PEAK Design has introduced its first collection of smartphone charging accessories, adding batteries, chargers, stands and cables to a lineup better known for backpacks and tripods. The products are available to order now through the company’s website and select retailers, with global availability expected in mid-November.
The collection includes the $100 Kickstand Travel Battery, a 5,000mAh wireless charger that Peak Design says is the first to receive Qi2.3 certification. It is 10.5mm thick and delivers up to 15W of wireless charging when unplugged, or up to 5W when connected to power. Its stand supports portrait and landscape viewing with MagSafe- or PixelSnap-compatible phones.
Also priced at $100, the 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has two Qi2.2 pads, each capable of up to 25W, plus a 5V USB-C port for smaller devices such as a smartwatch. The station is made from die-cast aluminum and zinc and folds flat for storage.
Peak Design’s $65 Dual Slim Charger uses GaN technology to provide up to 65W across two USB-C ports. Its slim, half-inch profile and foldable prongs set it apart from the compact cube-style chargers common on the market.
The new UltraStrand cables feature integrated clips to help keep them organized. Prices start at $25 for a 60W cable, while a $40 version supports up to 240W. Cable lengths range from 15 centimeters to two meters. Peak Design says the cables are designed to resist kinking and wear, and the company is offering a lifetime guarantee across the collection.
Sources: Engadget.