Bang & Olufsen is stepping outside its audio comfort zone with a new power bank that emphasizes design and premium materials over battery capacity. The Bang & Olufsen Powerbank features a glass and aluminum body and supports the latest Qi2 magnetic wireless charging standard. Compatible with iPhones, Google Pixel phones, and B&O’s own Beoplay H100 headphones, it arrives priced at a hefty €145 ($155).
Known for luxury speakers and headphones, Danish brand Bang & Olufsen is dipping into a category dominated by practical specs rather than luxe finishes. With this accessory, the focus is clearly on style and brand status rather than raw power. B&O even suggests the power bank pairs perfectly with its flagship Beoplay H100 headphones, positioning it as a premium lifestyle add-on rather than just a backup battery.
Bang & Olufsen Powerbank specs and features
- Battery capacity: 5,000 mAh
- Wireless charging: Qi2 magnetic standard up to 15 W
- USB-C port
- Wired output: up to 20 W
- Wired input: up to 18 W
- Colors: ”Infinite Black” and ”Golden Sand”
At 5,000 mAh, the battery capacity is modest by today’s standards-enough for a daytime smartphone top-up or charging smaller devices like earbuds, but not for extended trips without a power source. For context, many magnetic wireless chargers from brands like Anker, Belkin, and Ugreen now offer 10,000 mAh or more at a significantly lower price than B&O’s €145.
The power bank supports Qi2, the new magnetic wireless charging standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium. Qi2 builds on Apple’s MagSafe concept and delivers up to 15 W of power with improved coil alignment. This makes it a natural fit for iPhone users as well as compatible Android phones such as Google’s Pixel 10, which B&O specifically references-likely anticipating future Pixel models adopting the standard.
B&O’s pricing and premium positioning highlight an emerging niche: luxury brands moving into high-end charging accessories, a segment largely left open since Apple discontinued its MagSafe Battery Pack in 2023. While most compact magnetic power banks come from accessory makers focused on value and specs, Bang & Olufsen is selling one as a design object-crafted with upscale materials and minimalist aesthetics to complement its audio gear.
If the Bang & Olufsen Powerbank finds its audience, it could open a new revenue stream for premium audio brands by expanding their ecosystem beyond headphones and speakers. This might encourage others in the luxury tech space to rethink how they package power delivery-not just as a utility but as a statement piece.