r/MagSafe

Image 1 — Got an original MagSafe battery pack for $35 from eBay (excellent condition)
Image 2 — Got an original MagSafe battery pack for $35 from eBay (excellent condition)
Image 3 — Got an original MagSafe battery pack for $35 from eBay (excellent condition)
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Got an original MagSafe battery pack for $35 from eBay (excellent condition)

I was expecting this to be a fake MagSafe battery pack but I have it a shot and it is completely a real one. I can even check the version in settings and can reverse charge with my iphone. It also included a lightning cable. So for $35 i got a real MagSafe battery pack + a real lightning cable. I think this was a really good price, especially taking in consideration the excellent condition the item is in What do you think?

u/mollenolle — 8 days ago

Zens Semi Solid State 5K: a $59.99 battery that really costs $96.44

You get what you pay for. Apparently, you also pay for what you already got.

On paper, the Zens Semi Solid State Powerbank looked like exactly what I wanted for my iPhone Air: an exceptionally thin magnetic battery, newer battery technology, and fast wireless charging. I compared several alternatives and decided to spend a little more. Buy something better once, enjoy it, move on.

The battery was $59.99. Shipping added $15. Fine. I saw those costs and agreed to them.

I paid for the battery. I received the battery. Then, a week later, I received another bill for the battery.

FedEx wanted another $21.45 in import charges. My $74.99 purchase was actually $96.44—28.6% above the order total. That’s a different price bracket, and a different purchasing decision.

I checked my order details, confirmation, shipping emails, and tracking emails. None warned me about additional import charges. I saw no warning at checkout.

Only after the bill arrived did I go digging and find the explanation in Zens’ FAQ. Yes, it’s there. But discovering the true cost after paying isn’t an informed purchase—it’s an expensive surprise.

Zens doesn’t set US import charges. It does decide where to put the warning. If you can prominently sell me the benefits, you can prominently tell me what else I might have to pay.

I’ve used the battery only a couple of times, so I can’t judge its long-term performance. It also got very hot charging my iPhone, which hasn’t exactly improved the introduction.

I contacted support, paid FedEx, and requested reimbursement. That request is pending.

Even if this battery performs beautifully from here on, every time I reach for it I’ll remember that I paid more than I knowingly agreed to spend. What should have been a useful little accessory now feels like a reminder that I got burned on the price.

The iPhone will eventually be replaced. The battery will eventually wear out. The sour taste Zens left will outlast both.

When someone asks me about Zens, this is the experience I’ll tell them about.

u/Ready-Ad-3361 — 7 days ago

what is genuinely the best iphone pro max case when your current shell blocks magsafe charging?

i have had the iphone 17 pro max for months, but the thick dual layer case i slapped on at launch has basically killed wireless charging because pucks disconnect every ten seconds and car mounts barely hold. i want to switch to a solid everyday case with real magnetic passthrough, and torras keeps popping up for their magnetic stand case lineup like the ostand series since the embedded ring sits flush and holds strong alignment without interfering with charging coils. what do you consider the best iphone pro max case to replace a thick shell that ruins magnetic accessories without sacrificing daily drop protection?

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u/NkyStriepling54 — 7 days ago

S25 Ultra não carrega por indução

Não sei se aqui seria o fórum correto, mas toda ajuda é bem vinda

Adquiri um carregador portátil Baseus PicoGo AM41 10000mAh Qi2 Magnético 27W, porém não carrega meu S25 Ultra por indução, somente via cabo.

Seria o S25 não compatível com esse carregador ou é alguma configuração? No manual do produto não achei nada que ajudasse.

u/Maximoff1425 — 8 days ago

Car mount recommendations

I have a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I want a car mount that won’t interfere with viewing the screen. I have an iPhone 17 Pro. I do not necessarily need a mount with charging.

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u/Aromatic-Ice-4885 — 7 days ago

Same 25W magnetic pack, pretty different results on two iPhones

Been testing the same lisen P604 on two phones lately, my iPhone 18 Pro Max with a thin MagSafe case and an iPhone 17 Pro with a slightly thicker one.

Starting both around 20-30%, the 18 Pro Max seems to pick up more charge during a 15-20 min top-up. The 17 Pro warms up earlier and feels like it slows down sooner, even though I'm using the exact same power bank.

Could just be the case, different battery size, starting temp, or iOS doing its thing, but I didn't expect the gap to be this noticeable.

Anyone here tested the same 25W charger or power bank across different iPhones? Curious how much of the difference comes down to the phone vs the case and thermals.

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u/katraj1012 — 7 days ago