Although power banks and lithium batteries are mature technology, widely available and do not pose a risk in daily use, their exposure to severe damage may lead to thermal runaway that causes fires, material damage, and serious injury. To overcome these risks, the new SolidForge Power Bank offers a rugged design based on solid-state batteries designed to provide exceptional safety and prevent thermal runaway even under extreme pressure. To prove this high reliability, the device’s crowdfunding campaign showed a video showing a drill bit penetrating a power bank without any sparks, smoke or flames appearing, making it significantly safer than most traditional options available on the market.
The new power bank supported by MagSafe technology is available with two capacity options to meet different needs. The first version comes with a capacity of 5,000 mAh, or 19.25 watt hours, while the second version offers a double capacity of 10,000 mAh, or 38.5 watt hours. Both versions share the same footprint of 4.06 by 2.61 inches, but the larger version is 0.73 inches thick instead of 0.46 inches and weighs 7.8 ounces instead of 4.5 ounces. The differences extend to charging capabilities, as the larger version supports 25 watts wireless charging instead of 15 watts, and features a built-in USB-C cable and an additional USB-C port, both of which support a maximum output power of up to 45 watts.
The power bank itself can be recharged at up to 30 watts, and comes equipped with a practical TFT screen that clearly displays vital information such as the remaining capacity and current charging power. The device is currently available at discounted prices as part of its crowdfunding campaign, with the 5,000 mAh version priced at approximately US$50, while the double-capacity version is available at approximately US$60, with additional shipping fees likely to apply. It is worth noting that potential buyers should be careful and fully aware of the significant financial risks that usually accompany supporting products through crowdfunding platforms before making a purchasing decision.
