REVIEW – The MagSafe system from Apple is a technology that makes wireless charging easier by either holding the phone to the charger or holding the charger to the phone. The Torras Ultimate Slim MiniMag Wireless Power Bank leads the latter category with an overall thickness of only 0.3 inches. I have one to review; read on to see what I think!
What is it?
The Torras Ultimate Slim MiniMag Wireless Power Bank is a phone charger with a wireless charger and a MagSafe compatible mount to keep the wireless charging coils aligned and in close contact. The power bank has a USB-C port and a wireless charging coil. the USB-C port is used to charge the power bank and can also charge other devices. The wireless charging coil only works to charge other devices. The remaining power in the power bank is displayed using an array of small LEDs. The power bank also has a low current charging mode for charging devices that only be charged using low power.
What’s included?
- Power Bank
- Charging Cable
- User Manual
- Warranty Card
Tech specs
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Model: MS19
USB-C Input: 5V-3A
USB-C Output: 5V 2A/9V 2A
Wireless Charging Output: 5W/7.5W
Total Output: 5V-2A MAX
Lithium Battery Capacity: 5000mAh/3.87V/19.35Wh
Rated Capacity: 3000mAh (5V-2A)
Battery Type: Li-Polymer
Transfer Efficiency: ≥60%
Limiting Voltage Of Battery Charging: 4.45V
Working Temperature: 0°C-35°C/32°F-95°F
Design and features
Unboxing
The Torras Ultimate Slim MiniMag Wireless Power Bank comes in a full-color retail box.
The black ink on the front is raised in a dot-matrix texture and the photo of the charger on the front is embossed and textured for added detail.
The rear of the box includes added details and specifications.
Inside, the power back is protected in a cardboard frame and an anti-scuff bag. The USB cable comes wrapped in a plastic band and secured behind a small flap.
Design
The Torras Ultimate Slim MiniMag Wireless Power Bank is defined by how thin it is. The advertisements claim a thickness of only 0.3″ compared to the 0.35″ of the iPhone 15. I measured my unit at 0.33″. I also looked up that the non-pro iPhone 15 is 7.8 mm or 0.307 inches. Could Torras have switched the measurements? Excluding a few hundredths of an inch, this battery pack is thin. One of the first things that crossed my mind upon opening the package is how resistant to bending the battery pack is. The power bank is made from plastic and putting thumbs to the center back (on the Torras logo) and bending at the sides the case seems fairly resistant but there does seem to be a bit of flex at the center at the logo. Flipping the power back over and pressing towards the center of the charging surface causes a bit more deflection. Based on these test results I would be careful putting this power bank in a rear pocket.
The back of the power bank is textured and has a chamfered edge and rounded corners so that it feels comfortable to hold even when attached to a phone. The outside of the unit I have is colored Glacier Gray and it is also available in Azalea Pink. An array of LEDs in the lower left of the back informs the user of the remaining charge and the status of the wireless charging.
The front charging side has a mitered edge and a flat and glossy surface, so it makes good contact with the phone being charged. The front also has a dark plastic ring and short segment to identify where the magnetic areas are located.
I used a magnetically sensitive paper, and it shows that there is a continuous ring of a magnetic field in the required areas.
The right side has a small multifunction button
- 1 press starts the wired/wireless charging
- 2 presses stops the wired/wireless charging
- 1 two-second-long press starts the low current charging for 2 hours. This is useful for smaller battery powered devices that do not draw enough current to maintain the standard 5 Watt draw and may cause the power bank to shut off on a low current. The mode lasts for two hours, or it can be turned off manually by pressing the button for two seconds.
The base of the power bank has a USB -C port for charging the power bank or for using the power bank to charge another device using a wire. The base also has the Code LN:D2AN24. Is this a lot number of the batteries?
It would be nice if this device could be used as a plugged-in wireless charger but it does not support simultaneous recharging and wireless charging of a device.
Performance
The Torras Ultimate Slim MiniMag Wireless Power Bank has a powerful magnetic attraction to metal rings on cases and the metal ring encased in the iPhones. It really stays put and makes it much easier to charge phones on the go than with using wires.
I charged a completely empty power bank using a 100 watt charger and a USB current/voltage meter. The Torras display went from 2 to 3 lamps a around 2700 mAh and from 3 to 4 lamps at around 3800 mAh but the charge was full at only 4069 mAh after about 2:30 hours of charging. A 5000 mAh should require at least 5000 mAh power. The specifications state that the battery capacity is 5000 mAh but the rated capacity is 3000 mAh, so the charing test proves that the capacity is somewhere between 3000 and 5000 mAh.
I measured the wireless charging capability using an Android phone with AccuBattery installed. The most that the program indicated was 12.2 Watts while the phone was being charged by wire and 3.7 Watts while the phone was being charged wirelessly.
The power supplied to the battery adjusts according to parameters controlled by the phone and by the power bank. While the values I observed are below the maximum output, higher power output may be obtainable.
I also wirelessly charged the Android phone with the Torras. This was through a case with a MagSafe adapter ring on it so the alignment may not have been perfect, but the wireless charger supplied 1881 mAh, charging my phone from 5% to 47% battery in 2:49. This performance is acceptable considering the low efficiency of wireless charging.
What I like about the Torras Ultimate Slim MiniMag wireless power bank
- Thin
- Powerful magnets
What needs to be improved?
- Clarity on capacity
Final thoughts
Most people reading this review have been in a situation where they just need a bit more juice for their device. The Torras Ultimate Slim MiniMag Wireless Power Bank makes it easy to get more life out of your device without the need for cables. The power capacity is balanced with the size of the power bank to make it capable and portable. If you’re looking for a small power bank with wireless capabilities, consider the Torras Ultimate Slim MiniMag Wireless Power Bank. TORRAS also has MagSafe iPhone cases to check out.
Price: $49.99
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by Torras. Torras did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.
