Magnetic MagSafe Battery Pack Review: All About Convenience
For the iPhone 12 series of smartphones, Apple released its own MagSafe Battery Pack. While it functioned well as a MagSafe charger, most user reviews on the Internet indicate that it lacked the power even to charge a regular-sized iPhone. Although Apple has stopped selling its MagSafe Battery Pack attachment, many independent companies have tried to offer better substitutes; some have been successful, while others have fallen short.
When not in use, a little pouch in the box protects the Daily Objects Surge from scratches.
I was interested when a locally owned accessory company like Daily Objects chose to try it. The product was created by the brand rather than being made in India. The Surge MagSafe power bank has wired and wireless charging options and a 10,000mAh capacity. Let’s investigate further to see if this MagSafe wireless battery pack is up to the task.
Daily Items Design and specs for the Surge Magnetic MagSafe Wireless Battery Pack
The Surge Magnetic MagSafe Wireless Battery Pack has a professional appearance, and a lot of effort went into its design. Although its body comprises ABS plastic, the matte surface and ability to repel fingerprints throughout this review prevent it from seeming cheap.
A USB Type-C port and an orange button are located close to the top on opposite sides. A straightforward LED display between these two displays the charge level and features a green indicator to indicate whether the battery pack is fast-charging a device. The orange button primarily activates the rear panel-mounted display, which shows the battery’s charge (or discharge) status. The display is concealed beneath the rear panel and invisible when no devices are charged.
When slapped onto an iPhone compatible with MagSafe, the magnets provide a tight grip that is difficult to remove.
A stylish aluminum kickstand that wraps around the rear of the Surge power bank folds outward enough to make the iPhone’s screen viewable when the device is put vertically on the battery pack. The iPhone can also be put horizontally while charging for watching films or using the new Standby mode (coming with iOS 17).
The MagSafe magnets are perfectly aligned. The battery pack had a firm grip and adhered to the two iPhones like a sponge when I tested it on an iPhone 14 Plus and an iPhone 14 Pro. Once installed, there is very little possibility that the charger will unintentionally come loose from the phone, whether in your pocket or a bag. Once mounted, a fair amount of force is required to remove the charger from the iPhone, and I enjoyed that.
When attached to an iPhone 14 Pro, its width is equal to the phone’s, but its height is about an inch less. This is due to the MagSafe magnets’ positioning being closer to the charger’s top edge, which keeps the phone hovering above the charger’s bottom edge. When attached to an iPhone 14 Plus, the phone completely encloses the device on all sides, sitting 2 inches taller at the top and leaving no room at the bottom.
Regular-sized iPhone and- or Max-sized iPhone models use distinct attachment positions.
With a weight of 209g, the charger is equal in weight to the iPhone 14 Pro or the iPhone 14 Plus. It does look big when put onto the iPhone 14 Pro, but given the greater overall size of the 14 Plus, it felt small. The charger is small enough to squeeze comfortably into my regular-fit jeans pocket, but not any slim-fit jeans.
Performance of the DailyObjects Surge Magnetic MagSafe Wireless Battery Pack
I mostly tested the Daily Objects Surge with an iPhone 14 Pro with a 3,200mAh battery and an iPhone 14 Plus with a much bigger 4,323mAh battery because it was made with iPhones (with MagSafe capabilities) in mind. According to Daily Objects, the wireless battery pack can charge an iPhone at a maximum of 15W wirelessly or at a maximum of 18W using a cable.
The wireless charging certification aspect is the main reason things don’t function as promised. It can only charge at 7.5W because it is a “MagSafe Compatible” certified device, as opposed to other “Made for MagSafe” certified items that can charge at 15W. You can only charge at Qi-compatible speeds whether you are drawing power from the battery pack or from a wall outlet while using the charger normally. This also implies that the standard wired Apple MagSafe charger can charge devices faster at 15W. However, it still requires a 20W charging adaptor to function.
When not in use, the charge status indicator display is hidden.
The Daily Objects Surge can also charge two devices simultaneously. Still, since its total output is just 20W, I would only suggest using it to charge an accessory rather than another smartphone because doing so would slow down the charging.
The Surge battery pack wirelessly charged the iPhone 14 Pro in 2 hours and 21 minutes, reaching a 26 percent charge in 30 minutes. The battery pack could only support a top-up charge after the initial charge because it only had 40% of its original 10,000mAh capacity.
The battery pack could only charge the iPhone 14 Plus 16 percent and finished the charge in 3 hours and 26 minutes, which is rather slow. Only 22 percent remained once the charging was finished.
Even iPhones may be mounted horizontally on it to watch videos or use the new Standby Mode in iOS 17.
On both iPhones, wired charging produced superior results. In just 30 minutes, the Surge battery pack charged 61 percent and finished the process in 1 hour and 53 minutes. I could use the battery pack for another full charge because there was less waste when charging through cable. The battery pack managed to charge an iPhone 14 Plus to 49 percent capacity in 30 minutes while being plugged in, and it finished the charge in 2 hours and 2 minutes with 36 percent capacity remaining. I could use it for an additional day or so when put onto the back of my iPhone 14 Pro.
Verdict
It’s all about simplicity with the Daily Objects Surge Magnetic MagSafe Wireless Battery Pack. This tiny portable charger is better suited for smaller or standard-sized iPhones rather than the Pro Max or Plus models, but it can be twice as helpful when plugged in.
Although wireless charging speeds aren’t terrible, convenience is the key here. Keep the Surge attached to your iPhone; it will remain fully charged until it runs out of power. And if you dislike carrying a lot of wires, especially if you have an older model iPhone that uses a lightning cable, this is an easy method to keep your phone charged while at work or elsewhere.
Price: 5,999 rupees
Pros
- Compact and luxuriously styled
- The utilization of a fold-out kickstand
- Display of charging status
- faster charging through a cable
- Magnets provide a secure grip.
Cons
- Only offers one complete charge for Plus/Max models.