Sharge ICEMAG wireless power bank hands-on review: Light up your new iPhone

All in all, I have to say I’ve enjoyed testing the ICEMAG power bank. Its “8,000 rpm” cooling system is louder than advertised (or rather, that a Samsung flagship smartphone seems to perceive it to be), which calls its use as a travel gadget into question. It might attract attention out in public (possibly from people who wonder how you got an entire PC case into your pocket, if nothing else) – however, it has other advantages that make up for that apparent discrepancy in my opinion.

The fact that it both lights up and makes noise makes for a unique and potentially better wireless charging experience than normal, in that it is very easy to make sure you haven’t walked away and left your smartphone failing to power up because it hasn’t been placed on the charger just right, as with other accessories of its type.

In addition, it’s nice to be able to simply look up to check my device is still charging from across the room. On that note, it’s almost a shame this accessory hadn’t been designed as a charging stand instead. Then again, the option of portability makes its experience that little bit more fun. Accordingly, if you want a new magnetic charging accessory and perhaps also don’t mind about the risk of annoying people on public transport, the ICEMAG power bank is for you.

Price and availability

It is currently available either from Sharge or on Amazon for the price of US$59.99 at the time of writing.