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I just noticed the Apple.com is selling a version of this with a black base:

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HPG02ZM/A/belkin-boost↑charge-pro-3-in-1-wireless-charger-with-magsafe-black
 
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When Apple announced the iPhone 12 models with MagSafe charging capabilities, the first third-party MagSafe accessories were shown off during the announcement. Shortly after, Belkin officially introduced the Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe, which is the first official third-party MagSafe charging option.


Belkin's Boost Charge Pro MagSafe is set to be available for purchase on January 8, and ahead of the launch, I've been testing the charger to see how it performs in comparison to the standalone MagSafe charger and whether it's worth the $150 asking price.

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Design wise, the Boost Charge Pro MagSafe looks similar to other Belkin 3-in-1 chargers on the market. Made from a white plastic material that's coated in a softer silicone, the Boost Charge Pro MagSafe has a circular base with an angled chrome-colored t-shaped arm coming from the top of it that houses a MagSafe charger on one side and an Apple Watch charging puck on the other.

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The design looks simple and straightforward, but I do wish the circular base was a bit smaller in size or rectangular to better fit on a desk. I find the shape to be a bit awkward on my small desk because it's about 5.3 inches wide at its widest point, but given the weight of the iPhone with the angle of the charger, it probably needs a base of that size to remain upright. Both of the charging pucks are static and cannot be rotated or angled in any way, and the default angle does take up more vertical space than I'd like.

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The MagSafe charger works with all of Apple's iPhone 12 models, and it is sized in such a way to allow for use in either portrait or landscape mode. Even the largest iPhone 12 Pro Max can be used in landscape mode without interfering with the Apple Watch charging puck on the other side. The magnets line up quickly and it's simple to get an iPhone right in the proper place for charging, even in the dark.

The same soft material that covers the standard MagSafe charger from Apple covers the Belkin MagSafe charger, while the Apple Watch charging puck is a smoother plastic like Apple's own charging options for Apple Watch. You can get the Boost Charge Pro MagSafe in either black or white, and there's a stickier silicone material at the bottom of the accessory to ensure that it stays in place on a desk when holding up an iPhone, plus it has a weighted base.

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You'll notice that in many of my photos, the Apple Watch is at an angle, and that's because it just doesn't want to stay straight on the Apple Watch charging puck. It flips around with a nudge or when attaching/detaching an iPhone 12, but note that I have a 40mm Apple Watch. With further testing with a 44mm Apple Watch, the issue wasn't as pronounced, but it appears to vary based on Apple Watch material and band design.

The Boost Charge Pro MagSafe is fairly light, but with the sticky base I didn't have trouble with it lifting up or shifting when removing my iPhone from the charger. There is a white LED light on the top of the base that lets you know the AirPods are aligned and charging properly. It turns amber if the alignment is off or there's an object in the way. I'm not a fan of charging lights on docks because they're distracting at night, but at least this light is limited to AirPods charging.

The iPhone fits on the charger at an angle, and it's easy to see when glancing over at it on a nightstand or a desk while it's charging if you get an incoming notification or want to check the time. If you wanted to, you could also use it for FaceTime calls or watching videos in landscape mode.

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Since this is a 3-in-1 charger, the base of the Boost Charge Pro MagSafe is a wireless charging platform that can accommodate the AirPods or AirPods Pro, so the Apple Watch, iPhone 12, and AirPods can all be charged at the same time. The little circular indentation on the charger directs you where to place the AirPods for charging purposes.

The Boost Charge Pro MagSafe charger can charge an iPhone 12 at up to 15W, which is the same charging speed as the standard MagSafe charger, while also providing enough power for AirPods and Apple Watch. Apple's own MagSafe Duo that pairs a MagSafe charging puck with an Apple Watch charger is limited to 14W, so Belkin's charger should be just a bit faster.

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Apple's standard MagSafe charger charged iPhone 12 (from totally dead) to 61 percent in one hour with a 20W power adapter, and the Boost Charge Pro charged it to 66 percent, so it was somehow even faster than the standard charger. I'm not sure if I wasn't getting 15W charging with the Apple MagSafe charger or what, but I was happy with the Belkin charging speeds. I also did tests with three devices at once, and from dead, the Boost Charge Pro MagSafe was able to charge an iPhone 12 to 61 percent in an hour while also charging an Apple Watch and another iPhone.

