This iPhone MagSafe Battery is Lying to You
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Making technology more useful for everyone πΊ Video and podcast creator with over 15 years in tech journalism. Hosts Primary Tech Show with Jason Aten, frequently found in the top 100 tech shows in Apple Podcasts.
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The truth behind Momax QMag X MagSafe Battery Pack: Despite its sleek aluminum and glass design and thin profile, this battery pack falls short on its 15W wireless charging promise. We dive into its performance and run tests to compare vs actual Qi2 batteries. ποΈ Listen to Primary Technology, my tech podcast with Jason Aten: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primary-technology/id1723943281 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vWb9Q9BHHRCREwYnOl46W YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow βοΈ Anker Qi2 MagSafe Battery Pack https://geni.us/Ad2e (Amazon) Qi2 Certified Device Database https://wirelesspowerconsortium.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/12/topic/be18f76a-225b-4f00-bb7c-fcb60ef05f74/article/24018945 Momax Q.Mag X MagSafe Battery https://geni.us/ms4TtAn (Amazon) Battery Testing App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amperes-4-battery-charge-info/id1245475416 πΊ Videos Mentioned Anker Qi2 Battery Review https://youtu.be/4b1VJ6OZkWU?si=mnt2d2Wod93rpVQt Qi2: Explained https://youtu.be/L6Lbjz4ync8?si=RC-80MXf_TP0D26m Automations to Save Battery Life! https://youtu.be/MQchFoNRLsc?si=M4jrRHNIhJjj5JCd RIP Apple MagSafe Battery https://youtu.be/wmzUcD1usFA?si=oZATnGZaq9fGckC0 π Full List of Current Apple Home Devices https://beard.fm/homekit π§ My Podcasts: Primary Technology: https://primarytech.fm Movies on the Side: https://mots.fm π² Follow me on: Threads: https://threads.net/@stephenrobles Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@stephenrobles Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephenrobles Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephenrobles Join my newsletter: https://beard.fm/blog Website: https://beard.fm Chapters β‘ 00:00 Introduction 00:21 In the Box 01:09 The Big Problem 02:34 Battery Testing 04:55 Heat When Charging 06:03 Should You Buy It? My Gear: π Earthworks Ethos Microphone: https://geni.us/X7xC (Amazon) π Sony A7 IV Camera: https://geni.us/PA1Qd (Amazon) π Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 for Sony E-Mount: https://geni.us/lkuYqbH (Amazon) π Earthworks Icon Microphone: https://geni.us/oMc8Xl (Amazon) π Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone: https://geni.us/9w0z (Amazon) π Elgato Key Light Air: https://geni.us/UetzsS (Amazon) π Sony a6400 Camera: https://geni.us/VOyRX (Amazon) π Sigma 16mm 1.4 Lens for Sony E Mount: https://geni.us/FkmNU1 (Amazon) π ATEM Mini Pro: https://geni.us/Dgiymx2 (Amazon) π Rodecaster PRO II: https://geni.us/uMHZGgi (Amazon) π Sound Devices MixPre-3: https://geni.us/Nb6A4zo (Amazon)
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