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Apple today began selling the MagSafe Duo Charger that was announced alongside the new iPhone 12 models back in October. Priced at $129, the MagSafe Duo offers a MagSafe charging puck for the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, and 12 mini, along with an Apple Watch charger.

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Though the accessory was announced in October and was listed as coming soon, it was not clear when it would launch. Orders placed today will deliver as soon as Thursday, December 3 when shipped, and it is not available for pickup in retail stores yet.

The MagSafe Duo features a foldable design for easier portability, and it ships with a USB-C to Lightning cable. The Apple Watch charging puck can be used flat, but there's also an option to pop it up to charge the Apple Watch upright. The MagSafe charging portion does not have the same pop up option.

Before purchasing, it's worth noting that the MagSafe Duo is not able to charge an iPhone 12 model at the full 15 watts supported by the standalone MagSafe charger. Instead, it is able to charge at a maximum of 14W when paired with the appropriate charger.

Despite the high price point, the MagSafe Duo does not ship with a power adapter. When paired with the 20W USB-C power adapter from Apple, it can charge an iPhone up to 11W, and when paired with a 27W or higher USB-C power adapter, it can charge at the aforementioned 14W.

Though designed for the iPhone 12 models, Apple says the MagSafe Duo is compatible with older iPhones, the AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, the AirPods Pro, and other devices that support Qi-based wireless charging.

(Thanks, Alex!)

Article Link: MagSafe Duo Charger for iPhone 12 and Apple Watch Now Available for Purchase
 
Magsafe $40
Apple Watch charger $30
USB-C Cable $20

That's $90. You're simply paying an extra $40 for convenience of travel + one cable to charge both devices at the same. Perfectly reasonable.

Not overpriced.
LMAO if you go by the assumption that all of these individual items are not overpriced... Which they are. You also forgot the $49 30W charger because the MagSafe Duo charger doesn't fully work with the 20W charger 😬
Had a good laugh.
 
Got one, love the jealous people that can’t afford one and they feel they have to trash it, it Must stink feeling that way
Easier to claim to not want one than to admit you can't afford it when it costs more than a day's work for some people.

Seriously, it's ok to not be able to afford all the shiny things Apple makes. It doesn't make it a bad product. It just makes it too expensive for you.

I'm guessing that paying over $100k for a car would be equally stupid in some people's eyes -- after all, the $100k+ car has the same basic items that a $500 car has. Four wheels, steering wheel, radio, doors, windows, etc..

Sometimes, the luxury of an item is worth the extra $40 or whatever it would cost separately to buy each item. Besides, this is a write-off for me. It'll save me money come tax time.
 
Got one, love the jealous people that can’t afford one and they feel they have to trash it, it Must stink feeling that way

lol I think most people on this forum can afford $129.... people can have a negative opinion about a product without being jealous. If you like it but it and enjoy it. But don’t expect everyone to like it or deem it worth the price as well.
 
Any opinions about the 20 watt adapter vs the 30 watt? At home, the 20 watt would be fine. If I ever travel again (I'm a dreamer!) the 30 watt would be nice.
 
If I'm going to be getting this, I'll have to wait and see which of the cheaper & smaller third-party chargers can provide the 14W charging power to this device.
 
LMAO if you go by the assumption that all of these individual items are not overpriced... Which they are. You also forgot the $49 30W charger because the MagSafe Duo charger doesn't fully work with the 20W charger 😬
Had a good laugh.
What a stupid comment.

Where's the third party MagSafe charger? Oh right, there isn't one.

Charger is not an added cost since you're already going to buy one for the MagSafe anyways.

It does work with the 20W. It literally says in the description:
Recommended:
– 20W USB-C Power Adapter (sold separately) for faster wireless charging up to 11W

Either you completely failed to even read the description or you're cherry picking facts to make your idiotic argument sound better than it really is. LMAO

Not going to argue with you. See ya.
 
I still like the idea and it would fit nicely on my nightstand and could replace my Anker charger and watch puck, but, guess what? I’ll pass...
 
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It’s not about the price, it’s about not including an adapter. You know, the thing required for it to work.

if they included an adapter, the price would probably be $149-$159 which sucks for those that already have the USB-C charger paying for something they already have. including the cable is already more than enough.
 
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