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NefariousnessNo5717 t1_jdv30k0 wrote

I have the Apple Battery Pack and I like it. The only downside I see with it is that its capacity is very small compared to others you have mentioned on the list.

Apple battery pack should be thought more of a battery extension rather than a power bank(generally speaking). So say, you have 10-20% charge, and you will get it back to perhaps 80% or so without much usage in parallel.

So in this sense, if you want something that brings your phone from 0 to 100, while you are using it, don’t go with the Apple pack.

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Puzzleheaded_Tone723 t1_jdv9lr7 wrote

The charging rate is kinda rough which is important to mention especially if you’re outside or in a warm climate as it heats up in your pocket it’s gonna slow down your battery drain.

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bv915 t1_jdvam5f wrote

But it charges at 15w, no? While others NOT Apple-branded are locked at 7.5w.

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SlovenianSocket t1_jdvbs34 wrote

Apple MagSafe battery bank only charges at 7.5w

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Puzzleheaded_Tone723 t1_jdvdly3 wrote

It charges at 15 after a firmware update

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SlovenianSocket t1_jdvdwfd wrote

7.5w after firmware update, it was originally 5w.

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foxyguy t1_jdvzlci wrote

You’re correct, although you can get 15W when connected to a power adapter.

> If connected to a 20W or higher power source, your MagSafe Battery Pack can charge your iPhone with up to 15W of power. In order to get 7.5W charging on the go, update your MagSafe Battery Pack to the latest firmware. The firmware update begins automatically after you attach your battery pack to your iPhone. The firmware update can take about one week.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212174

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TheWhyOfFry t1_jdy8o89 wrote

Only while plugged in via pass through charging. While just a battery and not plugged in, it’s 7.5w and I haven’t seen higher anywhere (again, while running on battery).

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bv915 t1_jdyf2yu wrote

Whoa, cool. Thanks for making that distinction.

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Hopeful-Tax7416 t1_jdv86dq wrote

Apple's MagSafe Batt Pack is only meant to top up in an emergency or urgent basis which will last your phone to get to a proper wall adapter.

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Gump3558 t1_jdvqb5w wrote

Not really. It’s a battery extender, more than a charger.

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Hopeful-Tax7416 t1_jdvrxph wrote

I use it only when I know I'm low on batt but won't be getting back soon to charge, so I'd stick it on the back.

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BranFlakes32 t1_jdwe0sh wrote

Try using it when your phone is at 100%. When your phone drops below 90% the battery pack will charge it back to around 90% then stop charging. This is basically using it as a battery extender so at the end of the day when the battery pack is dead, your phone will still be at around 90% which is cool

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