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I don't have AirPods, and don't care about charging AirPods... but would love to see a stylish and quality 2-fer charging station for iPhone and Apple Watch.
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Otterbox makes a nice one. Fast charging for both.

www.apple.com

OtterBox 2-in-1 Charging Stand with MagSafe

The Otterbox 2-in-1 Charging Stand with MagSafe adjusts to your desired angle and tilts to flat so your AirPods can charge while your iPhone is in use. Buy online now at apple.com.
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mnsportsgeek said:
Otterbox makes a nice one. Fast charging for both.

www.apple.com

OtterBox 2-in-1 Charging Stand with MagSafe

The Otterbox 2-in-1 Charging Stand with MagSafe adjusts to your desired angle and tilts to flat so your AirPods can charge while your iPhone is in use. Buy online now at apple.com.
www.apple.com
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There are enough reviews complaining about the build quality when angling a phone in nightstand mode to put me off buying that one. A great shame, as it does look the best of the bunch. But apparently the strain put on the main column just isn’t up to scratch. Maybe that’s why Otterbox have discontinued it on their website, at least where I live.
 
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I was looking around for a stand. I thought it would be a little better than just leaving the phone flat on the desk. I don't have an watch or apple headphones, but just as I was writing this I discovered my Sennheiser wireless 3 are wireless charging. Anyways I bought this:




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Spigen ArcField MagFit Dual Wireless Charger Black (MagSafe Compatible-iPhone,AirPods 7.5W/5W) ($57 CAD)​

www.amazon.ca

Spigen ArcField (MagFit) for MagSafe 2-in-1 Dual Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand Fast Wireless Charger for iPhone 15 Pro Max Plus 14 13 12 Pro Max Mini Airpods Pro 3 2 2nd gen -Adapter Not Included

Spigen ArcField (MagFit) for MagSafe 2-in-1 Dual Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand Fast Wireless Charger for iPhone 15 Pro Max Plus 14 13 12 Pro Max Mini Airpods Pro 3 2 2nd gen -Adapter Not Included
www.amazon.ca

On the Spigen website it is listed as $99. There are basically no reviews on this anywhere and a search only brings up the charging puck.

It weights about 300g, feels sturdy, plastic base(correction, the base is metal except for the top and bottom cover, it feels solid) / metal stem, holds the phone great, and you can throw on the iphone earbuds on the bottom too. I don't know why the price difference between the main website and Amazon but if it is a mistake I am a winner.

The puck does not turn, just up and down and I believe it is a 7.5W upper and 5W lower. For overnight that is fine.
 
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iMas70 said:
This one keeps popping up on Facebook. Like the design.

https://journeyofficial.com/products/rapid-trio-3-in-1-wireless-charging-station
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I came very close to buying that one. The design looks nice, but what ultimately put me off was reports of the unit feeling a bit flimsy when dismounting the phone, the charging light which I know would irritate me, and the 7.5W charge (which doesn't actually matter if charging overnight, I suppose).

In the end I went with Twelve South's HiRise 3 Deluxe, which addressed all the issues above. It was more expensive (where I live) but I feel I've bought the very best charging station currently available. Fast charging all round, a phone charger you can angle, heavy base, premium feel. Very nice.

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iScone said:
I came very close to buying that one. The design looks nice, but what ultimately put me off was reports of the unit feeling a bit flimsy when dismounting the phone, the charging light which I know would irritate me, and the 7.5W charge (which doesn't actually matter if charging overnight, I suppose).

In the end I went with Twelve South's HiRise 3 Deluxe, which addressed all the issues above. It was more expensive (where I live) but I feel I've bought the very best charging station currently available. Fast charging all round, a phone charger you can angle, heavy base, premium feel. Very nice.

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I’m glad to hear a good review of this. I have an order for 2 (wife and I) but won’t get it till November.
 
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The Twelve South's HiRise 3 Deluxe was my first choice but the price and delivery were just a little more than I wanted. Really I just wanted a stand and not one where the phone would tip over. Realistically if I didn't see this it would have been Twelve(solid choice) or a $10 one.
 
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Ordered the Anker Cube after spending hours researching and reading reviews on cheaper ones. Always seemed to be a compromise and wanted a name brand.
 
