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This 3-in-1 wireless charger should be on every Apple user's wishlist – and it's super sleek
I’ve tested many wireless charging stands over the years, and I find them to be a convenient option if you own all three of Apple’s main devices: the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. I prefer to be able to charge all three in one place.
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I’m drawn to smaller, sleeker, more minimalist charging stands, the problem is that a lot of them are still stuck with Qi charging as opposed to the faster Qi2, and they can be very unstable when loaded with all my Apple goodies.
Luckily, I found one that holds up against all these concerns, and for a good price. The InfinaCore T3 Pro charging stand will only run you $40 and it’s solid nightstand charger for all your Apple devices.
Made of aluminum and polymers, the stand has a presence without being overly large or heavy. The Qi2 MagSafe charger for the iPhone is located at the center of the charger, and is capable of delivering the full 15W of power to every model since the iPhone 12.
On the top of the unit is a 5W Apple Watch charging pad, and on the bottom is a 3.5W pad for your AirPods. You can charge a single device or three devices simultaneously.
I’ve tested all the pads, and they deliver the power they promise while running for extended periods without overheating. The main MagSafe charging pad also features excellent foreign object detection, preventing the charger from attempting to charge items that aren’t compatible.
One factor I feel is vital to test with charging stands is stability. The last thing you want is for your fully-loaded charging stand to tip over, spilling your expensive devices everywhere. The metal frame is sturdy and the non-slip base keeps it in place, even when attaching and detaching the iPhone.
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The charging stand doesn’t come with a wall charger, and the quality of the wall charger is of paramount importance. It’s recommended to use a minimum of a 27W charger with this device, and I’ve found that options like an Anker or Ugreen 30W charger work well, and they’re only $13.
The T3 Pro charging stand comes in four anodized finishes – Black Frost, Blue Steel, Gold, and Silver Crest, and all of them have proven to be durable.
ZDNET’s buying advice
For $40, this InfinaCore T3 Pro charging stand checks all the right boxes. The charging pads deliver what they should, the stand is stable, and it looks the part on any nightstand or desk.
You do have to add a wall charger, but you can get a decent 30W charger for about $13, and at the end you get a great charging package.