This Qi2 MagSafe Power Bank Has Active Cooling, But Is It Useful? - 9to5Mac

The current MagSafe battery pack market is pretty insane right now. There are literally thousands of magnetic power banks all over Amazon. Most of them are the same: they attach to the back of your phone, trickle-charge your iPhone, and get warm the longer they charge. When you look for one on Amazon, they all look like slightly modified versions of the previous one. But every once in a while, you see one that actually looks, feels, and functions differently. That is exactly what the new Sharge IceMag 3 has. It’s fast, has a very unique look, and can do more than just charge your phone. Let’s take a look.

If you want to see a hands-on look at the Sharge IceMag 3, be sure to check out our video below!

Before we get into my experience and review of this charger, we have to talk about the specs because you get quite a lot here. On paper, the IceMag 3 checks off basically every box. You get:

Qi2.2 25W wireless charging
35W wired charging
Built-in USB-C cable that doubles as a lanyard
Additional USB-C port for charging in and out
Charge up to three devices at once (wireless + USB-C + built-in cable)
10,000mAh battery
RGB active cooling fan
Built-in kickstand

As you can see, the list of specs is pretty robust. This battery pack lets you easily charge your iPhone via Qi2.2, but it can also wire charge your iPhone for faster speeds if needed. Not only that, but the 35W max output means you can easily charge any iPad and even charge a MacBook Air with no problem. The kickstand is also fantastic, with multiple locking points and support for portrait and landscape orientations. So again, on paper it is great, but how was it in practice?

Hands-on experience

I recently used the Sharge IceMag on two trips, and it was the only MagSage battery pack I brought with me. I was using it alongside my iPhone 17 Pro and my M4 iPad Pro. This device really passed all of my tests. Of course, as a MagSafe charger, it worked great. I tend to use my iPhone caseless, so it is important that the magnets are strong. The Sharge IceMag magnets are insanely strong, which is fantastic. It charged my iPhone easily at 25W. The IceMag 3 can also sustain those charging speeds for longer thanks to the built-in Active Cooling 3.0 fan. It actively moves out the hot air produced by the wireless charging coils. I was a bit worried that the fan might be a gimmick and generate unwanted noise. But both of those statements are false. First off, you can hear it at all, and secondly, it is not a gimmick at all.

Another great feature of this charger is how it smartly adapts to the charging situation. For example, if I plug my iPhone into the USB-C cable but still magnetically attach the battery to the phone, the IceMag will know to use the cable to charge, and then switch to Qi2 charging. It will default to the faster speed. But then at the same time, if I have my iPhone charging magnetically and I plug the cable into my AirPods, it will know to charge both at full speed. It’s amazing how it can do that so simply. I also really appreciated how nice the kickstand was. It supports multiple viewing angles and even lets you use standby mode.

My only wishlist item for this device is that they include an LED display to show battery percentage and, perhaps, even the wattage output. But other than that, the function, unique design, and capabilities made this MagSafe battery pack a pleasure to use, and it will be a mainstay in my travel pack.

Pricing & availbility

The Sharge IceMag 3 is available on Amazon today. Normally it is $80, but it is currently discounted to $67! It comes in two colors: Black/Classic (the color I have) and White. If you want to save a bit of money, Sharge also has its IceMag 2 for $49. This one still has the active-cooling RGB fan, but it charges at Qi2 speeds (15W) and does not include the built-in USB-C cable that doubles as a lanyard. But there is that option.

If you are in the market for a new MagSafe power bank and are looking for something unique, top-of-the-line, and functional, the IceMag 3 is worth your consideration. What do you think? Have you ever used a Sharge product? Let’s discuss below!