iWalk PowerSquid is 9,000mAh portable charger or power bank that has built-in cables so you don’t have to bring a separate one. The iWalk PowerSquid retails for S$61.90.
Unboxing
In the box, you will find the following:
- iWALK PowerSquid power bank
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- User manual
Design and build quality
The iWalk PowerSquid comes in three colours – (1) pink, (2) white, and (3) black. The unit I have is the black colour variant. Design wise, the iWalk PowerSquid keeps it simple with its matte finish which has a slight rubberised texture and rounded edges. The top portion of the power bank is slightly rounded and has a glossy finish.
Plastic used in the iWalk PowerSquid feels high quality and I didn’t notice any flimsy buttons or components on the power bank. Build quality overall feels solid and good in the hand. Cables are flat and the ends are neatly recessed into the power bank. The three cables are labelled ‘L’, ‘M’, ‘C’ respectively so it is easy to identify. The lightning and micro USB cable is easy to remove but the USB-C cable is quite tricky as there isn’t a grove to flip the cable out.
The iWalk PowerSquid is quite a compact power bank when looking at the length and width. At 5.5cm * 10cm, it’s just slighter bigger than a credit card, making it very easy to keep in small compartments of a bag or even pockets. Do note that since it is 3cm thick, I wouldn’t necessary term it as a slim power bank but it overall still is a small sized power bank.
There is also a circular LCD screen on the iWalk PowerSquid to display the battery percentage left in the power bank.
Charging features
Let’s do a quick rundown of the charging capabilities of the iWalk PowerSquid:
- 9,000mAh capacity
- 18W PD fast charging
- Built-in 3 ports of USB-C, Lightning, and micro USB
- Spare USB-A port
- Charges via USB-C
User experience
Having built-in cables makes it very convenient when I need to bring along a power bank as I don’t have to look for spare charging cables to accompany it. I can simply grab the iWalk PowerSquid and know that I’ll be able to charge any phone.
One thing to note is that the built-in cables are quite short, approximately 8cm long. This means that you can’t leave the charger in your bag and continue to use your phone. The phone and iWalk PowerSquid has be together when charging.
I don’t see this as a downside as iWalk was smart to add a standalone USB-A port. So in the case you want to use your phone while charging you can use the PowerSquid like a regular power bank. It also offers a backup port for when one of the built-in cable is spoilt.
Charging speeds are pretty standard and similar to what I get charging my iPhone 11 using the 18W power adapter.
Conclusion
Overall, the iWalk PowerSquid is a solid choice if you want the most convenience out of your power bank (no need to bring a separate cable). It charges fast at 18W and well-built in a small form factor. The iWalk PowerSquid retails for S$61.90, which is a tad expensive for a 9,000mAh power bank, but you gain convenience in usage.