Satechi Launches Dual-Sided 2-in-1 USB-C Charger for Apple Watch and AirPods

[MacRumors]

Satechi today announced the launch of a new USB-C Watch AirPods Charger, which is a 2-in-1 accessory that's able to charge the AirPods and the Apple Watch.

Available exclusively from Apple for $49.95, the Satechi USB-C Watch AirPods Charger has a dual-sided design. On one side, there's an Apple Watch charging puck, and on the other side, there's a Qi-based wireless charging surface that works with the AirPods.

The USB-C Watch AirPods Charger can be plugged into a MacBook, iPad, or USB-C power adapter, and then the dual-sided design can charge the Apple Watch or AirPods depending on the accessory's orientation.

Made from aluminum and designed to match Apple devices, the charger has a small footprint and it's perfect for tucking into a backpack or bag while on the go. It can be purchased from the online Apple Store as of today.

Article Link: Satechi Launches Dual-Sided 2-in-1 USB-C Charger for Apple Watch and AirPods

 

[tgwaste]

It can't charge the iPhone? Waste of a good idea and super lazy.

 

[jz0309]

interesting concept, and I do like Satechi products, but the price point is ridiculous ...

 

[jz0309]

It can't charge the iPhone? Waste of a good idea and super lazy.

look at the design - how could it charge an iPhone?

 

[techno-Zen]

Love my Satechi watch charger. Honestly thought they were a 3rd rate amazon brand surprised to see them at apple.com..

I have no complaints with any of their products

 

[aloyouis]

Hmmm.... $50 and I give up 50% of my ports...

I'll pass.

 

[lovehateapple]

This company needs to change its name to Satoshi, lol

 

[michael31986]

This is nice to use with a wall fast charger. Especially for kitchen since the device stays off the counter.

 

[7thson]

I think Satechi could make a good looking MagSafe duo competitor. Same design language as this with an aluminum body and it would look slick. Pipe dreaming for sure, but one can hope.

 

[svanstrom]

Ooooooh. My bag needs this.

I was tempted to get the old one, but never got around to it; but this one is a must.

Then again… This is perfect for travels; but there's a pandemic. And I'll be switching to the APM as my main suchathingie; so less of a need for that side.

Oh. Damn. Too little, too late.

I hate it when I want something and my brains decides to act like an adult and tells me that I, in fact, don't need it. 😂

 

[sidewinder3000]

Clever design, but I literally never charge my devices off my Mac. Too slow, and too much clutter. I have dedicated cables for all my devices all over my house that charge much faster and more conveniently than anything that comes from a Mac.

 

[Apple_Robert]

If your mobile and in dire need to just enough juice to get another 1hr +, this might make sense but, not at $50. $30 would be more reasonable, in my opinion.

 

[locrumo]

"Available exclusively" How lucky we are!

 

[alexandr]

hm, you can't use both chargers simultaneously, at least not well. for that price it seems too gimmicky, imho.

 

[PsykX]

I'm starting to like what Satechi became.

I have an old (maybe 4 years old) light strip here from them, still working OK but the app is not supported anymore since the last 2 years. it's a matter of months before it doesn't work anymore.

 

[BeefCake 15]

That looks ugly!

 

[mazz0]

It can't charge the iPhone? Waste of a good idea and super lazy.

Can’t charge from an iPhone either. Sure would be nice if we switched to USB C on iPhone (or had reverse charging). Well, I say “sure would be nice”, it’d actually make no difference to my life at all.

 

[alexandr]

if it would make the charger turn over, it might be nice.

 

[Seanmitc]

I debated buying their separate apple watch and Airpods chargers a little while ago but didn't want to read two. It's like they read my mind, and now they're going to hose me for it

I just bought it, but reasonably this isn't very useful during a pandemic. Hopefully it will prove useful in the future

 

[Suckfest 9001]

For 700 dollars of course

 

[Bluetoot-]

Cute.

 

[apparatchik]

Hmmm.... $50 and I give up 50% of my ports...

I'll pass.

If you have a MBA you loose 100% of your ports, you would have to unplug your computer if its charging and any other accessory to then plug this to charge your Airpods, while a 6-inch $5 usb-c to lightning cable could charge them quicker more convenient and efficiently, while being more portable and using less space.

 

[G5isAlive]

Ooooooh. My bag needs this.

I was tempted to get the old one, but never got around to it; but this one is a must.

Then again… This is perfect for travels; but there's a pandemic. And I'll be switching to the APM as my main suchathingie; so less of a need for that side.

Oh. Damn. Too little, too late.

I hate it when I want something and my brains decides to act like an adult and tells me that I, in fact, don't need it. 😂

I'm with you. I'm the target customer, I keep a travel bag handy at all times with computer gear that never leaves the bag (except on travel), I value lightweight more than 'value' (tired of cheap crap), and always looking for multi-functional. Road warrior. Love there is no cable. Love that it is small. Had my eyes on the previous version.

But.

I tend to charge up all my gear prior to a trip (plan ahead anyone?), and have never had to charge an AirPods case on travel. Like, never. And I typically take 25 trips a year (pre-pandemic).

So yeah. This is going to be one of those rare times that I don't collect some clever kit. Well. For now.

 

[G5isAlive]

If you have a MBA you loose 100% of your ports, you would have to unplug your computer if its charging and any other accessory to then plug this to charge your Airpods, while a 6-inch $5 usb-c to lightning cable could charge them quicker more convenient and efficiently, while being more portable and using less space.

except it's a cable. if you don't routinely travel with a large number of devices each needing another cable to get tangled up etc... you wouldn't realize why cables of any sort are not more portable. Shrugs.

 

[michael31986]

Is this first time a company has made this..

you course charge your phone wirelessly on other side no?