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Power banks are now an important part of many people’s EDC (everyday accessories) and are a great way to keep their gadgets running when they’re away from home or the office. But while there is no dearth of power banks for smartphones, both wired and wireless, power banks for any other popular gadget are rare. I’m talking about Apple Watch.
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Well, if you have ever wondered how you can charge your Apple Watch wirelessly while traveling, trekking or camping, then read on, because I have found the perfect power bank – iniu 5,000mAh power bank Designed specifically for Apple Watch.
Previously, if you wanted to charge your Apple Watch while you were away, you needed an additional charging cable, a multi-ended cable, or a. charging puck. They all work, but it’s another cable to carry. The useful thing about this power bank is that it has a built-in charging puck, which allows wireless charging.
The 5,000mAh/18Wh capacity isn’t much, but it’s enough for about 50-90% top-ups and six recharges of a modern iPhone. apple watch. Given that you need to recharge these almost daily, this should keep you going for at least a week. And that’s from a power bank that measures 3.2 x 1.5 x 1.1 inches and weighs 4.1 ounces.
Oh, and it can also charge AirPods or AirPods Pro wirelessly with a suitable wireless charging case. This is an added bonus.
It can also charge AirPods.
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But the matter does not end here. It has a built-in cable that’s about 3.5 inches long, as well as a separate USB-C port on the bottom of the unit. Both can be used to charge devices and charge the power bank, with a maximum input of 20W and a maximum output of 15W.
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You can use the wireless pad and two USB-C outlets simultaneously to charge three devices at a maximum total output of 15W. It also supports pass-through charging, so you can charge the power bank while using it to charge other devices.
The built-in cable is a nice touch!
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On the front is a nice, clear monochrome LED display that shows the charge status and whether the power bank is charging or discharging.
There’s a nylon webbing loop with a split ring on the top of the power bank, allowing you to attach it to your bag or key chain, which I see as a nice touch.
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There’s no doubt you can live without it iniu 5,000mAh power bankBut for those who want to keep their Apple Watch charged away from their normal charging setup, this is a good option. I find this quite useful when I’m hiking because it’s one less cable I have to carry (and one less to lose). And for the price – around $22, at the time of writing – it’s not something that will break the bank.
