MagSafe Battery Pack review - is it really worth it?
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- I've been using the MagSafe Battery Pack for the last three weeks. Here are my thoughts! Get AirBuddy 2 - the first 100 9to5mac viewers get 20% off! airbuddy.app/9to5mac
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Unboxing
1:47 Design
3:11 Competition
6:05 iOS integration
8:12 Performance
13:55 Conclusion
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Now if Apple sold this at 49,99 it would be an instant all time classic hit. I still don’t understand wtf are the execs at Apple thinking.
lol money
It has an apple logo… need I say more?
@@jenniferstewart1330 Yeah i know, but if i was an Apple executive, i would prefer to sell triple the volume by cutting the price in half. As a general rule, most execs have not feeling/idea whatsoever about the actual products and therefore do not make the correct calls regarding pricing and what the customer values.
@@makdrumz I agree.. but it’s Apple they’re going to maximize their profits to their core
apple is a luxury brand.
I had both the Anker and Mophie and returned them both. My reasoning was that they both got very hot in my pocket which was a big downside. Although they work well for charging I just couldn’t get over the heat against my leg or butt. I am now using the Apple version and it is growing on me with how easy it is to use.
Does the Apple MagSafe power bank get hot too? Let me know please! 👍
@@jacobmaz8157 no it does not get hot at all
Do you get a reasonable amount of charge? Which phone? Thanks in advance
@@MrPUAsteel I have the 12 Pro Max and it does not charge all the way, but it does get me back to 50-60% if I’m dead or under 10%
I’m trying to like it- but I dont know if I can justify the 99 price tag.. I guess time will tell.
It is surprisingly good on the mini. It doesn’t feel awkward to hold it together with the mini. And it extends the battery life of the mini to more than a pro-max battery life seamlessly.
What??? Its the worst experience for me on my mini 13 it seems to triple the weight, the magnetic is awful, and i saw tiny tiny increments in battery increase iver an hour
@@shawnsponds The OP was referring to the total capacity, not the charge rate.
Legit why I bought it it is amazing I personally have a 12 mini and the battery is crappy to start so I got this and bam about double my battery life
For a person that works daily on their iPhone and Mac, I enjoy all the battery packs you mentioned. I used the Mophie a lot more but I am an Apple fan boy, so anything Apple, I support and constantly use the product. Great review!
Love the video! The only thing I think you missed was the fact that the MagSafe battery pack keeps the phone in mobile mode and won’t start doing power hungry processes that normally happen when plugged in at home. One of the most fair and honest videos out there that leave it to the viewer whether it’s a good product for them. Not assuming you know everyone’s use cases 🙃
What do you mean by mobile mode? It runs at lower performance?
@@MarkyV83 not really. Just that it keeps all background tasks to the minimum. Such as sorting and identifying pictures. All the background “AI” processing. Like how you would expect it to if you were out and on the move rather than plugged into power where it can do all the background tasks that are computationally heavy. The CPU could down clock, but I have not heard of it before. So basically it doesn’t do any unnecessary compute intensive tasks.
Good point. This is the one of the main reasons why I chose the Apple battery pack, just better integration with ios
iPhone 12 Pro Max already has amazing battery life, this just gives you that extra few hours, I like it because I care about my devices battery health, and this seems to keep your battery healthy
also the apple magsafe battery apparently preserves the iphone and magsafe battery health
It’s perfect for trips.
Great demos of how well they all stay attached! 👏
None of the other reviews I’ve found mention the iOS integration with the Apple MagSafe pack. That alone is enough for me, tbh.
Excellent video! I just ordered my Apple Battery Pack from Amazon for just $70 and I can’t wait to use it on my iPhone 14 Pro Max!
I may wait until the next model before I get a MagSafe battery pack. I also hope they release a new model AirTag that’ll support bitter coating batteries!
I wanted to wait as welllll, only because it is the first model. but I got my Disney magic key so will be needing it now.
Thank you for this video! I thought my new MagSafe battery pack was defective because a few seconds after plugging it in the amber light turned off and it never turned to green once it reached 100%. I figured it would stay lit up while plugged in like the MagSafe charger for MacBooks.
Without a power button does the Apple magsafe battery lose charge faster in standby?
Thank you, now i know what to buy
This was the most useful video for info about the MagSafe battery pack all over the interweb
Great video comparing products. Helped me make a decision.
What’s the deal with the 8 inches from the body RF warning? I’m not sure how to interpret.
If you're using this with a mini, beware that the white color of the battery will cause white flares when using the flash. I had to put a black tape on the battery where it's closest to the flash.
