Best wireless charging stand for iphone and apple watch

Sure, you can use separate charging cables to keep all iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch fully charged. However, if you line up these devices on a nightstand or desk to simultaneously recharge them, you might quickly find yourself with an Oscar-worthy entanglement. You’ll also need a multi-plug adapter or power strip to plug everything into a single electrical outlet. A smarter strategy is to use a consolidated, multi-device charging stand. The best Apple charging stations will not only eliminate cables thanks to their wireless charging contacts, but they’ll also add some elegance to your nightstand or desk, not to mention taking up less total space while doing so.

This Satechi 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand shows how you can charge an iPhone, Apple Watch ... [+] and AirPods at once, while taking up minimal desk space and utilizing just one cable.

A 3-in-1 charging stand, for example, will charge an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time using a single cable. Some are designed to accommodate an iPad as well. The wireless charging stands featured here are mostly designed for Apple iPhones that use wireless charging (i.e. the iPhone 8 or later), AirPods with a wireless charging case and all Apple Watch models. Many of these iPhone charging stations also support the MagSafe wireless charging option that’s built into the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13.

• Best iPad Charging Stand Overall: BaseLynx Modular Charging System
• Best Affordable iPhone Wireless Charging Strand: Belkin Boost Charge iPhone Charging Stand
• Best iPhone Charging Stand That Works With AirPods: Apple MagSafe Duo Charger
• Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Station: Logitech Powered 3-In-One Dock
• Best MagSafe Stand for iPhone: Belkin MagSafe 2-In-1 Wireless Charging Stand
• Best Portable iPhone Charging Stand: ESR HaloLock Kickstand MagSafe Wireless Charger
• Sustainably Sourced iPhone Charging Stand: magAmuz Bamboo MagSafe 3-In-1 Charging Stand
• Best Contemporary iPhone Charging Stand: Morphie Universal 3-In-1 Wireless Charging Stand
• Best iPhone Charging Stand For A Nightstand: OttLite Desk Lamp Wireless Charging Stand
• Best 3-In-1 iPhone Charging Stand For A Desk: Satechi 3-In-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand

Best iPad Charging Stand Overall

Charge Your iPhone, iPad and More Using This Charging Stand

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Scosche BaseLynx Modular Charging System

Available exclusively from Apple.com and Apple Stores, this Scosche BaseLynx charging system lies flat on any desktop or table, and then using a single cable, allows you to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods and an iPad tablet at the same time. The best feature of this charging stand is that it’s expandable, so you can add modules to accommodate additional mobile devices.

The fast-charging wireless pad works with all mobile devices compatible with Qi wireless charging and will recharge your equipment up to three times faster than a regular charger. One five foot power cable is included, which is used to plug the charging system into an electrical outlet.

Expansion pads and vertical charging stations that allow you to expand your system to accommodate more devices are priced at $50 each. For someone with multiple Apple devices that need charging, this single desktop charging station is the best and most versatile option.

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Best Affordable iPhone Wireless Charging Stand

This Charging Stand From Belkin Will Keep Your iPhone Charged

Best Buy

Belkin BOOST Wireless Charging Stand

If you simply need to keep your iPhone charged while you’re working from a desk, and want something to prop up your smartphone while it’s charging, this single device charger from Belkin offers a great solution.

What's nice about this wireless charging pad is that you can position it at a variety of angles, it offers fast charging capabilities and it’ll work with any Qi-enabled devices—not just the iPhone. The drawback is that this stand only charges one device at a time.

Best iPhone Charging Stand That Works With AirPods

Apple’s Own MagSafe Duo Charger Will Work Two Devices At Once

Best Buy

Apple MagSafe Duo Charger

Because this is a genuine Apple product, you’ll pay the all too familiar “Apple tax” to own it. In other words, the price is a bit steep for a wireless MagSafe-compatible charging stand that will charge just two devices at once.

What is nice about this charger, however, is that you can use it with with any combination of the iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, and it takes up minimal space on a desktop. It also has a foldable design, so you can pack it up and take it with you. A 3.28-foot USB-C to Lightning cable is included.

To make this charger a bit more appealing, for new subscribers only, you’ll receive a six month subscription to Apple Music and Apple News+ along with a three month subscription to Apple TV+ when you purchase this product.

