A couple of months ago, Anker launched its new "MagGo" lineup of charging accessories. They do not support the full 15- watt charging available with official MagSafe accessories, but they do provide a variety of charging options for the devices.
I've had a set of most of the MagGo accessories for a few weeks now, and they have proven to work well, so I thought I'd share an overview of all of them. You can get 25% off most of them today only, because the MagGo lineup is a "Deal of the Day" on Amazon.
The phone grip of the 610 is magnetic.
The cheapest and simplest one is not a charging accessory. The Magnetic Phone Grip uses the MagSafe magnets on the back of the phone to stick a metal ring on the phone. Think of it like a magnetic Popsocket, with the ring able to serve as a place to put your finger to help you better hold onto your phone, and it can also serve as a stand if you want to put your phone down on a surface in landscape orientation to watch a video.
The magnetic attachment isn't perfect, so you want to be careful about relying solely on the grip to hold your phone, but it does hold pretty tightly. It's simple to just pop off the ring and put it in a bag if you don't want it on your phone full-time because there's minimal bulk when the grip isn't being used. If you keep track of the grip, it's not a problem to remove it for wireless charging or to charge via Lightning, as long as you don't forget about it.
The Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip is on sale for $11.98 at Amazon.
A magnetic battery from the same company.
This accessory is similar to Apple's MagSafe battery pack, which is attached to the back of a compatible iPhone. It's larger than Apple's battery pack, and it has 5,000 mAh of power. You should be able to get a full charge out of any of the smaller models, even though it's not enough to fully charge the Pro Max.
The built-in kickstand is what sets the battery apart. It's a thin flap that adds almost no bulk to the battery, but it folds into a triangular shape like an iPad SmartCover to prop up your phone in either portrait or landscape orientation. The stand has not moved much when I poke at my phone's screen, despite the thinness of the flap.
The 622 Magnetic battery is on sale for $44.99.
The magnetic wireless charging device from the Anker company.
I used this one as my primary desk charging solution for my phone. If you poke your phone at the weighted base, it will rock a bit. It has an animated ring of light around the base that shows when the phone is charged after putting it on the pad.
I like that the angle of the charging pad is changeable, and when it's upright, it shows a flat 5- watt charging pad that can be used for charging up AirPods. It's about the same size as you can expect for the design, but it needs to have enough mass to support a phone at the top of it. You'll have everything you need in the box, with the 20- watt PowerPort III cube adapter and a color-matched cable.
The regular price of the 623 Magnetic Wireless Charger is $79.94, but it is on sale for $59.95 today.
A magnetic wireless charging device from the company.
The 633 Magnetic Wireless Charger can be used as a charging stand and a portable battery. You can use the magnetic battery on the charging pad as a traditional fixed charge on a desk or nightstand, but when you're done you can either pull the phone off the charging pad or slide it.
The battery can be charged in the stand via some contact pins, but it can also be charged directly via the internet. You can adjust the phone angle while it's on the stand, thanks to a hinge at the top of the arm.
The base of the stand has a white glow when you put your phone on the charge. The base has a 5- watt charging pad. The box has a PowerPort III and ausb-c cable.
The price of the Magnetic Wireless Charger is $119.99, but it isn't included in the sale.
A magnetic charging station.
The 623 was my desktop charging station, but it has since been replaced by the 637 Magnetic Charging Station that offers a host of charging possibilities. It's a ball-shaped charging device with a MagSafe compatible charging pad on the front, and it's over 4 inches in diameter.
There are three AC power outlets on the rear of the charging station, two of which can be used to plug in all sorts of accessories. The design acts as a mini power strip with multiple connection types and lets you run all of your cables out the back.
It supports up to 1250 watt of AC output, so you can use it to power a lot of equipment, and it supports up to 65 watt of totalusb charging. It can route all 65 watt through a single port if you want to use a Mac, or it can split the power between multiple ports on the charging station. The power cord has a flat plug for tight spaces.
The Magnetic Charging Station is on sale for $74.99, which is less than the normal price of $99.99.
A magnetic wireless charging station.
The MagGo lineup also includes the 613 Magnetic Wireless Charger for your car. It sits on the dashboard and has an arm that can be used to position the charging pad.
I don't have a chance to try it out, but it's included in the deal on Amazon. It's on sale for $52.49.
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