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The idea of the MagSafe battery pack is not to recharge your iPhone from 0-100% that’s not what it’s designed for. It’s designed to keep your iPhone at 90% until the battery pack is dead and then your phone is at 90% and good to go for the rest of the day. It’s not a recharging pack it’s a battery extension.

The 60% vs 57% battery level after the update is probably just down to the quicker charge : your phone simply used up 3 extra percentage points of battery to stay on during the extra 30 mins it took before the update.

Apple’s battery pack is designed to act just like a phone battery, but external. So you can plug in either the battery pack or your phone, they’ll all be fully charged eventually. That’s their selling point. Whereas others they are just power bank, meaning you have to charge your phone and power bank separately.

This battery pack is basically an extender not really a power bank. This is supposed to stay on your phone from the beginning of the day when you take it off the charger. It basically sticks around 89-91 percent of charge all day until the pack runs out. Once your phone hits the 88% mark it starts to charge up again until it hits 91%. Then it stops charging; uses that time to cool off and stuff as you know wireless charger heats up. Since it's a 5w charge it won't heat up massively, same now 7.5w. The reason you get less charge on the max is because the max has a larger battery thus taking more juice from the battery to charge up. Which is the reason the max only gets 40% juice from the pack. While the normal 13 and 13 pro get about 70 percent of charge.

After updated, its much better now. I love how it's lighter than other battery packs and it's so so easy to use.

I have the MagSafe battery and hadn’t use it for at least 6 months but the battery still got 75% of battery when I picked it up again last week. I think this is good 👍

I disagree. The MagSafe battery pack is THE perfect accessory to go along with the mini iPhone lineup (12 and 13 mini). Not only does the pack fit perfectly with the phone's dimensions, the power saving tech that apple has baked in will protect your internal phone battery life. Plus now it will charge your iPhone mini faster with this update. So far it's been a really great combo, and when I have the battery pack attached to my iPhone 13 mini at the beginning of the day, it easily extends my battery life for longer than a full day, even lasting well into the next morning. And it's also my default MagSafe charger (I totally skipped on buying the MagSafe charging puck and got this instead). It's a great accessory that I recommend any iPhone mini phone owner to get.

I have one of these for my iPhone 13 mini, mostly for when I travel on business twice a month. It’s perfect for getting me through a full day when I’m flying and I find that I don’t even pull out my iPad unless I’m on a longer flight. I just listen to podcast or watch a downloaded film on my mighty mini (which I ❤️). It’s a really great solution. If I was going camping, I would likely want to rely on a larger battery pack for a day or two. I took my phone with me on a 12 hour escapade to Munich and it was a great benefit to have this battery. I was text and using the phone on the plane sporadically and then used the phone for all day when I got to the office in Munich. I’m very happy with this purchase.

If you have an iPhone 13 series I doubt you would ever need a wireless charger unless you are a VERY heavy user and won't be near an outlet all day. Battery life is so good on those phones.

Pretty sure the pack not continuing to torch the battery while it is hot is a feature, not a bug.

I don't have one of these as the phone spends most of the time on my desk. If I were out and about more, then this might be an interesting purchase. I'm rather amazed at how many USB chargepoints there are in most places these days.

I’ve also noticed the temperature of the pack, especially when using the phone and watching videos, is significantly less than it was at 5W before the update

Just because the form factors look the same doesn’t mean the purpose of them are the same. Apple intended this to be a battery extender. Not a portable wall outlet.. think of it like one of their battery case. It just extends the life of your internal batter when you need it. Everyone measures the the ability of this product based on how much of you battery capacity it can replenish and how fast it can do it. Instead it should be how many more ours of use did you get out of your phone by using the battery pack than if you didn’t. So if you had 20% battery left when leaving work but we’re heading out with friends if you slap it on would u be able to use your phone a lot more and a lot longer than that 20% would have allowed. This is why it’s so compact so it can stay attached to your phone. Remember the apple battery case used to. Just stick out at the bottom right where the bag safe pack attaches to your phone?

I just found out last night by accident that you can charge your wireless airpod and airpod pro cases using the Magsafe battery extender pack. Just rest the wireless airpods case on the magsafe circle ring of the battery extender pack and POOF! Charge! I would be careful with using the MagSafe battery extender as a desk charger. They have a limited amount of charge cycles just like any other lithium battery powered device.

