Belkin debuted in june an upgraded version of the Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charging stand, featuring fast charging support for the apple watch series 7. Boost Charge Pro is one of the only multi-device charging solutions on the market that supports both MagSafe and Apple Watch fast charging.
Design-wise, the upgraded Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charging stand is identical to the the previous generation version which came out in early 2021 for the iPhone 12 models. Made of a soft silicone-coated white plastic material, there’s a round circular base with a T-shaped arm that holds a 15W ‌MagSafe‌ charger on the left and an Apple Watch charging puck on the right, along with a charger. 5W wireless in the middle.
Since there are no noticeable changes to the body, I won’t go into detail about what the charger looks like (see here for preview), but this is a layout I’ve been using for over a year. The stand is sturdy, doesn’t take up too much space on a desk, and the angle of the charging stands is ideal for looking at a iPhone or Apple Watch in the middle of the night. I have no complaints with the Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 and, in fact, it’s my favorite multi-device charger I’ve tried.
Belkin stuck to a tried-and-true design for the new charger, but with one notable update: the improved ‌Apple Watch Series 7‌ charging puck. With the Series 7, Apple introduced a new Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger which can charge an ‌Apple Watch Series 7‌ to 80% in 45 minutes and to 100% in one hour and fifteen minutes, and accessory manufacturers have recently started updating their supported devices.
For reference, an Apple Watch Series 6 would take an hour to reach 80% and two hours to fully charge. The Series 7 can charge 33% faster when paired with one of the new fast-charging drives. Belkin sources the charging pads he uses in Boost Charge Pro from Apple, so you get the same fast charging speeds.
In my tests, from 0% battery, the Series 7 was able to charge to 49% in 30 minutes with the Belkin charger, approaching full charge at the 60-minute mark. Comparatively, an Apple Watch Series 6 tested at the same time was limited to standard charging speeds and reached 33% in 30 minutes and 62% in one hour. The difference between standard charging and fast charging on the Series 7 is noticeable and can be an important factor for those who use the Apple Watch all day.
I’ve been using the charger for a couple of weeks now and have been able to keep my watch going with two charging sessions lasting about 30 minutes each, usually shorter. I wear my Apple Watch in bed and do a 30+ minute workout every day, so if you have similar usage conditions, fast charging can be a real benefit.
Along with fast charging on the ‌Apple Watch Series 7‌, Boost Charge Pro can charge a ‌MagSafe‌ ‌iPhone‌ up to 15W and provides 5W of power for another device like AirPods.
It’s worth noting that Belkin includes a 40W power adapter with Boost Charge Pro, which is enough power to charge all of your devices at top speed. I appreciate the power adapter, because if you use Apple’s charging solutions, you have to provide your own 20W+ charger.
Bottom line
The upgraded Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand is worth buying if you own an ‌Apple Watch Series 7‌, need faster charging speeds, and want the convenience of a 3-in-1 charging station.
Someone who wears the Apple Watch all day and night and often struggles to find the ideal time to charge the device will benefit from faster charging speeds. Someone who charges overnight or finds time during the day to properly charge the watch won’t specifically benefit from faster charging, but the Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charging stand is still a solid charging option for multiple devices.
Belkin is one of the only accessory companies to produce multi-device chargers that support the fastest possible wireless charging speeds on ‌iPhone‌ and Apple Watch with official Apple hardware (the fast-charging puck and ‌MagSafe‌ connector), making it makes it one of the best options for the future. try if you are buying a 3 in 1 charger.
How to buy
The 3-in-1 Boost Charge Pro wireless charger is available on the Belkin website either from the Apple online store for $150.