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cub4bearin

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Hello everyone,

I see a lot of different foldable and travel friendly 3 in 1 MagSafe chargers out there.

Can someone suggest one that has decent quality and is safe for use with their phones and watches?

I’m in US and would prefer order from Amazon. Any suggestions welcomed.
 
I have been using this mophie Wireless for a while, work perfectly, it comes with a travel case. I"m keeping this in my office.

I've just bought this Anker Cube 3-in-1. I like the new design, compact and travel friendly, but it's a bit pricey.

 
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I have been using this mophie Wireless for a while, work perfectly, it comes with a travel case. I"m keeping this in my office.

I've just bought this Anker Cube 3-in-1. I like the new design, compact and travel friendly, but it's a bit pricey.


The Anker would be the perfect size, EXCEPT it’s just too heavy. But the compactness of it is PERFECT.
 
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The Anker Cube 3-in-1 is my choice. Yes it is heavier than the Apple Magsafe 2/1, which is perfect, but love the Cube and able to put the phone in landscape mode to use clock mode at night. I travel a a lot and have no issues with the weight.
 
The Anker Cube 3-in-1 is my choice. Yes it is heavier than the Apple Magsafe 2/1, which is perfect, but love the Cube and able to put the phone in landscape mode to use clock mode at night. I travel a a lot and have no issues with the weight.

Even though it's really compact, I'd strongly advise against getting the Apple MagSafe Duo at this point; doesn't even support Fast Charging for the Apple Watch...
 
Even though it's really compact, I'd strongly advise against getting the Apple MagSafe Duo at this point; doesn't even support Fast Charging for the Apple Watch...
Agree and I don’t think I recommended it in my post, even though I like it. Sure there is a new one soon. Apple really needs to figure out how to make on like that but with the ability to charge your iPhone in landscape to take advantage of the clock mode at night.
 
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Hello everyone.

So I did take advantage of the Amazon prime sale and got two ankers cubes. $112+tax.

However, I must disagree a little bit as far as compactness for traveling. Because of the cube it’s not as easy as MagSafe duo to just fold and pack in chargers/cables pouch. But I really like it and will keep at least one of them for sure.

Now, I would like to find something like this made by a company I can trust more. Wish Apple or Anker would come up with a similar design which would be perfect while traveling.

Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charger, Aluminum Alloy 3 in 1 Charging Station for Apple, KU XIU 15W Fast Mag-Safe Charger Stand Compatible with iPhone 15 14 13 12 Pro/Max/Plus, AirPods 3/2/Pro, iWatch https://a.co/d/45Ta8xL
 
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Now, I would like to find something like this made by a company I can trust more. Wish Apple or Anker would come up with a similar design which would be perfect while traveling.
They do! The Anker Power Bank folds up compact and it supports Qi2. I love mine.

 
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I have this ESR 3-in-1 MagSafe charger and it has been amazing. Every time I travel I bring it with me. It’s light and portable.

ESR 3 in 1 Charger for Magsafe, Travel Charger Stand for Magsafe, Made for Apple Watch Certified, Foldable Charging Station Compatible with Magsafe and iPhone 15/14/13/12, AirPods Pro, Black https://a.co/d/7m9Jyuc
 
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Wow look a bear! :D

I've tried these:

Apple MagSafe Duo: Needless to say, the official solution is simple and lightweight. But the lightning port is already outdated, even in 2023.

Anker 3 in 1 cube: It's really nice, it does everything I want, yet so compact. The only problem is, it's way too heavy for bringing it for a trip.

Anker MagGo 3 in 1 charging station: Plastic, slimmer, lighter, cheaper than the cube. Black or white options.

Satechi 3 in 1 foldable charging stand: It's a charging stand that elevate your iPhone. Luxury aluminum finish. Very slim and portable when folded. Much lighter than the Anker cube. Highly recommended.

ESR 3 in 1 Travel Charger Stand for MagSafe: Very light, but the Apple Watch charger is a dongle that detaches from main charger stand, which is a hassle to me. Comes with a travel case. Not recommended.

Mophie 3 in 1 Travel Charger: Lightweight, folded woven texture. Comes with a travel case. IMO it's a decent choice.

I also pre-ordered the Belkin 2-in-1 Magnetic Charging Travel Pad 15W, it will be released on Sep 13th, 2024. I think this could be the best, considered how small, lightweight it is comparing to all options above. I don't usually charge all 3 devices together, so 2-in-1 should be enough for travel. Even better, it can act as a stand to enable the Night mode for iPhone, a huge improvement to Apple MagSafe Duo.
 
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Wow look a bear! :D

I've tried these:

Apple MagSafe Duo: Needless to say, the official solution is simple and lightweight. But the lightning port is already outdated, even in 2023.

Anker 3 in 1 cube: It's really nice, it does everything I want, yet so compact. The only problem is, it's way too heavy for bringing it for a trip.

Anker MagGo 3 in 1 charging station: Plastic, slimmer, lighter, cheaper than the cube. Black or white options.

Satechi 3 in 1 foldable charging stand: It's a charging stand that elevate your iPhone. Luxury aluminum finish. Very slim and portable when folded. Much lighter than the Anker cube. Highly recommended.

ESR 3 in 1 Travel Charger Stand for MagSafe: Very light, but the Apple Watch charger is a dongle that detaches from main charger stand, which is a hassle to me. Comes with a travel case. Not recommended.

Mophie 3 in 1 Travel Charger: Lightweight, folded woven texture. Comes with a travel case. IMO it's a decent choice.

I also pre-ordered the Belkin 2-in-1 Magnetic Charging Travel Pad 15W, it will be released on Sep 13th, 2024. I think this could be the best, considered how small, lightweight it is comparing to all options above. I don't usually charge all 3 devices together, so 2-in-1 should be enough for travel. Even better, it can act as a stand to enable the Night mode for iPhone, a huge improvement to Apple MagSafe Duo.
I have the ESR 3-in-1 travel charger, which I used for our family vacation back in July. It was compact, small and perfect. I charged all 3 devices at the same time without any issues. Even though the Apple Watch charging piece looked weird it was compact enough to sit next to my cpap machine on the little night stand.
 
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I have been using the Anker Cube 3-in-1 for traveling and office, quite happy about it.
 
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