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Ambrane MagSurge review: Wireless charging meets convenience with built-in stand
There’s no shortage of power banks in the market. You can find one at every price point, every size, capacity and feature. But, if there’s one brand that has been doing power banks for literally decades, it's Ambrane, and the company has recently announced its all-new MagSurge power bank with the latest wireless charging standard – Qi2. First and foremost, not many of the Qi power banks are available, and second, they support multiple safety and charging standards. This is Ambrane’s first Qi2-certified magnetic powerbank — a 10,000mAh battery with both wireless and wired output, plus a fold-out stand that doesn’t feel like an afterthought. I have been carrying it around for weeks now, and here’s my final take on it.
1/8
Built for the pocket, not the pouch
You expect wireless power banks to be chunky and sort of ugly. This one’s not. At just over 15mm thick and barely heavier than an iPhone, the MagSurge is slim enough to ride in your jeans pocket. It’s heavier than the usual 10,000mAh magnetic banks, yes — but that extra capacity earns its keep. The matte gold and purple options look surprisingly premium in hand, and there’s no loud branding, no glossy nonsense. Just a single LED strip and a subtly placed Qi2 ring up top.
The finish feels soft but grippy. No slipping, no fingerprints, no creaks when you press on the casing. It’s solid in the hand, and if you’re docking it behind your phone while walking, it doesn’t feel like it’s going to fall off mid-scroll.
The stand is easy to access and feels sturdy enough to hold phones as heavy as the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
You expect wireless power banks to be chunky and sort of ugly. This one’s not. At just over 15mm thick and barely heavier than an iPhone, the MagSurge is slim enough to ride in your jeans pocket. It’s heavier than the usual 10,000mAh magnetic banks, yes — but that extra capacity earns its keep. The matte gold and purple options look surprisingly premium in hand, and there’s no loud branding, no glossy nonsense. Just a single LED strip and a subtly placed Qi2 ring up top.
The finish feels soft but grippy. No slipping, no fingerprints, no creaks when you press on the casing. It’s solid in the hand, and if you’re docking it behind your phone while walking, it doesn’t feel like it’s going to fall off mid-scroll.
The stand is easy to access and feels sturdy enough to hold phones as heavy as the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
2/8
Qi2 Magnetic hold is strong and does not give up
Let’s talk magnets, it’s the key highlight of the power bank after all. Some of the cheaper MagSafe knockoffs out there will slide out of place if you sneeze near them. This one doesn’t. Whether it’s on a naked iPhone or a case with a built-in ring, the MagSurge latches on with enough grip that you don’t think about it again. Even when propped up on its built-in stand — angled for video calls or just parked on your desk — the connection holds steady.
Wireless charging pads always suffer when the alignment isn’t perfect. With Qi2, and with these magnets, that’s just not a problem anymore. You drop the phone on, it finds its spot, and charging begins. Every single time.
Ambrane is also smart enough to include an additional ring in the box in case you have a phone that does not support magnetic wireless charging.
Let’s talk magnets, it’s the key highlight of the power bank after all. Some of the cheaper MagSafe knockoffs out there will slide out of place if you sneeze near them. This one doesn’t. Whether it’s on a naked iPhone or a case with a built-in ring, the MagSurge latches on with enough grip that you don’t think about it again. Even when propped up on its built-in stand — angled for video calls or just parked on your desk — the connection holds steady.
Wireless charging pads always suffer when the alignment isn’t perfect. With Qi2, and with these magnets, that’s just not a problem anymore. You drop the phone on, it finds its spot, and charging begins. Every single time.
Ambrane is also smart enough to include an additional ring in the box in case you have a phone that does not support magnetic wireless charging.
3/8
Charging speeds are impressive
Wireless charging maxes out at 15W here, and that’s good as per the standards. The power bank managed to charge the iPhone 16 Pro Max in around 2.5 hours for a full charge from 10% — slow compared to wired, yes, but perfectly fine for desk-side or overnight use. Wired charging via USB-C is snappier: about 1 hour 30 minutes for the same device, and slightly faster on Android phones that accept higher charging speeds. For instance, the Galaxy S25 Ultra took around 1 hour and 15 minutes to charge.
What matters more is that the speeds don’t fluctuate wildly. Even while using the phone during charge or streaming video with it docked, the battery didn’t heat up or throttle power output. That’s a combination of good thermal design and Qi2 doing its job.
Wireless charging maxes out at 15W here, and that’s good as per the standards. The power bank managed to charge the iPhone 16 Pro Max in around 2.5 hours for a full charge from 10% — slow compared to wired, yes, but perfectly fine for desk-side or overnight use. Wired charging via USB-C is snappier: about 1 hour 30 minutes for the same device, and slightly faster on Android phones that accept higher charging speeds. For instance, the Galaxy S25 Ultra took around 1 hour and 15 minutes to charge.