This battery with features only works on the 12 and newer. The XR doesn't get the features.
Thinking about getting the Apple one for sure
Damn good analysis ‼️ as always I appreciate what you do👍🏾
Jeff always so thorough. Getting the Magasafe. Thanks
i wonder if they will come out with a 13 pro version of the anker
I chose the Magsafe pack and happy with it!
So does the apple on work with a random cases or does it have to be an apple case
I think I’d rather pay the $100 for the MagSafe battery pack for the integration, the smartness it has when reverse charging, & for the nice shiny smooth look & design it has.Thanks for the awesome detailed reviews of each battery pack!
Does the MagSafe battery Pack stick better on the iPhone using clear case or learn case?
Will this work with the apple leather and silicone cases?
Just got mine in the mail fits so nice and slim I love it 📱🔋❤️ the Apple MagSafe is much safer then the other battery packs that get to hot 🤷🏻♂️
Hi Jeff
thanks a bunch for this very interesting and informative video.
What I‘ve missed are the performance numbers for the 12 Pro Max, since You‘ve only shown them for the iPhone 12.
And because I‘ve got a 12 Max and therefore interested in the numbers.
Greetings from Helvetia 🇨🇭
Is it safe to use MagSafe port with other non apple qi devices?
I got to test mine out quite thoroughly for a week while on vacation, and I think it's a must-have for the 12 Mini. Really handy while out and about without a phone charger. Yes, the charge is slow when compared to something like a power bank, but it's much smaller and lighter and you can use your phone very easily while it's charging since there's no cord. I've personally found that the best way to use it is to slap it on your phone when you're at a full charge, not when your battery is low. This way you're using the brick's power first, instead of slowly charging a dead phone. While I don't see the practicality of a QI battery brick for regular day-to-day use (I have chargers at my desk and in my car), I do think it's great for situations where you may not have access to an outlet (hiking, beach, airport, etc). The reverse charging feature is nice since you can charge your phone and the brick at the same time with one lightning cable. I think that feature alone makes it easy to justify the apple version over a 3rd party. Overall I'm happy with it and I recommend it.
i think i need one…i have the 12 mjni
@@willb8228 Alternatively, you can upgrade to the 13 mini. Battery lasts much longer. Havent needed to use the battery pack since then.
@@AndrewC89 i would but i just got the 12 mini
@@AndrewC89 the 13 mini only has around 200ma more battery capacity (around 10% over the battery in the 12 mini). I doubt very much that it lasts "much longer".
@@davepastern That 10% is the difference between a phone that lasts all day and one that dies near the end of the day. May seem trivial but to me it's a world of difference. Because of that I haven't had to use my magsafe battery pack with my 13 mini yet.
i love that this video is in hdr
When the MagSafe Battery Pack is plugged in to a wired charger, can I functionally use it just like the MagSafe wireless charger for my phone overnight?
Isn’t the MagSafe battery supposed to be left on the phone from the beginning of the day? That’s how the instructions explain it. It’s a battery extender, not charger.
Does airbuddy 2 works on ios/macos beta 15? Just purchased it and it cant detect my airpods
I am sorry this might sound like a dumb question. I just placed an order for the new iPhone, and I am looking for a case for it. I wonder if I should get a case with magsafe or just a normal case without it? How necessary is the magsafe function? Do you recommend that I buy it? Thank you!
I just realized if someone bought iPhone 13 mini and the MagSafe battery pack it would be the same price as iPhone 13.
I drop mine in the parking lot of where I live it has two mini scratches now, but I wondered if anyhting on the inside could have been damaged but I will never know cause not a lot of reviews touch in the what not to do or prevent when using the battery pack
How long does the Megsafe battery pack take to charge your iPhone??
I bought it for how well it works with iPhone and I have the pro max so I just want a bit more time when I run low
How many times is MagSafe battery pack said? BTW if you use the MagSafe battery pack and mini like I do this allows you to have the same amount of battery usage as the 12 pro max. 100 bucks well worth it for the magsafe battery pack.
Does this works with iphone xs max as well?
I think apple gave it biggest accessories partners a instructions set for how to make a MagSafe connecter and a plethora of premade MagSafe stickers and belkin decided just to slap the sticker on a piece of metal
The thumbnail where can I get that blue cover?
What color silicon case is on the iPhone 12 Pro? Capri blue?
I just bought two for a business trip next week ☺️
can u link the site to buy the blu cover ?
bro if i factory reset my iphone will my esim will erase?
