Saturday, December 26, 2020

Charge your Apple Watch and iPhone at the same time with these great stands

If you're reading this, then you most likely use your iPhone and Apple Watch every day, and that means you constantly have to charge your iPhone and Apple Watch to keep up with you each day. If you have a small workspace or a tiny bedroom, dealing with tangled cords can be a nightmare. If you charge your iPhone and Apple Watch together on a stand, not only do you save room, but you don't have to worry about leaving your devices in two different places. There are even wireless options, so it's just like charging your iPhone on one of the best best wireless charging pads for iPhone, but now you're Apple Watch will be right beside it. Here are our favorite charging stands that let you charge your iPhone and Apple Watch together.

One cable simplicity

Belkin Powerhouse Charge Dock for iPhone and Apple Watch

Staff Favorite

The Belkin Powerhouse Charge Dock is one of the most elegant solutions for charging your iPhone/iPod and Apple Watch simultaneously. The best part is you only need one cord to power both the Lightning connector for your iPhone and the Apple Watch's magnetic charger. Plus, the Lightning connector can be adjusted in height, meaning even if you have a heavy-duty case, you'll be able to charge your iPod no problem.

From $85 at Amazon $100 at Best Buy

Best for iPhone 12

MagSafe Duo Charger

Apple's solution to charging two devices at once, with its new MagSafe system for the iPhone 12 models. The one side of the MagSafe Duo charger is meant for your iPhone or AirPods, while the other side is a perfect fit for your Apple Watch. Plus, if you plug the charger into a 20W charger, you'll get to take advantage of the 15W charging power that MagSafe can deliver to your iPhone.

$129 at Apple

3-in-1 charging

Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Edition

If you really want the closest experience you can get to what Apple's canceled AirPower charging mat was promising us, the Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Edition is probably the closest you'll get. With enough space on the wireless charging pad for two devices — your iPhone and AirPods — the Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Edition has a built-in charger for your Apple Watch.

$140 at Best Buy $150 at Nomad

Great for AirPods, too!

mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charge Pad

With the ability to charge your AirPods, iPhone, and Apple Watch simultaneously, the mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charge Pad is a great solution to keep everything charging in one place. It charges your iPhone up a 7.5W, so it won't be too long before you're ready to go, and it even has a little divet for the AirPods, so you know exactly where to put them to have a good connection.

$96 at Amazon $96 at Best Buy

Perfect for media viewing

Mercase Apple Watch Nightstand

It functions as a charging station for your Apple Watch — Series 1, 2, 3, or 4 — and also give you a place to rest your iPhone in landscape mode, so if you are watching a YouTube video at your desk or taking in a movie, you iPhone sits in an optimal position. While the Mercase Apple Watch nightstand doesn't have a dedicated place to put your iPhone Lightning cable, you could still easily charge your iPhone by plugging it in; it just might not look as pretty as some other options on the list.

$16 at Amazon

iPad Compatible

ZVEdeng 2-in-1 Stand

Made from aluminum, the ZVE stand looks great and is pretty durable. It even has a few safeguards to prevent damage to your iPhone in the way of two silicone strips that prevent the back of your phone from making contact with the stand itself. Plus, it even has a lip that allows you to rest your iPhone in portrait or landscape orientation, and when you're not charging any devices, it can also function as an iPad stand.

$17 at Amazon

Afforadable and highly rated

Aerb Bamboo Stand

Made from bamboo wood, the Aerb stand is incredibly affordable and averages a 4.5-star rating on Amazon after over 3,000 reviews from customers. You have to supply both charging cables for your iPhone and Apple Watch, but the built-in grooves will help keep your cords neat and tidy.

$11 at Amazon

Apple cancelled AirPower

Apple's AirPower charging mat was going to be one of the best solutions available for people who wanted to charge their iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously, and it was even going to have the ability to charge AirPods at the same time. Unfortunately, Apple canceled AirPower because AirPower "will not achieve our high standards," meaning people have had to find other solutions to their charging needs. There is the upcoming MagSafe Duo (not available yet) that plans on being a fantastic iPhone 12 charger and Apple Watch charger.

Why get a stand?

A stand that allows you to charge your iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously and in the same place does wonders to combat stress. Not only will it help you keep your cables from lying around everywhere, but it also keeps your devices in the same place, so you don't have to forget where you put your Apple Watch down to charge.

If you have the money, we're a big fan of the Belkin's Powerhouse Charging Dock; it not only charges your Apple Watch, and iPhone, but also has a minimal footprint.

If you're more concerned about price, the ZVEdeng 2-in-1 Stand provides the perfect place to store your iPhone and Apple Watch when you want to fill them full of juice. Plus, the stand is large and sturdy enough, even to hold an iPad.



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