Why the Ridge Power Bank Is a Must-Have for Every Apple Guy
One brick, three devices, zero cables to forget.
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What we love
- Charges iPhone, Apple Watch and more at the same time
- Built-in USB-C and Lightning cables
- 10,000mAh — about three phone charges
What bugs us
- Chunkier than a phone-only pack (16mm, ~209g)
- Costs more than basic magnetic packs
Here’s the typical guy’s travel-charging setup: a phone cable, a watch puck, a wall brick, a backup battery, and a knot of wires at the bottom of his bag. The Ridge Power Bank replaces nearly all of it.
1. It charges your Apple Watch (most power banks don’t)
This is the headline. The Ridge has a built-in Apple Watch charging area, so you don’t need to pack the separate puck. Most magnetic power banks on the market — even premium ones — skip this entirely.
2. The cables are built in
There’s a built-in USB-C cable and a built-in Lightning cable. Older iPhone, new iPhone, AirPods case, your buddy’s Android — covered. You’ll never be the guy asking “anyone have a charger?” again.
3. It snaps on and charges while you use your phone
Magnetic wireless charging at up to 15W means you snap it on the back of your iPhone and keep scrolling, navigating, or pretending to answer emails.
4. 10,000mAh is the sweet spot
10,000mAh is enough for around three full phone charges — a long weekend without an outlet — while still fitting in a jacket pocket. Need to top it up fast? The USB-C port does 20W Power Delivery.
5. It has a display and a kickstand
A digital readout shows your exact battery percentage, so there’s no guessing from four blinking dots. And the built-in kickstand props your phone up while it charges, which is perfect for flights and hotel nightstands.
6. It charges multiple devices at once
Phone on the magnet, watch on the pad, AirPods on a cable. Everything tops up together, which is exactly what you want at an airport gate.
Who should skip it
- Android-only households. You’ll still get the USB-C cable, but you’re paying for Apple-specific features.
- Guys who want the thinnest pack possible. At 16mm and ~209g, it’s built to charge everything, not to disappear. A slim 5K pack like the Anker 622 is thinner.
- Minimalists who only charge their phone. A cheaper single-device pack will do.
Quick specs
| Spec | Ridge Power Bank |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000mAh (~3 phone charges) |
| Wireless charging | Magnetic, up to 15W |
| Wired | 20W USB-C Power Delivery |
| Built-in cables | USB-C + Lightning |
| Apple Watch | Built-in charging pad |
| Display | Digital battery % |
| Kickstand | Built in |
| Size / weight | 105 × 68 × 16mm, ~209g |
| Price | ~$80 |
The verdict
If you own an iPhone and an Apple Watch, this is the most useful power bank you can buy. It’s not the cheapest — but it’s the one that lets you leave three other chargers at home.
See how it stacks up in our 5 best MagSafe power banks, or read the Ridge vs Anker MagGo showdown.
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