Belkin BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K
Belkin BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K was released by Belkin last month in Singapore, and it retails for S$65.
Though three colors are listed on the website, only Sand and Black are currently available in Singapore.
You can buy it online from Shopee or Lazada or physically from Best Denki, Challenger, Courts, Harvey Norman stores.
I love it when Belkin throws in USB-C to USB-C cables with their powerbank. The length measures 60cm.
As the name suggests, this is a slim 5,000 mAh power bank focused on portability. It measures 10.6 mm in thickness and weighs 124 g, making it reasonably slim and lightweight for everyday carry.
Belkin uses a soft-touch matte plastic finish, which feels smooth and slightly rubberised. The rubberized part is on the magnetic portion, which helps to prevent scratches to your iPhone. However, I don’t know whether the rubber coating will disintegrate over the years in Singapore’s humidity.
The power bank has the China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) logo, so you can bring it onboard flights within China.
For wireless charging, since it is Qi-only, it can only charge up to 7.5W instead of 15W with Qi2 or 25W with Qi2.2. It would be perfect if it were Qi2.2.
Wired charging can only output up to 15W, which is slightly on the lower end. When both wireless and wired charging are used, the charging speed maxes out at 5W and 7.5W, respectively.
Attaching the power bank to your iPhone doesn’t automatically initiate the charge; you have to press the button on the right. When your iPhone is charging, the LED indicator beside the button will be lit.
Pressing the button again, or pressing it without attaching it to your phone, will display the remaining battery capacity.
Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 is a close competitor to the Belkin BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K that retails for S$69.90 on Shopee. The Xiaomi model is thinner (6mm) and lighter (98g), and it also supports faster wired charging at 22.5W. It uses an aluminium alloy body, which helps achieve its ultra-thin design.
To conclude, the Belkin BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K is a well-designed and portable magnetic battery pack suitable for everyday use.
While it is not the thinnest option available, it offers good build quality from a brand you can trust. It comes with a 2-year warranty and US$2,500 Connected Equipment Warranty. The included USB-C cable is also a nice bonus.
If you want the thinnest and lightest magnetic power bank, the Xiaomi UltraThin model may be more appealing. But if you prefer Belkin’s design and slightly lower price, the BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K is still a solid option.
