Iniu 5,000mAh power bank ZDNET's key takeaways Compact power bank with an Apple Watch charging pad and two USB-C ports.
Built-in USB-C cable is a nice touch
The power bank is palm-sized and can clip onto a bag or even a keychain. $22.48 at Amazon
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Power banks are now a vital part of many people's EDC (everyday carry) and a great way to keep their gadgets running when they're away from home or the office. But while there are no shortage of power banks for smartphones, both wired and wireless, power banks for another popular gadget are rare. I'm talking about the Apple Watch.
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Well, if you've ever wished you could wirelessly charge your Apple Watch while traveling, trekking, or camping, read on, because I've found the perfect power bank -- the Iniu 5,000mAh power bank designed specifically for the Apple Watch.
Previously, if you wanted to charge your Apple Watch while away, you needed a spare charging cable, a multi-ended cable, or a charging puck. Those all work, but it's yet another cable to carry. The handy thing about this power bank is that it has a built-in charging puck, allowing wireless charging.
The 5,000mAh/18Wh capacity isn't much, but it is enough for about 50-90% of a modern iPhone's top-up and six recharges of an Apple Watch. Given that you need to recharge these pretty much daily, this should keep you going for at least a week. And that from a power bank measuring 3.2 x 1.5 x 1.1 inches and weighing 4.1 ounces.
Oh, and it can also wirelessly charge AirPods or AirPods Pro with the appropriate wireless charging case. That's an added bonus.
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