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New power banks use safer semi-solid-state battery chemistry

Created at 5 Jun · 4:36 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Magnetic power banks featuring semi-solid-state batteries are now available for purchase, starting at $59. These new power banks utilize battery cells with less flammable liquid electrolyte, enhancing thermal stability and reducing fire risk compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries.

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Key Numbers

$59starting price for power banks
6.8mmthinnest point of the 5,000mAh power bank
5,000mAhcapacity of the thinnest power bank

Who's Involved

BMX
company releasing new power banks

↳ Why This Matters

This innovation addresses a long-standing safety concern with portable electronics by introducing safer battery chemistry into a widely used consumer product, potentially setting a new standard for power banks.

Key facts

  • Semi-solid-state battery-powered magnetic power banks are now available for purchase.
  • The new power banks start at $59.
  • They use battery cells with less flammable liquid electrolyte for improved safety.
  • The lineup includes a 6.8mm thin 5,000mAh Qi2 magnetic power bank.

A new generation of magnetic power banks, first showcased at CES 2026, are now available for consumers, with prices starting at $59. These power banks distinguish themselves by employing semi-solid-state battery technology. Unlike conventional power banks that rely on traditional lithium-ion batteries with liquid electrolytes, these new devices utilize battery cells with significantly less flammable electrolyte. This innovation aims to enhance thermal stability and substantially reduce the risk of fires. The product line also features what the company describes as the world's thinnest 5,000mAh Qi2 magnetic power bank, measuring only 6.8mm at its narrowest point. This development signifies a shift in the power bank market, prioritizing battery chemistry safety over incremental improvements in charging speed or capacity.

Frequently asked questions

The new power banks use semi-solid-state battery chemistry, which is significantly less flammable than traditional lithium-ion batteries, improving safety.

The power banks start at $59.

The company claims it is the world's thinnest 5,000mAh Qi2 magnetic power bank, measuring just 6.8mm at its thinnest point.

What Happens Next

01The new power banks are available for purchase.

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How It Developed

5 Jun · 4:29 AM
New semi-solid-state battery power banks, featuring improved safety and a 6.8mm thin 5,000mAh Qi2 model, are now available starting at $59.
Android Authority via PiQSuite

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A new breed of power banks is here, and they're built around safer battery chemistrym.piqsuite.com

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