Everyone’s Wrong: Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Review

[@Dailytekk]

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[@BonaDeum]

Thanks Chris for telling it how it should be. So many people missed the intention of this battery pack. God bless✝️

[@popp-de-pop2812]

I’ve been watching you for awhile. Now I’m a new subscriber. I’m enjoying your content. Off subject, I’m get distracted looking at your wedding ring, looks like it may be difficult to remove. If so, I have a suggestion for removing it so you can get it resized. Sorry if I’m overstepping.

[@stephenrebori]

Great video as always! I follow you on UTube and Twitter but I just add your Instagram! 🎉😎

[@kdywright9689]

I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max, the apple wallet falling off sometimes, I have to always pay attention into it, now is the battery pack also fall off that’s my main concern because I don’t trust the apple wallet 100 with my cards because they can be lost cz the wallet is not solid on the back and also the wallet can’t use on all cases, is the battery pack also like that, that’s my two concerns

[@yanisushi11]

Thank you for this review !!!! I was wondering why my Apple MagSafe battery pack was taking for ever to charge my phone lol ! I get it now! Your awesome thanks!!!

[@OldCampos]

I see your point, and they are valid, and you even changed my mind on a few points, like the battery capacity and that it's just meant to top-up. But the main issue is the price, too expensive. But it does look nice and reverse charging is also convenient.

[@Rob165x]

Only thing I don't like about the reverse wireless charging is that it only does 5w from the iphone (it's a limit on the iphone side), while it can do 15w from the battery. The difference in speed between charging both while plugged into the iphone vs while plugged into the battery is substantial. I'm sure iphone 13 will fix this, but I'm also dissapointed that Apple has made reverse charging proprietary, by limiting the speed unless it's MagSafe™. Especially since wireless 5w is not as fast as wired 5w, this battery does have the efficiency advantage tho.

[@therealosama9228]

@@Rob165x you don't but into apple coz its cheap tho, if you want cheaper get Anker you buy apple coz it looks beautiful and works seamlessly

[@DesignTechie]

Thé thing it replaces is the same price point the apple battery case . It’s kinda expected for an apple branded product to continue the price of the thing it’s replacing… unless it’s a different category or something….. It’s part of the apple math « If you look it applies to when apple combines product category’s too The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro technically matchs the price of the apple keyboard case and it’s magic track pad Or even crazier the non smart apple iPad case + apple keyboard + trackpad is the same prices as the Magic Keyboard case

[@tylergatewood1652]

agreed. should be $80 max for an Apple product. Not a bad product, integrates well into iOS and the ecosystem, but a bit overpriced

[@32123ABCBA]

Yeah, it’s kinda like paying $50 extra for it to be apple. But that’s a price people like me are willing to pay, others who are more smart with their money probably would pay $50 for the maker one.

[@DanielGoff527]

Having had my magsafe battery pack for just a few days I can say that this is my experience exactly. I just don't understand why people have a problem with the capacity or the charging speed. With my 12 mini + battery pack I can easily go 20+ hours off the charger without worrying about rationing my usage at all. And in every other way the magsafe battery pack is far superior to non-apple alternatives. The magnets are strong and if you use a leather or silicone magsafe case it just feels like it's part of the phone, the software integration and reverse charging literally makes this a simple extension of the internal battery that should easily get the vast majority of users through even a heavy day. I understand the concern with price, and fortunately I was able to get a 10% military discount, but seriously, the quality of the experience is 100% proportional to the difference in cost vs. other products.

[@avf8149]

hi may i know how many mah is the magsafe battery pack?

