Peak Design’s New Qi2.3 Power Bank Adds a Kickstand and 25W Charging

Peak Design’s new charging lineup puts portability at the center: a magnetic power bank with a built-in kickstand, a wireless station that folds flat, and a half-inch-thick 65W charger. The products target a familiar problem for people who travel with phones, laptops, and other devices: charging gear can be useful at a desk yet awkward to pack. Peak Design’s answer is to make the shape and setup part of the product’s appeal, alongside its charging capacity.

That focus makes sense, though compact design only solves part of the packing problem. Buyers still need to match each accessory’s output to their devices and consider how they’ll use it: wireless charging favors convenience, while wired charging can serve devices that need more power.

A magnetic battery that doubles as a stand

The Kickstand Travel Battery is the lineup’s headline product. Peak Design calls it the world’s first Qi2.3-certified magnetic power bank. That certification claim helps distinguish the battery, but the practical appeal is easier to assess: it attaches magnetically, charges a phone wirelessly, and includes a stand that can hold the phone upright while it charges.

Its 5,000mAh capacity delivers up to 15W wirelessly while running on its own battery, rising to 25W when connected to external power. Those are two different use cases, and the distinction matters. The higher figure applies when the battery is plugged in; it doesn’t describe what the unit can deliver while you’re carrying it around.

The built-in kickstand props up a phone during charging, which should be handy at a desk or in transit. It can make a battery more useful when you want to read a screen or take a call without holding the phone, though the convenience depends on having a suitable place to set it down. A small integrated stand, in other words, adds a practical function without requiring another item in the bag.

Available now in Moon and Black, the battery starts at $99.95. That’s a premium price for a 5,000mAh power bank, so the stand and magnetic attachment carry much of the value proposition. If you’re comparing it with a basic battery, the question is whether those features will see regular use.

Charging gear built for travel

The 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has two Qi2.2 pads, each rated for up to 25W, plus a side port for another accessory. That combination gives it room to charge two compatible devices wirelessly while accommodating a third through the port. The specific result will depend on the devices and power source involved, so the listed maximums shouldn’t be read as a guarantee that every connected device will charge at its top rate at the same time.

Its ability to fold completely flat makes it easier to pack. That’s a useful design choice for a station intended to travel: a charger that opens into a stable surface at a destination can take up less room in a bag on the way there. The starting price is $99.95, putting it at the same entry price as the Kickstand Travel Battery, though the products address different routines.

For wired charging, the Dual Slim Charger packs GaN circuitry into a body just half an inch thick and can supply up to 65W. It can charge a laptop and smartphone at the same time, and costs $65. The thin housing is the headline here, but its usefulness will depend on how much power each connected device draws and how the charger divides its output. Still, a compact wired option gives the lineup a role beyond phone charging.

Cables and coverage

Peak Design is also adding Ultra Strand USB-C cables in 60W and 240W versions. The 240W model supports USB4 data transfers up to 40Gbps, giving it bandwidth for high-speed data alongside power delivery. The two ratings point to different needs: the lower-power cable may suit everyday device charging, while the higher-rated model is aimed at setups that need more power and faster data connections.

Cable ratings can be easy to overlook when a charger, laptop, and phone all use USB-C. Yet the cable is part of the connection, and its stated capabilities matter if you want the full power or data performance supported by the rest of your setup. Peak Design’s range gives buyers options, but they’ll still need to choose the version that fits their devices.

What the lineup says about portable charging

All the accessories include Peak Design’s lifetime guarantee. Battery products also receive an additional two years of battery performance coverage. That distinction gives the battery a specific period of performance coverage beyond the general guarantee, though the source doesn’t detail the terms.

The lineup’s appeal comes down to travel-ready design paired with useful charging capacity, with the fold-flat station and kickstand battery offering the clearest practical distinction. This is more significant than it looks: small changes to how gear folds, stands, or attaches can determine whether an accessory earns space in a travel bag. And yet, design can’t erase the tradeoffs between wireless convenience, wired output, and price.

For someone who charges several devices at a temporary workspace, the station’s fold-flat form and extra port may be the more relevant features. For someone who needs a phone battery that can also prop up the screen, the magnetic pack has a clearer use case. The 65W charger and cable options round out the system, but the strongest pitch is still portability with a defined purpose. A tidy kit, if the features match your routine.