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Peak Design expands its collection of wireless charging accessories
Peak Design is expanding into premium charging accessories with a new travel battery, a two-device wireless charging station, a compact wall charger and USB-C cables. The products pair metal construction and travel-friendly designs with fast charging, including a battery that can deliver 25W wirelessly when plugged into a USB power source.
The Wireless Kickstand Travel Battery costs $99.95 and has a 5,000mAh capacity; on battery power, wireless charging is limited to 15W. The $99.95 Charging Station has two Qi2.2-compatible 25W pads, while the $64.95 Dual Slim Charger offers up to 65W through two USB-C ports. Most products are available now, with the battery and some cable lengths due on 5 November.
In short
- Peak Design has launched a range of charging accessories.
- Its 5,000mAh battery reaches 25W wireless charging when plugged in.
- The dual-pad station costs $99.95 and supports two devices at 25W.
Explained simply
Peak Design is a US company best known for camera bags, straps and mobile accessories. It has built products for people who carry equipment on the move, and is now offering chargers and cables alongside that range.
Wireless chargers transfer power to a phone or other compatible device without plugging a cable into it. Qi2.2 is a wireless charging standard; how quickly a device charges depends on whether it supports the standard and the charger’s power level. Portable batteries can also charge devices wirelessly, though their output may differ when unplugged.
The products are aimed at travellers and people who want charging equipment that works with phones and other USB-C devices. Their prices and charging speeds place them in the premium accessory market, where buyers may weigh convenience and build against cost and compatibility.