[@Santosh-p9c]

Using it on 14 pro charge my phome at 95% after tgat i snap it at phones back it keeps my phone at 91% all day when battery pack dies instill have 91% on my phone

[@cxssetteman182]

I think this product was specifically designed and engineered for the mini phones. I got a 13 mini last year, and the battery seemed fine for me until I started working. Although I carry my charger all the time, It is just not possible for me to have access to power outlets to charge in close vicinity. I recently purchased this because the discontinued iPhone products vanish at the speed of Light from the market where I'm from. I wanted to have this, but the price was not convincing me. Luckily, because these are discontinued, a lot of electronic retailers are selling them at heavy discounts to clear stocks.I got this at like 70% off lmao. Ergonomically, it just suits the mini phones better. It also makes the movement more portable. If I have this attached, I won't have the phone pressing into the base of my palm while tilting it downwards. I can't objectively speak for it, since I haven't had the opportunity to use this in a work routine yet. Heating seems to be an issue though, since I am from a tropical country. Wireless charging generates more heat. The heat isn't conducted on the outside of the battery pack, but when you take it off and touch the phone, it's significantly more warm. So It is hard to get an idea about how hot it is unless you physically check. I still think it's an overpriced product. There are no control buttons, or a way to control some features wirelessly. I would have loved the choice of deciding the Charging Speed Watt so I could regulate it as per my requirement and climate. I would have liked an option to have the pack on but not charging the phone. So I could choose when it charges and when it doesn't. I would have liked a physical indicator to let me know how much battery the pack has. Nothing specific, just three colour lights indication the general charge 100-70 (Green), 70-40 (Yellow), 40-20 (Red), below 15% (Red Blink). I don't want all these features, but either one of them would just make this thing more usable. I could have waited for them to refresh the Next Gen of MagSafe Battery Pack, but it would have a USB-C, and no way apple is kind enough to include a Lightning Port. So I can't use that with my 13 Mini.

[@Caliswagg281]

I’ve been researching on all the types of MagSafe battery packs and I was about to pull the trigger on the Anker 622 mag go and the only thing that stopped me from buying was it heating up the phone. That can potentially hurt your battery life span ! But I bought barely 2 hours ago the Apple Battery Pack and so far so good and this review you made is definitely confirming the best choice I made. I don’t care if it doesn’t charge my phone 0 - %100 quick , I just want to get thru the day not having a dead battery and avoid having an emergency with no phone !!

[@khanfauji7]

I use mine while flying. That way I can watch movies on the plane and have good battery when I land so I can do ride sharing and everything without worrying about being low on juice. Also added a pop socket to it which makes for a great attachable stand for watching movies on a plane.

[@Augusto0926]

Nailed it!!! It’s not a charger it’s for maintaining the battery life of the phone throughout the day. Also, this really isn’t an alternative to other battery pack, it’s an alternative to the MagSafe duo because it’s portable vs stationary.

[@rotimika]

But that’s the problem though the old ones kind of seemed a little better for older iPhones I had one fir the xs max but with pro max you probably don’t need this especially the 13 pro max

[@Augusto0926]

@@rotimika I’d rather have no need for more battery life because it’s built into my phone. If you buy an 13 pro or pro max you shouldn’t really need these, especially not often.

[@MithileshPerugu]

It would be more awesome if it is brought in more colours like spacegray, blue or black !!

[@DanielGuzman83]

Yes!!! But not a deal breaker for me. I got use to it

[@bladesNstuff]

Yeah I agree l, I wish it were different colors. That being said, it’s nothing something I’ll always have in my phone. Only when I need it .

[@DanielGuzman83]

@@bladesNstuff yeah, I only use it for certain work days, like it better than the smart battery cases from the previous iPhones. I sometimes want a slimmer phone.

[@MDePew24]

This was my exact thought on this battery.

[@Yes_Im_Adarsh]

I really love and trust you because you talk and think about the really average consumer, you don't have a restricted view like everyone is tech nerds..

[@sharonb.9128]

THANK YOU! Other people agree, but those comments were ignored. This is NOT a FAST CHARGER! it’s a battery extender. I believe the negative reviewers PURPOSELY avoided this fact. One reviewer said early in her video, her 12 mini was dead by 2pm then did the rest of the review showing cables and complaining about WIRED charging obstacles. She never said how long her phone lasted with the new pack! None of the negative reviews discussed the battery extension”s numbers like “my phone went from dying at 2pm to lasting until 9pm..”, “the pack added 4 hours of battery life to my phone”. You know, the type of information those “testing” this should have.

[@stevetalon1]

Great video. You are on point. I went with the Apple magsafe battery pack. Engineered for the iPhone. Heat and lack of software integration from the alternatives swayed me to the more expensive apple product. Alternative performance based products can bring their cons for sure in this situation.