Is there some reason they can’t just build a wireless charger into a case instead of this over the top ubertech solution of building a magnet into the phone and the charger, which is likely to fall off and get lost eventually anyway? I have a great case which never falls off. No magnets necessary.
Thank you
If you have an IPhone 12 or 12pro. It sounds like you would be better off just using a Standard Wired Battery Bank if you want a full charge. The MagSafe battery Bank would be good if you just needed the extra battery capacity during the day that it would bring. In the end I think the MagSafe would be the one that I would go for. Especially, when you are on Vacation and don’t have access or time to recharge the Iphone. On a day to day basis use I usually have a charging source available. Either at my desk, car, or home.
A friend is giving me one of these for free. Should arrive on Wednesday. Can’t wait to play around with it.
Curious if it can make my 13 Pro Max a 2 day phone if I travel or do some weekend camping.
Does it work for iphone X?
hi can be use for iPhone 11?
Why can’t you use this with other qi wireless charging phones
I wish Anker would put its power button on the top or the side. It just felt so awkward trying to press that button at the bottom with one hand.
I love my Apple Magsafe Battery Pack.
I have a 12 mini and omg I love that the wallet is perfect with the mini😭❤️
Lol. Turn the power button “own”! 😂
When you use normal wireless charging you do not use the phone whilst doing it. This is the presumption if you use the MagSafe battery pack and is clearly sensible. If you are using to recharge I would just slap it on in quiet times and let it charge 20% or so, and do that 2-3 times a day to get through long days, that is, how you normally use wireless charging pads at home or in the office? I think people have misunderstood what this is, it is not to compete with a normal USB battery pack.
I think that those that realise what the pack is about, it was never meant to compete with 20,000 mAh packs, it is there to give you that extra 4h SoT a day if you are a heavy user, so around 10h for all iPhones. This should cover 99% of users as not many people will be using their phone more than 10h a day? So the extra 50% charge the other ones provide really are not that relevant apart from very heavy users.
The main issue is whether it is worth $100 and that is subjective as to whether having a certified MagSafe product is worthy of the extra cost. I think many will see it as a solid investment especially as it is likely to be interchangeable for many generations. None of these are perfect as this is a relatively new product line. Glad that Apple is offering us the choice even though it is niche. I am sure Android OEMs will be coming out with magnetic connectors (OPPO launching one soon).
That’s the main point to me, for what it does….it’s not worth $100.
We are talking about Apple not a company operating in a dark corner in china. I returned mine after a week, useless in every single way. But the worst is the 5w charging speed.
@@carlesc5497 It is a niche product and fair enough not for you! I do wonder why on earth you bought it in the first place as it was well advertised as 5-watt charging, for heat management reasons, and if that was de facto too slow for your needs, then why?
@@andyH_England I bought it cause it's an apple product, there'sa reputation and a long lost of excellentproducts, how can it be so bad as everyone says, I thought.
@@carlesc5497 I am testing one at the moment and it is working great for me. I was puzzled why the YT community did not understand how it works when magazine reviewers were giving it four out of five because they know how it is meant to work? Using it as a smart pack, that is attached to a full iPhone it gets me through the whole day using it my normal way. So I rarely use my iPhone battery, unless it is a busy day! It is a great device if you use it like that and ha no heat with very good efficiency.
Of course, if you bought it to recharge your iPhone 2-3 times or want fast wireless charging then this is not for you, but Apple never claimed it does either of those, so people complaining about that just did not read the details! It does not make it bad because it does not do what it never promised to do! It is like buying a battery pack with just a USB port and complaining that it does not wirelessly charge!
Great review. Thanks. For me... the LQQK of the MagSafe wins!
Ima get if I get the 12 mini
Should have never gotten rid of the smart battery case. Have one for my Xs and it worked really good at not only charging but also protecting. I just upgraded to the 13 pro and I miss it
I have xs max and battery case too but wanna move to 13 pro max - how is it at all ?
@@Alirezaaghashahi76 it’s actually not bad at all, really does last the whole day.
Idk. I hated the Smart Battery case. I had to return it 3 times smh.
I prefer the Apple one and with the Apple silicone case or Apple leather case , magnet is strong.
Also I have a cheaper and double sized aftermarket MagSafe battery but it makes the iPhone hot and overheats it.
I am thinking of changing my Otterbox Defender to the Cyprus Green Apple Silicone case & picking up the MagSafe battery pack to freshen up my 12 Mini. Had this phone for a year and a half now and I have a massive urge to upgrade to the 13 Mini. Changing things up and fixing the battery problem will add 2 more years to this thing.
