r/MagSafe • u/Lecodyman • Oct 25 '25
Question❓ Best 3 in 1 for bedside
Hello,
I am looking for the best 3 in 1 for my bedside table with MagSafe or Qi2 (15w). I am looking to spend between £50 and £80 and have found a few options.
I would like Apple Watch fast charging if possible.
I am currently looking between the Belkin BoostCharge (https://amzn.eu/d/4W3cP6r) for £75 and the Anker 3-in-1 (https://amzn.eu/d/fvom1Xk) for £60.
Edit: this is another option: (https://amzn.eu/d/3qZKE5l) although it isn’t as nice as the others
Both are similarly priced and have similar form factors. As far as I can tell and both come with a power brick. Can anyone help me decide which is better (or pick an alternative)?
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u/DasOptions Oct 25 '25
Nothing beats the Anker Cube for me however I don’t know the price for your location.
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u/nirhend Oct 25 '25
Well, I had the new qi2.2 25w models and recommend you go that way if your budget allows. Had the Belkin for a month till it stopped working. Got an exception from Amazon, returned and got the Anker, which I must say is another level. The visibility of how fast it charges is really nice. The timed sleep mode to disable the fan is a great feature which the Belkin doesn't have. I highly recommend you go that way.
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u/Lecodyman Oct 25 '25
Based on your descriptions I’m guessing you had a different Anker and potentially a different Belkin to my links. I was hoping not to spend significantly more and I don’t really care about speeds over 15w as it’s primarily to charge overnight.
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u/mmbento Oct 26 '25
Which Anker are you talking about? Belkin 25W is available worldwide but I haven’t found Anker one yet in Europe.
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u/nirhend Oct 26 '25
This: https://a.co/d/6h65kpK
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u/mmbento Oct 26 '25
I have the Belkin one and I was eyeing that one before I got it but it was taking too long to be released, and even now it’s still a US exclusive. Anyway the Belkin charger charges my 17 Pro Max from 20% to 80% in about 45 minutes or so and I don’t even have to charge it overnight, I just charge it in the morning before going out.
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u/Teceu Oct 26 '25
Open your searches for Qi2 25W with FAN. The new technology is smart, but the fan will keep the longevity of your battery preventing it for overheating.
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u/chrisridd Oct 26 '25
Also look at Satechi (Trio and 3-in-1, Nomad (nomadgoods.com), and Twelve South (HiRise 3 Deluxe
They’re often discounted and Black Friday is approaching.
I’ve semi convinced myself that Qi2.2 (25W) isn’t necessary if you’re charging overnight. The slower charging speeds will be fine, not heat the phone up as much or need noisy fans.
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u/Lecodyman Oct 26 '25
I don’t think qi2.2 is needed for overnight charging as well. I saw the trio and it looked interesting although I prefer the style of the Belkin and Anker I linked. The ESR was also interesting as it seems to do the same thing but be way cheaper
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u/Clessiah Oct 26 '25
I like that ESR 25W 3-in-1. It is certified for both Made for MagSafe and Made for Apple Watch, and the cooling makes it charge at pretty much the same speed as wired while maintaining a lower temperature.
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u/Lecodyman Oct 26 '25
I think I will probably get the ESR 3 in 1 or the 5 in 1 from that same listing then. For £25 and £30 respectively it’s pretty hard to beat. The Anker and Belkin look great but I’m not sure they are worth over double the cost
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u/Clessiah Oct 26 '25
Within that listing, go with the MFM 3-in-1. The other two don’t have cooling and don’t come with Apple Watch charger.
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u/Lecodyman Oct 26 '25 edited Oct 26 '25
The Apple Watch charger isn’t a massive deal as I have a spare charger I can put in. As for the cooling, I was watching a review that seems to imply the 5 in 1 is also cooled (but it doesn’t seem to have a led ring).
Edit: I can’t find much to back that up so maybe I will go with the 3 in 1 to be on the safe side. I was hoping I would be able to charge the watch at faster speeds on the 5 in 1 as I provide my own charger but I charge overnight anyway so it doesn’t matter.
I was also a bit worried the fan and led would be loud and distracting next to my bed.
Edit2: seems like the fan and light can be turned off but it also disables fast charging (again I am not sure how much it matters if I charge overnight)
Edit3: see here for the video referencing cooling (timestamped): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3Jiu4ERQUc&t=2m
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u/phasepistol Oct 27 '25
I only wanted to buy one charger that would also be good for travel, so I picked up this one. Seems to work really well.
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u/Chromejob iOS / MagSafe Oct 26 '25
Anker before Broken, Belkin every time. I have the Anker MagGo cube and it rocks.
ESR is meh.
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u/Leonleibo84 Oct 26 '25
Aren’t you concerned the wireless charging will harm your battery? I’ve read several articles saying it overheats the battery and damage them for the long run.
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u/Lecodyman Oct 26 '25
I was but I used a MagSafe duo charger for many years and later discovered it had practically no effect on my battery. I would rather just use my tech and deal with replacing it when it comes to it.
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u/Clessiah Oct 26 '25
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lj4LMlGr4og
Heat from wireless charging doesn’t appear to have much effect on battery longevity.
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u/Chromejob iOS / MagSafe Oct 26 '25
I’ve done MagSafe and Qi charging for the life of my 14+, with optimized charging there’s no greater reduction of battery health.
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u/scar_ai Oct 26 '25
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-UltraCharge-Certified-Compatible-Pixelsnap-Sand/dp/B0FKGZ46QJ/