Buy the Baseus PicoGo AM52 at $59.99: it's Qi2.2 certified for the iPhone 17 Pro Max's full 25W, and Macworld measured 0% to 50% in 36 minutes. Pay $109.99 for the Anker MagGo 2 Pro only if you want a stand and a fan.
For an iPhone 17 Pro Max, buy the Baseus PicoGo AM52 at $59.99. Baseus says it’s officially Qi2.2 certified for 25W wireless charging, the top speed Apple lists for the phone, and Macworld measured it refilling an iPhone 16 Pro from 0% to 50% in 36 minutes.
Pay $109.99 for the Anker MagGo 2 Pro only if you want a built-in stand, a small screen and a cooling fan. Pick the UGREEN MagFlow at $69.99 if you’d rather never carry a separate cable.
How I picked
I haven’t tested any of these power banks. My phone is an iPhone 17 Pro Max, the same phone my Ray-Ban Meta glasses and my Apple Watch Ultra pair with, so this guide starts from what that phone can take.
Phone limits come from Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max tech specs. Bank specs and prices come from each maker’s US store, checked on November 8, 2026. Measured results come from named reviewers: Macworld on the Baseus and Cult of Mac on the UGREEN. I found no independent test of the Anker yet. 9to5Mac covered its launch on November 7, and its speed figure is Anker’s own claim.
I ranked for a workday away from the desk: full 25W magnetic charging, about 10,000mAh so the bank refills the phone more than once, and a size that fits a jacket pocket.
What the iPhone 17 Pro Max can take
Apple lists MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging “up to 25W” for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, with a 30W power adapter or higher feeding the charger. With Apple’s own MagSafe Charger and that adapter, Apple says the phone reaches 50% in 30 minutes. Over a USB-C cable and a 40W adapter, it lists 50% in 20 minutes.
Two things decide whether a bank reaches that 25W. The bank needs Qi2 25W support, which makers label Qi2.2; older Qi2 banks stop at 15W. And Baseus notes that iPhones need iOS 26 for 25W, while iPhone 12 through 15 models stop at 15W on any of these banks.
The picks
| Power bank | Price (Nov 8, 2026) | Capacity | Wireless | USB-C | Weight | Buy it for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseus PicoGo AM52 | $59.99 (list $79.99) | 10,000mAh | 25W, Qi2.2 certified | 45W | 196 g (6.9 oz) | Most people: full 25W for the least money |
| Anker MagGo 2 Pro | $109.99 | 10,000mAh | 25W, Qi2.2 | 45W in and out | 218 g (7.7 oz) | A stand, a screen and a cooling fan, at nearly twice the price |
| UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 25W | $69.99 (list $79.99) | 10,000mAh | 25W, Qi2 | 30W, built-in cable | Not listed | A built-in USB-C cable, so you never pack one |
Prices and specs are from each maker’s US store. Weights are the makers’ figures.
Best for most people: Baseus PicoGo AM52, $59.99
The AM52 is the pick because it gets the full 25W for the least money on this list. Baseus lists it as “Officially Qi2.2 certified,” with 45W wired charging over USB-C, two 5,000mAh cells and a 196 g (6.9 oz) weight. It measures 10.4 by 6.8 by 1.9 cm (4.1 by 2.7 by 0.75 in). Baseus sells it with or without a built-in cable; the standard version ships with a separate short USB-C cable, according to Macworld.
Macworld gave it an Editors’ Choice badge and called it “the slimmest 25W 10000mAh power bank we’ve tested” when it reviewed the AM52 on March 2, 2026. Its test: an iPhone 16 Pro from 0% to 50% in 36 minutes. Macworld didn’t test it on the 17 Pro Max, and that phone’s bigger battery will take longer to fill. Baseus lists a “Hassle-Free Warranty” on the product page but no term, and only a 7-day money-back window.
Best with a stand: Anker MagGo 2 Pro, $109.99
The MagGo 2 Pro is for someone who props the phone up on a desk or a tray table while it charges. Anker lists 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging, 45W USB-C input and output, a built-in stand, a display that shows battery status, and a fan with a Silent Mode that turns it off. It weighs 7.7 oz (218 g) and measures 2.79 by 4.14 by 0.7 in (7.1 by 10.5 by 1.8 cm).
Anker says it charges an iPhone 17 Pro to 50% in 25 minutes. That’s the maker’s claim, and 9to5Mac’s launch coverage on November 7 repeated it without a test. No cable comes in the box: Anker says it needs one rated for 45W or more, sold separately. It does have a 30-day money-back guarantee. Both banks list the same 25W wireless speed, so the extra $50 over the Baseus pays for the stand, the screen and the fan.
Best with a built-in cable: UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 25W, $69.99
The UGREEN is the pick if the cable is the thing you forget. UGREEN lists 25W Qi2 wireless charging and a built-in USB-C cable that doubles as a carry strap. Cult of Mac’s review lists it with 30W USB-C charging.
Cult of Mac gave it five stars in September 2025 and called it the “world’s first Qi2.2-certified power bank.” Its listed drawback was “Only one additional port.” UGREEN’s product page didn’t show a weight when I checked, so I left that cell blank. UGREEN’s store banner lists a two-year product warranty.
Costs and tradeoffs
The spread is $50, from $59.99 to $109.99, and all three list the same 25W wireless speed. What changes is everything around it: the Anker adds a stand, a screen and a fan; the UGREEN adds a cable; the Baseus adds nothing and costs the least.
If you want a lighter bank and can live with 15W, Anker’s Nano Power Bank (5K, MagGo, Slim) is 4.3 oz (122 g) and 0.34 in (8.6 mm) thick for $54.99. I left it off the picks: it holds half the capacity, and its own page conflicts on iPhone 17 support. One line lists 15W for the iPhone 17 series, and a note under it says it’s “exclusively compatible with iPhone models 12 through 16.”
The free option is a cable. Apple lists 50% in 20 minutes over USB-C with a 40W adapter, faster than its MagSafe figure. A bank is for the day you’re away from the desk and an outlet. For keeping a phone charged while it works as a camera, see the iPhone webcam guide.
My recommendation
Buy the Baseus PicoGo AM52 for an iPhone 17 Pro Max. Buy the Anker MagGo 2 Pro if you’ll use the stand and the extra $50 doesn’t matter, and the UGREEN MagFlow if a missing cable is what usually stops you. For the rest of a travel day, see AirPods Pro 3 settings for calls and travel and how long an Apple Watch battery lasts a workday.
FAQ
Does the iPhone 17 Pro Max charge at 25W from a MagSafe power bank?
Yes, if the bank supports Qi2 25W, also called Qi2.2. Apple lists MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. A 15W Qi2 or MagSafe bank still works, at 15W.
Do older iPhones get 25W from these banks?
No. Baseus says only iPhone 16 and 17 series models support Qi2.2 25W, and iPhone 12 through 15 models charge at 15W. Anker’s page also limits 25W to the iPhone 16, 17 and 18.
Can I take a 10,000mAh power bank on a plane?
Yes, in your carry-on. The FAA says spare lithium batteries and power banks must stay out of checked bags, and allows personal batteries up to 100Wh without airline approval. At a typical 3.7V cell voltage, 10,000mAh works out to about 37Wh (10Ah times 3.7V), well under that line. Airlines can set stricter limits, so check yours.
Is Apple’s MagSafe Charger faster than a power bank?
Apple lists 50% in 30 minutes on its MagSafe Charger with a 30W adapter. The banks here list the same 25W ceiling. Anker claims 50% in 25 minutes on an iPhone 17 Pro, which no reviewer had confirmed when I checked.