Momax Q.Mag X
pros and cons
- Exceptionally thin and light
- Can charge two devices simultaneously
- Keeps cool even when being used hard.
- Aluminum and glass aren’t particularly robust.
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There are many “MagSafe” magnetic wireless battery packs on the market. Some are great, some are various grades of dismal. And sometimes, devices are head and shoulders above the rest. These packs are well-built, using quality components, and assembled with care.
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The Momax Q.Mag X
It’s a good-looking power bank
The Q.Mag X is a 5,000 mAh/19.35 Wh power bank that magnetically clamps to your iPhone to charge it up while you’re on the move. The capacity is such that it won’t draw attention at airports, and the CCC logo means that it will even make it past the stringent security at Chinese airports.
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The unit has a premium look and feels good in the hand, thanks to its glass and aluminum construction. It’s not the most robust power bank on the market — for that, you need something like the Nitecore NW5000 — but if good looks are what you’re after, this is the device for you.
It’s a beautiful power bank.
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The bank is also very lightweight, at only 125 g/4.4 oz, making it only 5 g/0.18 oz heavier than the carbon fiber-clad Nitecore NW5000.
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On the front is a 15W Qi2-compatible wireless charger that works with iPhones ranging from the 12 to 17 series with the wireless charging case, and Android handsets with wireless charging. For everything else, there’s a 20W USB-C port on the bottom. And good news for those with more than one device — the power bank supports simultaneous wireless and wired charging.
It also supports pass-through charging, so you can charge a wireless device as the power bank charges, which is perfect for overnight charging. The unit supports all popular charging protocols, and it has the usual built-in safety features.
Time to take a look inside.
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Time to crack it open
It was time to get the spudger out
This device took some getting into.
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I learned a few things.
First, yes, the battery has a graphene coating. Graphene looks like black paint, but it’s a form of carbon with excellent thermal conductivity and infrared emissivity, so it’s sprayed onto metals, plastics, and electronics to spread and dissipate heat.
Try putting this device back together.
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Also, Momax hasn’t skimped on the parts that you can’t see. The components used are top-notch, and it’s been put together well.
ZDNET’s buying advice
I’ve tested a lot of wireless power banks, but the Momax Q.Mag X. Same quality, more capacity, for less than $10 more.