Belkin provides a 40W power adapter and 1.5m cord with the Boost Charge Pro MagSafe, and that takes all the guesswork out of which power adapter you need to get the fastest speeds. Apple does not include a power adapter with either the MagSafe Charger or the MagSafe Duo. For the MagSafe Charger you need to use Apple's official 20W charger or another charger that may or may not be compatible, and for the MagSafe Duo, maximum speed requires a compatible 27W+ charger.

Trying to figure out which power adapters I can use with Apple's charging options has been a hassle, so I appreciate that Belkin has a power adapter ready to go. You can't use a third-party power adapter with this since it doesn't work over USB.

The downside to the Boost Charge Pro MagSafe is that the MagSafe charger doesn't work with older iPhones. Technically MagSafe chargers are compatible with earlier iPhones and are able to charge them at 7.5W, but Belkin's upright design relies on magnets to hold the iPhone in place, and since there are no MagSafe magnets in older iPhones, there's no viable charging option.

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You can charge an older iPhone where the AirPods are meant to go, even though this charging spot has been specifically designed for AirPods because it's just a Qi-based wireless charger. This charging spot worked with an iPhone X, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, so I assume it fits most devices. Since this charging spot is aimed at AirPods, it's limited to 5W, but I found it to work perfectly for my non-iPhone 12 devices and I appreciated having the option.

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While on the subject of compatibility, you can use the Boost Charge Pro MagSafe with MagSafe cases. I tested with Apple's MagSafe cases and it worked fine. I don't have non-MagSafe cases to test, but Belkin says that it is specifically designed to work with MagSafe-certified cases.

Bottom Line

If you're looking for a multi-device charger for an iPhone 12, this is the one to get. It works with any iPhone 12 model the Apple Watch, and the AirPods, and at $150, it's just $30 more expensive than the foldable MagSafe Duo.

The MagSafe Duo is the better choice for travel, but for a charger that you plan to use at home, the Boost Charge Pro MagSafe is a functional, attractive multi-device charger that works as expected. I have no real complaints about the Belkin MagSafe charger, and given that it works with three devices, allows for upright operation, and comes with a power adapter, I much prefer it to the MagSafe Duo.

How to Buy

The Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe can be purchased from Apple for $139.95.

Note: Belkin provided MacRumors with a Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.

Article Link: Review: Belkin's 3-in-1 Boost Charge Pro Offers Hassle-Free 15W MagSafe Charging for iPhone 12
I’m not sure what the issue is with the Apple Watch charger here because I have never had an issue with mine not staying upright. I have the 40 mm with sport loop and seriously never had it fall to the side or anything. I love this thing! It’s great to have as I study. I can take my notes and see any emails or other things I might need. I was a little turned off at the price but when I looked at other reputable brands and offerings this was right there with it. It also helped that my AMEX card gave me $30 off so I can’t complain. My only issue is that Apple took FOREVER to send it. I had to wait over a month in shipping alone. I was pretty ticked. The product itself is a welcome change to the clutter and lost phone under piles of papers. It’s strong enough I can work with my phone on the stand and weak enough I’m not knocking anything over or needing 2 hands (unlike the Apple garbage) to remove my phone. It also charges quickly and IT CAME WITH A CHARGING BRICK! Apple missed the boat with their overpriced junk. Travel enough and you end up with the thing ripping in half or with a cord you can’t replace.
 
Knockoffs are slowly creeping in towards the market. Either Belkin moves, or they may have issues

I don't know how good this is, or if it's reputable at all, but they're out there. I wonder how this is MagSafe. Provides 15W to the phone...
 
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Knockoffs are slowly creeping in towards the market. Either Belkin moves, or they may have issues

I don't know how good this is, or if it's reputable at all, but they're out there. I wonder how this is MagSafe. Only provides 15W to the phone...
really hard to understand what is taking them so long
 
A global pandemic?