[@bladesNstuff]

It’s nice to see an honest review of this product. I feel like people hate on everything MagSafe. MagSafe is one of my favorite features.

[@newjezreel]

Ive had other higher rated magesafe power packs, the issue I had was over heating while charging the pack and phone. The lower wattage of Apple’s eliminates that. All I needed is to make my 12pro last a full day on 5g when I’m out and about. Also, the pack is magnetic, instead of cluttering my desk, i stick to my door when not charging. Thank for reading to my rant.

[@ewicky]

You mentioned, twice, that this is the minimum viable external battery. You're right. Why does is it the highest price then? If Apple released this exact same product for $25, it would receive no criticism. Instead, it's their bold and offensive pricing that means only a fanboy would consider this product a good buy.

[@JJohnson313]

It’s a cool charger. Gives you an extra boost, I’m happy with it.

[@Augusto0926]

But that’s the thing, it’s not really a charger. It just keep your phone from dying longer than normal.

[@Augusto0926]

@Tony I’m not saying it’s a bad thing, that’s for a customer to decide. I just want to clarify the purpose of the product.

[@hani2729]

@Tony tbh for its price its pretty bad lol

[@natehanneman6763]

My exact same thought. I bought it for traveling mainly. Nothing is worse being in a country were you dont speak the languge hoping to find a coffee shop to sit at for 45 minutes while you charge up your phone.

[@Jferrari427]

This is actually the ONLY rational review of the MagSafe battery pack on KZbin that I’ve seen.

[@jjb0894]

To me, it’s worth the $99 if you want the extra touches that come with it, if you don’t care about those, you won’t go wrong with a third party option.

[@Bendaak]

This battery pack is amazing for my 12 Mini that has a battery which is starting to show its age. I can now use my phone extensively through the day and not have to worry about running out of battery until late at night. I bought the MagSafe battery pack new for almost 1/2 price so I am not complaining.

[@dleon3406]

Hey Cris, thanks for clarifying this. I was one of those that wanted a full charge for my 12 pro max, BUT you made a good point… Apple never claimed to give a full charge. Keep up the good work, love your videos on here, twitter, instagram and the podcasts.

[@bokbokeh]

You’re the only logical KZbinr out there and I love it! Everyone else just talks about the numbers, some even refer qi charging as “reverse wireless charging” LOL

[@MorgannnG]

Apple technician here, I bought one for my iPhone 12 mini. It is great for extra juice but that is about it. Not the biggest fan of it, I think apple should drop the price on it.

[@CaptainObvious1011]

All the points you made are the reasons I bought one of these! At the end of the day, I don't care that it won't give me a full charge - just looking for something so that my phone doesn't die before I get home each day.

[@jamesmoodie1925]

Best power pack! I use a top and bottom minimal case, which the Apple power pack is the only one to fit on my phone. Others leave a gap and often sit over the bottom edge of an iPhone 15 Pro (Max won't have this issue). I am personally testing only using wireless charging and focusing on battery health. I try not to go under 20% and cap at 80%, leaving the power bank on to get all the power I need for an extensive day's use. Charging at 20% will get me to 80%, so for me, this feels like a full charge anyway, or seeing how the bank got me through most of the day leaving a full 80% for the rest. It's very slim and feels great (I also find it provides some support for holding the phone). With reverse wireless charging, I just plug my phone in when both are dead, and it charges up. Using the pack to charge up my AirPods is very handy on the go! Overall, the best charger. In comparison to others that I use for my other devices, they are only plug-and-charge and unplug. They get hot, which can damage the battery over time. They are bulky to use, so I only use them when needed. They lack a UI battery indicator (having to turn the phone over to check its battery level becomes annoying!), while with Apple's pack, you can see it in the battery widget. With the update to 7.5W, I find it charges quicker than my other 15/20W ones. Thank you for covering things id find through 3/4 different videos, this captures my experience using and a great way to show off its capabilities.

[@kimooz92]

Thank you Chris somebody understand something…

[@taejinkae]

for me, this will probably be my next battery pack for the software integration versus the competition.

