Even with perfect efficiency, this is just enough to charge a MacBook Neo twice; a 14-inch MacBook Pro can barely be fully charged once. It is unclear how Krafted achieves the advertised three to four full laptop charges. Even the four smartphone charges are only realistic for smartphones with a smaller battery, such as the Apple iPhone 17. Krafted Edge has two USB-C ports that can charge laptops with up to 65 watts, as well as a USB-A port with an output of 18 watts. The power bank can be fully charged in two hours using a 45 watt charger.

Pricing and availability

The Krafted Edge Power Bank is currently being funded on Kickstarter and can be pre-ordered at the “Early Bird” price of $139, with delivery expected to begin in July. The manufacturer delivers worldwide, but the price does not include import sales tax, customs duties and shipping costs. Krafted is already an established accessories manufacturer, but when supporting crowdfunding campaigns there is always a risk that products will be delivered late or with defects.