Err no hardly a good excuse. They were making this before the public knew about MagSafe as They were working with apple. They had enough for the US but not other markets? They shouldn’t have launched this until more countries could buy one just makes them look bad

Other companies have had no issue with demand of other products at a much higher volume so can’t really blame the pandemic here
 
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Err no hardly a good excuse. They were making this before the public knew about MagSafe as They were working with apple. They had enough for the US but not other markets? They shouldn’t have launched this until more countries could buy one just makes them look bad

Other companies have had no issue with demand of other products at a much higher volume so can’t really blame the pandemic here

I don’t think Belkin are as big a company as we think. Yes they are global but I do think that they appear bigger than they are.
 
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Got a pre-order email today, for their famous March deliveries... Which no one will take because you can just get them with 1-2 weeks shipping time on the Apple Store, plus still no signs of this in Europe
 
Yeah it’s finally available now. Mine is arriving tomorrow. Ordered in black.

Can move the MagSafe duo downstairs as i do prefer when they my night stand is standing up for my phone is standing up
 
Yeah it’s finally available now. Mine is arriving tomorrow. Ordered in black.

Can move the MagSafe duo downstairs as i do prefer when they my night stand is standing up for my phone is standing up
Same here!

I actually bought the Anker charger for my office desk and the boost charge will be in the bedroom - it's not bad.. and holds the phone on the desk well. It doesn't give the fancy charging graphic but it's pretty nice and you can charge your AirPods underneath at the same time :)
 
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Same here!

I actually bought the Anker charger for my office desk and the boost charge will be in the bedroom - it's not bad.. and holds the phone on the desk well. It doesn't give the fancy charging graphic but it's pretty nice and you can charge your AirPods underneath at the same time :)

Yeah that’s my main need, I use My air pods every day for at least 10-12 hours a day so wanted to have that 3 in 1 so for peace of mind the air pods are always charged and never need to look at the battery % case
 
Got mine yesterday. Have to say I'm really impressed. It's very solid and doesn't slide when taking the phone off.

People said they can't use the watch in night mode but it still displays the time when tapped and it's vertical so seems perfectly reasonable. It's not a travel solution and very much a bedside table thing.
 
My only issue is when putting the watch on the charger i have to put it upside down as up right it just swings to the right and isn’t level. This is with solo loop so dunno if other bands will make this any better
 
Randomly just checked and Apple UK has them for next day delivery.
Thanks for the heads up, just checked and it's available in my country's store as well. I'm in the end of the world, so if it's available here I am pretty sure it's now available worldwide 😂 2 day delivery. But I just got a Magic Mouse so this will have to wait.
 
My only issue is when putting the watch on the charger i have to put it upside down as up right it just swings to the right and isn’t level. This is with solo loop so dunno if other bands will make this any better

Is that the smaller watch? I’ve got the 44mm series 6 and it’s fine. I mean it’s able to spin a little but it seems to be fine and not lean
 
Is that the smaller watch? I’ve got the 44mm series 6 and it’s fine. I mean it’s able to spin a little but it seems to be fine and not lean
Yeah tried it last night and stayed in place once i moved it back a few times. Overall i love this 3 in 1 charger. MagSafe is really good on it and so nice to have the phone up high to check in the night instead of leaning over so much with the flat MagSafe duo.

MagSafe duo will still be used most days and when we finally go away to places so both will get usage.
 
Yeah tried it last night and stayed in place once i moved it back a few times. Overall i love this 3 in 1 charger. MagSafe is really good on it and so nice to have the phone up high to check in the night instead of leaning over so much with the flat MagSafe duo.

MagSafe duo will still be used most days and when we finally go away to places so both will get usage.

The duo I found is perfect for travel - and I use it with an Anker power plug that gives me also usb-c out too which charges my iPad. I find the magnets on the duo really strong and picking it up would be a bit fiddly. The Belkin looks great and it weighted nicely too
 
Any thoughts on this device a month later?

I love mine. I use all three chargers on a daily basis, where it sits on my home office desk:

1) Since I sleep with my watch on, I charge it for about an hour during one of my (many) video conferences
2) The MagSafe is great for holding/charging my iPhone 12 Pro Max in landscape mode. I have the charger positioned in front of my monitor, and can easily tap my phone to mute/un-mute during calls.
3) The base charger is perfect for my AirPods case, which also needs topping off a few times/day.
 
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