Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank review: it's cute, but cute only gets you so far when you're a battery

I liked the novelty, but it wore off pretty quickly

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The INIU B43 power bank sits on a marble-effect surface, with the paw print-shaped light angled slightly toward the camera.
(Image: © Cesci Angell / Future)

TechRadar Verdict

If I hadn't tested so many power banks, I wouldn't be displeased with the Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank. However, I'm all too aware that there are plenty of easier-to-hold and faster-charging alternatives on the market, so this power bank was not up to standard. If you're not worried about fast charging, and just want a power bank to sling in your bag for uninterrupted charging while you're away from home, this wouldn't be a bad purchase but better options are out there.

Pros

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    Soft-touch finish

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    Novelty paw print battery indicator

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    Regularly discounted

Cons

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    Awkward to hold

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    Slow charging speed

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    Can get more for your money

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Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank review

The Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank is a low-cost portable phone charger compatible with the iPhone 12 – 16. Its list price is $59.99 / £59.99 / AU$93.99 on the official Iniu website; however, discounts are often applied. At the time of writing, a 55% – 57% discount is available, and it's also available for less than the list price at Amazon. Unlike some other brands' power banks, it comes with a USB-C cable and a little travel pouch, providing it a little protection against scuffs and scratches when on the go.

I would argue that the Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank isn’t the most compact example of a MagSafe charger. Its dimensions are 3.8 x 0.9 x 2.7 inches / 97 x 23 x 69mm, which feels quite bulky in one’s hand when trying to continue using a phone as it charges. It feels pretty weighty, too, at 9.2oz / 261g.

An iPhone is charging on the INIU B43 power bank which sits on a marble-effect surface.

(Image credit: Cesci Angell / Future)

The Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank features a super-soft touch matt finish and smooth rounded corners. It offers both MagSafe charging, plus there is a USB-C in/out, and a USB-A out port for wired charging, too. The MagSafe charging area stands proud of the power bank’s surface by roughly 2mm.

The design of the Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank isn’t a far cry from your typical power bank. On the front face of the charger, there is the Iniu logo in the top-right corner, while in the bottom left, there’s an animal paw print that acts as an indicator light to communicate the level of charge remaining in the battery pack.

Charging an iPhone 13 Pro with the Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank proved disappointingly slow, taking three hours and ten minutes to achieve a full charge. To put this in context, it took the similarly priced Anker 633 Magnetic Battery just two hours and fifteen minutes to do the same, plus it has the added bonus of a built-in stand, so it’s easy to continue watching content as your phone charges.

The charging pad of the INIU B43 power bank sits on a marble-effect surface.

(Image credit: Cesci Angell / Future)

Overall, if you’re not fussed about fast charging and like the novelty of the blue paw print, the Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank wouldn’t be a bad choice. However, there are certainly faster alternatives within the same price range, like the UGREEN Uno Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh 15W, for example, that have novelty value of its own, displaying cute little faces on its screen depending on the level of charge.

So it’s clear the Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank isn’t up to the standard required to feature in our selection of the best wireless chargers or the best iPhone chargers, but it would make an adequate enough purchase if you’re prepared to forgo fast charging speeds.

The INIU B43 power bank sits on a marble-effect surface, with the paw print-shaped light angled slightly toward the camera.

(Image credit: Cesci Angell / Future)

Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank review: Price & specs

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Price$59.99 / £59.99 / AU$93.99
Total power output7.5W wireless, 20W wired
Devices charged1
USB-CYes – power in and out
Wireless chargingYes – MagSafe
Weight9.2oz / 261g
Dimensions3.8 x 0.9 x 2.7 inches / 97 x 23 x 69mm

The INIU B43 power bank sits on a marble-effect surface, with the paw print-shaped light angled slightly toward the camera.

(Image credit: Cesci Angell / Future)

Should I buy the Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank?

Buy it if…

You don't want any bells or whistles
Aside from the light-up paw print, there's nothing particularly fancy about this charger. There's no built-in stand or LED screen, so if you want something super simple, this charger would prove satisfactory.

You like tactile finishes
One thing I liked about this power pack was the soft matt finish of the material and its nicely rounded corners.

Don't buy it if…

You want to use your phone as it charges
Although marketed as a compact power bank, its depth makes it a little too bulky to be comfortable to hold when attached to your phone. I recommend checking out our pick of the best power banks if you'd like to continue scrolling as you juice up your phone.

You want a built-in stand
Many portable chargers make terrific travel companions, but this power bank sadly isn't one of them. With no stand included, you're limited to lying it flat on a surface to charge, making it hard to binge-watch Netflix during a flight or hotel stay.

Iniu B43 MagSafe 10000mAh Compact Power Bank review: Also consider

Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank
Not only is this power bank lower in price, it's also slimmer and lighter. It offers similar charging speeds, but would make an ideal alternative for anyone who struggles to put their phone down for extended periods of time. If you'd like to learn more, head over to the full Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank review.

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Cesci Angell
Cesci Angell
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Cesci is a Reviews Staff Writer for TechRadar. She writes in-depth reviews based on her real-world testing across a variety of categories, but has a particularly keen interest in home tech, and has written features and reviews about gadgets ranging from headphones to smart lights to graphics tablets. She also has a broad range of experience from working in different industries, from sustainable materials and packaging to skin care. 

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