Slimmest semi-solid-state power bank is perfect for tiny EDC kits: Review

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I've never really been one to carry around a power bank often, mostly because of the added bulk. BMX sent over one that's sorted this issue, and given me a bit more peace of mind about it too.

The SolidSafe Air is an impossibly slim model at just 6.8 mm – that's thinner than most phones on the market today. What's more interesting though, is what's going on inside.

You see, this has a semi-solid-state battery, which means that unlike most power banks with a liquid electrolyte in their cells, the SolidSafe has a mostly solid electrolyte. That practically negates the chances of thermal runaway incidents that can cause the battery to swell, explode, or go up in flames in your pocket.

As a matter of fact, BMX says its cells have approximately only 2.5% liquid content in the semi-solid-state architecture it uses.

Right, so this is a far...

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