Anker MagGo 6,600mAh Power Bank review: Portable charging done right

Anker has established itself as a trusted brand for all things charging, so it’s only fitting that it’s one of the first to lead the charge (pun intended) on the new Qi2 standard. This major update provides up to 15W wireless charging and a magnetic power profile à la Apple’s MagSafe, ensuring the charger and phone coils are perfectly aligned. That last point is key, as it means Qi2 chargers offer faster, more efficient charging speeds for compatible smartphones, wireless earbuds, smartwatches, and more. And yes, it also means Android phones with Qi2 support will get the same treatment — even though they’re currently fairly scarce.

With Qi2, a new age for wireless chargers begins, and the Anker MagGo 6,600mAh Power Bank showcases how handy they can be. With a portable design compact enough to slip into a bag, a form factor that doubles as a wireless charging stand, and reliable magnetic charging with its Qi2 support, this power bank will future-proof your device’s charging capabilities.

That said, unless you have a MagSafe-ready iPhone, a magnetic phone case, or an Android that supports Qi2, this Anker MagGo won’t be too useful. It offers one USB-C output for 20W wired charging, but you’ll lose the main purpose of the power bank if that’s all that’s used. Plus, unlike most of the best power banks , its battery capacity is well below 10,000mAh. Still, it’s not without its perks, especially if you’re done with wired life and want to charge your smartphone while you do, well, just about anything.

Price and availability

The Anker MagGo 6,600mAh Power Bank is priced at $70, which isn’t exactly cheap. As a comparison, the Zendure SuperMini Portable Charger is set at $30, comes with a 10,000mAh capacity, and offers 20W charging. It doesn’t have wireless charging, though, or the cable-free versatility that Qi2 brings to the table. The Anker MagGo is more suited for MagSafe or Qi2-compatible phones beyond just charging, as its foldable stand gives it some extra brownie points to justify its pricing.

The Anker MagGo Power Bank comes in Shell White and Black Stone and is available at Amazon and Anker.

What’s good about the Anker MagGo 6,600mAh Power Bank?

Begone, cables

Being able to charge your phone without the need for cables is one thing, but being able to continue using it in multiple ways while it’s still being charged adds another layer of convenience. That’s exactly what the Anker MagGo 6,600mAh Power Bank strives for, and for the most part, it nails it.

This is mostly due to its Qi2 support. Having magnets to keep a smartphone perfectly in place doesn’t just deliver an optimized charge; it also provides a strong grip. This allows the Anker MagGo to stay stuck to a smartphone, stopping accidental nudges from knocking a phone out of place and keeping it from charging. No more getting a slow charge just because the phone is slightly off target. Anker’s power bank will consistently wirelessly charge a MagSafe-compatible smartphone efficiently.

Using a phone normally as it charges while I go about my day is a genuine perk, which means the Anker MagGo 6,600mAh Power Bank is doing its job.

With this in mind, Anker decided to get creative. While the MagGo Power Bank can be slapped on the back of a phone to be held and used as normal while charging, it also transforms into a stand by raising the power bank’s charging base. It’s a simple yet effective feature, as it can then be placed on a surface and used as a second screen, for work calls, or as a way to interact with the phone without needing to hold it. Again, you can do all this while charging, and it can be adjusted from 30 to 65 degrees to find the perfect angle.

Thanks to its secure, circular magnetic grip, a smartphone can be placed in a landscape position, making it a fine way to watch shows on any surface (like a desk or airplane seat table) or to act as a clock on a bedside table. Using a phone normally as it charges while I go about my day is a genuine perk, which means the Anker MagGo 6,600mAh Power Bank is doing its job. It may only have 15W charging power, which is considerably slow compared to the OnePlus 12’s 50W wireless charger, but it’s the standard that works for now.

While its 6,600mAh battery capacity doesn’t sound like much, I was still able to charge a Qi2-compatible smartphone from 10% to 100% in just over an hour with a tiny bit of battery left over in the power bank. For many, a single charge throughout a busy workday is enough to keep their phone alive until they get home, so it’s essentially a second full charge for some phones (more on this later).

It’s a solid offering if you only need to power up a single device. Still, it’s important to note that Anker states this power bank offers an estimated 4,000mAh to power devices when fully charged due to a “30% to 45% energy loss in the battery cells and conversion circuitry.” Still, it can give a device the battery boost it needs.

What’s bad about the Anker MagGo 6,600mAh Power Bank

Is that all?

The Anker MagGo 6,600mAh Power Bank isn’t without its faults, two of which are its size and weight. Despite being compact enough to easily throw into a bag without taking up a lot of space, it’s still relatively thick and heavy. Its 263g weight makes carrying it around with a phone slapped on hefty, and its thickness doesn’t exactly make it comfortable to hold while texting or scrolling through social media. It’s better used in its charging stand position.

Wireless charging is its forte, but it also arrives with 20W wired charging via its USB-C port. Yes, wired charging generally offers faster charging speeds, as the best phone chargers can attest, but this Anker power bank doesn’t do it by much. Its pricier sibling, the Anker MagGo 10,000mAh Power Bank, brings wireless charging and 27W USB-C wired charging in one package, and that extra 7W makes a difference in speed.

Unfortunately, the wired charging on the MagGo 6,600mAh Power Bank unit I received wasn’t working, so I wasn’t able to test it, which naturally raises the fear that other units may suffer from the same flaw. Regardless, if you need a fast charge, don’t expect a quick boost from the MagGo 6,600mAh’s 20W wired and 15W wireless speeds. However, if you’re happy to keep it on your phone for an extended period like I did, you’ll still get a continuous charge.

As tested, it can give an iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 14 Pro a single full charge before needing to be plugged in, but it won’t quite fully charge all phones. Anker says it can give an iPhone 15 a full charge and an iPhone 15 Pro Max about 0.85 charge. This checks out in terms of their battery capacity (3,367mAh and 4,441mAh capacity, respectively). When using it on the Qi2-supported HMD Skyline with a 4,600mAh capacity, I could charge from 25% to 100% before the power bank needed some juice. The Anker MagGo could have done with increased battery capacity, but if you only need a single top-up, then it’s still useful to have around.

Another annoying factor is the power bank’s slow charging speed. It shouldn’t take a 6,600mAh battery too long to charge, but it took two hours to get it over halfway charged. This was using Anker’s own 65W PowerPort III charger. Its subtle LED lights on its base don’t make it easy to know how much is charged, either. Leaving it plugged in overnight will do the trick, but it won’t be of much use if you’re in a hurry and need some juice for the road.

While Anker states it isn’t compatible with non-magnetic phone cases, the power bank was still able to charge my Pixel 7 Pro (with the official Google case on it). I emphasize “some,” as it only gave about 10% over 30 minutes, which isn’t ideal. It hammers the point that this Anker MagGo power bank is exclusively for MagSafe or Qi2-supported devices or cases.

Should you buy it?

If you’re all-in on wireless charging and have the right device that supports MagSafe or the Qi2 standard, the Anker MagGo 6,600mAh Power Bank should suit your fancy. For travelers needing a convenient way to charge their phones while watching shows hands-free or those who enjoy a minimalist desk setup and want their device juiced up and ready to go, Anker’s MagGo offers a useful way to get it all done. It may not be the most impressive power bank, but it isn’t the most expensive (especially at a discount).

Its unique folding stand design is appealing,but it’s still limited to charging a phone only once before needing a long boost. However, if you can work with its bulkier form factor, charging times, and lower-than-most battery capacity, you’ll find a great way to charge your device on the fly. If you have the extra funds, look out for Anker’s grander MagGo 10,000mAh Power Bank.