[@jlaured.5776]

Another great review! Thanks. I've been an Apple user (Mac, Ipad, phone, watch, etc.) for 20+ years and usually cautious with which accessories I pair with my devices. But a few months ago, I decided to try an alternative mag wireless battery pack from Amazon and within 10 mins or less I received an 'overheating message'. I immediately returned it and purchased the Apple MagSafe battery pack. I've been happy with the purchase. So thanks for the reassurance that I made the right choice the second time around😜. Yes, costly but, I prefer having peace with certified products and plus I love the look and feel. Btw, I'm enjoying the Mag (cases, wallet, duo charger, battery pack). One of iphone's best features.

[@timebombII]

Good review, I bought it for my iPhone 13 mini after watching your review and I absolutely love using the battery pack. It relieved me of concerns for a dying phone when I am out golfing all day !

[@bltcfo]

Great review and your points convinced me to buy one today. Regarding the use of it as a Magsafe charging puck - do you think you can leave it plugged in 24/7?

[@shawnm3817]

Ever figure out if you can leave it plugged in?

[@bltcfo]

@@shawnm3817 He never replied.

[@shawnm3817]

@@bltcfo did u buy it? Im thinking of using it as both a magsafe puck and a quick charger if i need it too

[@bltcfo]

@@shawnm3817 Yes, I have owned mine for a while but I don't use it like he described. I have seen others refer to this method as well though.

[@mrtoasticles7144]

Did you buy it ? If yes, did you use it 24/7 and whats your battery health if yes

[@andyH_England]

Yeah, it seems many YT reviewers are misinformed when it comes down to what wireless charging is actually for? So their reviews are really misrepresenting the device, and bearing in mind they should know what they are talking about, I suspect that it is not ignorance but simply agenda driven? Wireless charging was designed to top up your phone during the day, so you would rest it on a charging pad during quiet phone times and get 5, 10 or 20% extra and maybe do that a few times a day, just to make sure you have enough juice for your phone’s usage. So if you are going to use the MagSafe Pack as a portable charger, that is the way I would use it? So the nonsensical hate from YT influencers claiming it will not charge when using it is moot as that is not the point and nor should it be? When wirelessly charging your s21U do you use it! It was designed to give most users the reassurance of getting you a day’s use even if you are a power-user, say 8-10h SoT a day, anymore and then you may have more pressing problems! Of course, most users will just slap it on as a modular second battery at the start of the day and let it be drained, leaving your phone fully charged (90%) once it is depleted. Either way it is great product if you know what its USP’s are and understand basic sensibilities, the only issue is whether it is worth paying that $100 for the benefits, and that is subjective to each person, but it does not make it bad, just typical Apple prices!

[@sangar197]

That’s cool long paragraph. I agreed with you with all the points except that $100 is too much

[@andyH_England]

@@sangar197 I got mine for £70 and I stick it on at the start of the day and it lasts me 24-36Hr before I even have to use my iPhone 13 Pro Max battery! New cases now have much stronger magnets so the pack is fixed and does not wobble at all. I thought it was good but in fact, it is one of Apple’s best accessories and makes the review badly wrong.

[@sangar197]

@@andyH_England I don’t have it but I am planning to buy it. The only two concern is the price and the battery capacity

[@andyH_England]

@@sangar197 It is great with the iPhone 13 due to the efficiency of the A15 so capacity is fine. Gives me 5hr extra SoT or 24-36hr of normal use (not a heavy user since COVID).

[@marcisikoff]

Unfortunately you have to check magsafe accessories for your iphone to see if you can use it. For example, the iPhone SE2 (2020) cannot get it to stick, but it can charge it the phone sits on it, and you'll see only the Apple Watch charger shown on that phone's Magsafe accessory page.

[@KarlRichguy]

I’d like to see what your thoughts are comparing it to Anker’s new Maggo line and the two battery packs they released. Your points are valid but don’t really justify the price difference at all. Widget is nice, pass through is nice. Still small capacity and the new ones are actually quite a bit slimmer. The apple one is so chunky

[@jonmarc876]

Actually, I think you're wrong on the charger. The low wattage is a major issue because it means you can't use high intensity apps while charging your phone. For instance, if you're playing a game and your battery is running low, this will basically be useless.

