Belkin takes charge
Fumbling with multiple charging cables is a thing of the past for Apple users. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott checks out Belkin’s Boost Charge Pro charging stand.
We’ve all experienced that “Who’s taken my charging cable?” moment, or gotten sick of navigating the snaking, intertwined bedside cables just so you can set your morning alarm.
For Apple users specifically, Belkin has the answer with its stylish MagSafe Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 charging solution. If you’re an Android user (as 70 percent of you are), then move along, nothing much to see here – unless you’re thinking of jumping ship of course. Belkin has a bit of an affinity for Apple, in spite of its lower market share. However Belkin do make great quality products across the board, and I’ve been a fan of the brand for many years.
Available in white/chrome or black/chrome, the Boost Charge Pro has a MagSafe magnetic disc for fast-charging your iPhone 12 or 13 (and variants), a puck for charging your Apple Watch, and the base has a Qi charging pad for your AirPods, or another iPhone, albeit much slower.
There is a satisfying magnetic click (and a cool little animation) as the phone gets close to the charger, so you know its hold is secure. Phones can also be rotated, so you can watch your favourite videos in landscape mode, or binge TikTok in portrait mode while the phone is charging.
It’s unusual not to see the more universal USB-C used for the power supply, Belkin opting for a nicely managed, low-profile barrel connector instead. Having a contemporary cable does have it’s drawbacks for the end user though, particularly when it comes to accidental cable breakages.
With a small footprint, the Boost Charge Pro is definitely the charging solution of choice if you have an iPhone 12 or 13, and other Apple gadgets. It looks super-stylish wherever you place it, and replaces all those multiple cables with a solitary cord.
At a little over $200, the unit isn’t cheap, but considering you’ve already spent a couple of grand on the phone, watch and AirPods,
they may as well look good while they’re charging. After all, Apple users are all about the aesthetics, right?
- Cool, sleek design complements your Apple products
- Secure MagSafe super-fast charging
- Watch videos while your phone is charging
- Integrated cable management
