Sharge IceMag Review - One Small Problem

[@OmairArif]

Low power mode is a common feature among "smart" power banks. It actually has nothing to do with how much power you want the power bank to output. In fact If you put your phone on the power bank when in low power mode, you'll probably get the same amount of power out of it. "smart" power banks try to turn themselves off when they think the connected device is done charging. The issue with this is when you are charging something like a pair of earbuds, the power draw might get low enough that the power bank mistakenly thinks that charging is complete and turns off. Low Power Mode tells the powerbank that the device being charged may have a low power draw, so then it will keep the power output enabled for longer.

[@benjaminbutcher]

This is such a good explanation! Thanks Omar!

[@SilentG20]

I voted this down because you spent an entire video talking about noise and your confusion over low power mode instead of testing temperatures, for which people would be buying this thing in the first place

[@benjaminbutcher]

Hey! This is really good criticism. Temperature monitoring would have been a good idea. Thanks! I'll do better.

[@SilentG20]

@@benjaminbutcher thank you so much for accepting my criticism! You’re awesome and for that I’ll subscribe

[@SilentG20]

@@benjaminbutcherdo you have a way to measure the phone’s temperature while it’s charging? Maybe an infrared gun? Can you test different wireless chargers with fans? Don’t worry about the power bank itself, sadly the phones suffer during wireless charging not the power bank, hence why it seems to be a total useless gimmick for Sharge to include a tiny fan to cool off the power bank itself

[@benjaminbutcher]

Honestly, the next time I'm reporting on temps I'll probably just use an infrared gun.

[@SilentG20]

@@benjaminbutcher looking forward to it! There are so many things to be temperature tested with an infrared gun in relation to chargers and MagSafe and it would be very valuable for consumers

[@benjaminbutcher]

Something I discovered after I finished is that they're really sticky about returns. Basically unless it's broken they won't take it back. There's no "I just don't like the product" returns here.

[@andresate6314]

Don’t buy it, got it 🎉

[@gearedforward]

Great video! I just ordered one of these on their Easter sale to use with my Pixel 8 Pro and wanted to see some thoughts on it whilst I wait to help prime me for my own review down the line. Something I can hopefully clear up is the low current mode: Traditionally this is nothing to do with wireless charging and is (most likely) referring to charging other devices via the USB C port. These modes are included because devices like earbuds and smartwatches draw so little power whilst charging it's common for powerbanks to actually turn off shortly after they start as they don't register the device is actually charging. On Anker powerbanks this is a doublepress leading to a green power indicator and is used for this purpose. I have to use this mode to top off my Miband 7 and LG Tone buds, as otherwise they'll start to charge but the bank will shut off long before the devices are at 100%. Keep up the good work, I'm sure you'll go far! Oh and as an EDC KZbinr, please get an unboxing knife, those snips hurt my soul lol

[@benjaminbutcher]

Okay! This makes so much more sense! Thank you for adding to the conversation. I'll subscribe so as not to miss that review! Very curious to hear your thoughts. Hahaha Maybe I'll just buy a BIGGER pair of snips instead 👹

[@gearedforward]

@@benjaminbutcher Thank you for subscribing, I appreciate it! Bigger snips? Man really woke up and chose chaos today 😫

[@peperon4782]

Great review! I feel like fan wouldn’t do that much of a difference in terms of cooling the phone.Is there any noticeable improvment while e.g. gaming?

[@benjaminbutcher]

I've done a little bit of gaming on my phone with this. Given, however, that at times it can't even keep it cool while it's charging, I really wouldn't recommend this as some kind of solution for a hot phone during gaming.

