Image rights from left: Moshi, Ekster Wallets B.V.
Moshi’s compact battery pack has a built–in Lightning cable
and USB–C cable within one compact design, making it
ideal if you carry an iPhone and an iPad Pro, for instance.
The dual cables wrapped around the battery, swaddled in
soft vegan leather, make the device great to look at as well
as compact and convenient. At only 3.5–inches wide and an
inch thick, it’s small enough to carry everywhere.
One cable wraps over the other and both cables hide in
the back of the unit under the ľap, so you don’t have to
worry about wires coming loose. Simply pop the two cables
out when needed and press them back into place when
you’re done. The cover shuts magnetically, so you don’t
have to worry about the cables getting exposed.
The dual cables allow you to charge two devices at a time.
The USB–C port supports 15W output while the Lightning
port supports 12W output — this means it can fast charge
recent iPhones to 50% in about 15 minutes.
The only downside is the 5,000mAh capacity — it’s only
good for about one–and–a–half charges for an iPhone 11 Pro.
THE BOTTOM LINE. Small, good–looking, and ideal for
charging Lightning or USB–C devices. REBECCA SPEAREkster’s slim sleeve can hold MacBooks up to 13
inches, and you can also use it to carry your 12.9–
inch iPad Pro or any other tablet up to that size.
The exterior is mostly canvas, with a premium
leather flap and top area. The leather flap has
a magnetic closure with space either side for a
charging cable. As the MacBook’s ports are
exposed, you can charge while it’s secure inside.
A soft microfiber lines the interior. There isn’t
a thick layer of cushioning, but your MacBook
will feel protected thanks to the sturdy form of
the sleeve. There is also extra space built into the
corners for extra protection.
There are lots of pockets and slots to help
organize accessories, with two on the front and
six elasticized sleeves on the back. There’s also a
large pocket on the back that runs the full length
of the sleeve, suitable for a magazine or papers.
THE BOTTOM LINE. A slim and graceful sleeve
that securely holds a 13–inch MacBook and several
accessories. KAREN S FREEMANMoshi IonGo 5K Duo
A perfectly portable battery pack
$74.95 From Moshi, moshi.com
Features Lightning and USB–C cables, 5,000mAh battery capacityEkster
Laptop Sleeve
Carry your Mac elegantly
$109 From Ekster, ekster.com
Features Protective padding, magnetic closureMOSHI IONGO 5K DUO
Fast charging for both Lightning and USB–C devices
Charge up to two devices at once
Compact size that’s easy to carry everywhere
5,000mAh battery capacity is only good for short trips
EXCELLENTEKSTER LAPTOP SLEEVE
Stylish, upscale design
Magnetic closure with charging access
Multiple accessory pockets
Quite expensive
GREATTough testing, trusted ratings
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