Testseek.com have collected 50 expert reviews of the Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 3G / 3G S and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 3G / 3G S.
June 2009
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The editors liked
Great size for an external battery and the case actually protects the phone
Offers a hefty 1200 mAh battery
Which will double your iPhones battery life
Available in three stylish colors
Minimal bulk
Extremely resilient to hairline scratches
Compatible with any screen protector
Excellent Battery Performance
Stylish Appearance
Switchable Battery Backup
Battery Charge Indicator (state of charge)
Slick feel and ergonomically kosher
Great battery response
Provides adequate protection
Light weight
Extends the iPhone’s battery life dramatically
Doesn’t interfere with the iPhone’s ordinary use
Nearly doubles iPhone battery life
Not too bulky
Available in black or white
Charges via microUSB.
Adds 150% or more battery life to your iPhone
Holds charge for days when not in use
Charges quickly with USB
While recharging iPhone
Provides about 5 extra hours of Wi-Fi use
Charges iPhone 3G while in case
Slimmer and lighter than the original
Flawless glossy finish
Fully encases the iPhone for max. protection
Slimmer
More totable design
Top protection finally arrives
Audio quality preserved with the case on.
Snug
Form-fitting
Smart battery technology
Power switch
Lighter form factor than original Juice Pack.
Extends Battery Life
Protects iPhone as well as charges
Integrated power switch
Very thin and compact
Both a case and battery
Easy to use
Can sync iPhone while in cradle
The editors didn't like
MiniUSB port is not nearly as convenient as using the standard cable which is stock on the iPhone.
No “lay on the table” design
Besides the charger cable
It doesn’t come with any extra packins (ie Screen Shield
Microfiber
Carrying Pouch etc.)
No Included Screen Protector
Heavy
Uses worthless proprietary micro USB cord for charging
Ringer button gets stuck all day long
Might be a bit heavy for some
99.95 may be a bit pricey for some people
Thickness of the Juice Pack adds bulk and weight to the iPhone
Top cap is fragile.
Quite a lot of packaging for such a simple device
Where to put your case while youre charging?
Costs 50% of the price of a new iPhone
Micro USB port requires rare cable
Renders docking accessories useless unless case is removed
IPhone 3G can't report Juice Pack Air's remaining capacity
Glossy finish shows scratches easily
Cannot power phone without charging the iPhone...
Much less extra battery life than the full model.
Two-part design feels flimsy
Shiny plastic picks up fingerprints easily. No dockconnector passthrough (USB syncing only).
In the end, the Mophie Juice Pack Air is a tradeoff. For instance, you gain more freedom from the wall plug and also the ability to use standard USB cables. In addition, by having the less-expensive Mophie battery take the brunt of the daily charge/di...
Abstract: As awesome as the iPhone is, all that awesomeness comes at a hefty cost of battery life. Traveling with the iPhone means you will need to find a power source at least every 48 hours, or you may find yourself with a shiny brick. There are countless batt...
The Mophie Juice Pack Air is an interesting product. While it does not match the claims on the box it does manage to extend the life of our iPhone 3G S considerably. This extension would have been a huge benefit in the week of CES 2010. During that tim...
Abstract: Back in May we posted an extensive review of Mophie’s Juice Pack Air, an iPhone case with a battery (hence the juice pack) and a slim design (the air part). At the time reviewer Joel Evans said that he would “fully recommend” the $80 case to iPhone own...
The Mophie Juice Pack Air is well designed and very stylish in looks. The weight of the case does add considerably to the phone’s overall weight, and the added thickness is also something that takes some getting used to. The gloss black finish of th...
Abstract: I love my iPhone 3G S but I have one major problem with it, the battery life is horrible and I found myself sticking the charger in my pocket and plugging it in to charge every chance I got. I do not like carrying the charger everywhere I go as I perso...
