KickPOWER 4000mAh Dual USB-A Battery REVIEW — MacSources

KickPOWER battery tops off your USB-A tech with packable emergency power.

I am constantly on the lookout for the holy grail of portable batteries. I want a small device that will provide ~1–1.5x charges for my iPhone 13 Pro Max and a single charge for my Apple Watch gen six plus AirPods Pro Case (in a pinch).

When traveling for Cub Scout events, hiking/camping, or when camping with my family, I often rely on a single or perhaps two batteries for a weekend, and anywhere from two to three batteries for a week. If there is power available to recharge, I may only use a single battery. If no power is available, I often utilize a travel solar array that fits on the outside of my backpack. Of course, when toting the tech along, one must consider the battery weight to the total ~20% body weight gear recommendation.

The Kick Power Quick Charge Certified Dual Port 4000mAh battery arrived in a 2 3/4 inches wide by 6 inches tall by 1 3/16 inches thick hanging style package. Following the Kick Power design theme, the cover provided a white segment along the top right, a black element along the bottom left, and splashes of color.

The lime green accents were used for the KICK POWER name and border segments on the cover. I liked the…