@@Bendaak so do you upgrade to 13 mini ?planning to pick up this apple battery pack for my mini..
@@FreshVibez77 No. I kept my 12 Mini and bought the battery pack. It’s amazing… doubles the battery life. I can use this thing all day now without having to worry about the battery.
@@Bendaak thanks for the reply..sorry for asking..is it continue to charge the phone when using normal task like streaming music or browsing?and do you used it when the phone battery low or 100?
@@FreshVibez77 I will tell you how I use it. I normally use my phone as normal and once I hit 30-40% charge I will attach the MagSafe charger. I will then keep the charger on until it is fully depleted and no longer charging the phone. Once it is depleted, I will remove the charger from the phone and put it in my pocket.
To answer your question - the charger does charge when you are using your phone to stream music or videos. Sometimes the 5w charge will fail to charge the phone as quickly as the battery is being used but so it may sit at a specific % as the battery usage is breaking even. This normally happens when you are steaming a video using your cellular network. If you are just browsing and listening to music, it should continue to charge. All in all, I think this is a very good charger and it has totally changed the way I use my Mini on a day to day basis.
Am I the only one who finds it entertaining the way the reviewer pronounces the word "on"?
yup just u buddy
Hey, Joe!
Are they not making the smart cases anymore for newer models? I’m assuming this is the replacement.
this is also like a normal mag safe i think
I bought 3 MagSafe Battery Packs to rotate between home and work to always have a fully charged one available.
Sounds like a waste of money
I have 5 and believe me that I always always have battery!
@@gilbertomontalvojr.194 imagine spending 500 dollars on these...when you could have gotten one + a massive external pack...
How's your battery health after 10 months now? Does charging up to 90% hurt the battery? Its recommended to use 80% max right?
@@HaneezHaroon I’ve actually rarely had the need to use the battery packs since the 13 Pro Max has such great battery life and I’m rarely away from a charger for extended periods of time. My Battery Health is currently 89%.
I went with the apple one because I would rather have one specifically designed for my phone on a hardware and software perspective rather then the other 2 options
Will the battery pack work with a non oem
Apple case?
As long as it’s a MagSafe case yes. I own a MagSafe case that isn’t made by apple and it works great!
Just got mine after getting a 30000mah ravpower bank. Sometimes you just need something that is more compact!
Why is mine charging so slow? Esp since I am using it….
Can you charge the magsafe battery pack on a wireless charger?
Nope.
I watched 3 Videos and got 3 different infos for the situation when the Battery Pack is Pluged in and connected to the iPhone.
1. Charges phone first to 100%, then the battery pack, no matter the charge on either.
2. Charges battery pack first. When you plug in the phone, it charges the phone first and the battery pack afterwards through reverse wireless.
3. Charges simultaneously and when the battery pack is at 80%, it prioritizes the phone.
Can anybody help who tried it out?
Can you charge the magsafe battery pack wirelessly on magsafe duo charger or does it only charge connected with lightning cable?
Yes you can charge the MagSafe battery with the MagSafe charger.
idk if mine is faulty but definitely wasn’t worth it. charges extremely slow, don’t even know if it is charging, battery drains more than actually charging while it’s attached.
There is another Anker battery pack which is a bit nicer than the one that you showed on here and it has a stand it’s called to go Anker battery pack or something like that
this charger isn't about the speds or the capacity it gives, simply, imagine it being like an iPhone battery case like back in the day. It acts as an extender to supplement the normal iPhone battery
That hdr kicked in at midnight ☄️😎
Clicked on this video and there trying to sell us a earphone 😂 nothing to do with the power bank
I got mine from eBay for $49. I love it.
Belkin now has one too
Has anyone tried one on an iPhone 11? Would it stick or magnets not strong enough?
iPhone 11 doesn’t have magnets 🧲
I got my M1 MacBook Air and just bought AirBuddy 2
I have one, it doesn’t charge my pro max like it should. I think that’s because the pro max is already so good. I wish I could return it. Missed the window.
Yeah, it works, if you're not using it, but there's really not enough juice there to do anything besides tread water while using it. In fact, on the iPhone 12 and the 12 Pro Max, it can actually lose battery life while charging. I'll have more on this in the full written review. But I see this as more of a device to use while not using your device.
I’m in the same boat. I find it better to place it on when already at 100% and ride it out that way. I’ve also thought about purchasing a second and just swapping them out when done, but that’s overkill.
Currently I swap it with my Anker when drained.
@@ABPreach81 I should have gone with that one!
