Bang & Olufsen has made an unexpected move into portable charging, launching its first premium Qi2 magnetic power bank – but this is no budget battery pack.

Best known for luxury headphones, speakers and design-led audio products, the Danish brand has now turned its attention to a category usually dominated by accessory makers such as Anker and Ugreen.

The power bank is designed to complement the company’s flagship Beoplay H100 headphones, but it will also work with Qi2-compatible smartphones, including recent iPhones, as well as USB-C devices.

Rather than chasing the biggest battery or fastest charging speeds, Bang & Olufsen is clearly selling the product on design.

The 5,000mAh power bank features a glass front, aluminium frame, diamond-cut edges and pearl-blasted textures, giving it a more premium look than most magnetic chargers. It is available in Infinite Black and Hourglass Sand, matching the finishes offered with the Beoplay H100.

Charging specs are solid, though not especially groundbreaking. Qi2 magnetic wireless charging delivers up to 15W, while the USB-C port supports up to 20W wired output. The power bank itself can recharge at up to 18W via USB-C.

Bang & Olufsen claims five minutes of charging can provide up to 3.5 hours of extra playback for the Beoplay H100, positioning the accessory as a travel companion for its premium audio customers.

The catch is the price.

The Bang & Olufsen Powerbank is priced at £125 in the UK and €145 in Europe, putting it well above many rival Qi2 power banks with similar capacity and charging speeds.

Comparable 5,000mAh Qi2 magnetic chargers from brands such as Anker and Ugreen typically sell for much less, although they generally use more conventional plastic designs rather than glass and aluminium.

There is no confirmed Australian pricing or availability yet.

For B&O owners, the new Powerbank is less about raw value and more about completing the premium ecosystem. For everyone else, it may be hard to justify paying luxury money for a 5,000mAh charger.