A handful of Baseus accessories are on sale this holiday shopping season with the latest being the 30 W magnetic charging bank for $33 USD down from its original launch price of $46. When compared to most other power banks, this particular one from Baseus features both wired and wireless charging and an integrated magnet for attaching to the back of smartphones or any other magnetic surface including refrigerators. The manufacturer has sent us a sample for our honest impressions.
After playing around with the magnetic power bank for a week, we’re happy to say that build quality is excellent much like with the other Baseus products we’ve tested. The top portion is hard matte plastic while the bottom portion with the wireless charging and integrated magnet is a softer velvet. We find the magnet to be incredibly useful on refrigerators or walls.
Nonetheless, there are some annoyances to be wary of. Firstly, the integrated short USB-C cable is always protruding and it cannot be removed, retracted, or extended in any way. Secondly, the wireless charging feature is unreliable with our Pixel 7 Pro as it is difficult to position the smartphone for charging. Baseus markets the power bank as an on-the-go solution for wireless smartphone charging, but even the slightest of movements can disrupt the charging.
And lastly, the 10000 mAh capacity is only average for the price. Capacities of 2x or more can regularly be found for under $30. The most appealing aspect of the product is therefore its integrated magnet to position the power bank in places that most other power banks cannot reach.
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