BMX SolidSafe 5K power bank ZDNET's key takeaways This is a 5,000mAh wireless power bank powered by a solid-state cells
Solid-state cells are far less likely to catch on fire than lithium-ion batteries
At $80, this is a very expensive unit, so it is focused on those who value safety. View now at Heybmx
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I've tested countless power banks over the years, and they have all made use of lithium-ion batteries. These have the advantage of being cheap and have high energy density, but they can, if provoked too much, burst into flames. Needless to say, that's not a good thing.
This is where solid-state cells come into play. These ditch the flammable electrolyte solution found in lithium-ion batteries for a non-flammable solid.
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This is what BMX has done with the SolidSafe 5K power bank.
This 5,000mAh/19Wh wireless charging power bank is perfectly designed to fit the iPhone. It measures 4.0 x 2.7 x 0.4 in/102.7 x 68 x 11 mm and weighs 4.8 oz/137 g. The magnetic wireless charger is built to Qi2 standards, which means that it can output up to 15W of power for a fast charge.
The magnets are also strong enough to securely hold the charger to the phone when in use.
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