chee

[@beardfm]

It’s the wireless standard, “Qi” but pronounced “chee”

[@rikufanboy]

You got excited over an animation... I swear, Apple groupies get excited over the silliest things...

[@namthanh386]

stupid design!!

[@Eevee_kwh]

⚡️

[@marathonbaker]

Anker charger is junk.

[@beardfm]

which do you prefer?

[@marathonbaker]

@@beardfmone that doesn’t break first time you use it

[@BrandonPeters]

Con-sort-eee-um 😑😑

[@Gatecreeper69]

I BUY what I WANT don’t TELL me WHAT to DO

[@beardfm]

oK