You bought a fancy GaN USB charger to power your new MagSafe 3 MacBook Pro. It is frustrating when that fast, compact charger simply refuses to work the way you expected. Many of us assume any high-wattage USB-C charger will handle MagSafe 3 charging perfectly. The reality is that Apple’s power protocol uses a specific … Read more
UGREEN 25,000mAh 145W Power Bank Review I was tired of my laptop dying mid-flight, so I tested the UGREEN Power Bank 25,000mAh 145W Laptop Portable Charger. With 145W total output and PD 3.1 support, it promises to juice up a 16-inch MacBook Pro to 56% in just 30 minutes. This pack is really for anyone … Read more
UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN 4-Port Charger Review I used to carry three different bricks for my laptop, tablet, and phone when traveling. The UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN USB C Wall Charger, 4-Port Type-C Fast Charger Compatible with MacBook Pro/Air, Dell XPS, iPhone solved that mess with one compact block that handles all four devices at … Read more
VEGER 10000mAh All-in-One Power Bank Review I hate untangling charger cables, so I was immediately drawn to the VEGER Portable Charger with Built-in AC Plug and Cables. This 10000mAh power bank packs two built-in cables (iOS and USB-C) plus a Micro USB, and it even has an integrated AC wall plug for charging itself. This … Read more
Evopow 2-Pack 10000mAh Slim Power Bank Review I hate being stuck with a dead phone halfway through the day, especially when I’m traveling or out with friends. That’s why I tested the Evopow 2 Pack Portable Charger, Slimmer 10000mAh Power Bank — it’s only 0.55 inches thick and weighs just 219g, yet it packs enough … Read more
VRURC T18 Portable Charger 10000mAh Review I’ve been stuck with a dead phone battery more times than I can count, especially during travel. That’s why I tested the VRURC Portable Charger Power Bank – 10000mAh Fast Charging PD 20W with Wall Plug Slim Portable Charger Built in Cables U, which packs a 10000mAh battery and … Read more
miisso 10000mAh Slim Portable Charger Review I was tired of carrying separate charging cables everywhere, so I tested the miisso 10000mAh Compatible with iPhone 15/16/17 and Android, Slim Portable Charger with Built in Cable, Power Bank Travel Charger External Battery Pack for Phone, 3 Output USB Type C Cord, Pink. At just 0.67 inches thick … Read more
TRKOY vs Aobbow vs Magnpter: Best Ultra Slim 5000mAh Magnetic Power Bank? I’ve been testing three ultra-slim 5000mAh magnetic power banks side-by-side: the TRKOY W5, the Aobbow W7, and the Magnpter AKD-YD52. All three promise to keep your iPhone topped up without the bulk of a traditional power bank, but they each have their own … Read more
My fancy new GaN charger started causing problems almost immediately. It stopped charging my phone, and I had no idea why this tiny, powerful brick was failing me. These chargers pack a lot of power into a small space, which makes them run hot. That heat can sometimes cause them to shut down or even … Read more
UGREEN Nexode 25000mAh 200W Power Bank Review I’ve been stuck at airports with dead devices more times than I’d like to admit. So I picked up the UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 25000mAh 200W Laptop Portable Charger PD 3.1 Fast Charging 90Wh 3-Port Battery Pack with TFT Smart Display to see if it could handle my … Read more