Best 3-In-1 Apple Charging Station

Charge Up To Three Mobile Devices At Once

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Logitech Powered 3-in-1 Charging Stand

From this nicely-designed tabletop charging stand, you’re able to charge an iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch at the same time using a single power cable. Keep in mind, if your iPhone uses a case, you'll likely need to remove it before you can charge it with this stand. It comes with a five foot charging cable and AC adapter.

Best MagSafe Stand for iPhone

Belkin’s MagSafe 2-In-1 Will Charge Your Smartphone and AirPods

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Belkin MagSafe 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand

The best things about this 2-in-1 charging stand are that it is MagSafe compatible (so it’ll work even if your iPhone is within a compatible case), it takes up very little tabletop space and it can also be used with an Apple Watch or AirPods. While Belkin offers multiple charging stands, this one offers a minimalist design that’s functional and will look nice on your desk or nightstand.

A 3-in-1 version of this stand ($150)—also with fast charging capabilities—is available. Either version will hold your iPhone at the proper angle (in portrait mode) for you to participate in a FaceTime call, for example.

Best Portable iPhone Charging Stand

This Kickstand MagSafe Wireless Charger Fits In A Pocket

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ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Charger Stand

If you’re looking for a MagSafe-compatible iPhone charger that’ll literally fold flat for easy transport, but when in use will prop up your iPhone (in landscape mode) so you can watch a video, this is the charger stand for you. It comes with a five-foot-long removable cable, but an AC adapter is not included.

Using this ESR HaloLock charging stand, you’ll be able to charge, say, the iPhone 13 from zero to 100 percent in about 2.5 hours. Its sleek and modern aluminum unibody design will look great on your desk or nightstand.

Sustainably Sourced iPhone Charging Stand

The magAmuz MagSafe 3-In-1 Charging Stand Is Made From Bamboo

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magAmuz Bamboo Magnetic iPhone Charging Stand

Not only is this iPhone stand inexpensive, it’s also unique in that it’s made from Bamboo and has a totally different vibe than the more modern looking stands. This one uses a separate MagSafe power cable to simultaneously charge an iPhone and Apple Watch, so if you want to charge both devices at once, you’ll need to use two MagSafe cables.

Keep in mind, the MagSafe chargers needed to charge your devices are not included, so what you’ll get is just the stand that can fold up into three pieces for easy travel.

Best Contemporary iPhone Charging Stand

Charge Your Apple Devices Using This Mophie Charging Stand

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Mophie 3-In-1 Wireless Charging Stand

Designed with a more contemporary look, this stand allows you to charge your iPhone and Apple Watch in a standing position so you can easily see their respective screens from your desk or nightstand. There’s also a dedicated spot on the charging pad for AirPods. This Mophie charging stand delivers up to 7.5W of power to your devices.

Best iPhone Charging Stand For A Nightstand

This Charging Stand Offers A Lamp and Charger In One Device

Best Buy

OttLite Desk Lamp/Night Light Charing Stand

The unique thing about this charging stand is that it’s built around a desk lamp. At the base is a charging pad, upon which you can place your iPhone, Apple Watch or AirPods—but only one device at a time. On the back of the stand, there’s also a built-in USB port so you can plug in an additional device (including an iPad) to be recharged while another device is placed on the charging pad. As for the lamp, you can switch between three brightness levels. To turn the light on or off, simply touch anywhere on the outside of the arch.

Best 3-In-1 iPhone Charging Stand For A Desk

Charge Three Devices While Taking Up Little Desk Space

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Satechi 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand

Here’s another charging stand that requires very little desk space and uses just one cable, but allows you to charge up to three devices at the same time. The silver and black design is modern looking, and as your iPhone and Apple Watch are charging, you’re easily able to see their respective screens.

The required 20W power adapter ($18) that plugs into the stand’s USB-C port (via the supplied cable) is sold seperately. When your device is magnetically linked with this stand, you can position it in either landscape or portrait mode, so you can easily watch a movie or participate in a FaceTime call, for example. The base of the stand weighs 1.6 pounds, so it won’t slide around on your desk or nightstand.

The biggest drawback to this stand is that you’ll likely need to remove your iPhone from its case to charge it using this (and many other) stands, unless the iPhone is housed within a MagSafe-compatible case.

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