Apple fans will love this versatile Qi2 charging station I found on Amazon (and it’s on sale)
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Black Friday is just three weeks away and ahead of the sale event, several smartphone accessories are already significantly discounted. Anker’s handy 3-in-1 MagGo charging station has dropped to $82, down $28 from its original price. However, only the white model is on sale.
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Key points of ZDNET
- Anker has revealed it MagGo 3-in-1 charging station at CES and is available to purchase now for $109.99.
- The charging station has a compact design, comparable to a deck of cards, while still being able to simultaneously charge your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch at impressive speeds.
- If you don’t own an Apple Watch, you can find other, less expensive charging station alternatives that better suit your charging needs.
If you find yourself in the walled garden that is the Apple ecosystem, you can own an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods with pride and joy. If so, this charging station is for you. the Anker MagGo wireless charging station packs everything you could want into a charging dock in a compact $109 package.
After testing it for a month, I’m impressed by the 3-in-1 form factor, which largely doesn’t affect charging speeds.
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The Anker MagGo wireless charging station leverages Qi2 technology to attach to the back of your iPhone and provide 15W fast charging. It also has a retractable arm to place your Apple Watch and a pad for AirPods or any wireless charging-compatible earbuds. But wait, there’s more.
Anker says the charging station can charge extremely fast, powering the iPhone 15 Pro from 0% to 20% in about 15 minutes and the Apple Watch from 0% to 47% in 30 minutes, so I tested the claims. that dad.
Whether I was charging one device or three, I noticed that the devices were charging at the same rate as I would normally plug them into their respective wall chargers. Of course, my device’s exact charging speed depends on various factors, such as how many devices are charging at the same time and whether the device has 0% battery left.
However, to give an example of its charging capabilities, I did a 30-minute fast charge test for my iPhone 14, which increased the result from 40% to 60%. It’s worth noting that during that time, I was still using my phone as normal, including FaceTiming and scrolling through TikTok.
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Both of these activities are supported by Anker’s built-in, adjustable phone stand, which can be tilted up to 65 degrees for an ideal tabletop viewing angle. That brings me to the charging station’s best feature — the design. The charging station — available in two sleek colors, white and black — is small and compact when fully folded, making it perfect for traveling.
It weighs just 6.9 ounces, so it won’t weigh down your work bag or suitcase and can effectively replace the three chargers and cables you’ll have to carry for your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch.
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Aside from the charging station, the only things you need to bring with you are the cable and the high-power USB-C adapter, both of which are included in the box. The Anker adapter maxes out at 40W, so anything equivalent or higher would be ideal.
ZDNET Buying Tips
If you consider yourself an Apple enthusiast — or just a big fan of wireless charging for all your mobile devices — Anker’s new product MagGo charging station Guaranteed to be a great fit. Unlike bulkier 3-in-1 stands, this charging station is about the same size as an Apple Magic Mouse, making it perfect for traveling. While the ticket price may seem high, it’s relatively competitive in the market, with charging docks often costing up to $150.
