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Available now through Satechi’s online store and Amazon for $129.99, the 3-in-1 charger is the same price as the older Qi2 version but features an updated design with corners and hard edges that have all been rounded off. The main adjustable charging pad that supports 25W rates is the most notable upgrade to the charger’s functionality. The other built-in chargers — an Apple Watch fast charger on the back and an extra Qi pad on the base for charging AirPods and other wireless earbuds — have been carried over from the previous model.
The charging stand includes a 45W USB-C adapter, and while the stand is designed to fold flat for travel, it’s not the smallest multi-device charger. Image: Satechi
While it’s primarily designed as a way to charge multiple devices on your desk or nightstand from a single outlet using an included 45W USB-C power adapter, the stand can also fold down for travel. However, when flattened it makes for a fairly large travel accessory. If you want a multi-device charger that’s optimized for portability and travel, Kuxiu’s $99.99 X40 Turbo stand folds down much smaller and is still capable of charging your Apple Watch, earbuds, and a phone at 25W.