Anker 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo) Review
Snap-on MagSafe battery that tops up your iPhone wirelessly with a built-in kickstand for hands-free scrolling.
A flat MagSafe power bank that clicks onto the back of your iPhone and refills it while you scroll, with a kickstand that turns your phone into a tiny propped-up screen. No cables, no fumbling.
What the Anker 622 MagGo actually is
The 622 is a 5,000mAh battery that snaps to the back of any MagSafe iPhone (12 and newer) and charges it wirelessly. The whole thing is roughly the footprint of the phone itself and stays slim enough to slip into a jacket pocket while attached. The headline feature beyond the magnet is the fold-out kickstand, which props your phone at a usable angle for watching video or following a recipe without holding it.
It runs on Anker's MagGo line, which leans on Apple's MagSafe magnet alignment. That alignment matters more than people expect. A weak magnet means a slipping battery and slower charging. Anker's grip here is genuinely strong, which is the main reason this model earned its reputation over cheaper no-name pucks.
How it performs day to day
Let's set expectations. Wireless MagSafe charging tops out around 7.5W, and that's a physics ceiling, not an Anker shortcoming. So the 622 is not a fast charger. It's a top-up. Expect to claw back somewhere in the 40 to 60 percent range on most iPhones from a full battery, which is enough to rescue a dying phone or stretch a long day, not enough to fully refill a Pro Max twice.
The 5,000mAh capacity is modest by power-bank standards, and you lose a chunk of that to wireless inefficiency and heat. This is the honest trade for the slim, snap-on form factor. The battery and phone do get warm during charging, which is normal for wireless. The kickstand is the quiet hero. Propping the phone up while it charges on a desk or tray table is the kind of small convenience you stop noticing because it just works.
The good and the annoying
On the plus side: the magnet holds firmly, the kickstand is sturdy, the size is genuinely pocketable, and it charges over USB-C so you're not carrying a second cable type. Build quality is solid and the soft-touch finish doesn't scuff your phone. For light topping-up, it's close to ideal.
The downsides are real. Capacity is small, so heavy users will drain it fast. Wireless charging wastes energy, so the usable output is lower than the spec sheet suggests. And the magnet, while strong, can lose grip if you use a thick case. Bare phone or a thin MagSafe-rated case is the way to go.
Who should buy it, and who should skip it
Buy it if you want a grab-and-go battery that lives in a bag or pocket and bails you out for a few extra hours. It's our pick for commuters, light travelers, and anyone who hates carrying cables. The kickstand makes it a smart choice for people who watch a lot of video on the go.
Skip it if you need to fully recharge your phone more than once, or if you game and stream heavily and watch your battery nosedive. For that, a 10,000mAh wired bank like the Anker 633 or a larger MagGo model gives you more juice per dollar. And if your case is thick or non-MagSafe, look elsewhere or upgrade the case first.
The verdict
The Anker 622 MagGo is a well-made, sensibly sized MagSafe battery that does exactly one job well: convenient, cable-free top-ups with a handy stand. At roughly $45 to $70, it's priced fairly for the brand reliability and the strong magnet, though you can find more raw capacity cheaper if you don't care about the wireless snap-on trick.
It's not a powerhouse and never pretended to be. As an everyday emergency reserve that you'll actually carry because it's so small, it earns its spot. Recommended, with clear eyes about the modest capacity.
Frequently asked questions
- How many times can the Anker 622 MagGo charge an iPhone?
- Not even a full charge for most modern iPhones. The 5,000mAh capacity plus wireless inefficiency typically delivers a 40 to 60 percent top-up. It's designed as an emergency reserve, not a full second charge.
- Does the Anker 622 work with a case on?
- Yes, as long as it's a thin MagSafe-rated case. Thick or non-magnetic cases weaken the magnetic grip, which can cause the battery to slip and charge slowly. A bare phone or proper MagSafe case works best.
- Is the Anker 622 a fast charger?
- No. MagSafe wireless charging caps around 7.5W, so it's a slow, steady top-up rather than a quick refill. If you need speed, plug into a USB-C wired charger instead.
Marcus has spent over a decade testing consumer tech and gadgets. He cares about whether a product earns its price in real life — not on a spec sheet.
