Let’s face it, in this always-connected age, we’re forever on our phones, checking text messages, emails, social media, and more. As a result, we have a steady appetite for accessories designed to solve the persistent problem of not having enough charge. There is a fix for CES 2025.
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Swippitt, unveiled at CES, is similar to a toaster box, but when you insert your phone into the opening, a new battery comes in in two seconds. Does this sound like a CES gimmick? This product was on full display at CES and we can check it out. Here’s how it works:
To use the device, users will need a hub and case, which Swippit calls a link. There’s a battery on the back of the case, and when inserted into the hub, it’s replaced by a fully charged 3,500mAh battery to power your day’s needs. At the same time, the discharged battery begins to charge.
Replacing the battery takes about two seconds, and the process is so seamless that when ZDNET’s Kerry Wan tried it, he said he was confused at first because it happened so quickly.
The Hub is compatible with any phone as long as it has a Swippitt case. Both Hub and Link are available in stylish colors, ensuring you don’t compromise aesthetics for efficiency. Naturally, the presence of the battery pack on the back of the case makes the phone case a bit larger than a regular case, but all things considered, the case is quite compact.
There are a total of 5 batteries inside the device, so it takes about 4 seconds for every family member to use it, and you can get new batteries in quick succession. The battery is used to recharge your phone as needed, so if you just want to charge, any unused power remains in reserve for when you need it.
The device also works with a free app that lets you check your battery percentage, control what percentage you want to charge, and reserve specific batteries in the hub to prevent other family members from taking them all. really You need one.
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This seamless charging experience comes at a significant cost, with the hub retailing for $450 and each case costing $120. you can pre-order If you buy this device now from the Swippit website, you’ll get 30% off everything, plus an additional CES promotion of $100 off the price of the Hub. Still, one hub and case costs over $350.
This is a cool solution. But would it be better to buy five portable chargers instead? Innovation always comes at a cost, including phone covers that are much harder to remove today than they were 10 years ago. Considering the nature of today’s smartphone form factors, it’s commendable that Swippitt has found a way to revive the era of replaceable batteries.
