Clutch Pro vs myCharge Power+Plug 5K: Honest Comparison (2026)
One is a slim MagSafe daily-carry. The other is a battery with a built-in wall plug. Different jobs, same 5,000 mAh.
Clutch for daily carry. myCharge for hotel rooms.
Same 5,000 mAh capacity, totally different use cases. The Clutch Pro is 2.3x thinner, MagSafe, and made for pocket carry. The myCharge Power+Plug has a built-in wall plug so the battery itself plugs straight into an outlet — useful as a travel adapter combo but bulky. Pick based on what you actually do all day.
Clutch Pro
myCharge Power+Plug 5K
The head-to-head.
Thinness
Clutch Pro is ~6mm. myCharge Power+Plug is ~14mm. The Clutch is more than 2x thinner — myCharge's built-in plug adds significant bulk.
Capacity
Both are 5,000 mAh — approximately 1.3 full iPhone 15 charges. Same usable runtime.
MagSafe Alignment
Clutch Pro has MagSafe magnetic alignment with iPhone 12+. myCharge has no magnets — wired only.
Built-in Cable
Clutch Pro has an integrated USB-C or Lightning cable. myCharge has no built-in cable — uses USB-C/USB-A output ports.
Built-in Wall Plug
myCharge Power+Plug has fold-out US wall prongs — it doubles as a wall charger. Clutch Pro requires a separate USB-C charger to recharge.
Charging Output
Clutch Pro: 18W USB-C PD wired, 7.5W MagSafe. myCharge Power+Plug: 12W USB-C output, no fast PD. Clutch is 6W faster.
Price
Clutch Pro: $49.99. myCharge Power+Plug 5K: ~$34.99. myCharge saves $15.
How they stack up.
| Category | Clutch Pro | myCharge Power+Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Thinness | ★ Winner | |
| Capacity | Tie | Tie |
| MagSafe | ★ Winner | |
| Built-in Cable | ★ Winner | |
| Built-in Wall Plug | Winner | |
| Charging Output | ★ Winner | |
| Price | Winner |
Pick your priority.
Buy the Clutch Pro if you:
- Carry your charger in a pocket every day
- Have an iPhone 12 or later and want MagSafe
- Want one device that's both charger and built-in cable
- Travel light and don't mind packing a separate wall plug
Buy the myCharge Power+Plug 5K if you:
- Travel mostly in the US and want one device that's battery + wall charger
- Don't mind a thicker brick form
- Don't care about MagSafe
The verdict.
Same capacity, very different jobs. Pick the Clutch Pro if you carry your charger every day. Pick the myCharge Power+Plug if you want one device that doubles as a hotel-room wall charger and don't mind the extra bulk.
Shop the Clutch ProFrequently asked
Does the myCharge Power+Plug really replace a wall charger?
Yes — its fold-out US prongs let it plug directly into an outlet. It's a battery and a wall charger in one. The trade-off is thickness.
Why is the Clutch Pro thinner?
Clutch uses a slim cell stack with no built-in plug. myCharge's design has to accommodate physical prongs, which adds ~8mm of depth.
Which charges an iPhone faster?
Clutch Pro at 18W USB-C PD. myCharge maxes out at 12W standard USB-C, no PD.
Are both TSA-approved?
Yes. Both are 5,000 mAh / ~18.5 Wh — well within TSA's 100 Wh carry-on limit.
Reviewed by The Clutch Team · May 2026
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