Ahead of Memorial Day, the Anker MagGo Qi2. These devices are appealing for their ability to attach directly to the back of an iPhone (or any device with a magnetic adapter), offering the convenience of wireless charging on the go and the capability to charge at the full 15W MagSafe speeds.
However, these innovative power banks come with their own set of drawbacks. Firstly, there’s the necessity of pre-charging them before leaving the house. I don’t know about you, but I often forget things, and this combo of power bank and wireless charger limits my ability to switch between multiple power banks as I did with traditional wired options. Additionally, the Anker MagGo Qi2 Power Bank, with its 10,000mAh capacity, adds a significant weight of 8.82 oz (250 g) to the iPhone, making its presence quite noticeable.
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The cost is another factor to consider, with a single MagGo Qi2 Power Bank retailing for $90. In search of an alternative that addresses these concerns, I found an excellent solution: the Anker MagGo Qi2 magnetic wireless charger pad
I never imagined a wireless charging pad could capture my heart, but here we are! With the price of one of these pads, I can afford to pick up three compact power banks — like the Anker PowerCore 5,000mAh 