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ZDNET's key takeaways
- A charging stand for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods
- All the charging pads charge at full speed, and the Qi2 charging pad has built in cooling
- Also comes with a power adapter so you don't have to supply one.
Wireless charging has set us free from the tyranny -- well, at least the tangles -- of using cables. If I can charge something using wireless, I will. And nowhere has wireless charging made things less messy than on my nightstand.
If, like me, you have an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods that need regular recharging, you'll appreciate having a good charging station -- and charging stations don't come much better than the ESR 3-in-1 with CryoBoost cooling.
Here, you have a compact stand that does it all. It includes a Qi2-certified 15W MagSafe iPhone charger that not only securely holds your phone in place when charging with 1,000 g of magnetic force, but it also has built-in advanced cooling and even a fan to dissipate the excess heat when needed.
But that's not all.
On the back of the stand is a changing pad for your Apple Watch. Again, this is magnetized and holds your watch securely in place while it charges. The Apple Watch charging dongle is removable so you can take it with you to recharge your watch from any convenient USB-C charger.
The Apple Watch charging pad is removable.
The Apple Watch charger will work with any USB-C charger.
Finally, to complete the charging trifecta, on the base is a pad that accepts your AirPods. Pop the case on the slot and magnets automatically pull the case into perfect alignment for the fastest possible charge.
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Whether I've got only my iPhone on the stand, or it's got all of my Apple daily carry, the stand is super stable. I never feel like it's going to topple my stuff everywhere.
A sturdy base is vital on a charging stand so your stuff doesn't all end up on the floor.
All the charging pads work as advertised, and the iPhone charger's cooling fan kicks in occasionally to keep things cool. The fan is audible when in use, but it's nothing that I couldn't sleep through.
ZDNET's buying advice
I'm a big fan of ESR gear. It's always well-engineered and well-built. I've tested a lot of wireless charging stands over the past couple of years, and many fall short due to poor design decisions -- either the wireless charging is subpar, the charging stand is flimsy, my precious tech falls off, or the stand falls over.
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If you're going to get a charging stand, I recommend getting a good one. And they don't get much better than the ESR 3-in-1 with CryoBoost. You can pick one up, which is bundled with the right charger, for $70. And if CryoBoost cooling isn't something you need, the standard version is available for $37.
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