Phone, power & audio
Power banks, chargers, cases, protectors, stands, earbuds, filming gear and wearables. Every pick links straight to the AliExpress listing.
Prices and ratings are as shown in my guides, or on the AliExpress listing on the day I added the product, and they change daily.
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Vention 45W 20,000mAh Power Bank
All-day value pick with USB-C PD.
Baseus Qi2.2 25W Magnetic Power Bank 10,000mAh
Cable-free charging for iPhone.
Baseus Card-Sized Magnetic Power Bank 5,000mAh
Card-slim 5,000mAh. Sold by Baseus Official Store.
Baseus 45W 10,000mAh Power Bank (Built-In Cable)
Built-in USB-C cable, so there is nothing to forget.
Baseus 20,000mAh 100W Power Bank (Dual Built-In Cable)
Large power bank with two built-in USB-C cables.
240W USB-C Cable with LED Wattage Display
Shows the wattage while it charges.
3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand (with Clock)
Nightstand stand for phone, watch and earbuds.
Rocoren 100W 6-Port GaN Charging Station
One desktop brick for several devices.
MagSafe Clear Case (iPhone 12–17)
Liquid Silicone Case (Galaxy & iPhone)
The nicest to hold.
Transparent Card-Slot Case
Holds 1 to 3 cards and replaces your wallet.
Universal Crossbody Phone Strap
Wear any case hands-free.
9H Tempered Glass Screen Protector (Multi-Pack)
The one nearly everyone should buy.
Privacy Anti-Spy Tempered Glass
For banking in public.
9H Camera Lens Protector (Metal Ring)
For big camera bumps.
Soft Hydrogel Film (Curved Screens)
For curved and edge screens.
XIKCU Foldable Aluminum Desk Stand
The everyday phone and tablet stand.
Flexible Gooseneck Bedside Holder
Hands-free in bed or the kitchen.
MagSafe Double-Sided Ring Grip & Stand
MagSafe Folding Grip & Kickstand
The $3 upgrade.
Hands-Free Magnetic Travel & Airplane Mount
100W Braided USB-C Cable
Fix slow charging first.
USB-C Hub / Dock (HDMI 4K + Ethernet + PD)
Plug into anything.
USB-C microSD / TF Card Reader
Get photos off the card.
Ulanzi TT88 Phone Tripod & Selfie Stick
The One to Buy First.
Ulanzi VL120 RGB Video Light
Fixes Bad Footage Faster Than Anything Else.
APEXEL 10-in-1 Phone Lens Kit
The Fun, Cheap Add-On.
TOKQI C22 AI Face Tracking Gimbal
For When Handheld Shake Is the Actual Problem.
BOYA Mini 2 Wireless Lavalier Mic
Fix your audio first.
Overhead Phone Tripod with Ring Light
For cooking, crafts and top-down shots.
3-in-1 Phone Lens Kit
Wide, macro and fisheye clip-on lenses.
FeiyuTech VB4 3-Axis Gimbal
Face tracking. Small sample: 53 reviews.
QCY MeloBuds Pro ANC
ANC and codec figures are the seller’s claims.
QCY MeloBuds N70 ANC
Adaptive ANC, Bluetooth 6.0 and LDAC, per the listing.
Baseus BF1 Lite Open-Ear Sport Earphones
Open-ear hooks that leave the ear canal free.
Moondrop Space Travel 2
Another budget-tier brand worth a look.
HTC NE19 AI Translator Earbuds
Open-ear set, the cheapest way to try translation earbuds.
HTC NE25 Translator Earbuds (Screen Case)
The touchscreen case shows the conversation.
HTC NE20 Translation Earbuds (In-Ear ANC)
In-ear with noise cancelling for loud places.
MINISO MS188 Translation Earbuds
A second brand to compare.
Rugged Outdoor Sports Smartwatch (GPS, Compass)
COLMI P86 AMOLED Smartwatch (Bluetooth Calls)
COLMI R02 Smart Ring (Sleep & Heart Rate)
Treat the health numbers as trends, not diagnoses.
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