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My favorite 25W wireless power bank is down to $35

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<figure> <img alt="An image showing a red iPhone with Baseus’ AM52 10,000mAh battery attached to its back." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/11/baseusiphonered.png?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you’re someone who owns an iPhone, you might have considered getting a MagSafe power bank that can quickly recharge it. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/939362/best-magsafe-qi2-2-batteries-power-banks">I tested a handful of options</a> that claim to deliver 25W Qi2.2 speeds wirelessly, and my top pick was <strong>Baseus’ AM52 10,000mAh battery</strong>, which happens to be steeply discounted right now at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5XYNLNC">Amazon</a>. Originally $80 but commonly available for $59.99, the code <strong>M4JLY1W2</strong> (shared via <em><a href="https://slickdeals.net/f/20249550-baseus-picogo-am52-10-000mah-qi2-2-25w-magsafe-slim-magnetic-power-bank-w-45w-usb-c-35-29-free-shipping?src=fa-ca7730ea4ac3450eadc33d079bd1a789&amp;prop=azcid-1124137951">Slickdeals</a></em>) knocks it down to a much more reasonable $35.29 at checkout. The only difference between the discounted model and the one pictured below is that it lacks a built-in USB-C cable.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Baseus PicoGo AM52 Qi2.2 Magnetic Power Bank</h3> <div class="product-description">The AM52&#8217;s MagSafe-ready design means it can snap onto newer iPhones and supply up to 25W of power, and because it has a USB-C port, it can also charge a Nintendo Switch 2 and other electronics.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/268545_Best_MagSafe_battery_CFaulkner_0003.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5XYNLNC"> <strike>$59.99</strike> $35.29 at <strong>Amazon (w/ code M4JLY1W2)</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Baseus-Picogo-Magnetic-Power-Bank-10-000mAh-Qi2-2-Certified-25W-Wireless-Fast-Charger-Built-in-45W-USB-C-Cable-Lanyard-Slim-Portable-Battery-Pack-iPh/19965374897"> <strike>$63.99</strike> $49.99 at <strong>Walmart</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">I like this model for more than just its fast wireless charging speed; The side that snaps to your phone has a soft-touch material, so you don’t need to worry about it scratching your device. Also, it can quickly recharge devices via its 45W USB-C port, making it a solid power bank to tote around if you need to give a little juice to your gaming handheld or laptop. </p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/939362/best-magsafe-qi2-2-batteries-power-banks">Read our hands-on with this and numerous other Qi2.2 batteries</a></h5> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Some other great deals for you</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>We last featured a deal on the <strong>step-climbing Dreame X50 Ultra mopping robovac</strong> in late September when it dropped down to $850 via the manufacturer. If you happened to miss out on that $250 off deal, there’s currently an even better one happening at <a href="https://www.wellbots.com/products/dreame-x50-ultra-complete-robot-vacuum">Wellbots</a>, and it’s exclusive to <em>Verge </em>readers. With the code <strong>VERGEVAC25</strong> used at checkout the $1,099.99 cleaner will drop to $824.25, the lowest price we’ve seen from any retailer. The kit includes the vacuum, accessories, and a base station where X50 Ultra autonomously empty its trash bin, refill its water for mopping and have its mopping pads cleaned and dried. This model is one of my colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy’s <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22997597/best-robot-vacuum-cleaner">favorite models of 2026</a>.</li> <li>I totally get it if you’re wishing <em><a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/1025273/the-elder-scrolls-vi-sentinel-name-announcement">The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinels</a></em> would arrive already. While it may be years away from launch, there’s a fantastic game that I recommend to fill the void. Microsoft-owned Obsidian Entertainment’s <em>Avowed </em>is a first-person action RPG from 2025 that delivers a great story, satisfying gameplay that blends swords, guns, and magic, plus a branching narrative. It’s cheaper than ever to own on Steam via a deal from <a href="https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/avowed">Fanatical</a> that currently has it at $24.99, which is half off. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games-review/611255/avowed-review-xbox-pc">Read our review</a>.</li> <li>While <strong><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1007648/amazon-alexa-tablets-price-specs">Amazon’s Alexa Tablet 8</a></strong> likely isn’t a very speedy tablet, it’s one of just a few eight-inch Android tablets out there right now that has a slick design. Originally $229.99, this model recently got its first price cut, knocking the lockscreen ad-supported tablet down to $199.99 at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDBNF2QK?th=1">Amazon</a>. The Alexa Tablet is replacing Amazon’s lineup of Fire HD tablets, and the biggest difference is the new tablet’s support for the Google Play Store, which gives you access to countless apps and games.</li> </ul>
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