Since the announcement of QI2, more and more products are coming on the market that support this new wireless charging technology. Just like Magsafe, Qi2 offers a charging speed of 15 W and magnetic connection. Belkin has embraced this technique and has released a handy boostcharge 3-in-1 Qi2 charging station.
An iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods can be found on more and more bedside tables and workplaces. No problem, only in many cases it becomes a jumble of chargers and cables. If you also want to charge all three devices simultaneously, you also need three power points. Fortunately, there are various charging stations on the market with which you can charge multiple devices simultaneously and safely. We have tested the 3-in-1 folding Qi2 charger from Belkin. And it turns out, it is the ultimate wireless charger for many devices.
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Belkin Boostcharge 3-in-1
Apple and Belkin have had good cooperation for years, with the launch of new Apple products, Belkin is there as the chickens. In recent years, the company has released various Magsafe products, since the arrival of Qi2, the company has been concentrating on this technique. After all, this is universal and also available in smartphones and devices from other brands.
For this review we have tested the Belkin BoostCharge 3-in-1 folding Qi2 charging station. The charging station is equipped with a Qi2 15W wireless loading surface for the smartphone, an adjustable loading module for the Apple Watch with fast charging and a 5W charging metal falcon to charge AirPods and other Qi devices wirelessly.
You connect the charging station with the help of the supplied adapter to the mains current. So you only use one power point to be able to charge three devices at the same time. A great outcome for a bedside table or desk.
Charging station
In contrast to the first generation 3-in-1 Magsafe Charger of Belkin, the design of this BoostCharge has been pronounced less. With the previous model, the iPhone and Apple Watch floated, now they are right on the charging station.
Nevertheless, Belkin has added a playful element to the charging dock, you can fold the part for the smartphone, so you can also charge your iPhone standing or using the standby function.
The sleek and foldable design offers two advantages: you can take the charger with you on a trip more easily and you merge more in the area. Both the iPhone and watch stay in place thanks to the magnetic connection, a solution for wireless charging.
Foldable Qi2 charger
The charging area for the iPhone and other smartphones can be placed in multiple positions. Thanks to the sturdy hinge you can adjust the position of the charger to your own liking. This way you can charge or use your iPhone standing for standby.
The magnet is powerful enough to keep the smartphone in place, but also to change the position of the charger when your iPhone is confirmed.
Adjustable Apple Watch charger
The advantage of the Apple Watch charger is the adjustability of the charging puck. You can charge the smart watch both lying and on its side. Making it also suitable for Apple Watch night clock mode on a bedside table.
All you have to do is push the charging puck up from the bottom of the charger. This will then be up at an angle of 90º. The hinge is sturdy and thanks to a spring mechanism, the puck remains proudly standing.
Fast charging for iPhone and Apple Watch
Belkin is one of the few manufacturers who offers fast loading for the Apple Watch Series 7 or newer. Not all their charger is suitable for this, but the Belkin Boostcharge 3-in-1 Qi2 charging station is. This allows you to charge your Apple Watch Series 7 or newer 50% faster than other generations. You can read how that works exactly in the highlighted article below.
Full Qi2 support
Qi2 is more than a magnetic ring to attach the device. Thanks to the official support, the 3-in-1 Belkin charging station can charge wirelessly up to 15 W. Normally the iPhone is limited to 7.5W charging via Qi, but support QI2 products fast charging up to max. 15W. The Qi loader for AirPods has a maximum power of 5W. We explained the differences between Magsafe and Qi2 in this article.
The charging station in practice
The charging station is available in a white and black finish where the underside is provided with an anti-slip coating. The charging dock is made of high -quality and sturdy plastic. This gives the charger a lightweight and you notice that when used.
When you remove your iPhone from the charger, the charging station does not remain firm, so it can be a challenge to remove the device with and with one hand. Just stop and you can continue, a matter of getting used to.
The magnets for iPhone and Apple Watch are strong enough so that they stay in place. The Apple Watch in lying position (flat) can be a challenge, you must then fold out the smartphone section to have enough space. When you charge the Apple Watch on its side, there is no restriction.
The charging point for the AirPods is equipped with an LED indicator. This turns white when a device is charged wirelessly. If something goes wrong, it colors orange. This can occur if you do not place a device well on the loading surface or if there is an object on the loading area that cannot be charged. The LED light only provides information at the charging point for the AirPods, which does not provide information about the battery status of the device.
Speaking of AirPods, the charging point can also be used for other Qi devices. This means that you can also charge a different iPhone, smartphone or wireless accessories, for example. However, the space is too small for that.
Now we have to admit that the AirPods section is superfluous in most situations. After all, you can also charge the AirPods via the iPhone charger and some models even via the Apple Watch charger in a lying position. Yet it is a handy addition and it ensures that you have enough space for the other devices.
Use of covers
If you want to use a case in combination with the iPhone or AirPods, that is no problem, as long as it is not thicker than 3 mm. So you don’t have to remove the case if you want to charge a device. It is advisable that the iPhone case has a magnetic magsafe ring so that it is powerful enough to stay in place.
Compatibility
It is no surprise that the Belkin 3-in-1 magsafe charger is best to use in combination with an iPhone 12 (Pro) or newer. Yet you can use older iPhone models because they have offered (plus) support for wireless charging since the iPhone, but have not built in a magnetic ring. This is also the case for the iPhone SE 3rd generation and iPhone 16th.
- iPhone 12 (Pro) or newer
- Apple Watch Ultra
- Apple Watch Series 1 or newer
- Apple Watch SE
- AirPods Pro or newer
- AirPods 2nd generation with wireless charging case
- AirPods 3rd generation
Conclusion: Boostcharge 3-in-1 charger with Qi2
Review Score
The BoostCharge 3-in-1 folding Qi2 charger from Belkin charges three devices at the same time thanks to the sleek and simple design is a everyone-friendly. The iPhone charger is equipped with official QI2 support so that you can fast charging up to 15W the iPhone and other supporting smartphones. This is also the case for the Apple Watch charger that supports one of the few fast charging, so that you can charge the watch 50% faster.
The adjustable Apple Watch and iPhone charger ensures that you can charge the devices both lying, on its side or standing. This also makes it suitable for the Apple Watch night clock mode on a bedside table and the standby function for iPhone.
Thanks to the supplied 36W food adapter with a fixed USB-C cable, the charging station gets sufficient power to charge three devices simultaneously to full power. The conclusion is that the Belkin Boostcharge 3-in-1 Qi2 charging station is the ultimate charger for many devices and Apple products.
- Charges three devices at the same time
- Foldable smartphone and Apple Watch charger
- Adapter included for maximum power
- Support for Qi2 (15W + magnetic wireless charging)
- Perfectly tailored to the iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch
- Compact design so that you can also take it on a trip
- You can hardly charge the Apple Watch
- LED light only displays AirPods charging status
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