[@TechHeadB]

Even browsing social media was enough for mine to not keep up. If it only charges your phone while your NOT using it then what’s the point

[@daviddruce7787]

Exactly 🙏🏼, I also use it to charge my electric tooth brush when traveling.

[@jjb0894]

Plus, like the smart case, the phone knows it’s on a battery pack instead of thinking it’s plugged into the wall, and it makes some power saving tweaks accordingly.

[@djqwik]

Exactly. This is only one of the few videos that explain this.

[@jjb0894]

@@djqwik, I actually own one now, and it lasts way longer than I would’ve expected.

[@tsukemono1]

A well thought out review. Makes perfect sense.

[@figjoy]

Nice positive take on this.... I bought on for my wife, but she didn't like it. I had to return it. She worried it would not keep her iPhone 12 Pro going. She wanted to see the battery level of the iPhone increase while using it with the battery connected, but it didn't; it went down. She saw a reviewer's test where they connected a full battery to a phone with only 1 % and put it under a load.... it died. That was the deal breaker for her. If only it had a burst mode for cases like this...

[@andyH_England]

It is not meant to be used when your phone is at 1%? How many people use their phone when they wirelessly charge? Zero as it is stuck on a charging pad. Some common sense is needed. If you are going to use it to recharge your phone, not the real purpose of this, then in quiet times when the phone is idle, slap the pack on for an hour or so. Do that 2-3 times a day to keep your phone topped up. This was the MO for wireless charging, convenience of top-ups during the day!

[@figjoy]

@@andyH_England I get your point, the number probably isn’t zero however… I suppose you’ve never had your phone die, but some people sometimes forget to top up. Others are in the habit of using a wired battery for use in a pinch. I get it that this product isn’t that. That was my point.

[@mclambalfred]

I have a leather case and the battery pack has a stronger hold on it way better than without a case.

[@jonathaneichorst9932]

It is important to remember that the majority of these battery packs are really not intended to be chargers nor to deliver a complete charge. They were designed and intended to be used as battery extenders for those situations in which you can't get to an AC power source, such as emergency and travel situations. For that kind of transient use case they are very useful and convenient. That said, I prefer the Apple battery back. Next best option IMHO is the Otter battery back. With the Otter, I opted for the smaller capacity as it has the same physical dimensions as Apple's unit, which feels about right. Larger form factors start to feel wonky in the hand. Sure, the magnet is not as strong on the Otter, and it obviously will not have the IOS integration like the Apple units. However, it does not suffer the heat issues associated with the Anker units nor the size issue associated with the Mophie unit. While I do like the Mophie at first blush, its larger form factor is problematic with the iPhone 13 Pro. In that pairing, the Mophie will bump right up against the camera array. Hence, if you have a case that protects the camera array, the Mophie will not fit correctly. Finally, there is also some benefit to third party offerings that Apple's unit lacks, which is the ability to charge just about anything via the USB C port. So, for me having one Apple unit and one Otter unit covers just about all my use cases and allows me ample auxiliary power when necessary.

[@Jay5ooh]

Love the battery pack. I’ve been using it for two weeks now. Yea it doesn’t charge my iPhone 12 Pro Max fully but, it’s optimized to work and do what’s best for IOS/battery of any IPhone.

[@BluueCheese]

“Optimized to work”? Sounds like bs jargon

[@Jay5ooh]

@@BluueCheese except it’s not BS! When the battery packs talks to the iOS assuring that it charges the phone properly so it won’t degrade the battery.

[@MiamiCoffee2023]

Hi Chris! I will buying this soon, is this a great choice? I will be up also upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro to the iPhone 14 Pro later this fall.

[@Dailytekk]

I’ve gotten a lot of use out of it

[@stefanmaurer8536]

Happy with the magsafe battery pack! Clever power management. I use the same concept at home now. I charge my iPhone at night. Slowly. With the old 5W charger. And I make it stop at 90%. My battery will live a long life.

[@ItsCottonie]

I just got an iPhone 12. I was considering buying a puck along with a clear case. But I like to have options when I travel so I was comparing accessories. Your point about how if this is plugged in it’s basically a puck but portable just sold me really. No puck needed. When I’m home I’ll just plug my phone in. When I go abroad this battery pack gives me options and just helps prolong the life of my phone through the day.