But Why the Made only White
Mine removes charge from my phone. It’s awful
Everyone seems to misunderstand this product. This product ensures that your iPhone doesn’t get overcharged in order to protect the internal battery. That’s huge. It’s also a MagSafe charger plugged in that does the full 15 watts of charging - something other brands don’t do. That’s $40 for a standalone puck usually.
How long has it been out? This is really a long-term review?
@The ABC Jug Band true but you also don't exactly need months to find out if something this simple works for you. For example, I really only need a couple of work days to let me know if something like this would be suitable to get me through a day of work without looking to plug in a charger, which is all I really want from something like this :)
2 weeks to just under 3 weeks 😂
We bought the Anker and it’s already boxed up for a refund, ours was junk & it didn’t give much charge to the phone at all.
Things can be faulty ask for another.
@@DisneyMarkUK You do know things are faulty sometimes lol. I have a Anker power bank I got ages ago. Amazon reviews were showing it wouldn’t charge properly mine was fine and still is.
i'm hoping apple switches everything to USB-C soon. i would really dive into the apple ecosystem then. i am okay with the higher price of apple products because i am a slow consumer. i just upgraded from the 2016 SE to the 13 mini and am wanting to start using the ecosystem and stick with some solid products for a long time. 5+ years hopefully. i'm hoping the new macbook air has USB-C, but ive been hearing theyre going back to magsafe.... i would love just a couple of USB-C cables and a couple of USB-C blocks that are all interchangeable. i have a 2015 macbook and really need to upgrade soon. i held back on getting the 2020 macbook air because i am wanting to see how the next one compares and if it is more futureproof. i will be sad if they decide to use magsafe. this feels out of step with integration and futureproofing. not sure what i would do because the features might be enough for me to still switch.. hoping at least the magsafe charger can go into a USB-C block.
and i would get this apple battery pack if it wasn't for the lightning port and the price. otherwise i like its integration.
Used battery case on my iPhone 11 and now battery at 80 pct
After I got back my iPhone x account it started to get really messed up as I tried myself to fix it but am not so good at the who's a pro here?
K.bcybertek is sure for you Jones
Does it work on cases?
Has to be a MagSafe case.. I use one that isn’t an apple case and it holds up well.
You got the apple battery wrong it’s essentially just the apple battery case except it’s removable meaning it’s best used with a fully charged phone and now it can last you two years 🤷🏾♂️so technically apple made it cheaper. Not to mention the fact that old battery cases were more then 99$ and they only fit that specific iPhone
It’s worth it I love it
I use it on my iphone 14 pro max.... it's more like a battery extender and it doesn't get hot.
Yeah. i work alot from my phone: calling clients, sending alot of texts and images; social media uses, screen recordings.
So i left my house at 9am, 100% Iphone 14 Pro Max, 100% battery pack... by the time it was 2:30pm, battery pack had died. my phone was at 90%
and that's with listening to music using my airpods, airpods for phone calls, screen recordings etc etc so comes in clutch...i feel for me if i were to travel and be ONLY ONLY on my phone somehow having 2 of them would be suffice for me...but yeah so far it's been a good experience
by the time i was like 11pm i would say maybe i was at like 10-20% of my battery and put to charge
I used the MagSafe Battery pack playing golf and it was barely charging the iPhone while I was using a golf app while playing. the iPhone's battery even reduced in charge while the MagSafe was connected. Both the MagSafe and iPhone were almost dead with the iPhone at 10% charge.
They ended up updating it to support 7.5W charging so it should be better. The way it updates is pretty stupid though.
You can either use it with your phone for a few weeks or plug it in with Lightning to USBC to an iPad or Mac for 15 minutes.
I got the Apple one
Yes it’s worth it 😎
You again?!
Good cuz I ordered it allready 😂😂
No it isn't
@@olivertoh2380 why not ?
That iPhone 2G / Battery pack shot was clean. Woulda been nice to see a classic iPod in there, battery looks more like it. I feel the design was ripped straight from the iPod design
Does this actually work on iPhone X? I know it s old. I only use at my shop so I can move around without the cable
I use it on my XR with a MagSafe case. The feels good on a bigger iPhone. I also have a 13 mini. The only downside when using an iPhone that's older than a 12 is that the features for the battery doesn't work. I can't keep the battery pack from charging only to 90% or pass it. Also, there's not battery indicator nor power meter on the iPhone when attached.
@@elchamber im using iphone 11. so it still charge phone past 90? in older than iphone 12, does the low power mode option doesn't show any other mode?