Best chargers, stands and cases for Apple Watch Series 4

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The Apple Watch Power Bank by Zens is a handy little battery pack for your timepiece.
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If you’ve managed to order Apple Watch Series 4 last night, you’re going to need something to fire up your stunning new band.

From pocket-sized, portable chargers to sleek, modernist stands and cases, we’ve got your Series 4 charging needs covered. Some even double as iPhone chargers, or can charge several Apple devices simultaneously.

Check out Cult of Mac’s reviewed and recommended lineup of the best charging stands for Apple Watch Series 4.

NEW: ZENS Dual+Apple Watch Aluminum Wireless Charger

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Designed to (fast-)charge two smartphones and Apple Watch simultaneously.
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Ahead of Air Power, Zens releases some competition — at a reasonable price! Beautifully-engineered high-grade aluminum comprise this stunning dual Apple Watch/iPhone charger by Zens. Designed to charge two smartphones and Apple Watch simultaneously, this ultra-thin charger doubles as a stand for Apple Watch.

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The Dual+Watch Aluminium Wireless Charger has an ultra-thin design made of one of piece high-grade aluminium.
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This wireless charger supports Apple Fast Charge and has a total maximum output of 20W to support triple device charging. Fire up three devices with this charger from industry-leader Zens.

Price: $116

Shop Zens’ chargers here!

Zens Apple iPhone/Watch Powerbank

zensZENS Powerbank lets you charge your Apple Watch and iPhone simultaneously, and is completely portable! It has a 4,000 mAh battery, and fits any watch band. With a slim, minimalist design, the ZENS Apple iPhone/Watch Powerbank is a great way to charge your iPhone and/or Apple Watch at home, work or on holiday.

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Zens’ Powerbank charges an iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously.
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Price: $69.99

Shop Zens’ chargers here!

Zens Powerbank in Gray or White

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Zens’ Apple Watch Power Bank is good for at least two full charges.
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This pocket-size charger by Zens is the smallest and lightest external battery pack we’ve seen. Measuring just over an inch cubed, this ultra-portable charging puck has its own built-in magnetic power adapter and a 1,300 mAh battery.

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The Apple Watch Power Bank by Zens is a handy little battery pack for your timepiece.
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Price: $49.99

Shop Zens’ chargers here!

Proper Apple Watch Stand

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The Proper dock is minimalist, like an Apple Watch charger should be.
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Constructed of God’s favorite metal — silvery aluminum — its design is simple and straightforward, conveniently holding your Apple Watch in Nightstand mode. It’s small enough that it takes up a minimum of space on your nightstand or desk. And yet it’s heavy enough that it gives your Apple Watch a rock-solid resting place. Read Cult of Mac’s review here.

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The silver-and-black version of the Proper dock looks … proper.
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Studio Proper is a busy industrial design team based in the UK with constantly evolving in-house brands that coexist alongside a vibrant consulting business, where their team creates experience-centric products.

Each stand is machined from a single solid billet of aluminum. Precision-machined, polished, bead-blasted and anodised for a beautiful matte finish. Place Apple Watch on stand and the magnetic charging cable will gently hold the watch in place.

Price: $69.95

Buy from: Watch Store

Wiplabs BentoStack for Apple Watch

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The crowdfunded BentoStack solves your storage problems with a compact, multi-compartment storage solution.
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BentoStack by Wiplabs keeps all your Apple essentials organized, both on the road and on your workspace … Bento box style! Fashioned after Japanese Bento boxes, BentoStack is a compact, multi-compartment storage solution to efficiently hold over 10 Apple essentials in the palm of your hand!

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BentoStack by Wiplabs keeps all your Apple essentials organized, both on the road and on your workspace … Bento box style!
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The perfect place to store your brand-new Apple Watch Series 4.

Price: $39.99

Shop Wiplabs here!

 

Wiplabs Apple Watch Wall Charging Stand

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Wiplabs’ Wall Charging Stand can Apple Watch on any wall socket while neatly storing the MagSafe cable inside the charger.
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Thanks to its unique design the Wiplabs Apple Watch Wall Charger will allow you to charge your watch on any wall socket while neatly storing the MagSafe cable.

This means all versions of the cable, whether it be the 6ft (2m) Apple Watch Sport version or the 3.3ft (1m) metal version of the Apple Watch. Super cool and sleek design matches the minimalist aesthetic of Apple design

Price: $19.99

Shop Wiplabs here!

Wiplabs WiDuo 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad for Apple Watch/iPhone

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The WiDuo is specifically designed to blend in with Apple’s minimally-designed products.
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Thanks to its unique design the Wiplabs Apple Watch Wall Charger will allow you to charge your watch on any wall socket while neatly storing the MagSafe cable.

