Few of the products I review end up in my gear bag, but one that made the cut is the Belkin BoostCharge Hybrid Wall Charger 25W + Power Bank 5K. What I love about it is that when I have this accessory with me, I know I can recharge my iPhone, whether I have access to a wall socket or not. That’s because it’s both an external battery and a wall charger in one. It’s even reasonably portable.
Even better, a deal knocks 15% off the price.
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Belkin BoostCharge Hybrid Wall Charger 25W + Power Bank 5K deal
Both a wall charger and a power bank, this 2-in-1 portable charger with USB-C PD3.0 port and USB-A port is a travel-friendly, charging device. Comes in black.
- No need to pack separate wall chargers and power banks
- Automatically recharges itself when plugged in
- Compact size, foldable prongs
- Works with all Apple USB-C devices
- Needs a cable
My iPhone 17 delivers very good battery life. Nevertheless, when I leave the house for the day, I feel more comfortable knowing I can recharge it. Generally, my choices are a wall charger or a power bank. With this gizmo from Belkin, I get both in one package.
Two charging accessories in one
If I’m near a wall socket, I flip out the electrical prongs and plug in the Belkin charger, then connect my iPhone to juice it back up. If I’m off the grid, I use the accessory’s built-in 5,000 mAh power bank to replenish the handset. The device takes care of both jobs — and saves me from needing to carry extra stuff.
Despite its cumbersome name, the BoostCharge Hybrid Wall Charger 25W + Power Bank 5K is surprisingly portable, considering how many features Belkin packed in. Mine tucks easily into the bottom of my gear bag.
It’s not perfect, though. As I point out in my review, “If you don’t remember to bring a cable with you, this accessory can’t do you any good.” That’s why I pair Belkin’s hybrid power bank with Rolling Square’s inCharge XS, a super-portable charging cable. Still, Belkin built in USB-C and USB-A ports into its wall charger/battery. So there’s a good chance whatever cable you have with you is compatible.
(Looking for a power bank without the wall charger? Read our roundup of the best power banks for Apple users.)
Save on Belkin BoostCharge Hybrid Wall Charger 25W + Power Bank 5K
The regular cost of this combo wall charger/power bank is $59.99, but Amazon knocked 15% off. That brings the price down to $51.
Buy it from: Amazon
Both a wall charger and a power bank, this 2-in-1 portable charger with USB-C PD3.0 port and USB-A port is a travel-friendly, charging device. Comes in black.
- No need to pack separate wall chargers and power banks
- Automatically recharges itself when plugged in
- Compact size, foldable prongs
- Works with all Apple USB-C devices
- Needs a cable
Ed Hardy has been writing full-time about tech for 25 years, and using it for much longer than that. His intro to Apple was a Macintosh Classic II (which he still has), but now he uses a 13-inch iPad Pro as his primary computer. He’s written for NotebookReview, TabletPCReview, and Brighthand, as well as other sites.
