Krafted launches the Edge, an ultra-slim, modular power bank designed to complement portable laptops with sustainable materials and repairable batteries, promising longer lifespan and reduced electronic waste.
Krafted is attempting to solve two problems at once with the Edge: portable laptop power and disposable hardware. According to the company, the ultra-slim power bank is designed to sit beneath a laptop, provide up to three charges, and use a modular battery system that can be replaced when the cells wear out. It is now on sale for £149.99, following a Kickstarter launch in May. The company says the product is intended to last longer than a conventional sealed power bank and to cut electronic waste.
The Edge is built around a 20,000mAh battery and a low-profile chassis that Krafted says measures 12.9mm thick and weighs 600g. The firm describes it as an aluminium-bodied device with ocean-bound plastic detailing, while its own product pages also stress recycled materials and a lifetime design philosophy. It offers 65W USB-C charging, two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports, allowing it to charge a laptop alongside a phone, headphones or other accessories. The company also says it can deliver up to four phone charges and as many as 35 headphone charges.
In use, the appeal is straightforward. A power bank that can be placed under a laptop is easier to carry than a conventional charger brick, especially for people working in cafés, co-working spaces or while travelling. The review source said the Edge fitted neatly under a 16-inch laptop and remained unobtrusive in a bag. It also noted the benefit of the removable battery cassette, which means users should not have to discard the whole unit once the cells degrade.
There are, however, limits to the marketing claims. The review source found that the Edge did not quite match Krafted’s claim of three full laptop charges in real-world use, instead delivering two full charges from an HP Chromebook while also topping up a phone. Even so, the broader case for the device remains clear: it combines multi-device charging, a slim form factor and a repairable battery design in a category that is usually sealed and short-lived. For buyers willing to pay a premium for portability and longer service life, that is the Edge’s main selling point.
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