Peak Design packs a kickstand into its slim Qi 2.3 magnetic power bank. By Rajesh Pandey - 6:02 am, November 3, 2026 Peak Design already sells Qi2 charging stands and car mounts for its magnetic iPhone cases. Now, it's completing the lineup by launching four new products. This includes a Qi2.3 magnetic power bank with a built-in kickstand, a 65W GaN wall charger, a folding 2-in-1 charging station and braided USB-C cables. Meet the world's first Qi2.3 power bank. The Wireless Kickstand Travel Battery is the star of the show. It's the world's first Qi2.3-certified power bank. Unfortunately, this does not bring a jump in charging speed, though. The power output still tops out at 25W, but there's a catch. The 5,000mAh cell inside the 10.5mm-thick chassis outputs 15W of power wirelessly. The speed jumps to 25 W only when the power bank is plugged into the wall. A side USB-C port handles input and output, and pass-through lets it charge your phone and itself at the same time. The Wireless Kickstand Travel Battery from Peak Design comes in Black and Moon shades and retails for $99.95. A powerful wireless charging station. Peak Design is also unveiling its 2-in-1 wireless charging station today. It features two Qi2.2 magnetic pads, each capable of delivering up to 25W, even when both are in use. A USB-C port on the side can power a third device, but it only puts out 7.5W (5V/1.5A). That's still more than enough to juice up AirPods or Apple Watch. The aluminum arm hinges to any angle in portrait or landscape, and the whole thing folds flat for travel. The Wireless Charging Station 2-in-1 costs $99.95 and comes in Black and Moon (cream). Peak Design includes a 1.5m 100W USB-C cable but no power adapter. To get the full 25W from both pads, the company recommends a 75W or higher wall adapter. Rounding out the lineup are the Dual Slim Charger and Ultrastrand cables. The Dual Slim Charger is a 65W GaN wall adapter with two USB-C ports, packed into a 0.5-inch-thick housing. A single port gets the full 65W. With two devices plugged in, the charger splits power 30W/30W or 45W/20W. It costs $64.95 and comes only in black. The braided Ultrastrand cables come in two tiers. The Everyday version handles 60W charging and USB 2.0 data speeds, and costs $24.95 for 1m, $29.95 for 2m, or $29.95 for a pair of 15cm cables. The Pro version goes up to 240W and 40Gbps, with Thunderbolt 3/4, USB4 and DisplayPort support for displays up to 8K at 60Hz. It costs $29.95 for 15cm or $39.95 for 1m. Both tiers have aluminum connectors, a built-in cable clip and Peak Design's lifetime guarantee. Rajesh has been writing about consumer technology for over a decade, with a strong focus on iPhones, Macs and Apple's ecosystem. He enjoys digging into Apple software updates, hardware changes, and discovering new Mac apps that make work faster and more enjoyable. You can reach out to him at mail[at]rajeshpandey.me.

Peak Design launches premium charging accessories to complement its bags and tripods. If you recall its carbon-fiber tripod, you already know these will be good but pricey. By Mat Smith Nov. 3, 2026 9:00 am EST Add Engadget on Google: Peak Design's hard-wearing, cleverly designed backpacks and tripods have a devoted following, and now the company is entering the world of phone chargers, stands, batteries and even cables. What can the company bring to the fight against Anker, Belkin and the legion of less-well-known charging brands and gadget manufacturers? In a press release, Peak Design founder and CEO Peter Dering said: "We didn't set out to make another collection of chargers and cables. We set out to show just how much better these everyday products could be." That seems to involve some smart design choices, world firsts, premium build materials and pricing to match. First up is the wireless Kickstand Travel Battery ($100), which Peak Design says is the first Qi2.3-certified wireless charger. (Unfortunately, while Qi2.2 gave Businessconsultingofathens a higher 25-watt charging speed, Qi 2.3 is more of a behind-the-scenes fine-tuning update.) At only 10.5mm thick, with a 5,000mAh capacity, it delivers 15W wireless charging unplugged and up to 5W when plugged in. The stand lets you mount the phone in portrait and landscape modes if you've got MagSafe (or PixelSnap) compatibility. There's also a new 2-in-1 wireless charging station ($100), made from die-cast aluminum and zinc. It has a duo of Qi 2.2 charging pads, both topping out at 25W. There's also a 5V USB-C port to charge smaller gadgets, like your smartwatch. It folds flat too, like Anker's fantastic multi-device charger, which I've taken on trips for a few years, but this charging station has a much smaller footprint. Peak Design is tackling simpler devices too, with its Dual Slim Charger ($65), which uses GaN and outputs up to 65W to its two USB-C ports. Instead of the petite cube charger that's everywhere right now, Peak Design went with a slimmer design that's half an inch thick, with fold-flat prongs. Of course, you'll need a matching cable, and the company is happy to oblige with its new UltraStrand cables, which Peak Design claims offer exceptional kink resistance and durability. (The company is offering a lifetime guarantee across all of these products.) Each cable also has its own integrated clip to tame cable mess. Cable prices start at $25 for 60W, with a $40 option that supports up to 240W for your laptop, Steam Deck and/or Switch 2 needs, with lengths ranging from 15cm to 2 meters. All of these new devices are available to order today at peakdesign.com and select retailers, with global availability coming in mid-November.