What matters more is that the speeds don’t fluctuate wildly. Even while using the phone during charge or streaming video with it docked, the battery didn’t heat up or throttle power output. That’s a combination of good thermal design and Qi2 doing its job.
4/8
That little kickstand goes a long way
This is such a small thing — and such a good one. The MagSurge has a fold-out metal kickstand that props your phone in portrait or landscape mode. You don’t have to carry a pop socket or lean your phone against a water bottle during meetings. Just flip out the leg, drop your phone on, and it becomes a perfectly usable dock.
For folks who spend a lot of time in video calls, travel frequently, or just want something more functional than “a slab of battery,” this adds real value. And unlike fold-out stands on cheaper banks, this one doesn’t wobble or collapse randomly.
This is such a small thing — and such a good one. The MagSurge has a fold-out metal kickstand that props your phone in portrait or landscape mode. You don’t have to carry a pop socket or lean your phone against a water bottle during meetings. Just flip out the leg, drop your phone on, and it becomes a perfectly usable dock.
For folks who spend a lot of time in video calls, travel frequently, or just want something more functional than “a slab of battery,” this adds real value. And unlike fold-out stands on cheaper banks, this one doesn’t wobble or collapse randomly.
5/8
No unnecessary ports, and that’s fine
There’s just one USB-C port — used for both input and output. Some might complain about the lack of USB-A, but this feels like a smart tradeoff. You get a thinner profile, fewer compatibility headaches, and a bundled C-to-C cable in the box. If you’re still carrying USB-A-only gear in 2025, this may not be the bank for you. Everyone else will appreciate the simplicity.
Charging the power bank itself takes about 3 hours from zero using a 25W PD charger. No drama, no overheating. And yes, it’s carry-on safe — even with a 10,000mAh cell inside.
There’s just one USB-C port — used for both input and output. Some might complain about the lack of USB-A, but this feels like a smart tradeoff. You get a thinner profile, fewer compatibility headaches, and a bundled C-to-C cable in the box. If you’re still carrying USB-A-only gear in 2025, this may not be the bank for you. Everyone else will appreciate the simplicity.
Charging the power bank itself takes about 3 hours from zero using a 25W PD charger. No drama, no overheating. And yes, it’s carry-on safe — even with a 10,000mAh cell inside.
6/8
Smarter inside than it looks
The four-dot LED indicator does the job without trying to impress anyone. You get 25% increments when charging and discharging — clean, simple, visible. Under the shell, Ambrane’s SafeCharge tech kicks in for protection from overcurrent, short circuits, and overheating. It sounds like spec-sheet filler until you actually run the powerbank continuously for 45 minutes and feel… barely any warmth.
The four-dot LED indicator does the job without trying to impress anyone. You get 25% increments when charging and discharging — clean, simple, visible. Under the shell, Ambrane’s SafeCharge tech kicks in for protection from overcurrent, short circuits, and overheating. It sounds like spec-sheet filler until you actually run the powerbank continuously for 45 minutes and feel… barely any warmth.
7/8
What’s the catch?
Honestly, not much. No wireless passthrough charging (so you can’t wirelessly charge your phone while the powerbank is plugged in). No USB-A port, which a handful of users might miss. And that’s about it. Some people can also find the lack of more USB ports a shortcoming for this, as it comes in handy for charging accessories.
Honestly, not much. No wireless passthrough charging (so you can’t wirelessly charge your phone while the powerbank is plugged in). No USB-A port, which a handful of users might miss. And that’s about it. Some people can also find the lack of more USB ports a shortcoming for this, as it comes in handy for charging accessories.
8/8
Should you buy it?
Ambrane MagSurge is not trying to be flashy and the most stylish power bank out there. The idea here is to be more practical than glimmic, and it is managing it pretty well. It just nails the basics: fast wireless and wired charging, stable magnets, a practical stand, and the kind of build you don’t have to baby.
If you want a 10,000mAh powerbank that works with your iPhone, your Android, your earbuds — and doesn’t need a manual to figure out — this one’s easy to recommend, if you are fine with the limited ports and no passthrough charging.
Ambrane MagSurge is not trying to be flashy and the most stylish power bank out there. The idea here is to be more practical than glimmic, and it is managing it pretty well. It just nails the basics: fast wireless and wired charging, stable magnets, a practical stand, and the kind of build you don’t have to baby.
If you want a 10,000mAh powerbank that works with your iPhone, your Android, your earbuds — and doesn’t need a manual to figure out — this one’s easy to recommend, if you are fine with the limited ports and no passthrough charging.
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