My phone rocks 55W wireless charging. Sure I know there aren't any wireless charging power banks that can do those speeds, but there are normal wireless chargers that do that speed, and It is pretty impressive.

It’s interesting they were able to make that much of an improvement with the exact same hardware.

I could put this entire 9 min video in 1 graph 😂

I have 2 of these! I carry one in my bag at all times and swap out with my second one every other day. Haven’t had any issues or need of more power so far, but that’s my usage. So, bottom line I’m happy!

Great review as always but I have a question. With the Anker 622, Could I charge my phone via MagSafe while at the same time charging my watch through the port?

I'd use the battery pack as an extender rather than a power bank. I'd slap it on when the phone is full on a busy day, so it won't die before the day ends, and go out with only the phone during normal days, my phone can easily survive the day on normal use, ending with around 40% to 80% while averaging around 18% if it was used heavily and I have no access to a charger and a wall outlet. Given the fact that the battery pack adds 60% to the phone, that would mean that my phone could easily end the day with 60% or even 70% on a typical game day for me.

Thank you. I already have the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack. I appreciate your info on the improvement and how to update the firmware!

I find myself using the cable less and less… my case has a port cover that will put stress on the connection unless I use something to hold it in place… I like the cover as I work in a dusty environment so it makes the battery pack even more useful so I don’t have to worry about that cover messing up the charging port that is also the only way to physically connect the phone to a Mac

I guess the idea is not how long or fast it’s charging but the fact that it’s a resource when you have no other options? If you’re in a situation where you can’t stop and charge, this is a perfect option, right?

Wow, thank you Apple for finally giving us what we were supposed to have had in the first place.

People always ask why I like Apple. Because they are constantly updating everything. They can even update a freaking battery!

Thanks for the connect to a Mac tip, it got it updated pretty quick! I think these work well, i got one from verizon for $74 last year, it makes the mini 12 a more flexible device on the days i'm not home

I happen to come across the anker charger a couple of weeks ago. I use it at work mainly for the stand but the charging is nice so I know I will have enough at the end of the night. I watch all of my baseball teams games which is 162 each season so since I work at night, I’m typically at work during those times. I needed a stand at the very least and when I came across that anker pack, it gave me both. A charger and a stand. It’s also, slim enough and and simple to take anywhere. The quality of it is really nice as well. I would recommend the anker if anyone is looking for one.

one big upside about the apple one is the fact that it has the ability to be updated. that is a major feature that the others do not have

It should be noted that the battery pack can be used as a full on 15w MagSafe charger if you plug a lightning cable to the battery pack and attach your iPhone to it.

I find this perfect for use on flights ✈️ I stuck a pop socket on it to use as stand to watch movies I usually end flight with more charge then when I took off and can continue to use the phone normally rest of the day without any risk of running out of power. I bought this when it first came out because this was the only one with integration with the iPhone and turns out that was the right decision over the cheaper Anker. While I really like Anker.

Magsafe battery pack is the most misunderstood apple product of all time

Just gotten the Apple MagSafe Battery pack at literally 60 bucks off sales, almost chose Anker 633 at similar price point but Apple one just more portable

Anker pack killed my battery it was at 99% health after 2 weeks of using anker the health went down to 77%. Had to get my battery replaced I got the apple one is actually “safe” protects your battery. Anker will keep charging no matter what it will over heat your phone.

Won't keeping the apple battery pack constantly plugged in (when using it as a charger instead of the puck) damage the battery?

I been told the 5000 benks power bank fits the iPhone 12/13 mini perfectly. Your thoughts.

I have the same pack from Anker with the stand and I love it.

MagSafe battery pack is perfect for me - it's just there as an instant backup if needed and I need to dash out.

I just got my magsafe today i ordered because my 12 mini won’t last all day i rather get this instead of buying a new iPhone i love the size of the 12 mini i wasn’t looking to charge to 100% just make it last little longer and i like the wireless charging or when at home charge while am using it instead of having a wire hanging i wanted to preserve my battery health with apple integration and software instead of going with third party brands

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Would be cool to have a desk / car dock that fit the battery pack, so you could leave it as a dock or take the pack with you. Other companies have tried but they didn’t do pass through / bypass charging.

