If you are on the road a lot or are traveling then it is useful to have a power bank with Magsafe. While traveling you take more photos with your iPhone and the mobile roaming ensures that you switch more often between different providers.
All this ensures that the battery of your iPhone will leave faster than expected. A wireless Magsafe Powerbank is then a great solution to charge your iPhone in the meantime, you stab it magnetically on the back of your iPhone 12 or newer.
Magsafe PowerBanks
Since the introduction of Magsafe there are many different power banks with Magsafe for sale. Almost every manufacturer of iPhone accessories has now launched such a Magsafe Powerbank, and for the most part they are more or less alike. The Rugged Powerbank 10K from UAG (Urban Armor Gear) is an exception to this. The Powerbank is a robust power bank that is fall-resistant and equipped with an IPX6 classification. This makes the Powerbank a perfect accessory for your next walking and camping trip.
UAG has a long history of making well -protective accessories for iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and AirPods. The Powerbank is a robust power bank with an armored exterior and reinforced housing. According to the Aug, the housing is strong enough to withstand falls up to 2.5 meters. This does affect the weight of the power bank, with 240 grams it is certainly not light.
IPX6 water resistant
Unique for the power bank is that it has an IPX6 water resistance. The gates, a USB-C and a USB-A on the power bank, have a rubber-like cover to keep water out. IPX6 means that the device is classified as water -resistant. No water will penetrate the device if it is sprayed for 3 minutes, from 3 meters away with 100 l/min water. In short, the UAG power bank is resistant to a large rain shower.
UAG 10K Rugged Power Bank
As the name suggests, the UAG 10K Rugged Power Bank is an external battery with a capacity of 10,000 mAh. This is enough to fully charge the battery of an iPhone at least once. After which, depending on the type of iPhone, a few percent battery life remain.
The power bank is equipped with a magsafe magnetic connector that can charge your iPhone with 10 Watt wirelessly. You can use a Magsafe compatible case. It is also possible to charge via a USB-C cable, which you will connect to the power bank and your iPhone. In that case your iPhone is loaded with 18 watts, so almost twice as fast. A backed (reinforced) USB-C charging cable is included in packaging.
The Powerbank can charge two devices at the same time via the USB-C and USB-A port. This allows you to possibly also wake your AirPods or Apple Watch, while you are charged your iPhone wirelessly.
A metal standard is integrated on the back of the Rugged Power Bank. Handy for watching a video in Portrait or Landschap Stand while you charge your iPhone wirelessly.
The underside of the power is provided with status LEDs, which give the status of the battery in steps of 25%. With the help of the on-out button you activate it wirelessly charging via Magsafe. After pressing the button I have 30 seconds to place your iPhone on the battery, after which the wireless charger is automatically switched off again if no iPhone is attached.
The power bank itself can be recharged via the USB-C port, use a mains power adapter that can deliver at least 18 W.
Conclusion: UAG 10K Rugged Power Bank
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Powerbanks come in many sizes and species, but the Rugged Power Bank from UAG is a class of its own. The power bank is intended for travelers and outdoor use. The external battery is IPX6 water resistant and can withstand a large rain shower. The housing of the battery has been strengthened and can survive a fall of 2.5 meters without any problems.
You can charge a device both wirelessly and wires via the USB-C and USB-C ports. With 10,000 mAh it is possible to fully charge each type of iPhone at least once again.
- A reinforced USB-C charging cable is supplied as standard
- Reinforced housing makes Powerbank suitable for outdoor use
- IPX6 water resistant
- Equipped with USB-C and USB-A ports
- Handy integrated metal standard
- Fairly heavy device (240 grams)
Where to buy?
The UAG 10K Rugged Power Bank can be purchased online in the web shops below. The Powerbank has a suggested retail price of € 90.00.
