Apple Begins Selling Several New Multi-Device MagSafe Charging Stands From OtterBox and Zens

[wlossw]

apple must collect a 50$ royalty on all third party mag safe options because they are all insanely expensive.

 

[tardman91]

I love that 4-in-1, but $180 is just ridiculous!

 

[HMFIC03]

Sorry but I am fairly done with the overpriced charging solutions.

That said I did buy one of the Scosche Base Lynx modular systems (comes in white/grey or black) and the nice thing about it is a watch charger, a phone charger, and 3 USB ports (1 C) and slots for iPads / phones. Plus since it is modular you can add another section if you need it. At $110 not a bad buy. Looks great too.

Scosche BaseLynx Modular Charging System Kit - Apple

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I have that one too, it’s bulky and doesn’t travel well (broke a connection Pin) but it sure is super functional. I dock my MBA, iPad, Watch and phone on it

 

[mjs916]

Would have been nice to see...

I'm wondering why they never made a MagSafe version of it? Especially with MagSafe added to the AirPods now. The MagSafe Duo is only good for 2 devices. This would be better.

For whatever reason I didn’t think of that but its the obvious solution to the problem of always getting your device in the optimal charging position without prongs and receptacles.

AirPower removed a target zone by adding overlapping zones + software magic, while MagSafe makes missing the target more forgivable.

 

[mjs916]

The ones you have aren't MagSafe, though.

Good point. $100 more each is reasonable after all. 🤣

 

[roland.g]

I have that one too, it’s bulky and doesn’t travel well (broke a connection Pin) but it sure is super functional. I dock my MBA, iPad, Watch and phone on it

I have the folding Apple duo charger for travel and for home use. But have the Scosche at home and it never moves. We have 4 Apple Watch users, 3 MagSafe iPhones, and 2 iPads in the house.

 

[GDF]

The Zens 4/1 chargers sounds nice. Will it fast charge the Apple Watch Ultra, as I don’t see that in the specs, unless I am missing that.

 

[steve09090]

Biggest problem with the power bank chargers is that you have to have them in 'carry-on' luggage. Like I don’t have enough things to carry when I’m on a plane. If I could put them in my check-in bags, it’d be a no brainer.

 

[Analog Kid]

I don't need a MagSafe power bank... It makes it too big and heavy to travel with and is useless on a nightstand.

I wonder if the MagSafe Duo will ever be updated to support AW fast charging...

 

[svish]

The modular 4 in 1 charger from Zens seems to be very good.

 

[Tacosha]

I have this one...and love it. Looks great on my nightstand. The quality is amazing and it's weighted, so it doesn't slide around on nightstand at all.
https://nomadgoods.com/products/base-one-max-carbide

 

[Bogstandard]

More selective hearing from the fruit.

Ignore the real issue, which is battery life.
The hypocrisy:
No charger for your $1k+ device because eco, yet tout a mess of chargers on site.

I want more battery stamina, not a clutter of future e-waste.

 

[Htsi]

We need active cooling based solutions when it comes to expensive chargers. Having spent $300 on them so far, a good one might just have to be custom made.

 

[HowEver]

I should definitely use that phrasing when requesting presents:

“I would like an Apple Alter for the earthly seasonal holidays please.”

"Apple Altar"

An "Apple Alter" would explain the personalities though.

 

[fweber]

OtterBox's new 2-in-1 power banks​

OtterBox's new 2-in-1 power bank with MagSafe can wirelessly charge an iPhone at up to 15W speeds and also has an Apple Watch magnetic puck with fast charging support for the Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8, and Ultra. Priced at $149.95, the power bank has a foldable design that allows an iPhone or Apple Watch to charge in an upright or flat position, and the MagSafe charger can also charge an AirPods case. A built-in USB-C port provides up to 20W charging for other devices with an included 0.5-meter cable.

Thought the 2-in-1 would be perfect for my frequent short business trips. But, it‘s huuuuge. Never seen 10.000 mAh in such a big package. That‘s a 24k mAh Anker 737 next to it.