Peak Design Adds Travel Batteries, Chargers And Usb-c Cables
Peak Design has launched a premium charging collection, though Engadget and The Verge report different plugged-in speeds and availability dates for its travel battery.
Peak Design is expanding beyond the bags and tripods it is known for with a collection of charging accessories. The launch includes a magnetic travel battery, a folding wireless charging station, a slim wall charger and USB-C cables. Both Engadget and The Verge describe the products as premium-priced, with several designed to pack easily for travel.
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A travel battery with a disputed charging speed
The Wireless Kickstand Travel Battery costs about $100 and has a 5,000mAh capacity. Its magnetic housing includes a folding stand for propping up a phone; Engadget says it supports portrait and landscape viewing with MagSafe- or PixelSnap-compatible devices. The Verge reports that the housing is made from machined anodized aluminum and comes in black or a cream-colored finish called moon.
Peak Design calls it the first Qi2.3-certified wireless charger, according to both outlets. They agree that it delivers up to 15W of wireless charging while running on its own battery. They differ sharply on what happens when it is connected to a USB power source: The Verge reports that it can wirelessly charge a compatible device at 25W, while Engadget says its plugged-in wireless output is up to 5W. Engadget also characterizes Qi2.3 as a fine-tuning update, rather than the change that introduced 25W charging.
A folding station and a slim wall charger
The roughly $100 Wireless Charging Station 2-in-1 has two Qi2.2 charging pads, each rated for up to 25W. The Verge says both pads can operate at full power simultaneously. One sits on a die-cast aluminum-and-zinc base, while the other is mounted on an adjustable arm that folds flat for packing. Engadget also reports a 5V USB-C port for charging a smaller device, such as a smartwatch.
Neither wireless charger includes a power adapter, according to The Verge. Peak Design’s separate Dual Slim Charger costs about $65 and uses GaN technology to deliver up to 65W through two USB-C ports. Both outlets say it is half an inch thick; Engadget adds that its prongs fold flat.
Cables and availability
The UltraStrand USB-C cables cost about $25 to $40. The Verge lists a 60W, 480Mbps version and a 240W, 40Gbps version, with available lengths varying by model. Engadget says each cable has an integrated clip and that Peak Design offers a lifetime guarantee across the new products.
The outlets give different launch timelines. Engadget says all the products can be ordered now through Peak Design and select retailers, with wider global availability in mid-November. The Verge says most are available now, but the travel battery and certain cable lengths will become available on November 5.
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