MagPak 5K Portable Charger
The VOLTME MagPak 5K Portable Charger excels at charging performance but falls short with its kickstand special feature. The price is comparable to similar products.
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Stay powered up with this powerful, portable charger.
One of my favorite things to do is volunteer at comic conventions. The days are long but it’s a really fun environment to be a part of. You do, however, have to be prepared for long days on the show floor, which means no easy access to power outlets. I keep a survival kit of sorts with me and a power bank is always a part of it. Since I have an iPhone 14 Pro, I prefer to use a MagSafe-compatible power bank and the VOLTME 5K Portable Charger is an ideal device for this purpose.
About
The VOLTME MagPak 5K Portable Charger is a reliable and convenient way to keep your devices powered. This charger is ideal for people on the go who need to stay connected with their devices. It is lightweight, portable, and easy to use, making it the perfect accessory for anyone’s bag or pocket. The power bank is equipped with super-strong magnets and works with MagSafe-compatible devices.
The VOLTME charger uses Graphene material, which helps with heat dissipation. This material is flexible, highly conductive, and impermeable to most gasses and liquids. In addition to the Graphene material, the VOLTME MagPak 5K uses a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) Sensor to measure and auto-adjust temperatures and it has integrated short-circuit protection included.
One of the most unique features of this battery is its kickstand, which allows the connected device to be viewed in landscape or portrait orientations. The power bank automatically begins charging the device when it is connected and even though the user does not need to be pressed in order to begin the charging process, the MagPak can be manually shut off.
The VOLTME MagPak 5K Portable Charger does support the simultaneous charging of two devices at once — wirelessly and wired — and users can activate low-current charging if needed.
Main Features
- Model: B2002
- Brand: VOLTME
- Technology: V-Dynamic / MagSafe / 7.5W Wireless Qi Compatible
- Charging Ports: 1 x USB-C
- Capacity: 5000mAh
- Size/inches: 105 x 66.8 x 13.5mm
- Weight/ounces: 134g
- Warranty: 18 Months
- Kickstand Mode: Vertical or Horizontal
Pricing & Availability
The VOLTME MagPak 5K Portable Charger has a list price of $54.96 on Amazon. At the time of writing this article, there is a 9% discount, which brings the price down to $49.99. The power bank is available in multiple colors including charcoal, dove grey, forest green, matte blue, and violet.
User Experience
The VOLTME MagPak 5K Portable Charger comes in a simple retail box. The exterior of it does not have an image of the device but the box is clearly labeled with the product name. When you open the box you’ll find the power bank in a plastic insert tray along with its user guide, and a USB-C charging cord. There is a sticker that is attached to the charging surface of the power bank that instructs the user to flip the kickstand out 90º for first-time use. The sticker states that this action helps activate the fixation points for the kickstand.
In general, I was happy with the performance of the MagPak charger. My primary usage of the power bank was as a wireless charger and I completed a 30-minute charging test to verify its charging rate with that function. After 30 minutes, my phone’s battery had gained 18% and the charging rate (% gained divided by total charging time) was 0.6% per minute. This is in line with other wireless/MagSafe power banks that we’ve tested over the past couple of years.
After the 30-minute charging test, the battery was not overheating or hot to the touch at all. I noticed a little bit of warmth at the charging point, but it wasn’t anything concerning. The 5,000 mAh capacity is enough to cover 1.5 charges of my iPhone 14 Pro, which is ideal for one day of convention work. Aside from the capacity and the charging performance, the kickstand feature was the other major part of this device that I tested.
As I mentioned previously, there are instructions on a sticker for the initial use of the kickstand. I followed those instructions, but still found the kickstand to be subpar. It will stay open but if you attempt to adjust the phone in any way while it’s on the kickstand, the stand will fold up. This was disappointing to me because the kickstand was one of the standout features of the VOLTME MagPak to me.
The other thing I noticed about the MagPak is that it is MagSafe compatible, but not Made for MagSafe. The big difference here is that MagSafe-compatible devices use an older Qi charging standard than the wireless MagSafe technology designed by Apple. MagSafe is a proprietary charging technology developed by and patented by Apple, Inc. In order for an accessory to be ‘MagSafe’ compatible that the product designer must be licensed as Made for MagSafe.
There are only a few third-party manufacturers that provide Made for MagSafe products. One of the easiest ways to test this compatibility is to see if the official MagSafe charging emblem appears on the iPhone’s screen when it is connected to a wireless charger. If the circular image does not show up on the full screen of the iPhone, it is not MagSafe licensed. With the VOLTME MagPak 5K Portable Charger, the only charging indication is the standard lightning bolt that appears along with the battery level on the phone.
Even though it’s not Made for MagSafe, the VOLTME power bank does work with MagSafe cases and I did find that the magnets were strong enough to hold the battery tight to the back of the phone so that the charging connection did not get disconnected.
Conclusion
The VOLTME MagPak 5K Portable Charger is a sleek and efficient device that offers reliable power on the go. With its powerful 5000mAh battery and magnetic attachment system, it is a convenient and portable solution for charging your mobile devices. Its compact size and lightweight design make it easy to carry in your pocket or backpack, making it perfect for travel or everyday use. Overall, the VOLTME MagPak 5K Portable Charger is a highly recommended option for anyone who needs a reliable and convenient portable charger.
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