These 4 Belkin Magnetic Power Banks Can Charge Your Phone On The Go

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Belkin, the popular smartphone accessory brand, offers a wide range of power-related accessories, including portable chargers or power banks. As MagSafe has gotten popular and Qi2 has arrived on the scene, many of the brand's power banks include magnetic wireless charging support for convenience. This not only gives you the freedom to pretty much ditch USB-C cables on the go but also allows you to simply slap a portable charger on the back of a compatible phone and continue using it.

As you might expect, Belkin offers many magnetic power banks with relatively modest battery capacities, as too much bulk would make them impractical. Still, the company's portfolio has several solid models that can deliver relatively fast wireless charging, with a reasonable capacity, and sometimes even come with extras like a built-in stand. We have handpicked some of the company's most feature-rich models, based on their charging speed and form factor, which you can use for juicing up your devices on the go. 

Belkin's UltraCharge Pro lineup has two feature-rich portable charger models you can consider. These are the Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K with BoostSolid Cell and the Power Bank 10K with Magnetic Ring. While the Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K is suitable for folks looking for something lightweight and powerful enough for a quick top-up, the Power Bank 10K is a lot more versatile and even supports 25 watts fast Qi2 charging. The slim model is, however, limited to 15 W wireless charging, has a 5,000 mAh battery, and can deliver up to 22.5 W over a wired USB-C connection.

One highlight of the slim Belkin power bank is its use of a semi-solid-state battery cell that has a longer lifespan than traditional liquid electrolyte lithium cells and a slimmer form factor. As a result, it's only 8.8mm thick. It has a pretty no-frills but elegant design, with LED indicators, aluminum casing, and a soft-touch silicone surface finish. It will cost you $70 at list price.

The Power Bank 10K, on the other hand, carries a price tag of $100 and has a significantly thicker profile. It also features a built-in display to show battery capacity and charging status. Moreover, as the name suggests, you get a 10,000 mAh battery capacity. Keep in mind, the actual rated capacity of both power banks will only be around 60-70% of the marketed capacity, which is what you can expect when you're charging your phone or mobile accessory.

Belkin also has two slim but Qi2-capable power banks that are a little different from the two UltraCharge Pro models we discussed earlier. The BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K with Qi2 skips the semi-solid-state battery for a traditional lithium cell, but this helps the brand keep the cost low and price it $15 less than the UltraCharge Pro model. Moreover, it supports 15 W wireless charging and 20 W wired charging.

The second slim portable charger, the UltraCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 10K, has a 10,000 mAh battery, and offers 25 W Qi2 wireless charging and faster 30 W wired charging. You also get a built-in display, soft silicone finish, and an aluminum alloy shell. Moreover, it's cheaper than the UltraCharge Pro 10K model at $90. 

Another highlight of the Belkin power banks that separates them from other brands is the offered warranty. All four Belkin power banks come with a two-year limited warranty, as well as a $2,500 connected equipment warranty. The latter is helpful if a Belkin power bank causes damage to a connected device, such as your phone.