The BMX SolidSafe 20K uses semi-solid-state battery tech for safer, longer-lasting power
It has a 20,000mAh capacity and 100W of power
It’s priced at $109. 99 (roughly £85 / AU$160)
Semi-solid-state batteries are the big new thing in power banks, delivering increased capacities without a bigger footprint. They’re also slower to degrade — so they won’t need replacing as fast — and are even deemed to be safer than conventional lithium-ion power banks, as most of the liquid found in those devices is replaced with a solid or gel electrolyte, which is less flammable. That last point is one of the big features BMX is pushing about its new 20,000mAh SolidSafe power bank, an accessory notable for being semi-solid-state and having a higher capacity than most battery packs of its kind. While many rival products with this battery tech are most suited to charging phones and tablets, the SolidSafe 20K can comfortably charge a laptop, with BMX claiming — via Gadgeteer — that it’s good for one full charge of a 13…