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Belkin introduces its first longer-lasting semi-solid-state power banks
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The company says its new power banks will last up to three times longer before they need to be replaced.
The company says its new power banks will last up to three times longer before they need to be replaced.
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Belkin is joining companies like BMX, Kuxiu, and Zens with the launch of its first power banks featuring semi-solid-state battery technology. The company claims the new accessories have been “engineered to last up to 3x longer than other power banks” with the addition of a “gel-like layer” alongside the liquid electrolyte typically found in lithium-ion batteries.
Other advantages of what Belkin is calling its BoostSolid Cell technology include a reduced risk of overheating that could cause swelling or fires and consistent power delivery across a wider temperature range. They’re more expensive than power banks with comparable specs, but a longer functional lifespan should outweigh the premium pricing.
The UltraCharge Pro Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K Qi2 15W with BoostSolid Cell is the smaller and cheaper option of Belkin’s two new power banks at $69.99. The company claims it’s 40 percent slimmer than other 5,000mAh power banks and is designed to magnetically hang on the back of compatible mobile devices and wirelessly deliver up to 15W of power. A USB-C charging port can also be used to power other devices at up to 22.5W, but charging two devices simultaneously drops the output to just 5W wirelessly and 12W with a USB-C cable.