Peak Design Field Bracket: taking the l-bracket to the next level. * Peak Design Field Bracket rethinks L-bracket design with a modular system approach. * Vertical Upright and Cheese Plate options solve cabling and equipment mounting issues. * Beacon Finder Tag integration provides camera tracking and loss prevention capability. Most tripod photographers have long understood what an L-bracket does: it lets you switch between landscape and portrait orientation quickly and smoothly. But Peak Design's recently announced Field Bracket suggests that this simple tool can do more, and do it thoughtfully. Rethinking a time-tested design. A conventional L-bracket is beautifully minimal - click for landscape, click for portrait, done. There's nothing wrong with simplicity that works. Yet Peak Design has found room to expand the concept, not with unnecessary complications, but with real solutions to real problems. The Field Bracket is built as a modular system, so you buy only what you actually need. A well-designed traditional L-bracket usually grants access to the camera's left-side ports. But it doesn't solve a common friction point: mounting your camera vertically on a tripod while running tethering cables, microphone lines, or HDMI feeds. Peak Design's answer is a Vertical Upright that users can adjust without tools, positioning it to leave room for cables of various thicknesses - or remove it entirely if it's not needed. For videographers who regularly rig extra gear, an optional Cheese Plate replaces the standard Vertical Upright, offering eleven 1/4"-20 threaded holes (with a swap option for 3/8"-16), a cold shoe, and a Peak Design Anchor point for attaching grips, lights, microphones, and monitors. Accompanying the bracket, Peak Design has designed two new straps: the Hand Strap and the Finger Strap. The Hand Strap secures your entire hand to the camera, making accidental drops practically impossible - tested on rock faces, it genuinely works, though hand mobility does take a hit. The Finger Strap offers similar security with less restriction, holding just a couple of fingers. Security and peace of mind. One of the Field Bracket's most compelling additions is integration of Peak Design's proprietary Beacon Finder Tag, a tracker built into the bracket itself. It may sound like overkill, but consider the scenarios: absent-mindedly leaving your camera at a café, forgetting whether it's in the car or the shed, or the worst case - theft. The Beacon Finder Tag sits discreetly in the bracket's bottom plate (or the Vertical Upright on Leica Q3 and Fujifilm X100VI versions), accessed only via a 4 mm hex key from inside the bracket - a deliberate design to keep it hidden from casual observation. The tracker carries an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. Via a mobile app, you'll receive a notification if your camera is left behind; if it's nearby, you can trigger an audio chime to locate it. Should theft occur, you can track the camera using Apple Find My or Google Find Hub - though physically retrieving it remains your responsibility. Well-designed tools solve real problems without fuss; Peak Design's modular system and tracking integration genuinely expand what an L-bracket can do for a working photographer. Compatibility and practical limitations. The Field Bracket's main constraint is camera-specific design. Before ordering, you must verify that a version exists for your camera and brand. Support is broad but uneven: Sony enjoys the widest coverage with ten models, followed by Canon and Nikon with five each. Fujifilm support includes the X-T5 and X100VI; Leica is represented by the Q3 and Q3 Monochrom. This list is not final and may expand before launch. It's also worth noting that the Fujifilm X100VI and Leica Q3 versions include an integrated textured handgrip, differentiating them from other versions. The Field Bracket represents a thoughtful refinement of tripod photography's most essential tool. It isn't for everyone - camera compatibility is restrictive, and the Hand Strap's grip can feel constraining during extended use. But for working photographers and serious enthusiasts who spend time on a tripod, it meaningfully solves the practical friction points that conventional L-brackets leave unsolved. That's the mark of good design. Let your photo be in the next contest.