“The update could take up to a WEEK over MagSafe” Me, not having to wait because I use this thing every day anyways: For real tho, this thing makes my iPhone 13 pro max a true weekend warrior, with more than enough battery to take whatever I can throw at it for 2 days straight. And I’m an adhd-ridden, impulsive zoomer. Super impressive. Also, the software integration (as always, with apple) is just outta this world. The animation when putting it on, being able to see its percentage on your screen, just a god tier charger tbh.

I bought two of these on the facebook market a couple of months ago for only $50 for both!! Yes! I said both. 😌

This is interesting, I bought a 15w one recently and it is super fast & not too hot. Not sure why you would buy the Apple one?

Thank you for sharing how to force the update by plugging it into a MacBook. I was able to update my newly purchased device using the method you mentioned in your video and it worked.

Love the thorough details in your video

Yup I bought the Apple version because of the latest update. Previously I was not interested.

Charging via Mac made mine update straight away

When I upgrade my phone in the fall I'll probably pick one up. I finally picked up the apple battery case for my Xs last fall off ebay for 35 bucks and my phone has practically lived in it since January. Cheaper than replacing the battery in the phone that I know I'll be replacing this year.

Does your Anker 622 heats a lot when you use it? Mine heats a bit, should I be concerned?

I had two of these. Very handy when I travel.

One of the best apple products I have, I don't get all the hate

Please run this test on the 13 Pro Max bc that's what I have. I'm considering getting the MagSafe Battery Pack for my 13 Pro Max or even one of the third-party alternative options like the ones that Anker, Mophie, Belkin, or other companies make

i personally wouldn't get one but im glad apple made it a little better for everyone i would go with a cheaper one

I would have gotten this product if it could charge my 13 Pro Max to full, and if it could have charged at 15W. I miss the Smart Battery case, since it was always integrated in the case, it seamlessly switched between the iPhone battery and the phone, and that it won't ever slide off when I put it in my pocket since it is integrated in the case.

The most underrated feature of this pack is there’s no button you need to press to “start charging iphone”

Thanks for the update, great news for the loyal crowd

Walmart sells them for 75

Apple MagSafe pack has never, ever heated up, no matter what way I’ve used it. I’ve also never, ever heard anybody’s heating up as well. Ankers gets hot as a fireball after 20 minutes, and ruins the battery.

Software update for a Battery Pack... Only Apple?

Your review on the Apple power bank is off. It a battery extension. You have to keep it on the entire day to maintain your battery.

Add this battery pack to the list of stuff like the Apple TV that apple has lowered the price on. Funny how nobody seems to mention it when the price goes down even though apple typically keeps them the same, but will speak up when they’re raised.

I’ve heard the Anker 622 though gets wildly hot for a lot of users, and doesn’t that pose possible greater degrading of the iPhone’s battery?

Didn’t even know you could update firmware, good info.

Max, you should check out the OISLE MagSafe Battery. Its literally as thin as Apples MagSafe Battery with 10mm, but instead having 11.13 Wh, it has 16.26 Wh if the specs are to believe. You can also passthrough charge the battery as well as your phone and it has a USB-C port, that not only receives but also outputs power. It's also smaller than Apples MagSafe battery. I don't know how they managed to do that. The only downside is its state of charge indicator that only shows 0-33% - 33-66% - 66-100% Oh and it's around 55€

Thanks for your great review and quality content!🔥🔥🙂!.I appreciate the time,efforts and dedication!.Thanks for your informative and entertaining content!.Keep it up!.🔥!.

You are precise, and easy to understand, thank you very much

13pro max is handling two sims quite well. Battery isn’t that compromised as I mostly keep esim off.

Do you recommend getting refurbished on Groupon for $50 or spend the extra money to get it for $70 at Walmart?

You don’t get updates with the other non-Apple devices… I’ll stick with the Apple Magsafe one…

9 months to increase the charging speed Jesus Christ apple. Why couldn’t you have done this earlier?

Using the Anker one as a desktop MagSafe charger would be good?

Max tech channel is one of the best content included channel 🐯 love u man

Can you do a review on how fast it'll charge an iPhone on airplane mode? Sometimes I use my cellular apple watch with my phone on airplane mode + the MagSafe charger to get a quicker charge.

Finally! But I’m still wondering why there’s a problem with the heat when 5/7.5w charging but no problems with 15w when plugged into charger..?

