There’s a small, specific pleasure in finding a single object that quietly solves two problems at once. Clicks’ new Power Keyboard aims for that pleasure: a magnetic power bank with a slide‑out QWERTY that promises to keep your phone topped up while giving you a proper keyboard when you need to type longer than a thumb can manage.

Clicks first drew attention with keyboard cases for iPhones at CES 2024. The company has since iterated on that idea, expanding compatibility to more phone models and even foldables. The Power Keyboard is the next step in that evolution — not a case, but a separate magnetic accessory that attaches to a phone or lives in your bag until you need it.

This shift matters because it changes the tradeoffs. A keyboard case ties you to one phone model and adds bulk to the device you carry every day. A detachable keyboard and power bank can be shared between devices, used in landscape mode, or left in a bag as a lightweight productivity tool and emergency charger.

At its core, the Power Keyboard is two things: a 2150mAh battery and a full, slide‑out keyboard. The battery supports MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging to top off a phone, while the keyboard connects over Bluetooth so it can be used even when it’s not physically attached to a device.

Clicks has designed the keyboard with a range of extendable positions so it can accommodate different phone sizes and orientations. That flexibility means it can serve as a compact input device for a tablet, a smart TV, or a phone in landscape mode — a small, portable keyboard for situations where a touchscreen just isn’t enough.

A keyboard that talks to your phone over Bluetooth needs power to operate. Clicks acknowledges that and says the Power Keyboard will let users “protect milliamp‑hourage for keyboard usage,” a practical concession intended to prevent the keyboard from draining the battery you need to keep your phone alive.

That line hints at the product’s central tension. A 2150mAh pack is useful for a quick top‑off but won’t replace a full power bank for heavy users. The keyboard’s convenience and portability are the selling points; the battery is a thoughtful backup rather than a primary charging solution.

The Power Keyboard is aimed at people who value multitasking and portability. It will appeal to anyone who already carries a power bank and would welcome a keyboard without committing to a bulky case. It’s especially relevant for owners of unusual form‑factor phones, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold, where a dedicated keyboard case would be impractical.

Because it can operate untethered over Bluetooth, it also becomes a handy accessory for tablets, smart TVs, or any device that benefits from a physical keyboard in a pinch. For travelers, journalists, or students who write on the go, the combination of a compact keyboard and emergency power is an attractive proposition.

Clicks plans to release the Power Keyboard in spring with a retail price of $109 and an early bird preorder price of $79. That positions it as an affordable, niche accessory: more expensive than a basic power bank but cheaper than many premium keyboard cases.

The product’s appeal will depend on how much value you place on a small, portable keyboard and whether a 2150mAh battery meets your backup‑power needs. For someone who types on their phone occasionally and likes the idea of a single object that does two jobs, it’s a neat, well‑considered option.

The Power Keyboard is not a radical reinvention. It’s an iteration on a simple idea: give phones a better way to accept long-form input without forcing users into a single case or ecosystem. By pairing that keyboard with a modest battery and magnetic attachment, Clicks has created a hybrid accessory that feels like a practical compromise rather than a gimmick.

If you’ve ever wished your phone had a proper keyboard for emails, notes, or quick edits — and you also carry a power bank — this product is worth watching when it ships this spring.