UltraProlink Boost Unity 100, Boost Blade 67, Juice-up Mag 4: Charging solutions for modern needs

Every household these days has multiple devices that need to be charged almost on a daily basis. That often translates into multiple chargers occupying multiple power sockets in the house. Several people do not prefer carrying a phone charger or a power bank along due to the bulk and weight associated with them. UltraProlink seems to have a solution for most of these issues. Let’s take a look at some of their products that let you charge multiple devices at a go or those you can slip in your bag without making it heavy.

UltraProlink Boost Blade 67

Price: Rs 2,799

The UltraProlink Boost Blade 67 can easily be mistaken for a compact power bank due to its appearance, but it is a travel charger. It happens to be the slimmest and one of the lightest 67W fast chargers I have ever used. It measures less than 15 mm in thickness and is super-convenient to carry around due to its size. Our unit came with retractable US power pins (two flat pins) and a detachable Indian power connector that smoothly plugs into it.

A fairly long 67W USB-C to C nylon braided cable is also bundled along; something we like to see in the bundle rather than searching for a right one after purchasing a fast charger. Speaking of fast charging, you can either charge a single device that supports up to 67W USB-PD fast charging or two devices simultaneously at up to 45W and 20W speeds through its two USB-C ports.

We tried charging multiple compatible devices with the UltraProlink Boost Blade 67 - some solo and also two at a time, and the performance was satisfactory. For instance, it managed to charge the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL that supports 37W USB-PD charging in 82 minutes, when we charged it individually. The speed did not drop when we also plugged in a Pixel 8a that supports 18W charging in the other port. The supposed 45W + 20W output worked well in this case.

The Boost Blade 67 could charge 54% of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro’s battery in 30 minutes, which is par for the course. Given its 67W output, it can even be used to charge certain laptops at a fair clip. But make sure you do not simultaneously charge another device with this charger when doing so, else the output will drop and so will the charging speed. All said and done, the UltraProlink Boost Blade 67 is a unique, convenient and capable travel charger that’s worth its asking price of Rs 2,799 with a one year warranty.

UltraProlink Juice-up Mag 4 Power Bank

Price: Rs 2,104

If you do not like thick and heavy power banks or wish to eliminate the cable too, this is the product for you. The UltraProlink Juice-up Mag 4 is a compact and wireless 5000 mAh magnetic powerbank that can be used to charge compatible phones wirelessly. The power bank is fairly lightweight despite a metal housing and measures just 9.5 mm in thickness. So one can simply magnetically attach this product at the back of a compatible phone and keep using it or even indulge in calling while it is charging. It doesn’t feel odd or cumbersome.

The Juice-up Mag 4 supports 15W wireless charging and is compliant with Mag-Safe precision charging for Apple devices. Given its 5000 mAh capacity, it can charge almost all iPhones from the past few generations fully, barring the Plus and Pro Max models. Just because it has a 5000 mAh battery doesn’t mean it can change a similar capacity battery fully. Typically, good power banks will do 75 to 80% of their peak capacity before running out of juice.

15W fast charging speed is not too fast but perfectly acceptable. In case you wish to charge the phone faster or if you have another device that doesn’t support wireless charging, the Juice-up Mag 4 has a USB-C port that can do 22.5W of USB-PD charging. Also, never forget that a powerbank is a backup charging option and not the primary charger itself. It is only meant to be used if your device’s battery is running low with no access to a power outlet.

Even in such a case, don’t look to charge the phone to full capacity. Just charge it enough so that it lasts till you have access to a charging point. Every power bank battery, however good, has limited charging cycles, and its charge holding capacity starts to deplete the more it is used. Hence, always use it judiciously. The Juice-up Mag 4 can be purchased for Rs 2,104 with six months warranty. It is a handy device that can easily slip into your bag without making it noticeably heavier.

UltraProlink Boost Unity 100 Charging Station

Price: Rs 4,559

If you want to do away with the hassle of using multiple chargers in the house, the UltraProlink Boost Unity 100 charging station is the product for you. You can think of it as multiple chargers rolled into one fairly compact device that sits on your desk on a neat stand bundled along. The stand has a rubberised base that makes it resistant to slipping or sliding. The overall build quality of the product is quite good and so is the finish.

As you can gauge from the images, this charging station can charge six devices simultaneously through its four USB-C ports and two USB-A ports. But mind you, if you choose to use all six ports at a go, not all devices may charge at their full speed. Let me explain. The Boost Unity 100 can provide 100 Watts of USB-PD output from its topmost USB-C port (C1), as long as none of the other ports are engaged. If you plug in another USB-C device for charging, the output drops to 65W, which is still pretty good.

Even better, it stays at 65W even if you charge three more USB-C devices using the other three ports (C2, C3, C4) that can deliver 20W output irrespective of whether you charge one or three devices at a go. Thus, if you need the full 100W for charging one device, just use C1. Else, you can draw up to 125 Watts out of the setup by engaging all four USB-C ports to charge compliant devices simultaneously. The two USB-A ports can deliver up to 18 Watts each.

I tried using multiple combinations on the Boost Unity 100, and the charging speeds were on expected lines. Unfortunately, I did not have any device that could draw more than 65W of power, and hence, I could not test its 100W output. Another thing to note is this charging station supports USB-PD/PPS protocols, so the fast charging will work fine with Apple, Google, Samsung phones and a few more, but not with devices that support proprietary charging standards like VOOC that you get on OnePlus, Realme and Oppo phones. This charging station can charge them too but not fast.

The UltraProlink Boost Unity 100 charging station is priced at Rs 4,559 and is covered by a one year warranty. A USB-C charging cable is also bundled along. The pricing of the product is on the higher side compared to a standard fast charger, but if you are seeking the flexibility of charging most of your devices at a go at one place, and using just one power socket in the wall, it seems like a fair price to pay.