Belkin Launches New MagSafe Charger With Kickstand

[MacRumors]

Belkin today came out with a new $60 MagSafe Charger, which offers MagSafe charging speeds and adds an additional feature -- a built-in kickstand.

Available in black or white from the online Apple Store, the Boost Charge Pro Portable Wireless Charger Pad With MagSafe offers 15W charging speeds for most iPhone 12 and 13 models. The exception is the iPhone 12 and 13 mini, which max out at 12W with MagSafe.

Belkin is one of the only Apple accessory companies that has been able to release MagSafe accessories that are using Apple's actual MagSafe standard. Most of the magnetic accessories on the market are "MagSafe-compatible" and are limited to 7.5W charging because MagSafe is only available via hardware supplied by Apple, similar to how the Apple Watch charging pucks work.

The Boost Charge Pro Wireless Charger works exactly like Apple's MagSafe charger, adhering to compatible MagSafe iPhones using magnets. It also features an extra long braided cable that's two meters in length, and it has a pop-up stand that can hold the iPhone upright for watching video content and making FaceTime calls.

At $60, Belkin's MagSafe Charger is $20 more expensive than Apple's own MagSafe Charger, but the built-in kickstand and longer braided cable length may be appealing to some. The Boost Charge Pro Wireless Charger can be purchased from the online Apple Store or directly from the Belkin website.

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Article Link: Belkin Launches New MagSafe Charger With Kickstand

 

[JUiCEJamie]

Interesting idea. Weird how the Apple Store listing doesn't have an actual picture of the kickstand in use.
Had to check it out on Belkin's site for that.

 

[jz0309]

Would have helped to include an actual product picture that shows the kickstand..
60 bucks for a charging puck and a 2m cable - no thank you for me

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Wow! I like the braided cable. It looks extremely durable.

 

[Rychiar]

pricing is insane. that's what I'd be willing to pay for an all in one with an Apple Watch charger... maybe

 

[LoveToMacRumors]

What is the rectangle thing above the puck?

 

[rcread]

What is the rectangle thing above the puck?

I think it's for organizing the cord.

 

[4jasontv]

It needs a usb c port between the cable and puck.

 

[44267547]

What is the rectangle thing above the puck?

It’s a clip to hold the cable in place.

 

[bsbeamer]

It needs a usb c port between the cable and puck.

These all should be USB-C male to USB-C male cable to MagSafe "puck" with USB-C female, then you can easily pick your own cable length as necessary.

 

[tgwaste]

No charging brick, so $20 more if you want apples. stupid.

 

[orbital~debris]

Wow! I like the braided cable. It looks extremely durable.

Was going to say the same - it's the thing that jumps out in that photo the most to me.

 

[appleArticulate]

How about retractable chargers? I really wish someone would make these. Years ago I had an iPod charger that was retractable. It was poorly made but it had a flat USB cable that allowed it to wind around a central core.

Would be really nice to have some kind of elegant retractable charger.

 

[sherwinzadeh]

Belkin, here's a free idea: MagSafe charger on one side and Apple Watch charger on the other side. That way, I need just one to charge both.

 

[44267547]

How about retractable chargers? I really wish someone would make these. Years ago I had an iPod charger that was retractable. It was poorly made but it had a flat USB cable that allowed it to wind around a central core.

Would be really nice to have some kind of elegant retractable charger.

That’s the problem. Most of these retractable chargers are poorly made and are not engineered where they’re made to last. I like the concept, it would be a cleaner/neater design, but I think the return rate would be higher for a product like that, simply because retractable cables in general, tend to snag or fail earlier on. So it’s a safer bet in the sense of just using a longer, braided cable that’s made of quality materials.

 

[doboy]

Meh, way overpriced. At most, it should've been same price as Apple's.

 

[KaliYoni]

I wonder if Belkin has, like Apple, built-in a secret firmware update feature than cannot be triggered by users. It's stuff like this that makes me wish the Woz open-to-tinkering mentality had survived his departure from Apple.

 

[44267547]

Meh, way overpriced. At most, it should've been same price as Apple's.

No, not the same price. For one, the Belkin charger does have a braided cable, which is a more durable material over the silicone that Apple uses on their cables. Secondly, it does have that built-in kickstand, so you have the cost of obviously engineering and materials here.

I’m not saying that needs to be priced as high as it is, but I definitely don’t think it should match Apples pricing entirely, when they’re really two different products here, but share similar functionality. It’s very user preference.

 

[lazyrighteye]

How about retractable chargers? I really wish someone would make these. Years ago I had an iPod charger that was retractable. It was poorly made but it had a flat USB cable that allowed it to wind around a central core.

Would be really nice to have some kind of elegant retractable charger.

As one who hates the clutter cables can create, I’m all for cable management. Have always really liked the retractable options I’ve used in the past. Would be OK seeing more companies explore that option.

 

[jcshas]

Would have helped to include an actual product picture that shows the kickstand..
60 bucks for a charging puck and a 2m cable - no thank you for me

Agree. But here you go.

 

[Rafterman]

The cable isn't removable. That would have made a nice kickstand if you didn't need to charge it.

 

[staveb]

This is so simple. How come I don't come up with things like this? Brilliant!

Apple be like: Did Belkin patent this?

 

[Spanky Deluxe]

This looks like it could be nice. The braided cable is a nice touch and should be standard now with premium products imo.

I'm still waiting for them to release the 3-in-1 Charger that MacRumors reviewed a while ago. Unfortunately it's been stuck as showing 'coming soon' on their website for ages.

 

[HiVolt]

Good lord, the prices are just nuts.

 

[TheLunaPark]

To be honest, I’d forgotten my iPhone even has MagSafe. Could have been a good little system of accessories and such but was never really exploited by Apple beyond the initial marketing.