The 7 Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations

If you are invested in Apple's ecosystem, chances are you own an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods.

Instead of using separate cables and adapters to keep all of your devices charged, you can invest in a 3-in-1 charging station and clear the clutter on your desk or nightstand.

Here are the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations you can buy today.

The Belkin BoostCharge PRO 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe is one of the best 3-in-1 charging stations for iPhone 12 owners. It supports MagSafe, offering up to 15W wireless charging on the iPhone 12 for the fastest possible wireless charging speeds. MagSafe makes this device easy to use. The phone snaps into place magnetically, so you do not have to worry about getting the perfect alignment. You can also charge your iPhone in portrait or landscape mode, which comes in handy when you want to watch videos or jump to a FaceTime call. The build quality is excellent. The Belkin BoostCharge PRO 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe is available in white and black and has quite a bit of weight, which is great. You can attach and detach your iPhone without moving the whole thing. The integrated Apple Watch and AirPods charging pads support high-speed wireless charging at 5W. This multi-device charger works with any iPhone 12 model, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Whether you are staying at home or traveling, the Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charger is convenient, attractive, and functional. Key Features

• Up to 15W for iPhone 12 Pros

• You can charge in portrait or landscape

mophie is one of the trusted brands when it comes to the best accessories for the iPhone and other Apple devices. Its 3-in-1 wireless charging stand can wirelessly charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once. It supports up to 7.5W wireless charging on the iPhone, making this a great pick for those with older iPhones-iPhone 8 through 11. The stand comes with a very functional design. It has an angled stand that makes it easy for you to align your phone and unlock it with Face ID without taking it off the charger. mophie also added a clear logo for you to easily center your phone, reducing trial and error like other wireless charging stands. Additionally, you get a recessed spot for the AirPods or AirPods Pro case and a built-in magnetic charger that puts your Apple Watch in Nightstand Mode, making a perfect bedside clock. You can still use this 3-in-1 wireless charging stand with iPhone 12 models, but they will charge a slower rate than using a MagSafe charger. Also, it is not compatible with the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Key Features

• Up to 7.5W for iPhone and other Qi devices

• Charges through most cases up to 3mm Pros

• Charges your iPhone in portrait or landscape mode

The Belkin BoostCharge 3-in-1 Wireless Charger for Apple Devices shares a lot in common with the mophie 3-in-1 wireless charging stand. Both deliver 7.5W wireless charging on the iPhone, supports Nightstand mode on the Apple Watch, and can charge both AirPods and AirPods Pro. A big difference, however, is the price. The Belkin is cheaper than mophie's 3-in-1 wireless charging stand. However, the included AC adapter makes an annoying high-pitched noise when plugged in. If that does not matter, then you can get the same performance for a lot less money. The charging station is well built. It has two status lights to let you know when the devices are charging or alert you if there are charging issues. The slightly angled phone stand makes it easy to align your iPhone and see it while on the dock. Overall, this is an excellent Apple charging station crippled by the chirping noise. Key Features

• Charges through most cases up to 3mm

• Available in black and white colors Pros

• Easy to set up and use

If you want to charge two iPhones at once, you will want to consider the Logitech Powered 3-in-1 Dock. It's one of the most versatile Apple charging stations you can buy today, allowing you to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once. However, instead of a dedicated pivot to line up the AirPods case like in other charging stations, the Logitech uses a flat charging pad large enough to fit a smartphone. This comes in handy if you want to charge two iPhones at the same time along with your Apple Watch. The Logitech Powered 3-in-1 Dock supports fast wireless charging up to 7.5W for iPhones and 10W for Android phones on both the stand and the pad. It can charge through most phone cases up to 3mm in thickness, and there are LED lights to indicate if your devices are charging. Key Features