[@MarkoRussellUSA]

I like that you point out what apple says it does and not looking for it to be the " Best" or have large amounts of recharge power etc

[@DanielGuzman83]

I love it, way better than the previous smart battery cases. Love that it doesn’t keep the phone charged, it just drains slowly. It does make me want to buy the anker only to complement this battery case.

[@1985mtv]

This is the review I’ve been looking for. You nailed it. Nice one.

[@LOVERSANDLIES]

I need to get this battery pack

[@keithkageff8242]

I had the Anker and while I really like Anker stuff, it was way to thick for me. Apologies if someone mentioned this before but one reviewer mentioned that the non-apple battery packs will make the phone think it is plugged in and started downloading updates to apps etc as well as using full power which will drain the batteries faster and make the phone heat up….. not sure who said that… Rene Richie maybe…

[@agthegoat26]

This is true, which is the reason I decided to go with apples. Apples is also slim enough to stay in your pocket all day attached to the phone. Remember the apple one is supposed to stay on your phone the whole time. Don’t attach it when your phone gets low.

[@ssentido8649]

Hi, i got mine today, how is the best way to use it for you? I watched that iPhone to 90% and Batterypack at 100% together.

[@myiphone5834]

Can you wirelessly charge the battery pack?

[@krmtdfrg]

I had both the Anker and Mophie battery packs and had to return them both as they would get hot when used on my phone and was too warm in my pocket. The Apple magsafe pack dos not do that and has been easy and convenient to use. I decided to get a battery pack after being out in the streets of NYC sightseeing and my battery dying on me and trying to find a battery pack I could put in my pocket at the time was not happening.

[@adonaivictor4493]

Finally I’ll get to use the wireless charger on my AirPods 😂😂😂

[@SarahChicharro]

I’m glad you did a review on this. I don’t know much about it. Is it worth it? I think the price is too high. How long can it charge for?

[@blya8978]

Thanks for positive feedback. I just need it when I go travel more convenient.

[@TCPUDPATM]

I recently bought one, and I like it. The quality is great, and i love the way it charges both products by plugging in to either the battery or the phone. The software indication is so awesome. Completely agree on using common sense. The magnet strength is perfectly fine. While expensive, it is a great product.

[@mattflanagan6246]

Your reviews are great man. I appreciate your outlook and that you tend towards reality and optimism rather than dumping on people for no reason.

[@KenichiKasamatsu92]

It didn’t help my phone stay on though. Because of how slow it charges, battery percentage still went down as I was using the phone at a fast enough rate that it didn’t save my phone from dying before getting home sometimes.

[@stephenj6837]

Great video! What is the spinning thing behind you on your left our right?

[@michaelrudd3207]

Chris… brilliant review. You’re not boosting music and a crazy intro, you jump right in. It’s great that you debunk other videos like the iPhone sliding off or shaking violently to detach the battery. Or how about people’s post on the look and feel when at the end of the day, you will have an attachment on the back of your phone. Keep it up with honest, comparable reviews! I just subscribed and looking forward to watching other tech reviews! Cheers mate!

[@JakaSeptiadi]

As a former apple smartcase battery user, I know this is only going to be less bulky than the previous battery pack. They operate the same, will drain your magsafe battery first and iphone battery itself later. I’m gonna get it really soon.

[@marcochavanne]

A friend is giving me theirs. They only used it a few times and didn’t like it. I’m stoked because there are so many cool features and benefits, and if anything it’s a free desktop MagSafe charger.

[@chinunam9455]

You are right about the partial charge. In reality it’s not a big deal if it doesn’t fully charge your iphone as long as you have enough juice till you arrive home. However, you are wrong about the slow charging speed. It IS annoying because it means you have to carry that bulky thing attached to your iPhone for hours to get a decent charge.

[@chrisking3514]

I can always count on you to add a unique perspective that makes total sense to me. Thanks again.

[@jefferyjones8399]

I picked it up for the software integration alone. I don’t need a full charge from it.

