The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 is designed to charge both an iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously.
The charger takes up less space than a HomePod mini and weighs under a pound.
you could charge your iPhone in either portrait or landscape orientation.
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The charger is also compatible with StandBy mode for an iPhone.
On the side, the Apple Watch charger is Fast Charging compatible.
It’s very compact and much smaller than I thought.
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 is designed to charge both an iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously. The charger takes up less space than a HomePod mini and weighs under a pound. Soft-touch material covers the entire iPhone charger and on top is an adjustable stand that can rotate from 0 to 70 degrees. You can charge your iPhone in either portrait or landscape orientation. The charger is also compatible with StandBy mode for an iPhone. On the side, the Apple Watch charger is Fast Charging compatible.
Thats a great thing if youre looking to charge your devices where space is at a premium.
The base of the charger is covered with a soft-touch fabric.
There are two colors to select froma darker charcoal and lighter sand.
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On the side, the Apple Watch charging arm is metal and can show fingerprints with enough use.
A 5-foot cable that ends in USB-C connects to the provided 30W power adapter.
Likely to keep the chargers small size, the cable is permanently attached.
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Thats disappointing, since if the cord ever frays or breaks, the charger itself is rendered useless.
Thankfully, the cable is braided and seems to be strong and sturdy.
Perfect for iPhone StandBy Mode
The MagSafe iPhone charger is the star of the show.
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It can charge at 15W, the maximum speed possible for wireless.
The iPhone stand can also adjust from 0-70 degrees and charge in portrait or landscape orientation.
I found it more natural to use the landscape, so I could watch a video while charging.
This also allows you to use StandBy mode.
Youll drape an Apple Watch over the disc when ready to charge.
That will juice up a watch from 0 to 80 percent in around 45 minutes.
Its not a big loss when using this Belkin option, thanks to StandBy Mode.
There is one missing piece of the equationno dedicated spot to charge AirPods.
The second-generation AirPods Pro can also use the Apple Watch charger.
Using the Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 has been an exercise in frustration.
But the $129.95 retail price makes the overall package a no-go for anyone without money to burn.
And you could find many other 2-in-1 options from great brands for half as much.
