Update | Only 6.9mm thick: New Baseus ultrathin magnetic power bank launches with 22.5W charging

Baseus has officially launched the Picogo Air power bank. An earlier version of this article stated that it measures 6.8mm thick and supports 20W wired charging. Baseus has since confirmed that the Picogo Air is 6.9mm thick and supports up to 22.5W output through its built-in USB-C cable.

The company has also confirmed that it uses semi-solid-state battery cells and will retail for $59.99 in the US and €59.99 in Germany.

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The Baseus Picogo Air AM71 is now available to buy in the US, UK, and across the Eurozone as an ultra-slim magnetic power bank designed to make your phone easier to use while charging. At just 6.9mm thick, it's only slightly thicker than the iPhone Air (5.6mm) and thinner than competing models like the Ugreen MagFlow Air (8.6mm) and Anker Nano (8.6mm).

As for the specs, the Picogo Air AM71 packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports up to 7.5W magnetic wireless charging for compatible phones. Without Qi2 support, it's slower than both the Anker and Ugreen models, which offer up to 15W wireless charging. Fortunately, it also supports faster 22.5W wired charging through its USB-C port.

Elsewhere, Baseus added NFC PowerSense for real-time power monitoring via an app. Once paired, users can check the remaining capacity, battery health, charging cycles, battery temperature, and more directly on their smartphone. The power bank itself features a grooved design to improve heat dissipation and comes in a smooth aluminum unibody. Rounding things off, it is CCC-certified for use on flights in China.

Pricing and availability

The Baseus Picogo Air AM71 is now available globally in two colors: silver and black. In the US, it retails for $69.99 through Amazon. Buyers in the UK and across the Eurozone can purchase it from the Baseus Store for £61.13 and €69.99, respectively. Interestingly, it's priced higher than the Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank, which features the same ultra-thin design and similar charging speeds. The Xiaomi model sells for £54.99 in the UK and €59.99 in EU.