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Review: Anker's 3-in-1 Cube With MagSafe Offers Fast, Versatile Charging in a Unique Design
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I was all about to buy this thing then saw the price of $150 dollars!! HOLY **** NO!!!
I believe it's the first/only 3-in-1 charging device that supports both 15w MagSafe and fast charging for Apple Watch S7 and beyond.
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It's for three things. I mean, people are comparing it to the Duo?
Funny.
psst, the other '3' thing options are also around $150. Check again.
Funny.
psst, the other '3' thing options are also around $150. Check again.
So it is a bit ugly, and the jeez the price is ridiculous. But annoyingly this is ideal for Travel. 1 plug, 1 cable and the cube = 3 things charged. Any decent alternatives out there?
Yep, exactly this. I wanted the MagSafe Duo, but it‘s ridiculous that it hasn’t been updated to support fast charging for the Apple Watch, especially as the watch is the iThing that needs fast charging the most.
Picked up one of these cubes as soon as I saw that it supported fast charging for both phone and watch. Loved it. Bought a second one last week. I hate that it’s so damn good, cost me a lot of cash. 😅😭
Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe Charging Station Review: A Cute Travel Partner for Apple Fans - Yanko Design
PROS: Compact size is perfect for travel Cute cube design makes for a great desk accessory Convenient adjustable angle for phones Anker's first Made for MagSafe certified charger CONS: Average charging speeds Can't use Apple Watch Nightstand mode A bit pricey RATINGS...
When Macrumors reviews accessories, such as chargers that plug into the wall, I really wish they would state which regulatory approvals the device has earned, such as being UL LISTED.
That's important for a lot of people.
That's important for a lot of people.
While I personally prefer to own/carry/charge my devices using cables that came with them, as Apple God intended (except for that failed announcement/attempt we faithful try to forget never happened, forgive me, Apple), this is the first 3-in-1 charger design I’ve seen that doesn’t suffer from the visual “problem” of what the “empty” device looks like on your nightstand or desk when it isn’t doing its job.
Both Belkin 3-1’s do fast charging for the Apple Watches along with 15w MagSafe and 5w QI.
Oh. Squint. May have read that wrong and thought you were really, REALLY happy at the charger. 😆
I bought this
www.anker.com
Same thing without watch and is very good
Anker 623 Magnetic Wireless Charger (MagGo)
Power for 2: Supports simultaneous wireless charging of your iPhone 13/12 and earbuds in a single place. Time to get rid of those messy cables! Flex—Your W
Same thing without watch and is very good
Still waiting for something like Belkin's boost charge pro, but with fast charging for the series 7 and lower price point ._.
Looks like a tiny little printer
I mean, yeah, it’s ugly, but it’s also very functional for what it is and the best for travel I’ve seen so far. I’d rather have the Belkin at home and this to travel although I don’t think I’d ever buy either.
I mean, yeah, it’s ugly, but it’s also very functional for what it is and the best for travel I’ve seen so far. I’d rather have the Belkin at home and this to travel although I don’t think I’d ever buy either.
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Here's a much cheaper non-MagSafe (but still magnetic) equivalent that costs AU$50 (~US$32) which also charges a MagSafe-compatible iPhone, AirPods and an Apple Watch, on Amazon Australia. BYO charger: https://amzn.to/3G6BbOJ
I bought one of these and really like it; the light turns off and stays off with a quick button push if you don't want it visible.
I bought one of these and really like it; the light turns off and stays off with a quick button push if you don't want it visible.
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Good charger. But could have been designed better and maybe offered in other color options too. Price is on the higher side also.
Not the original Belkin 3-in-1 that I have. There might be a newer one, now that I think about it.
It looks good for travel but for that price, I will just take a Lightning cable with me. All of these chargers are so expensive, even the Belkin ones.
It's actually not touching the table in that photo, just very close, and it's at its maximum upright angle. With nothing else on the charger like AirPods or an Apple Watch, the balance is pretty close with a Pro Max and an Apple leather case on there, so you can tip it forward fairly easily, but it obviously won't go very far because the phone hits the table. Tipping it back any further than maximum improves the stability since it moves the center of gravity closer to the middle of the base.
The hinge tension is sufficient that it will stay at whatever angle you put it at, even with a Pro Max on there.
Look stupid. Ugly design. Doesn't even have an internal power supply so you have to carry a wall wort and a long USB C cable anyway. It would be nice if it had both a figure 8 direct power connection and a USB C connection so you can choose how to power it. It feels wrong somehow to have to use a USB C device just to power a USB C device to power your devices.
question: do any products exist on the market that have two MagSafe chargers in one product (i.e. one for iPhone, one for AirPods)? is this something Apple is saving for themselves to debut? sure, MagSafe is more of a convenience than anything for AP—they don’t charge any faster—but with my own experiences with a Qi charger, I’m just holding out with my Duo* until something like this reaches the market.
*(yes, it’s f—ing irritating not having fast charging for the Watch, being a brand new S8 owner. you win some, you lose some. not like I have $150 to spend on a 3-in-1 right now anyway.)
*(yes, it’s f—ing irritating not having fast charging for the Watch, being a brand new S8 owner. you win some, you lose some. not like I have $150 to spend on a 3-in-1 right now anyway.)
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Anker has a smaller 65W Dual charger for $49
Anker 726 Charger (Nano II 65W)
The Only Charger You Need: Say goodbye to your old power bricks. Anker 726 Charger ( Nano II 65W ) has the power you need to fast charge your phone, tablet, and USB-C notebook from a single charger. High-Speed Charging: Connect a single device to get a 65W max charge—that’s enough to power up a...
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Completely agree. I’ve been using it for 2 weeks and love it. It’s better than any others I’ve tried for the exact thing you notice - its weight. 1-handed removal is sweet.