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Had to wait, because I wanted this colour.
Very nice.
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New Premium Belkin 3-in-1 Charger or wait for Anker?
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Bought both the Anker and the Belkin charging stations. I returned the Anker. It was not performing as expected, with quite a few complaints across Reddit about its charging performance.
The Belkin is much nicer, despite not having the cool display screen built into the stand. It does a great job of fast charging my phone, watch and AirPods Pro.
Anker customer support was horrific during the return process. They now use AI bots to communicate with customers and that resulted in multiple responses from the manufacturer that had nothing to do with the issues I was having with their product.
Bought both the Anker and the Belkin charging stations. I returned the Anker. It was not performing as expected, with quite a few complaints across Reddit about its charging performance.
The Belkin is much nicer, despite not having the cool display screen built into the stand. It does a great job of fast charging my phone, watch and AirPods Pro.
Anker customer support was horrific during the return process. They now use AI bots to communicate with customers and that resulted in multiple responses from the manufacturer that had nothing to do with the issues I was having with their product.
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Does someone has experience with the portable 25W charger from Belkin?
www.belkin.com
This is also available as a 3 in 1 with support for the watch.
Both of these models don’t have an active cooling and I’m interested in the temperature while charging. Still a bit worried about my battery but thinking about to switch to Wireless charging with my 17 Pro.
Does someone has experience with the portable 25W charger from Belkin?
UltraCharge faltbare magnetische 2-in-1-Ladestation mit Qi2 25W | Belkin DE
Kaufen Sie die besten, schnellsten Ladegeräte für zu Hause oder unterwegs. Mit Qi2 laden Sie Ihr iPhone und andere Geräte von Apple mit 25 W gleichzeitig auf.
www.belkin.com
This is also available as a 3 in 1 with support for the watch.
Both of these models don’t have an active cooling and I’m interested in the temperature while charging. Still a bit worried about my battery but thinking about to switch to Wireless charging with my 17 Pro.
There is this Apple exclusive version of the 3-in-1.
This time unlike the previous versions, the changes are more than cosmetic.
I like how the AirPods pad is rotatable, but the iPhone MagSafe loses the cooling fan?
And this costs a bit more than the original Belkin one.
This time unlike the previous versions, the changes are more than cosmetic.
I like how the AirPods pad is rotatable, but the iPhone MagSafe loses the cooling fan?
And this costs a bit more than the original Belkin one.
That's ugly compared to what Belkin is offering standalone without Apple's help
Mine is still doing well. A great purchase. Better than that Anker crap.
I think I am going to follow you and get the original Beklin. To me the uprising metal arm is both better looking like you noted, and more practical since it raises the phone higher.
With the Anker I am skeptical with their overall quality, but the extra features in this 3-in-1 are actually quite awesome. A few days ago someone on reddit even opened a post saying the Anker one "wins flat":
I read that review. It's very thorough and very well done.
The Anker is going to be a gamble. It could very well work out for you. There have been a lot of complaints across Reddit about devices not charging at the promised speeds. This is the issue I had.
I think one thing working against Anker is that people have access to that real-time information being displayed on the screen.
Without a screen on the Belkin, I could visually see my Apple watch charging faster than it was on the Anker.
Another problem with Anker is its marketing and pricing. They held all these live events on their website, giving away gifts and promoting their PRIME lineup with discounts on already overpriced electronics. That charging station is selling discounted at $170, and some stores, like Best Buy are charging the full price of well over $200. That charging station is insanely priced for a product that was seemingly rushed to market and has received complaints about its charging capability.
Finally, the mess I had to go through with Anker in returning my charger was inexcusable to the point that I vowed never to buy another product from them again. I could have bought their new Prime power bank, but instead I went with INIU. I could have gone with their MagGo foldable charging station, but I ended up going with ESR.
I think you'll like the Belkin, but if you go with Anker, buy it off Amazon so you can take advantage of their no-hassle return policy. You don't want to deal with Anker directly.
What do people think of this one?
I am leaning towards this because I prefer the design which is less likely to result in the watch falling off due to a slight touch (the issue with the Anker design).
I also like the usb out so I can charge my magnetic battery.
UGREEN Wireless Charging Stand
Upgrade your charging experience with this Qi2-certified 25W 3-in-1 wireless charging station. Designed as both a fast charger and an adjustable desk stand, it powers your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch simultaneously with stable magnetic alignment. The weighted metal base ensures your phone st...
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I am leaning towards this because I prefer the design which is less likely to result in the watch falling off due to a slight touch (the issue with the Anker design).
I also like the usb out so I can charge my magnetic battery.
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What do people think of this one?
UGREEN Wireless Charging Stand
Upgrade your charging experience with this Qi2-certified 25W 3-in-1 wireless charging station. Designed as both a fast charger and an adjustable desk stand, it powers your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch simultaneously with stable magnetic alignment. The weighted metal base ensures your phone st...amzn.to
I am leaning towards this because I prefer the design which is less likely to result in the watch falling off due to a slight touch (the issue with the Anker design).
I also like the usb out so I can charge my magnetic battery.
If you like that style, go for it.
UGREEN is a good brand
My personal opinion it's not as aesthetically pleasing as the Belkin, but it does come in at a cheaper price point.
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I think it has the best functionality. I don't like any style on this thread. My favorite design is the Anker Cube. I have two cubes currently. But looking to upgrade to QI2.2
nomads new 25w looks good
nomadgoods.com
pricey and doesn't come with a brick
if anything the apple exclusive 2 in 1 Belkin 25w looks alright too. Comes with a 45w brick and I can always charge the AirPods after the watch is done
Stand One Max - Carbide | Qi2.2 | 4th Gen | NOMAD®
Power your Apple ecosystem in style with Stand One Max (Carbide) — a Qi 2.2 4th-generation 3-in-1 wireless charger delivering up to 25 W for MagSafe and...
pricey and doesn't come with a brick
if anything the apple exclusive 2 in 1 Belkin 25w looks alright too. Comes with a 45w brick and I can always charge the AirPods after the watch is done
Belkin UltraCharge Pro 2-in-1 Convertible Magnetic Charger — Grey
The Belkin UltraCharge Pro 2-in-1 Convertible Magnetic Charger powers your new iPhone with the latest in wireless charging technology. Buy online now at apple.com.
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