Belkin’s next-gen iPhone charging dock will sport a more chic and compact design
Belkin recently unveiled its new BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Dock, a MagSafe wireless charger for Apple devices with an unusual, coffee cup-like design. In fact, it’s about the size of one.
When we first saw the stand, we thought the protruding piece of metal on the back was a handle, but it’s actually a fast-charging puck for the Apple Watch. According to the company, that little part is capable of charging an “Apple Watch Series 7 and later from zero to 80 percent in about 45 minutes.” Apple Watch Ultra models take a full hour. Plus, there’s another puck for iPhones and AirPod cases. The interesting thing about it is that it can be folded up to a 70-degree angle to support smartphones.
The adjustable puck makes the BoostCharge Pro dock a pretty handy iPhone accessory if you ever want to enable StandBy mode on iOS 17 or hold the device up for video calls via FaceTime. Belkin says it can deliver up to 15W fast charging to iPhone 12 models and newer. However, they did not provide any time frame on how long it takes for a mobile device to fully charge. We’ve reached out to Belkin for more information. This story will be updated at a later date.
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Other stands may offer similar performance but may lack Apple Watch support and are arguably not as stylish. The previous BoostCharge Pro model consisted of two simple-looking bases connected via a metal rod. The colors of this new model are admittedly quite attractive, and the movable puck on top gives it an interesting form factor.
The BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Dock with MagSafe goes on sale November 7 for $130 at Belkin’s and respective Apple websites. It will be available in Sand and Charcoal Black. You also receive a 30W USB-C power supply and a five-foot braided USB-C cable. No word on an international launch.
If you’re looking for other useful gadgets, check out Ny Breaking’s list of the best MagSafe accessories for iPhone.