Comment: Is Belkin’s new BoostCharge Pro the ultimate three-in-one MagSafe charger for Apple users? -9to5Mac

2021-12-14 23:13:42 By : Mr. Leo Chen

-December 14, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Belkin launched the BoostCharge Pro three-in-one wireless charging pad with MagSafe last month. Support Apple Watch Series 7 fast charging, 15W charging via MagSafe, and Qi pad design very suitable for AirPods, this may be the most suitable multi-device charger for Apple fans on the market...

Belkin's new 3 in 1 wireless charging board uses MagSafe, with a narrow rectangular design. On the right, you will find a built-in MagSafe charger that can charge your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 with 15W of power. You will also find a separate Qi charger for AirPods in the middle.

The Qi charging slot in the middle is obviously designed for AirPods and is equipped with a small LED indicator. It is very small, but if you find yourself in a pinch, you can use it to charge another Qi-enabled device. But remember, the power of Qi charger is limited to 5W.

The fact that the iPhone’s charging point supports MagSafe (basically just a MagSafe disc integrated into the design) is very convenient. This means you don't have to look around for the perfect alignment. Your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 will be perfectly aligned with the magnets, and even the larger iPhone 13 Pro Max will have enough space.

Finally, and perhaps most notably, you will find an integrated Apple Watch charging disc on the far left side of BoostCharge Pro. This Apple Watch charger can be placed flat or raised, depending on the strap you are using and whether you want to use the bedside table mode.

In addition to the multifunctional design, the Apple Watch charging pad also supports fast charging. Apple says that through fast charging, your Apple Watch Series 7 battery can recover from 0-80% in about 45 minutes. I found this to be roughly accurate in my tests.

Another benefit of Belkin BoostCharge Pro is that it comes with a dedicated 40W power adapter in the box. This means that using one cable to power all three charging points, you don't need to buy anything else. This is a major difference compared to Apple's MagSafe Duo, which does not include a power adapter in the box.

My biggest complaint about Belkin BoostCharge Pro is its material. It is a soft, fabric-like material that looks good, but unfortunately, it easily attracts dust, chain links and dog hair. As you can see in the picture, I have been testing the black BoostCharge Pro, although Belkin also sells white, but I can not prove whether it is more or less easy to attract dust.

The design of BoostCharge Pro is also cumbersome. If you plan to use it on your bedside table or desk, it's no big deal, but you want to travel with it. Having said that, the heavy and sturdy design definitely makes BoostCharge Pro feel premium. It is also helpful when you need to separate the iPhone from the MagSafe puck.

The $149.99 BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 is one of the top choices of Apple fans on the market today, especially if you have a new Apple Watch Series 7. Although its design means that it is not suitable for travel, it provides excellent bedside charging for your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods.

If you are looking for something more suitable for travel, I wrote an article before about how I became a big fan of MagSafe Duo. It is expensive and does not have a separate Qi charging point, but its foldable design is very suitable for travel.

You can order the BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charging pad with MagSafe from Belkin's website today. The company says that your order will be shipped sometime this month or in January.

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