Belkin's Qi2 MagSafe Battery Let Me Down

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Belkin's Qi2 MagSafe Battery Let Me Down

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Stephen Robles

Күн бұрын

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@mardiniwilldern Ай бұрын

And they say Apple don’t innovate anymore… It seems at this point that no company is able to create something like Apple’s MagSafe battery pack.

@beardfm Ай бұрын

That's what I'm saying! Here's hoping for a gen 2

@Peizxcv Ай бұрын

I am not at all surprised if Apple have a software lock that prevents other companies' charger from charging efficiently

@lekoneje Ай бұрын

Anker

@GnomesPwns Ай бұрын

I'm not sure it's "ability" or lack thereof, rather than "willingness".

@OmairArif Ай бұрын

Apple's MagSafe battery pack can only do 7.5W as well (and it originally couldn't even do that at launch). It's capacity is the equivalent of roughly 3,000mAh when you convert the voltage to match what marketing teams generally use, so it is smaller than the competition simply because it has less capacity. And then the more advanced features of the Apple battery like the reverse charging from your iPhone can't be created by other companies simply because Apple won't let them. (Side note: It is ridiculous that Apple doesn't let you wirelessly charge your airpods from your iPhone like android phones can, especially when the reverse charging feature of the MagSafe battery pack proves the iPhone hardware is capable of it.

@Quest88 4 күн бұрын

I bought this on impulse looking for a smaller power bank compared to the Anker 10k Qi2. Put aside the charging speed, the device gets hot! Now that I realised it’s the same charging speed, will stay with original Apple battery which I also own.

@beardfm 3 күн бұрын

The original Apple one is proving itself more and more over time. Hoping they update with USB-C!

@okifeelthat Ай бұрын

I was gonna get this until this review! I’m really impressed by your review man, and I ended up getting a few Anker portable chargers on Prime Day instead: the Nano power bank and MagGo. You just got a new subscriber!

@DavidDarnes Ай бұрын

I can't believe my luck. I bought the regular MagSafe Belkin power bank from Amazon by accident instead of the Pro, I didn't realise it was exclusive to Apple. I guess I saved myself some money! Thanks for sharing 😊

@beardfm Ай бұрын

You got the better deal for sure!

@JoeKnowsWorst Ай бұрын

The only good thing about that is that it will probably make a noticeable difference with how hot it gets! sometimes there are other things that are convenient about these than just simply how fast it charges… sometimes it is just the simplicity of not carrying around a cable and adapter, and the freedom of not needing to be near an outlet… for $60 I don’t really agree that this isn’t worth the price just because it’s not charging superfast :) if I need that I have one of those heavy 20k mophie power banks that I can connect with a short USB-C cable for maximum charging speed… not to mention it can charge pretty much any other device as well 😊

@beardfm Ай бұрын

I didn't notice the heat being much better than other regular MagSafe batteries, but it may be managing it better.

@VegasGuy1975 Ай бұрын

Hilariously, I’ve been researching cameras, and when I saw the thumbnail, I was like “Slow Auto Focus?”. It took me a moment to realize that’s not what was being said at all. 😂😂

@beardfm Ай бұрын

haha perfect

@scb9 Ай бұрын

Another awesome review Stephen. Appreciate the honest review which occurs very rarely. Also thanks for the AMP App. I’m trying it out with all my chargers.

@beardfm Ай бұрын

Appreciate that 🙏🏻

@raul3133 Ай бұрын

I was just looking at belkins battery packing was just looking at belkins battery pack yesterday. Kind of disappointed now. Thanks for the review.

@24hrstolive27 5 күн бұрын

New to channel love the content What’s the best battery pack for my iPhone? That doesn’t overheat?

@beardfm 3 күн бұрын

I still like Apple's MagSafe battery (discontinued but you can still get on Amazon, eBay) otherwise the Anker Qi2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ashhia1ntMDPh4k.htmlsi=vgPi1OhmP321lOZE

@jeysmoothies Ай бұрын

Thanks for being honest and warning all of us I was going to buy it but thankfully I didn’t way before I saw this video.

@beardfm Ай бұрын

Glad I could provide some info before buying!

@cyruswu2744 Ай бұрын

But the Belkin 10k has a built in USB c cable and can charge 3 devices.

@simonsays6965 4 күн бұрын

Just want a Gen 2 OG Apple Battery Pack with USB C and 15W Wireless Charging

@beardfm 3 күн бұрын

Same!

@jackyharuhiko Ай бұрын

I gave up wireless charging completely, especially power banks. They are bulkier, they charge slowly and ruin the battery health. The best power bank is one that attaches to the USB-C/Lightning port like Anker’s Nano Power Bank.

@beardfm Ай бұрын

I still hold on to that Anker nano too, great device.

@enripc Ай бұрын

So great to have you to review this 🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Keep it up🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@beardfm Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Getting some other battery requests and will review!