Will this work through a tech 21 case?

well, im using a el cheapo 10.000mA powerbank with USB-C, 2x USB-A and 1x Micro USB Input (but can also be charged via USB-C) and also 10 or 15W wireless charging Its just as versatile or more, it can even charge my 16" MacBook Pro when there is barely load with 20W (as "much" sense it makes to charge a 100Wh battery with an effectively 25Wh Powerbank) What i really miss with this powerbank since i got a new MacBook is probably 20, if not 30-50 Ah with at least 65W USB-C power output, could extend the 14-20 hours battery life of the Notebook up to easily 30-40 hours+

I just updated my Magsafe battery pack. It took like 2 minutes. But I fully charged the battery pack before I updated it.

just bought the anker maggo battery. I like oem parts better but for around €100 the 1400mah isn’t worth it. I only bought the anker battery pack bc my samsung 10.000mah wireless powerbank its usb port is worn out. Anker’s solution costed only €60 and gives me 3x more capacity than Apple’s pack and coming from a 10.000mah powerbank I’m spoiled with easy 4x chariging of my IPhone 13 mini (2x note9 and XS Max)

Very detail Love it

I like mine, I mainly use it on phone heavy days, which can be a few times a month!

I think 🤔 with the new update and the new price it’s a better deal. Thinking of picking one up to go with my 12Pro max, since I am traveling again with work I need that little bit of extra batter until I get to a proper outlet. I don’t like charging things on the plane or on the airport it’s just a no go for me I am those people that leave things behind.

Great review. Anker will always be a better choice!

Thank you so much for creating amazing content

If I update this battery pack can I get that 7.5w speed on the qi charging for older devices? Or are they still locked to the 5w Qi speed regardless of firmware?

Can you charge the battery with a regular qi wireless charger?

Interesting thoughts! I NEVER once thought about that, and it’s given me a new perspective on the product. Admittedly I have a similar viewpoint on the switch that *No one literally mentioned pre launch or after* as far as I’ve seen. 1. Power cut : Oh no! *picks up the switch from the dock* guess that gaming session is over… 2. Oh wow, usb C! Great, I didn’t know pre launch, so I did research into it* well… one time we had a storm that hit, and knocked power out where I work, it tripped us onto the backup generators… At work however, Power was 100% off. It was actually off all day and all night, we basically had to bin anything that would go off from not being chilled/frozen… I HAD a battery pack, Lost it : then found it a week later… (yay!) my phone was at 30-40%. My father was freaking out because his phone was 20% and he needed it in the morning… (I also worked overnights, and it was my day off*) Switch : USB C to USB C. Charged his galaxy s9 from 20 to 50%. Got my near enough dead iPhone X from that 20-30% to 80-90% before dying entirely. (Original switch model*) which that phone charge lasted me almost till when I was heading off to bed, and plugged in on the off chance it MIGHT come back on. 5 minutes later, it totally didn’t come back online… Long story short. Switch : you can use as a battery pack. Not efficient in anyway, but life and death situation? Absolutely : no one cares about efficiency when you NEED not WANT it charged. The newer V2 models, absolutely would be the ver to get.

Great video. I wish KZfaq could do something about the scam bots though.

I'm not watching anymore of your videos, every time I do I end up spending money on things I don't need. Anker MagSafe charger being delivered tomorrow, and I'm not even drunk ordering.

Starts at 0:52

Can you plug AirPod Pros into an iPad to force the update?

Personally I find it better to have an external battery pack with usb-c and fast charge my phone in 30 minutes which is all I would typicality need at that point and then unplug it and not have anything attached to my phone after that.

6:49 Magsafe Puck

Max also updated his energy level.

mine still doesnt have the update…. the tipps dont work for me.. i got 2 magsafe powerbanks and both havent updated yet

I’d much rather a phone that was 2mm fatter with bigger battery inside

does it ruin battery health???? because you are using your phone while "charging" with the battery pack

Thanks for this video.

thanks for another great video!

I wonder if the Mac needs to be unlocked lol I live with someone who has a Mac but they aren't home, I wonder if it's possible to just turn the Mac on and plug it in. I have two MagSafe battery packs, got them for $75 at Best Buy for a while. I use them to keep my 13 Pro at 90% almost constantly. If Anker's battery pack would stop charging at 90%, I'd get it in a heartbeat. I've used my phone about 6 hours every day or so since I got it on launch day it only just recently dropped to 99% battery health. Either it hasn't calibrated and it's a lot worse than it says, or keeping it charged at 90% is working well.