Native Union adds Apple Watch charger to Drop XL wireless charging pad

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Native Union Drop XL (Watch Edition) is a three chargers in one.
Charge three Apple devices at once with the Native Union Drop XL (Watch Edition).
Photo: Native Union

The Native Union Drop XL wirelessly charges a pair of Apple devices. And now the company added a removable Apple Watch charger to the mix.

The goal is to reduce clutter, with one charging station able to power up three units simultaneously.

“With each product, we try to to take more consideration of the devices in our users’ everyday carry and their interactions with their tech,” notes Native Union. “This version of our Drop XL Wireless Charger does just that with the additional a detachable Apple Watch charging puck, ensuring effortless power for one more device you depend on throughout the day.”

Drop XL (Watch Edition) is an Apple Watch charger too

The Drop XL charging mat provides up to 10W of wireless power, though iPhones max out at 7.5W. It can charge up two devices at once, whether an iPhone 8 or newer, AirPods in a wireless charging case, or many Android models.

There’s also a 12W USB-A port built into the side of this accessory for sending current to other computers.

And Native Union bundles the latest version with an Apple Watch charger puck that plugs into that USB-A port. That’s what makes it the Drop XL (Watch Edition).

It’s available now for $149.99 on the Native Union website.

Native Union Drop XL (Watch Edition) launched today
Native Union expanded its Drop XL with an Apple Watch charger.
Photo: Native Union

Of course, there are competitors, like the Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad. This also has an Apple Watch charging puck, though this isn’t removable.

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