Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Power Bank 5K
A MagSafe battery with a kickstand, and slow charging
A 5,000mAh magnetic power bank for MagSafe-compatible iPhones with 7.5W wireless charging and a pop-up kickstand. It measures 3.7 x 2.52 x 0.63 inches and weighs 170 g.
Our take
Magnetic power banks don't all charge at the same speed. This one runs at 7.5W. Newer Qi2 banks do 15W. That gap matters when you've got an hour at the gate.
The reason to look at it is the pop-up kickstand. Snap it onto a MagSafe iPhone and prop the phone up on a tray table or train table to watch a show while it charges. The magnets line it up, and an LED shows how much charge is left. But at 7.5W it's slow, and a 5,000mAh battery gives less than a full recharge over wireless.
For most travelers it's a wash. Buy it if the stand is the point and you watch a lot on planes and trains. If you just want a charged phone, get a Qi2 magnetic bank instead.
Who it’s for
iPhone users who want to prop the phone up for video on flights and trains while it charges.
Skip it if
Skip it if charging speed matters more than the stand. A Qi2-certified magnetic power bank charges about twice as fast.
Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Power Bank 5K: questions people ask
Can I take a magnetic power bank in my carry-on?
Yes, and you have to. Power banks aren't allowed in checked bags, so it goes in your carry-on or personal item.
Is 7.5W wireless charging slow?
Yes, next to newer magnetic chargers. Qi2-certified banks charge at up to 15W on compatible iPhones.
Does a MagSafe power bank work with a phone case?
It works with MagSafe-compatible cases, which have magnets built in. A regular thick case can weaken both the hold and the charge.
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