• Up to 7.5W fast charging for iPhone and 10W for Android phones Pros

• Can charge two iPhones at the same time

The Apple MagSafe Duo Charger is a bit of an outlier on this list in that it's designed to charge the iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. You can not charge three devices all at once, but it's the only wireless charging station that can charge the iPhone 12 at full speed without taking up unnecessary space. You can even fold in it half and throw it in your bag or pocket to take it with you wherever you go. The MagSafe phone charger delivers up to 14W on the iPhone 12 devices, and it's also compatible with AirPods and other Qi-enabled devices. There's an adjustable stand that allows you to charge your Apple Watch in a flat position or fold it to take advantage of NightStand Mode. The only downside is that the Apple MagSafe Duo Charger does not come with a charging adapter, which is a real disappointment considering the price. In addition, you will need a 20W USB-C adapter for faster charging speeds. However, if you are looking for an official Apple charger for multiple devices, this is a reliable option. Key Features

• Up to 14W for iPhone 12

The Anker PowerWave 4-in-1 Stand is a good option if you have an iPad in addition to your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. It offers high-speed charging to all of your four devices along with excellent safety features such as foreign object detection and short circuit protection. The PowerWave 4-in-1 stand features two wireless charging stands for your iPhone and Apple Watch, a Lightning dock for AirPods (or AirPods Pro) case, and an 18W USB-C port you can use to charge your iPad or other compatible devices. It delivers up to 7.5W on the iPhone, which is the fastest charging speed you can get on any non-Magsafe wireless charger. In addition, the PowerWave 4-in-1 Stand is MFi certified, meaning it's safe to use with any Apple device. This versatile wireless charger will continue to charge your devices even with thick cases. Key Features

• Charges through most cases up to 5mm Pros

• Can charge up to four devices at the same time

The Satechi Dock5 Multi-Device Charging Station is well suited for a family or workspace, as it can charge up to five devices simultaneously. It has two USB-C PD ports (up to 20W each), two USB-A ports (up to 12W each), and Qi wireless charging pad (up to 10W), allowing you to charge multiple iPhones, iPads, and AirPods. There is no dedicated magnetic charger for Apple Watch, but you can plug its stock charger into one of the USB ports, so it's not a deal-breaker. With a space gray aluminum finish, the Dock5 fits perfectly on your existing Apple ecosystem. The silicone dividers help to not only protect your devices but also neatly organize them while recharging. Its attractive pricing makes the Dock5 irresistible, especially if you have multiple devices in your household. However, you will need to provide your own charging cables as the unit only comes with the power cable. Other than that, there really is not much to complain about with the Satechi Dock5 Multi-Device Charging Station. Pros

• Charges up to five devices simultaneously

The Apple MagSafe Duo Charger is the only multi-charging station that Apple makes. If you want to charge more than two devices at the same, Apple recommends some 3-in-1 charging stations from mophie, Belkin, and more.

AirPods do not work with the Apple Watch charger despite both being Qi-based. Apple uses a proprietary magnetic charging puck with tweaked software that ensures the charger works with only the Apple Watch, not other Qi-enabled devices, even the AirPods.

Q: Is There a Wireless Charger for iPhone and Apple Watch?

The Apple MagSafe Duo Charger is the official wireless charger for the iPhone and Apple Watch, capable of charging both devices at the same time. If you do not want to spend that much on an iPhone and Apple Watch charger, third-party brands offer affordable options, but they do not have the level of integration and ease of use like the MagSafe Duo Charger.

Q: Does iPhone 12 Come With Wireless Charger?

The iPhone 12 supports Apple's new MagSafe wireless charging but does not come with a charger. Instead, there is a USB-C to Lightning Cable included.

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Apple Watch: What does the future hold?

