If you take a look at the current landscape of charging accessories in 2025, it seems like everyone is doing the same thing. Every brand has its flagship 3 in 1 charger or a 140W wall charger, or a Magsafe charging brick. So what I wanted to do is highlight some products that have brought some unique twists to a product category that seems to have been stale. Let me know which is your favorite!
Be sure to check out the hands-on video below to see all these accessories in action!
I recently wrote an in-depth review of these, so I will just highlight the main feature that really sets these apart from any other Magsafe battery bank on the market. Below are the specs that each of these bring:
5000mAh power bank
Qi2 15W magnetic charging
20W wired out and in charging
iOS widget integration
Frosted glass material
The key difference between these two is that the Kuxiu K1 has a unique trick that twists open to reveal a 5W Apple Watch Charger and a kickstand. While the Kuxiu S1 has just one function, it also has a new solid-state battery tech. But the coolest feature (which both have) is that it integrates with the iOS battery widget. So when you connect it to your iPhone via MagSafe, you can see the battery level on your iPhone!
iOS Integration
Kuxiu K1
The Kuxiu K1 is on sale for for $69 while the Kuxiu S1 is on sale for $79. Both available in black and a natural titanium.
Earlier this month, Nomad released this Universal Cable. This one is super unique, and at first, I was skeptical. I didn’t think I would use it as much as I did. But now it comes with me everywhere. Even though it’s just a cable, it technically can charge two devices at once, and the Apple Watch charger doubles as a wireless charger for my AirPods Pro!
These are the key specs to note:
100W USB-C PD Charging Cable
Fast charges iPhone, iPadand MacBook
Integrated Apple Watch Fast Charger
Bi-directional charging
0.3, 1.5m & 3m cable options with a Kevlar outer weave and electroplated metal connectors
Integrated cable tie for cable organization
The first thing I noticed was just how well-made this cable was. The kevlar really makes a difference in the overall feel and quality, and then the Apple Watch puck is the same. One cool trick is that you can charge from either side, and it will default to where the most power is coming from. For example, I can plug one end into my iPhone and then my iPhone can charge my Apple watch. But then, when I plug the other end into a MacBook or a wall charger, it switches the charge. So its still charging the Apple watch but will also charge the iPhone. Genius!
The Universal Cable sells for $100and right now, the 1.5m option is the only one in stock.
This product really blew me away because it has everything anyone would ever need. On the surface its about the size of an Apple wall brick that you would get with a MacBook Pro but can do so much more than just that.
Here is the spec list:
65W max charging speed
2x USBC ports
1x USBA port
Qi2 wireless charger
10,500mAh built in battery
LCD display for live diagnotics like charge speed, charger temperature and battery level
So not only can you charge three devivces while wired in, but you can also fast wireless charge your iphone and there is even a battery bank built into it. It also has folding prongs so when you can plug it into any AC outlet and it will charge the battery bank as well as the plugged in devices.
This charger is on sale on Amazon for $74 and there is an addition 5% coupon that you can check off. This is great as an everyday carry type of charger.
This charger is great as a charging station. I use this to make sure my battery packs, my lighting equipment, my UltraHuman ring and other auxilary accessories are charged up.
Supports the Qi2-certified 15W wireless charging for iPhone
Supports 140W PD3.1 USB-C super fast charging.
2 USB-C ports, 1 USB-A port, 1 built-in 140W retractable USB-C cable, plus Qi2-certified Magsafe wireless charger, allows you to charge up to 5 devices at the same time
LCD display allows you to monitor the charging status in real time, providing visual feedback on the charging speed and power allocation of each port.
Magsafe plate can be propped up to 60° and adjust height
The form factor and the LCD display are what really do it for me. I love being able to see that my lighting equipment is drawing 60W of power at all times, or that my ring is charging at 2W. The Nomas Charging Station is availble on Amazon for $119 but there is an additional 10% of code on the product page!
This is one of those no-brainer accessories that you can throw in your bag, purse, backpack, or even your pocket. The form factor is small and portable. It charges up to three devices at once, has 35W output, and even has a little LCD screen that gives you those live diagnostic stats.
Here is what you need to know:
10,000mAh Power Bank
Charge up to 3 devices with a built-in USB-C cable, USB-C port and adjustable Apple Watch charger.
Supports dual charging with 30W USB-C output and 5W wireless Apple Watch charging
The Anker MagGo 35W comes in four different colors and sells on Amazon for $79 but there is a 15% coupon that you can apply on the product page!
Now, if you need something that packs more power but is still portable, then the Ark Pro is worth considering. The form factor is perfect for traveling and what I love is that there is an included cable that attaches to the Ark Pro that acts as lanyard so it never gets lost and you always have a USB-C cable on the ready.
Here are the specs:
27,600 mAh battery (Largest allowed on planes for travel)
Max total output is 160W
2X USB-C PD ports (each capable of 140W charging)
1X USB-A port (cable of 22.5W charging)
Diagnostic display that shows wattage, temperature, charge cycles and more
Built-in USB-C Cable capable of 140W
The Ark Pro is available from Alogic’s website for $129. Idea for those MacBook Pro users that are on the go!
Final take
As I stated at the beginning of the post, I love seeing companies innovate in this realm. It is cool to see how these have gone from just being a charger to now having multiple functions, form factors, displays, and so much more.
What do you think? Which one of these is something you would want? Is there a product that you use often that I should consider checking out? Let’s discuss below!
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