With the emergence of MagSafe and Apple finally adding a USB-C port to its iPhones, two new products have entered our lives. First, wireless power banks were launched; you stick it to the back of your phone and start charging instantly, no cables! Then came magnetic portable SSDs. The iPhone can shoot 4K Apple ProRes, which is amazing, but to do that, you need to connect an SSD to your phone. Therefore, having a magnetic SSD means you don't have to hold it while recording since it sticks to the back of your phone. However, you can't use these two products at the same time; that's where ADATA aims to solve this problem with the SR800 Magnetic Power Bank SSD. This product combines a 5,000 mAh wireless power bank with a detachable portable SSD and they've also added a stand! Let's take a look at what this interesting device has to offer!

Special thanks to ADATA for providing us with the SR800 Magnetic Power Bank SSD for review.

ADATA SR800 Magnetic Power Bank SSD Features

– USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 high-speed transmission support
– 2000MB/s high-speed read/write
– Portable magnetic wireless charging
– QC/PD 20W fast charging
– Integrated foldable stand in the back plate design
– Multiple circuit protection mechanisms
– 5,000mAh Battery Capacity

ADATA SR800 Magnetic Power Bank SSD Packaging

The SR800 comes in ADATA's standard retail packaging. The front features an image of the device and displays the capacity of the power bank along with the capacity of the portable SSD. ADATA will offer this drive in both 1TB and 2TB versions.

When you turn to the back, you'll find more information about the SR800 and a QR code to download free backup software.

When you take it out of the box, you'll find the SR800, which consists of a wireless power bank and a portable SSD. There's also a small USB-C cable. You can use the USB-C cable to charge the wireless power bank, and it can also be used with the portable SSD.

ADATA SR800 Magnetic Power Bank SSD Overview

The SR800 essentially consists of a power bank, but since it has a place for a portable solid-state drive, it's a bit larger than you would expect for a 5,000 mAh wireless power bank. The official dimensions specified by ADATA for the power bank are 106.7 x 72.7 x 22.6 mm. On the main side, there's a magnetic wireless charger with a charging capacity of 15W.

When you turn to the back, you'll find the portable SSD. You might think this SSD is part of the power bank, but it actually just rests on the back. This allows you to use the portable SSD as an independent device if you don't need the power bank. This SSD is a USB 3.2 gen 2×2 drive that can reach speeds of up to 2000 MB/s.

Both the power bank and the portable SSD have USB-C connections. This can be used not only to charge the power bank but also to provide 20W charging to other devices.

On the back of the power bank, you'll find a small button that lights up the LEDs showing how much charge it has left. These LEDs also indicate that the power bank is charging your device.

The SR800 is a magnetic power bank with an SSD, but there's one more trick! When you connect the device to your phone, it has a pop-out stand that keeps it upright!

ADATA SR800 Magnetic Power Bank SSD Test

Using the SR800 is quite easy. Since it is magnetic, it easily sticks to the back of my iPhone 15 Pro. It hangs a bit off the edge of my device, but I don't think you'll have this issue with the Pro Max versions. When you stick the device to the back of your phone, it starts charging immediately, indicated by the blue LED on the back.

If you want to use the portable SSD with your iPhone, all you need to do is use the provided USB-C cable. I tried pulling Apple ProRes footage directly to the SSD, and it worked flawlessly; you can also use the SSD to transfer photos and videos from your iPhone.

The iPhone does not fully benefit from the SSD provided here. We tested it on our PC, and as you can see, it performs at the specified speeds. This means that if you want to pull something from your iPhone and transfer it to your PC, you will get real USB 3.2 gen 2×2 speeds!

If you're wondering how the stand works, I mostly used it in landscape mode, and it's perfect; especially if you're using your phone to watch movies! This will be very useful when you don't want to hold your phone up during long flights!

ADATA SR800 Magnetic Power Bank SSD General Evaluation

This is truly an interesting product from ADATA. If you fit the usage scenario that ADATA has in mind for the SR800, this will be a perfect device for you.

One of the biggest problems with the iPhone, especially when shooting 4K ProRes video, is battery life. Therefore, the 5,000 mAh wireless power bank is definitely very useful here! If you are recording ProRes footage, you need a portable SSD, there’s no other way. This means you need to hold the SSD while recording, or you need to get a magnetic SSD. If you get a magnetic SSD, you sacrifice charging, so you can see why the SR800 makes so much sense. Plus, you also get a stand that is especially useful during flights!

I like that the SSD is completely removable from the power bank. This way, if you only want to use the portable SSD, it doesn't take up as much space as the whole unit. Also, since the SSD itself is USB 3.2 gen 2×2, you will get the fastest speeds possible when transferring your files to your PC.

Now, if you only want a wireless magnetic charger, there are better options that are slimmer. And of course, magnetic portable SSDs are also available, but if you need both, this really solves that problem!

Currently, you can buy the 1TB version of the SR800 from ADATA for $181.99, which is not a bad price considering recent storage prices. Overall, ThinkComputers rates the ADATA SR800 Magnetic Power Bank SSD 9 out of 10.

Pros:
– Solves a unique problem
– 3-in-1 device (charger, stand, and storage)
– 15W wireless charging and 20W wired charging
– SSD is removable & USB 3.2 gen 2×2

Cons:
– Quite large if you only want a wireless power bank