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Native Union Power Bank Magnetic Native Union Power Bank Magnetic
4.5
Native Union Power Bank Magnetic 4.5

Power Banks are a fairly common thing with most people that are on-the-go owning at least one that they can take advantage of when needed. The problem with most Power Banks however, is the size and weight of them, not to mention the fact that you usually need some kind of carry case for them or at the very least, room in your rucksack/handbag for these potentially bulky items. This one from Native Union rocks in at a lighter weight than most at 127g’s and is fairly discretely sized at 70mm by 102mm. And the thing that really seals the deed is how thin this Power Bank is at less than 1 cm thick allowing it to be a truly pocket-sized power bank, unlike many of its competitors out there. As well as the compact aspect of this unit, it also has a casing of a plant-based leather substitute, Yatay™, giving it a warmth and natural feel that you don’t often find on Power Banks.

So, it looks and feels pretty and is a nice, compact size but what of its performance? It can hold 5000 mAh when fully charged (enough power to mostly charge the majority of mobile phones) and has a 15W output when charging wirelessly. Oh, did I forget to mention that bit? Yep, this thing can also charge wirelessly and, to make life even easier, the back is magnetised so you can literally attach it to your item that requires charging and let it do its thing while you stroll around, comfortable in the knowledge you’re not going to inadvertently pull out any wires or lose your charger. Peace of mind is always good in my book so this is a big plus for me. Finally, it charges wired as well via a USB-C cable and, as you’d expect, it’s quicker when it does as well as having the handy pass-through charging capability for when both your power bank and device are low on juice. RRP £59.99

(Re)Classic Power Bank | Magnetic

A compact, discrete and pocket-sized Power Bank, ideal for using while out and about with no need for its own carry case. A good option for everyday use.
  • Compact and genuinely pocket-sized
  • Yatay™ faux leather is a nice touch
  • Enough power to fully recharge most mobile phones
  • Magnetic backing
  • There won’t be enough power for some but I think the portability outweighs this.