@archieart7022 Ай бұрын

Great review. Thanks for your research in that. I’ll wait till next  keynote in September and hopefully they’ll a second gen with qi2 with usbc onboard.

@beardfm Ай бұрын

Would love if that happened. Fingers crossed!

@jeffhale1189 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day!

@pingu9656 Ай бұрын

I wonder what kind of extra requirements are imposed on the products that are sold at Apple Store. The ShiftCam SnapGrip sold by Apple Store dropped its wireless charging capability altogether. Also wish Apple could have kept the lightning MagSafe battery pack around for a while longer. Having that on iPhone 15 means you can charge both the phone and the battery with either cable.

@beardfm Ай бұрын

Yeah, I'm still hoping for Apple to update their battery with USB-C...

@DarthAsad Ай бұрын

Thanks for keeping them honest.

@beardfm Ай бұрын

Trying my best!

@c00kiebit20 Ай бұрын

Was really hoping this battery pack would be good but thanks for the info. Mophie has their own 5k Qi2 battery pack called the “snap+ powerstation mini with stand” and would love to see a video on that one and see if that one could live up to the expectations of Qi2 🤞

@beardfm Ай бұрын

Is it this one? Can't find Qi2 in the description: amzn.to/3W7RLVO

@dogeloaf642 Ай бұрын

@@beardfmno. The Qi2 one is on their Zagg website.

@abhijithabangera458 8 күн бұрын

Is it iphone heat while wireless charging?? And also confirm iphone heat while attached to powerbank and same time powerbank charging time

@N.I.C.K. 23 күн бұрын

Does the back easily scratch? My original Apple MagSafe battery has no scratches, but this one looks like it will scratch easily.

@beardfm 23 күн бұрын

It’ll show some fine scratches, yes

@yousufahmad2454 Ай бұрын

Hey do you know where can I pick up the original apple magsafe charger?

@GhastlyHunger 18 күн бұрын

Is the heat generated significantly reduced as compared to the non-Qi2 version, considering that both are charging at 7.5W when unplugged? This is the factor that most videos exclude as they mostly prioritise on reviewing charging speeds.

@beardfm 17 күн бұрын

I found the heat to be less than most third-party, non-Qi2 chargers, yes.

@ActuallyAwesomeName Ай бұрын

Super Video just wish you would’ve done a comparison of heat. I have „laut power charge crystal“ MagSafe powerbank and it’s heating up my iphone 15 pro a LOT. I would trade slower charging for less heat. Would’ve gotten the original Apple but in Germany alas you can’t get it any more

@beardfm Ай бұрын

Ah forgot to mention! It doesn't get as hot as some other off-brand ones, but it gets warm as you would expect.

@ActuallyAwesomeName Ай бұрын

@@beardfm bummer. I was hoping the QI2 standard would act like the original Apple MagSafe battery, communicating with the device to negotiate power delivery. Do you think other QI2’s will do this better?

@afterschoolboy Ай бұрын

True wireless charging power (no cable, no dock) is still limited to 7.5W to my understanding

@afterschoolboy Ай бұрын

but.... I was wrong after watching this vid :)

@iVue Ай бұрын

I was pretty excited when I saw it in the Apple Store and bought it, but just returned yesterday as it is nothing but a paperweight and cannot match any of the power bank even the cheap Amazon one's performance which are not even Qi2.

@beardfm Ай бұрын

Yeah I'll be returning mine too, shame.

@tarsocordeiro1579 Ай бұрын

what about the Benks? Do you have some news to tell us?

@beardfm Ай бұрын

Can't seem to find that one on Amazon...

@adriftatlas Ай бұрын

Dubious to advertise it as Qi2 if it can't charge at 15W. How did they get certified at 15W by the WPC?

@beardfm Ай бұрын

Technically the coil / hardware can be Qi2, and heat may still be better than regular Qi batteries, but the 15W speeds is the main improvement so it seems very strange.

@jeysmoothies Ай бұрын

6:34 I wouldn’t pay more for a chunky portable charger it will make the phone heavier that defeats the purpose.

@beardfm Ай бұрын

Depends if your priority is speed of charging or weight, but if the slower charging doesn't bother you I'd say get the cheaper model on Amazon!

@jamesshoebottom3701 Ай бұрын

Hi Stephen. Great review. Is the battery test app you used called “Total Amperes Battery Charge”? The screenshots in your video look identical to the App description. Anyhow I took the plunge as only £1.99. However when I launched, it says it takes a long time with iOS 17 and results might not be accurate as Apple removed a lot of functionality. It has been in a Starting Test for 30 minutes whilst on my charger and nothing happening” I suspect it isn’t the same app as it appears broken to me. Any chance of putting the app details so I can check please. Thanks

@beardfm Ай бұрын

I get that warning too, but this is the exact app I used: apps.apple.com/app/id1245475416