As the Apple Watch prepares to turn three, Apple's preeminent wearable has hit an interesting inflection point. It's neither the raw, "does everything and the kitchen sink" device that it was when the company first announced it, but neither is its path forward obvious. Apple's added low-hanging fruit like GPS and LTE, and attempted to make the Watch more self-sufficient, but it's hardly about to supplant an iPhone for most people. At best it's a device you do not mind carrying if you are going some place that you can not take your phone. But Apple has shown that it still views wearables as an important category. Tim Cook has drawn attention to its performance in the last few quarterly financial results, grouping together sales not only of the Watch but also of AirPods and Beats headphones. With an Apple Watch Series 4 probably on the horizon, what is there left to expect? What is going to keep the Apple Watch ticking away-if you will pardon the expression-into the next decade. Overcast developer Marco Arment made waves recently by pointing out that Apple's WatchKit framework simply is not getting the job done for third-party Apple Watch apps. As Arment points out, Apple itself does not have to build apps with WatchKit, leaving it to stagnate as developers try to make do with watered-down tools. This has led more than a few people to wonder if the writing should be on the wall for Apple Watch apps period. And, as it stands, I am with those people. The number of third-party Watch apps I actually use are pretty few and far between. Interactions of more than a second or two are often unwieldy, and finding apps that are not in your Dock is an exercise in frustration. (Thank heavens for watchOS 4's List Mode, which makes it at least plausible.) In general, I want to get information from my Apple Watch at a glance, for which complications are usually the perfect solution. Occasionally I want more information-say, the day's weather forecast rather than just the current conditions-and I will tap through a complication to get it, but those instances are fairly rare. In this, I echo John Gruber's sentiments that custom watch faces are perhaps what Apple should be focusing on rather than the app model. It sometimes feels as though Apple had an amazing hit with the App Store on iOS and is determined to try and replicate that across its other platforms, even when it does not really make sense. In the three years since the Apple Watch's initial release, we've had four models (including the Series 1, which was a revamped version of the original). In that time, the Apple Watch's form factor has undergone only very minor changes. Given Apple's general drive to constantly make its devices smaller and thinner, it's impressive that the Watch has stayed the same for this long. Apple has instead focused on squeezing more and more power into the existing chassis. (A philosophy that many users of Apple's laptop line would be happy to see the company embrace there as well.) The question is: will the Apple Watch form factor ever change? There's an argument that it's become iconic, instantly recognizable in the same way that an iPhone is. But even though the iPhone today is clearly a descendant of the original iPhone ten years ago, there have been substantial improvements and tweaks to the form factor of the phone over the last decade. In some ways it would be surprising if Apple did not make the same move with the Apple Watch. What exactly a new shape of Apple Watch would look like, on the other hand, is anybody's guess. Other vendors have tried to produce compelling round smartwatches, but they've generally been big or bulky or hampered by bizarre technical limitations like the weird display dead space in the first-generation Moto 360. But that has not stopped companies from continuing to release them, which raises the question of whether Apple might eventually develop its own round-displayed version of the Apple Watch. Personally, I am skeptical. I think Apple's plenty happy with the shape of the Apple Watch, and it would rather not have to shoehorn components into a round frame simply for the sake of it. As with the notch on the iPhone X, the Apple Watch's square screen has become one of its most defining features. Instead, look for Apple to follow its traditional pattern of making cases thinner, shrinking bezels, and having the display become an even more prominent part of the device. There are more than a few remaining features that Apple could still consider adding to the Apple Watch. An always-on display would be at the top of the list for many people I know. More customizable Watch faces. Better battery life and faster performance are always welcome improvements, too. But what I am most curious about is where Apple sees the next generation of the Watch going. Because with the addition of LTE and GPS, the Apple Watch has become a more functional device with a roadmap that's less clear. It's not like the iPad, where the goal has been to have it become the computer for the rest of us. The Apple Watch is necessarily a device with a smaller, more limited purview, and it feels like Apple has achieved most of that. If there's one thing I look to for the future of the Apple Watch, it's the company's interest in healthcare and wellness. Apple has clearly been trying to figure out how to add more health-related sensors into the device, to help users track things like blood sugar or perhaps some day blood pressure. These are harder problems to solve, but one could argue they are ultimately more worthwhile. Apple could do a lot worse than building the best healthcare wearable device...that also happens to have a bunch of smartwatch features too.