[@arigato22]

It's over $100 in Australia. I was going to get it but I usually aim for power battery back around 5000 mAmH. I worked out that it was enough to keep my iphone working when I'm out all day (eg diving, travelling etc). I have been using the old fashion wired portable charges, and not thinking about magsafe but recently bought the anker MagGo. Actually it's not too bad; it's cheaper that the apple one... in the US... but it's not available in Australia, so it ends up costing twice as much (due to shipping and less availability). The apple one is $139 vs anker $273. I was probably stupid but I bought the anker. It seems good but I hope to use it for years. I only really use portable chargers when I'm out the whole day (and usually this is when I'm travelling/on holidays). At work, I'd charge my phone at the desk etc.

[@damnfreakingsien]

Thanks for the review. Recently bought this at a steep discount (30%). Most of the other third party Brands have higher cap, but they become hot easily. Kinda misses the point of a battery pack. To keep the iPhone alive rather than charging to the max as fast as possible.

[@pritam_kaushik]

Does apple show its battery health as well?? Do the batteries degrade same as the iphone ones say 10% health drop in an year or so?? Will we be able to use it as a magsafe charger once the battries degrade after say 2 years or so??

[@PwnzTube]

I think if the price point we’re lower it wouldn’t have caused as much issue. Because we often forget that since it has pass through it essentially makes it an expensive magsafe puck that can also become a mobile battery pack… I say it that way because of the need to be plugged in to the lightning port to use it’s full charging capabilities…making it seem more like it’s actual default rather than the other way around.

[@anthonybrownbrown8602]

This is the take i was looking for. If it keeps my phone from turning off until i get home without me being stuck to a wall its doing its job

[@pcoleman2562]

I mean I got a cheap 3rd party magsafe battery pack on amazon. 10000mah. It charges at 15w, triggers the magsafe circle charging animation, and fills up my whole iPhone 12 in 2.5 hours. Twice. It also shows the battery percentage in an LED display at the bottom and has a usb c and usb a port to charge other devices with wires. Maybe it'll stop working in a few months, idk. But so far I absolutely love it. Gets slightly warm, but nothing like the searing heat of the official apple MagSafe wired charging puck lol. It is kind chunky, but I don't mind. All I'm saying is, shop around people. Don't have to settle for the official accessory just because it is more expensive and has 2-3 nifty integrated software features.

[@clairedaniels1877]

Hi. Can you give an update on how your third party MagSafe battery pack is still working for you?

[@clairedaniels1877]

Hey, can you give an update on how it’s still working for you?

[@rickross4245]

I just ordered the 13 mini, and I can’t wait to get this battery pack as well. Thx for another great video.

[@Bazzzzzinga]

The third party options do not miss out on the software integration because of the MagSafe Battery being purpose build for the iPhone its because Apple does not allow for that software integration on third party products. That is Apple marketing strategy at work there and not a genius move of designing something for the iPhone specifically. All the third party products use the MagSafe what else where they build for except an iPhone? You did change my mind on the capacity though. I think your points are very good and valid there.

[@HistoryNut-1701]

Does it charge through the leather MagSafe case?

[@Fernie52984]

Yes. I had it so I can confirm it

[@amiramutalib693]

Hello! May i know is the red led indicator will always red when charging? Because mine only red within few seconds and when full doesnt appear the green indicator. So i dont know whether it full or charging.

[@psymoozoo]

Except it doesn't keep it on at all circumstances. If you do heavy jobs like playing a CPU intensive game, the battery charge keeps dropping until it dies. I agree with your main point. One last thing I wanted it to do is to be able to be wirelessly charged.

[@starandstrap]

for someone who owns the battery pack, can you tell me if it's supposed to make that noise when you remove it from the back of the phone.. The noise sounds like a plug being removed from the back of the phone.. Hope that makes sense lol

[@agthegoat26]

Yeah I know exactly what you mean. That little click. To me it’s satisfying but it’s meant to do that. I don’t know what it does but it doesn’t harm the battery or anything

[@1TexasKid]

Question, does the frequent charging make your battery need replacing sooner due to excessive charging?

[@mrtoasticles7144]

Did you find an answer to this ? And have you been using the magsafe battery pack?

