Belkin Launches $150 3-in-1 Charger With Fast Charging for Apple Watch Series 7

[fwmireault]

Seems a bit expensive but I like the idea of a more future proof design when I ultimately upgrade my Apple Watch. Are there any comparable alternatives out there that keep the flat style instead of the upright phone?

There are many, but i think Belkin is the only one to deliver full 15W MagSafe for iPhone 12/13 and fast charging for Apple Watch S7

 

[outsidah]

Seems a bit expensive but I like the idea of a more future proof design when I ultimately upgrade my Apple Watch. Are there any comparable alternatives out there that keep the flat style instead of the upright phone?

None at the moment

 

[GDF]

Unfortunately Belkin is one of those companies where marketing does everything. It's premium priced but the build quality is absolute garbage. I don't mind spending extra for a good product, but Belkin is just not a decent manufacturer.

Totally disagree with you. Their 3/1 Magsafe charger has been the best charger I have used. It is pure quality and looks great too.

 

[Abazigal]

Totally disagree with you. Their 3/1 Magsafe charger has been the best charger I have used. It is pure quality and looks great too.

I am using their 3-in-1 MagSafe stand as well. Great and works as advertised, but as with so many Apple accessories, feels like it cost 2 twice as much as it should.

 

[sinned72]

I got an 11 Pro in May 2020 and an AW in October 2020 and I was finding the charging all my devices to be a bit more annoying since I would inevitably miss one (usually the AirPods resulting in a need to plug them in at work)

Earlier this year I ordered the Drop XL AW Edition from a Canadian retailer who sent me the wrong the device (they sent the non-AW version which was 70-80 CAD cheaper and worse was the only device they actually sold - so they were ripping people off effectively)... so I ended up returning it. Conveniently, Best Buy Canada had a sale on and I bought both the Drop XL AW and the a regular Drop XL (the sale pegged them at 149 CAD and 99 CAD, respectively) and I have been very, very happy since then with one at home on my desk and one at work on my desk.

The Drop XL has nice weight, solid feel, and looks great sitting on the desks. The AW adapter is probably overpriced for what it is offering, however it worked out that I got the Asia travel kit with one and the Europe with the other, so for the expenditure I think it was a great deal. I can charge two iPhones, or iPhone+AirPods+AW (also Android compatible as it is Qi based.) I would recommend it for those who like/need more charging options/etc (I am less enthused with Belkin over prior bad experiences with their products.)

(US pricing put the Drop XL AW Edition at the same price as the Belkin)