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I used the Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack for wireless charging, and while it works well, there are cheaper and smaller alternatives out there

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TechRadar Verdict

The Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack has good charging performance and stylish looks. It feels reasonably sturdy, although it’s perhaps not as tough as other power banks, and while it’s pleasingly thin, it’s a little too long for carrying in your pocket comfortably. It includes two extra USB-C ports for added convenience, but ultimately there are better value propositions out there that are equally capable of charging your Galaxy devices.

Pros

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    Light and thin

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    Decent wireless charging performance

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    Includes two USB-C ports

Cons

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    Quite long

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    Only one full wireless charge possible

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    Better value alternatives exist

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Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack: review

The Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack is a power bank designed for charging Galaxy and other small devices.

It has quite a sleek design with an organic-looking finish, emphasized by the beige colorway of my unit, which is mottled for a pebble-like appearance. It also feels quite solid, although there is some flexing to the panels, so it isn’t the most rugged power bank around.

However, it’s pleasingly thin and light, and combined with the rounded edges at one end, this makes the Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack relatively easy to carry around. However, it’s quite long, even for a wireless power bank, and many of the best power banks with similar power and capacity specs are smaller than this.

What also mars its seamless design is the hump of the wireless charging pad, although its soft material offers extra cushioning and grip for your device, and seems quite resistant to tears and scratches.

There’s no real interface to speak of on the Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack. It features a single power button and five LED dots: one indicating charging activity and the other four representing battery life. These are placed at the end of the unit, next to the USB ports, and are large and bright enough to be seen clearly.

The wireless charging feature is capable of outputting 7.5W of power. It also features two USB-C ports, both of which serve as inputs and outputs. These offer Super Fast Charging, providing 25W of output power each when charging a single device.

Three-way charging is also supported when using both ports and the wireless pad, although the power output drops to 7.5W for all outputs in such cases. It’s also a shame that while charging, the battery life indicators don’t remain lit, so you can’t tell how much battery the Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack has left without pressing the power button first, which is somewhat inconvenient.

It managed to wirelessly charge a Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, which has a 4,755mAh battery, from empty to full in about three and a half hours, which is quite a good performance. In the process, the Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack lost all but one of its LED dots, indicating that it had between 5-20% left in reserve.

This is somewhat disappointing, since it means you’ll only get one full wireless charge out of it. What’s more, charging the bank itself from empty to full took over three hours, which isn’t particularly fast; other 10K power banks are faster at charging themselves than this.

The Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack is reasonably priced considering its wireless charging capability and the inclusion of two USB-C ports for additional charging. However, there are other wireless chargers out there with smaller form factors that perform just as well, such as the Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K), which even includes a handy flip stand for propping up your phone.

Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack leaning on plinth, on desk with pink background

(Image credit: Future)

Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack review: price & specs

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Price

$44.99 / £44 / AU$79

Capacity

10,000mAh

Total wattage

25W

Number of ports

2

USB-C

2

Wireless charging

Yes

Weight

7.8oz / 222g

Power-to-weight

45mAh/g

Close-up of ports on Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack, on plinth on desk with pink background

(Image credit: Future)

Should I buy the Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack Battery Pack?

Buy it if…

You want to charge multiple devices at the same time
Thanks to the two USB-C ports and three-way charging support, you can charge all your small devices at the same time.

You want to charge wirelessly
The wireless charging capability is quite good, and the soft pad is durable and provides plenty of stability.

Don't buy it if…

You want multiple charges
With its 10,000mAh capacity, the Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack won’t be enough for charging your phone more than once.

You want the best value
There are cheaper power banks out there with similar specs, and sometimes with extra features to boot.

Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack review: Also consider

Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K)
If you’re looking for another power bank with wireless charging capabilities, then the MagGo Power Bank is a great choice, given its small dimensions and integrated stand. Although primarily designed for MagSafe iPhones (hence the name), it works with Android phones as well, although it won’t provide the same magnetic security. MagSafe cases are available for Android phones, but since these aren’t officially endorsed, there’s no guarantee they’ll work with MagSafe chargers. Read our full Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) review.

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Lewis Maddison
Lewis Maddison
Reviews Writer

Lewis Maddison is a Reviews Writer for TechRadar. He previously worked as a Staff Writer for our business section, TechRadar Pro, where he gained experience with productivity-enhancing hardware, ranging from keyboards to standing desks. His area of expertise lies in computer peripherals and audio hardware, having spent over a decade exploring the murky depths of both PC building and music production. He also revels in picking up on the finest details and niggles that ultimately make a big difference to the user experience.

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