[@seanzappulla71]

It’s fantastic and I have three of them. I put it on the iPhone when it’s fully charged at 100% and it will keep the iPhone charged at 91% all day and that’s what it’s designed to do until it goes flat and it’s saved the the condition of the iPhone battery and it’s still showing 99% in the battery condition on the iPhone settings and I’m not light on the battery.

[@macyoung6634]

I was thinking the same. The 12 pro max already has a long lasting battery. The power bank just saves you in case you can’t connect or extends the battery.

[@SuperYoungpoet]

Do I need the apple mag ring to get this charger ?

[@anismistry1]

This is a video equivalent to the famous Apple quote "you are not holding it right"

[@ibe966]

Finally! Somebody who actually gets what this product is all about.

[@martinmarquez220]

where did you get your airpod case ?❤️😍

[@ABPreach81]

Bought it once. Took it back. Purchased it again and also purchased the Anker. I like this a lot, but had to ditch my magesafe wallet for my ridge. Thinking of purchasing two so they can juice my 12 pro max to 100% when necessary. Use the Anker for my other devices. It’s over priced, but really convenient. 2 is over kill. Lol

[@klank3760]

im just wondering, if you dont care about looks, battery percentage, or charge time… then why not go with the cheaper Anker model? Why the apple 99$ one thats equivalent or worse than the Anker battery pack?

[@maxmannoo7]

I’m not gonna even check the alternatives in the links you posted. One word, you nailed it (oops three). Anyhoo, this is what it’s meant for as you described and I’m ordering one right now. Other YT reviewers need to learn from you. Rene Ritchie especially talking a whole load of crap. Thumbs up 👍 dude.

[@jesusdanielgarcia3952]

How in the world is Chris not recognized as Top 5 Tech Reviewers out there? Honesty, logical, and tons of common sense, without the clickbait titles to play with the algorithm. Great job!!

[@wilmessh]

Does this charge through cases?

[@Fernie52984]

Charged thru my Apple leather case

[@vinclario3604]

What pro's does the lightning port have really? Other than that I agree with everything you say 👍 Waiting for my 13 mini after not having had an iPhone since the 4s. Figuring I'll get the battery pack once I travel and actually need it or when I decide I totally need a QI charger... The 90% charging cap is how I justify the somewhat ridiculous price.

[@terrellemoss4244]

the only pro i can think of with lightning is youll have a charger for your phone, airpods, and the magsafe battery at all times

[@ferdinandmarzo1227]

Omg I’ve been watching reviews for magsafe and this review is the most honest review at all!!!!

[@JohnvanGurp]

Your flow and editing is just amazing…wow.

[@nordicwolf8808]

Excellent point of view, this is for emergencies. I’ll stick to my $30 Belkin wired battery pack. 2 years and it still charges my Xs fully and almost twice. Always with me on camping, love Belkin👍

[@JamesHeigh]

Chris, I get this feeling that you may feel stuck. I wanted to suggest a video series that I think you would do very well at. I think you should do a video series of what your daily carry would be at different budgets. 500 1000 and 1500 for example. Then explain why some things did not make the list and why you chose each item. Hope this reaches you and helps you out!

[@shanetritt3656]

Will this work with the iPhone se 2nd gen?

[@AdamsTechLife]

Extremely valid points. You’ve brought up things nobody else pointed out. Thank you!

[@yungnate7155]

Does this work on an iPad ?

[@yungnate7155]

@@kyara12345 cheers mate

[@davidbell4949]

Agree. I just need something that will stop my mini from dying at the end of the day. Keep it in my bag fully charged just in case.

[@travisconnell]

This is the best review ever. 💪🏻💪🏻 followed on Instagram and Twitter and have been subscribed for a while now!

[@Cleatusfrommybasement]

I’ve got the apple battery pack and have no problem with it. Ya it cost twice as much as most but I believe in keeping things uniformity.

[@renardfields2975]

I totally agree with you!!!!! The battery life is so great on the new iPhone 13 Pro that you don’t need to get it back to 100%.

[@joncruz]

What doesn’t apply to the others is the crazy price. I bought one from Amazon but having this thing connected during the day is not for me. Also it doesn’t get charge wirelessly.