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Ugreen 5000mAh Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Review

Ugreen is a relative newcomer to the charging scene, offering similar products and designs to Anker. Anyone familiar with that brand’s magnetic power banks will notice the similarities here, the Ugreen 5000mAh Wireless Magnetic Power Bank being one example.

It has a minimalist and elegant design with smooth edges and an almost smart white color (it’s also available in black). As for the interface, there is only one button and no display – the only display you get comes in the form of five LEDs that indicate battery level and charge status.

Similar to many of the the best power banks for portability, the Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank has a slim profile, which it can achieve thanks to its 5,000mAh capacity. This also means it’s light, tipping the scales at just 5.11oz (145g) – although its main rival, the Anker 621, is slightly lighter at 4.56oz (129g).

The MagSafe charging area is designed to charge wirelessly the best iPhones. It uses the Qi standard and has a power of 7.5W. During my tests, it managed to charge an iPhone 13 Pro from 50% to 100% in about an hour and forty-five minutes, losing about half of its own battery charge in the process. This puts it on par with the aforementioned Anker 621.

However, what it fails to impress is the silicone pad, as it has already started to show signs of wear and tear during my time with it. This happened in just over a week, so this rate of deterioration does not bode well. One could argue that any rubberized pad will be susceptible to such damage, but all I can say is that I didn’t experience the same with the PU leather material on the Anker 621. It also picks up dust and debris very easily – again, not something I witnessed with the 621.

There is only one USB-C port on the Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank, which provides 15W of power. This managed to charge a half-full Google Pixel 7a in just over an hour, once again depleting about half of the battery. Charging the bank itself from empty to full took just over two hours, which is reasonable.

The Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank costs $29 / £29 / $49, which makes it cheaper than the Anker 621, which costs $39 / £44 (about $57). However, the 621 comes in more colors, while the Ugreen only comes in black or white, and the overall build quality seems to be better, which is why we prefer the Anker model over the Ugreen.

Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank Review: Price and Specifications

Should I Buy Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Power Bank?

Buy it if you…

You want something simple
Simply place your MagSafe iPhone on the stand or plug in any other device via the USB-C port and you’re good to go.

You want something cheap
Ugreen undercuts its closest rival, Anker, by a decent amount, making it a more tempting buy.

Don’t buy it if…

You want something durable
Even in my limited time with the Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank, it has started to show signs of wear and tear, which doesn’t bode well for its long-term prospects.

You have an Android
Although MagSafe compatible Android cases may allow you to use the wireless charging feature, it is not guaranteed to work.

Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank Review: Also Consider

Anker 621 Magnetic Battery (MagGo)
The Anker 621 is very similar to the Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Power Bank with an almost identical design and feature set. Even though it’s a bit more expensive, we think the extra cost is worth it as it proved more durable during our tests, with the PU leather pad maintaining its pristine condition throughout. See the offer