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Does anyone else have overheating issues with the belkin 3 in 1 stand? The last three nights, my 15 pro stopped charging overnight due to heat
 
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iScone said:
I came very close to buying that one. The design looks nice, but what ultimately put me off was reports of the unit feeling a bit flimsy when dismounting the phone, the charging light which I know would irritate me, and the 7.5W charge (which doesn't actually matter if charging overnight, I suppose).

In the end I went with Twelve South's HiRise 3 Deluxe, which addressed all the issues above. It was more expensive (where I live) but I feel I've bought the very best charging station currently available. Fast charging all round, a phone charger you can angle, heavy base, premium feel. Very nice.

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Wish they offered white.. black shows so much dust on a nightstand!!
 
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MM301 said:
Ordered the Anker Cube after spending hours researching and reading reviews on cheaper ones. Always seemed to be a compromise and wanted a name brand.
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That’s a good one. Really compact. I just wish it weren’t so heavy, otherwise it’d be good for travel.
 
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JUMA55 said:
And I had a problem with the ESR over heating my AirPods. After 30 minutes I could barely pick up the case. Sent it back to Amazon for a refund.
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So with the Belkin there are posts and posts about its problems. Yours is the first I've heard of issues with the ESR. I'll need to read up more on it then.
 
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Synomenon said:
So with the Belkin there are posts and posts about its problems. Yours is the first I've heard of issues with the ESR. I'll need to read up more on it then.
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I tried the ESR with a pair of old AirPods 2 and new pair of AirPods 3. Same overheating. To be fair, my son has a similar ESR and no issues. The Belkin looked the next best deal, so I ordered one. Then I read all the negative comments here and remember my Wemo doorbell problems and tech support issues with Belkin, so I sent the package back to Amazon unopened.

I wound up doing this. I had been using a Satechi for my iPhone for years, so I kept it. I bought an Elago MS3 charging stand for my iPhone and a Satechi MagSafe dock for my AirPods, in both of which I'm using Apple MagSafe chargers. It may not be the tidiest of setups, but it works and I'm using Apple charge units.
 

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JUMA55 said:
I tried the ESR with a pair of old AirPods 2 and new pair of AirPods 3. Same overheating. To be fair, my son has a similar ESR and no issues. The Belkin looked the next best deal, so I ordered one. Then I read all the negative comments here and remember my Wemo doorbell problems and tech support issues with Belkin, so I sent the package back to Amazon unopened.

I wound up doing this. I had been using a Satechi for my iPhone for years, so I kept it. I bought an Elago MS3 charging stand for my iPhone and a Satechi MagSafe dock for my AirPods, in both of which I'm using Apple MagSafe chargers. It may not be the tidiest of setups, but it works and I'm using Apple charge units.
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Off topic question:

What are the little blocks marked "bl"? Is that some sort of cable management thing?
 
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dwfaust said:
Off topic question:

What are the little blocks marked "bl"? Is that some sort of cable management thing?
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Bluelounge Design SO-WH Sumo Cable Management System​

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Bluelounge Design SO-WH Sumo Cable Management System

A heavyweight for small cables, Sumo uses high-tech Japanese micro-suction to hold cables in place and keep connectors from slipping behind or under desks and workspaces. A set of channels beneath Sumo prevent cables from tangling.
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Not cheap. However, I've bought a bunch of them over the years in both white and black. They have some sort of micro suction cup material on the bottom that you clean by pressing them down on something like gaffer tape. They don't leave marks and can be used over and over. The hold is very tight.
 
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My HiRise 3 Deluxe from Twelve South arrived today, and I'm super impressed.

Everything about it screams premium, from the packaging to the product. It's weighty, looks great, and has a lovely feel when you touch it. It's not a cheap product, but I'm very satisfied with it.
 
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Received the Anker Cube 3-in-1. Very impressive. Great for nightstands and traveling.

I was between this and the Twelve South. Likely would have been happy with either but this was on sale during Prime days. The form factor is great.

After researching the cheaper unofficial options, I decided the certified options would were worth the cost.
 
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MM301 said:
Received the Anker Cube 3-in-1. Very impressive. Great for nightstands and traveling.

I was between this and the Twelve South. Likely would have been happy with either but this was on sale during Prime days. The form factor is great.

After researching the cheaper unofficial options, I decided the certified options would were worth the cost.
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The Cube was on my radar as well. I'll likely end up getting it for travel, because the Twelve South isn't especially portable. I went for the Twelve South because I think it looks nicer on my bedside table, but I don't think you can lose with either product.
 
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