[@Spinach_Dip93]

I believe the fan is to keep the battery somewhat cool or at least some hotspots in the battery I don’t think it’s supposed to cool your phone at all

[@mhmwtf765]

@@Spinach_Dip93i think they advertise it in a way where it says that it should cool down the phone as well but really just having the battery itself cool it will help off with keeping a lower temp on the phone like if you have noticed while charging ill give you an example with my 13 pro: charging from 20 till 80-90 and it gets hot and progressively more hotter to 60-70 percent where it starts to cool down a little and theoretically if the battery itself is cool it could speed up this process

[@COddietsch]

I was really hoping you touched more on the charging efficiency but oh,well. Because, the device for the most part is descent but the charging is less than subpar and the magnetic part is horrible. Most everyone has a case for their iPhones and most cases have Qi, so I have over 12 emails back and forth with Sharge trying to get a refund on mine because I bought it merely (so I could magnetically attach it to my phone and charge it while I use it) at 7.5watts it barely helps and sometimes just keeps up even so what’s the point. Plus, and this is tested. Without a Cover - A 28 minute charge increased the battery 15% without any usage. With the cover a 30 minute and 45 seconds charge increased the battery 15% without any usage. That is horrible. Tried contacting customer service and getting a replacement but I guess because there are no specs on this, they refuse to even entertain a replacement.

[@TTV_Peppered___]

7.5W on MagSafe is the standard for these battery packs. With a type c, it’s 20 watts

[@dimitrisoikonomou3568]

Have you tested its temperature when fast charging? It's the biggest complain i have seen online and the main reason why i haven't bought it yet...

[@benjaminbutcher]

No actual testing numbers but the fan DEFINITELY doesn’t fix or even really reduce the overheating problem. My (older) phone still overheats when charging.

[@dr.k.brijendrasharma684]

How much percentage can it give to iphone 15 in fully charge by this product?

[@benjaminbutcher]

15: 2.9 times 15 pro: 2.28 times

[@AWildKappa]

Is that 2.9 times wirelessly or plug in?

[@benjaminbutcher]

@@AWildKappa The analysis I provided was based on the mAH of each device. It's a rough estimate. Given the losses due to heat/wireless transmission you can likely expect a minimum of 10% loss. Corded will likely always be better that way.

[@tennyson70]

I just saw this channel and i'd say really well done on the audio. Though 1 criticism that can make it even better is slightly better visuals and better angles of b-roll other than that great video man. i hope you have lots of success.

[@North-Korea]

great review! debating on if i should buy it

[@benjaminbutcher]

Hmmmm. Not sure if they’d ship to your location 😛

[@JuniorEN3213]

There's a wireless charger that both charge and discharge wirelessly, albeit it's more like a gimmick/toy. It's Aohi Eternal City Wireless Charger. More of a show piece that best uses inside the house. The powerbank only has 2,750mah. But I doubt we would get as fast wireless charging as the chinese phones.

[@Grade_A_Boom]

Nice vid glad you broke down the all the functions lol

[@Korosenai-Doug-Dimmadome]

Will it cool down my phone tho?????

[@benjaminbutcher]

6:10 - It does still overheat at times. The product is good but if you've got it in your pocket there's a good chance it'll still overheat regardless of the phone you've got. HOWEVER: a new phone just sitting on your desk should be okay.

[@MrFrankie4700]

Your a great reviewer man thank you

[@benjaminbutcher]

This means so much! Thank you

[@Kingsaaab]

Please reply how much times can i charge 12 mini

[@benjaminbutcher]

According to the numbers about 4.5 times

[@christianwenninger5928]

I’m going to order one and let you know how it goes, I use iPhone 13 Pro and I use my phone all day

[@benjaminbutcher]

Thanks for adding to the review! See my pinned comment for info on returns!

[@badimpulses17]

Your not getting 10,00mah it's actually about 6,000mah.

[@benjaminbutcher]

Hey friend! I appreciate your desire to improve the review, but you DO need to bring receipts. How did you come to this conclusion?

[@badimpulses17]

@@benjaminbutcher kzbin.info/www/bejne/poelk4eLpdiNsKssi=3y_tholH4sGf9GSN

[@iCrackr]

@@benjaminbutcherhe’s pulling it out his ass. What he should be saying is you’ll get less usable capacity via wireless charging due to powering the fan, the heat etc as opposed to charging via a cable

[@sergeikirjuhhin1283]

I want this and i want it now *ordered in amazon*

[@tommykeetch5943]

Yes this product is false advertising they need to change name from icemag to heat pad! It makes phone so hot that it will not charge

[@scotdetchon7722]

"promo sm"

[@susanfitzgerald1788]

A lot of nonsense.