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WiDuo’s fast charging technology powers up Apple Watch and iPhone faster than other wireless chargers.
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This means all versions of the cable, whether it be the 6ft (2m) Apple Watch Sport version or the 3.3ft (1m) metal version of the Apple Watch. Super cool and sleek design matches the minimalist aesthetic of Apple design

Price: $19.99

Shop Wiplabs here!

Nomad Stand for Apple Watch

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Nomad’s Apple Watch charging stand is engineered from military-grade aluminum. Available in Silver or Space Gray.
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Precision-machined aluminum charging stand. Minimalist, gorgeous design made from a solid, single piece of anodized aluminum. The base is infused with a solid chunk of copper for added weight and stability. Check out our full review of this modern charging stand for Apple Watch Series 4.

Price: $24.95–$39.95

Shop Nomad here!

Nomad Pod Pro for iPhone and Apple Watch

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The Nomad Pod Pro charging Apple Watch (that’s Nomad’s Traditional Strap shown above).
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The Nomad Pod Pro for iPhone and Apple Watch is a minimalist charging puck that packs 6000 mAh of power into a compact design. The portable pod comes with a 9-inch Apple Lightning cable to charge your iPhone as well as a Micro USB cable to fire up the Pod Pro itself.

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The battery-powered pod has a built-in cable-management and charging system for your Apple Watch and charger.
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Price: $49.95

Shop Nomad here!

Twelve South HiRise Apple Watch Charging Stand

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HiRise for Apple Watch is an elegant, modern stand that showcases your beautiful new timepiece while you charge it overnight.

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HiRise for Apple Watch is an elegant, modern stand that showcases your beautiful new Series 4 while you charge it overnight.
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The sturdy HiRise holds any Apple Watch at a stable height and angle that lets you interact with your watch while it’s charging. Stand comes in either Black or Silver.

Price: $39.99

Shop Twelve South here!

Twelve South TimePorter Travel Case & Stand

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TimePorter holds your charging cable, an extra watch band, your USB charger and more in a neatly designed, silicone-lined case.
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TimePorter for Apple Watch sets the standard for how you carry your essential Watch accessories. This gorgeous capsule is both a case and a stand. TimePorter holds your charging cable, an extra Watch band, your USB charger and more in a neatly designed, silicone-lined case.

Price: 49.99

Shop Twelve South here!

Twelve South Forté Luxury Charging Stand

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The design of Forté was clearly inspired by Apple Watch itself. Notice how the base of the chrome stand mirrors the soft, elegant curves seen on Watch’s square case.

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Forté works seamlessly with your Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable.
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Forté is a luxury stand and charging dock carefully designed to match the timeless beauty of Apple Watch Series 4, from shape and standards, to fit and finish. Forté elegantly displays your Watch atop the brilliant chrome stand while protecting your band with a buttery soft, top grain leather wrapped base.

Price: $59.99

Shop Twelve South here!

Just Mobile LoungeDock for Apple Watch

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Pop it on the bedside table or desk to charge Apple Watch.

LoungeDock is the multi-purpose dock for Apple Watch. Simply slip your magnetic charger into its moulded recess and strap your Watch to the soft-touch cuff, and you have an eye-catching charging stand that will take pride of place on any desktop or bedside table.

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Just Mobile’s Lounge Dock is an eye-catching adjustable charging stand for Apple Watch.
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Pop it on the bedside table or desk, adjust accordingly and it’s super easy to interact with my Apple Watch while it charges. Multipurpose. I like that.What’s cool and helps distinguish the Lounge Dock from the myriad Apple Watch chargers on the market is its display adjustability. I can adjust the black cuff holding the watch in place to the perfect viewing angle.

Price: $34.95 (regularly $39.95)

Shop Just Mobile here!

Just Mobile HoverDock for Apple Watch

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HoverDock is the low-profile charging bed for Apple Watch. With an integrated support for Apple Watch’s Magnetic Charging Cable, HoverDock keeps your precious timepiece safe, powered up and always ready to double as bedside alarm clock.

Price: $34.95

Shop Just Mobile here!

Just Mobile TimeStand for Apple Watch

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A triumph of form and function, TimeStand comes in Silver or Black.
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Design-award-winning TimeStand is the striking aluminum charging pedestal for your stunning new Apple Watch Series 4. Precision-machined from a single cylinder of high-grade aluminum, its distinctive circular cut-out gives it a dramatic profile even when empty.

Slip your Apple Watch magnetic charger into its rubber-lined recess and TimeStand becomes the most iconic charging stand available. Comes in Black or Silver.

Price: $39.95

Shop Just Mobile here!

Amber Apple Watch Case in Gold 

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Amber is a 3800mAh power bank that charges Apple Watch six times and your iPhone one time.

Simple and beautiful, Amber won the iF Design Award of 2016. Charge and protect your Apple Watch Series 4 with this innovative and stunning portable power bank. With its secure fit, Amber will ensure that Apple Watch’s magnetic charger remains secure.

Price: $99.99

Shop Amber here!

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