Apple AirPower alternatives: 6 wireless charging pads to consider
The Apple AirPower wireless charger is officially dead. Here are some alternatives you can consider buying to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and the latest AirPods.
562 days after previewing the AirPower, Apple announced that the product has been canceled. If you've been waiting for the AirPower, you're likely disappointed by this news. Nonetheless, there are notable third-party options that you can consider. Here are 6 such options to consider in the following slides.
The Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Edition has three coils to provide multiple charging orientations. If you place the iPhone vertically to charge, there is still space for charging the latest AirPods with a wireless charging case. The demand for this product is so high that orders placed today will ship only on 15 May. It is priced at US$139.95 (~S$189).
The Anker PowerWave+ Pad with Watch Holder is a 2-in-1 charging station that wirelessly charges your iPhone at 7.5W. The watch holder can be folded down to save space and easily packed into a bag. It is retailing for S$100 via a third-party seller on Lazada.
, the Belkin Boost↑Up Wireless Charging Dock provides a 3-in-1 charging solution. It has a 7.5W wireless charging pad for your iPhone, a built-in magnetic charging module for the Apple Watch, and a 5W USB-A port on the back to charge a third device. It is priced at S$234.
As it is engineered to be Qi-compatible, the Samsung Wireless Charging Duo is able to charge the iPhone and AirPods. The stand allows you to charge the iPhone in both landscape and portrait modes. It has a retail price of S$148.
The SliceCharge 2 wireless charging mat comes with a 30W USB-C power adapter. It has anti-scratch fabric cover at the top and rubber at the bottom to provide a stable surface. You can charge the Apple Watch and 2 Qi-compatible devices at the same time. It is priced at US$59.95 (~S$81).
Announced at CES 2019, the soon-to-be-available Griffin PowerBlock Wireless Fast Charging Pad with Apple Watch Dock has an integrated status indicator light and a discrete compartment for cable management. It is priced at US$79.99 (~S$108).
Here are other wireless charging options that Griffin has launched this year.
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