Expert's Rating
Pros
- Robust Construction
- Sturdy stand
- Rubber cover on the connections
- Robust USB-C charging cable
Cons
- No Qi2 support
- Rubber edges can be damaged under heavy use
Our Verdict
If you don’t need fast inductive charging, the Urban Armor Gear Rugged 10K Wireless Power Bank is a robust charger that isn’t afraid of harsh environments thanks to its covered ports. Its built-in stand and the robust charging cable are exemplary.
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The Rugged 10K Wireless Power Bank features the typical hexagonal design elements that Urban Armor Gear is known for. However, the plastic housing is fitted with a thick rubber bumper and the connectors are hidden behind rubber caps to protect them from dirt. The Rugged 10K meets the U.S. military drop test standard (MIL STD 810G 516.6) and the IPX6 standard.
Its battery has a capacity of 10,000 mAh, with the inductive charging power at 10 watts; it charges at 20 watts through the USB-C port. I measured the 30-minute charging speed for inductive charging with an iPhone 15 at 23 percent and via USB-C at 52 percent. It’s fast via USB-C, but its wireless charging is average. Using USB-C, an 11-inch iPad Pro charged 28 percent in 30 minutes, and a M3 MacBook Air charged 16 percent. These are standard measured values for 20 watts.
The inductive charging station is compatible with MagSafe and has a good grip. In addition to the USB-C port (which recharges the power bank in around two hours) there is also a USB-A port. The rubber caps sit very tightly on the connections.
On the underside, the power bank has an activation button and a four-stage LED display. A wide folding stand is concealed at the back. The wide and robust construction of the stand ensures a good stand. A robust USB-C charging cable is included in the scope of delivery.
Should you buy the Urban Armor Gear Rugged 10K Wireless Power Bank?
The Urban Armor Gear Rugged 10K Wireless Power Bank is quite durable, which the the main reason you’d buy it. Its charging speed is good through USB-C, but its not a Qi2 chargers and its wireless charging speeds reflects that.
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This article originally appeared on our sister publication Macwelt and was translated and localized from German.
Author: Thomas Bergbold, Contributor
Thomas Bergbold is a freelancer for our German sister site Macwelt, for which he has written regularly since 2007. He has been an active Mac user since he came into contact with the Macintosh LC during his studies in the early 1990s. Through Performa and various Power Macintosh G3, G4 and G5, he remained loyal to the Macintosh as a media creator. The trained communications engineer has had a love for high-quality hi-fi devices and music reproduction since his school days. As a photographer and media professional in the creative industry, he relies on Apple products professionally and also enjoys passing on his knowledge in training courses.