Anker Prime 3-in-1 MagGo 25W Wireless Charging Station review: Elegantly speedy
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Pros
- 3-in-1 charging
- Fast 25W for iPhone
- Elegant stand
- Smart display
- Includes 65W wall charger
Cons
- Premium price
Our Verdict
This elegant desk or nightstand will keep your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods wirelessly charged at the fastest possible pace. Its smart display is unique and not only keeps you informed of the charging speeds but also works as a customizable clock face.
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The Anker Prime 3-in-1 Charging Station is the company’s first 3-in-1 25W wireless charger and is a classic arm design that will look great on any desk or nightstand.
Its adoption of the Qi 2.2 standard means that the iPhone wireless charging speed is close to that you’ll get from wired charging using a cable but with the convenience of a magnetic connection.
As with any premium 25W charger, it comes with active cooling and, uniquely for wireless stands, a built-in display.
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Simon Jary
Design
This isn’t just a useful tech gadget but also a piece of desk or nightstand furniture. It’s a stand that must look good as well as be a base for your Apple device charging needs. The iPhone and Watch charging pads are held high on chrome arms that are angled for viewing angle and overall stand stability. The AirPods Qi pad is in the base beneath the arms and behind a neat smart display that is the first we’ve seen on such a stand.
Arm- or rod-based stand designs are often hampered by rigid viewing angles, but the Anker’s iPhone pad features a generous 80-degree vertical rotation. The pad can fold right back so the iPhone can rest flat on top. I’m not sure why you’d want that extreme example but the angle options below are welcome.
The Watch pad can’t be adjusted but this doesn’t matter as a moveable Watch charger would likely mean the wearable would easily slip off as the magnetic connection between charger and Watch is nowhere near as robust as with the phone.
Measuring 6.7 x 4.9 x 5.4 inches (16.9 x 12.5 x 13.8cm) the footprint is larger than other 3-in-1 chargers such as the similar ESR 3-in-1 CryoBoost Wireless Charging Station with (6.6 x 3.4 x 3.3 inches) but it wins on its more elegant looks that will grace your home or office desk, as well as its adjustable iPhone charging pad.
The Anker charger weighs 21.9oz (620g), which feels sturdy unlike cheaper charging stands that sometimes feel a bit flappy. You’re unlikely to take this stand on your travels so a higher weight gives you greater stability.
The Anker Prime 3-in-1 is available in black or white colors (or Black Stone and Shell White as Anker calls them).
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Simon Jary
Unique display
While the arm design is a traditional 3-in-1 design, Anker has brought in a unique informational smart display at the base. Anker is something of a master at these smart displays, which you’ll see on its desktop chargers and its latest DisplayLink laptop docking station.
The built-in interactive 1.65-inch HD charging display gives you real-time updates on power, temperature, and charging status. The screen is even customizable with a choice of themes and clocks.
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