Stand By - Long term MagSafe (and recommendation)

[Sukach]

Alright, this is sort of a multi-part post.

I have this basic clock app that I've used on my phone for years (OLEDX). I currently use a basic stand-up Anker Qi charger on my nightstand at night, and I keep the clock app open all night with it charging on the Anker stand. Obviously, I'm really interested in the new Stand-By feature in iOS 17. However, I've heard concerns about overheating from MagSafe chargers and I'm worried that using MagSafe all night, every night might lead to serious battery degradation. I buy my phone out-right and typically replace every 3 years (I'm upgrading my 12 Pro to the 15 Pro this year). For people that currently use MagSafe every night, any complaints?

2nd... any recommendations for a good MagSafe charger that keeps the phone in the horizontal position for Stand-By? Are there any good 3-in-1 chargers for under, say, $75?

 

[johnc22]

I'm trying to find a dock station for my 13 Pro and Watch Series 8 that can hold the phone in horizontal position, also in anticipation of the iOS 17 features. Subscribed....

 

[Sukach]

Ever since I started looking at 3-1 chargers (so I can take advantage of the new Standby feature), I've started getting a bunch of ads for random ones in social media. Anyone have any reviews/comments/feedback on any of these?

Mdrndock: https://mdrndock.com/products/passport-wireless-charging-station
Journey: https://journeyofficial.com/products/3-in-1-wireless-charging-station
ESR 6-in-1: https://www.esrgear.com/100w-magsafe-kickstarter-prelaunch/
Alogic: https://alogic.co/products/alogic-matrix-magsafe-charger-with-desktop-dock-and-apple-watch-charger

My wallet also likes this Anker one on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44zYWHK
But I don't understand why it is so cheap compared to all the others (surely the lack of built-in Watch charger doesn't account for the $60+ price difference).

I'm torn between getting one of these above, or waiting to see if any new docks come out after Standby is out and gains more popularity.

 

[Andeddu]

Your phone stops drawing power from the MagSafe charger once the battery has reached full capacity.

I bought my new iPhone 13 in January 2023 and have been MagSafe charging each night since then. I have never used the lightning port and have it plugged up. My battery health is still 100%.

 

[Jeremyv821]

I got the wallet friendly Anker 3 in 1 charger on prime day and so far I love it! Does everything I need it to do and also looks good while being budget friendly.

Now seeing that 6 in 1 anker that is coming out. That will be on my list to buy, I love the idea of being to charge all my devices in one area and it’s just what I’ve been looking for.

 

[GDF]

Looking for the same, but not as concerned with cost, only the best option. Really like the iOS 17 landscape bedtime clock feature. Is Belkin 3-in-1 the best to get and fastest charger?

The Anker looks nice, but charges slowing and does not seem to support AW Ultra charging speeds.

Although, who knows what charging speed the new iPhone or AW will be this fall and then what chargers will be released to support that.

 

[GDF]

I ended up getting the Anker Cube 3-in-1 Magsafe. It seems like Anker did an awesome job with the cube. Has fast charging for the iPhone and AW Ultra and is very small, which will be good to travel with too. Curious to see how it performs the next couple days.

 

[sim667]

I’m trying to find a fold up stand that I can use my or existing chargers in? Any suggestions?

I’ve seen this but it’s out of stock and whilst the main image doesn’t give the impression the phone sideways on would overlap the watch, other photos look like it would

 

[TotalMacMove]

Been using Belkin 3 in 1 (Tree design) magsafe charger for a couple years now with no issues. I have one on each night stand as well as one in my office.

 

[F23]

I ended up getting the Anker Cube 3-in-1 Magsafe. It seems like Anker did an awesome job with the cube. Has fast charging for the iPhone and AW Ultra and is very small, which will be good to travel with too. Curious to see how it performs the next couple days.

how is the charger holding up?

 

[GDF]

how is the charger holding up?

So far really well. I have taken with me on a couple trips and it works perfectly with iOS17 landscape mode.

 

[F23]

So far really well. I have taken with me on a couple trips and it works perfectly with iOS17 landscape mode.

great to hear

 

[Andeddu]

It took just over 8 months, but that’s my iPhone 13 finally at 98% battery health after MagSafe charging all night every night.

It seems to have skipped 99%, lol.

 

[Carlm01]

Ever since I started looking at 3-1 chargers (so I can take advantage of the new Standby feature), I've started getting a bunch of ads for random ones in social media. Anyone have any reviews/comments/feedback on any of these?

Mdrndock: https://mdrndock.com/products/passport-wireless-charging-station
Journey: https://journeyofficial.com/products/3-in-1-wireless-charging-station
ESR 6-in-1: https://www.esrgear.com/100w-magsafe-kickstarter-prelaunch/
Alogic: https://alogic.co/products/alogic-matrix-magsafe-charger-with-desktop-dock-and-apple-watch-charger

My wallet also likes this Anker one on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44zYWHK
But I don't understand why it is so cheap compared to all the others (surely the lack of built-in Watch charger doesn't account for the $60+ price difference).

I'm torn between getting one of these above, or waiting to see if any new docks come out after Standby is out and gains more popularity.

I bought the alogic matrix charging unit ,It's made entirely of plastic and IMO is not worth the 139.00 price tag I ended up buying the nomad "stand" for my bedroom very heavy and only does a phone but that's all i want and couldn't be happier , I did get the QI series not the fast charge so it only draws 7.5 w max when charging but that's fine I charge it overnite ...

 

[marlman]

I bought this powerbank which has a stand

Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh, AOGUERBE Wireless Portable Charger, Magnetic Battery Pack Powerbank with stand Fast Charging USB-C for iPhone 15/14/13/12/Pro/Pro Max

Magnetic Power Bank

www.amazon.co.uk

i wanted something to use on my coffee table with no access to power without trailing wires everywhere. Mostly to listen to music and control my HomeKit devices it works great obviously I have to charge it up now and then but it lasts ages.