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Meet the small but mighty Chargeasap Miko. Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac
The Chargeasap Miko solves the biggest problem with tiny iPhone chargers: remembering to carry them in the first place.
Chargeasap calls it the world’s smallest 30W GaN charger, but the device’s dimunitive size isn’t its only strong point. The Miko packs several thoughtful design touches that help it stand out from the competition. Here’s how the tiny charger performs in real life.
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The Mophie 4-in-1 Wireless Charge Stand fast charges an iPhone, and juices up three other devices, too. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
The highlight of the Mophie 4-in-1 Wireless Charge Stand is StealthCharge, Mophie’s own improvement to Qi2.2 that lets iPhone wireless chargers run more quickly because they stay cooler.
The stand can also charge an Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time. Plus, it sports an integrated, 60W retractable USB-C cable for powering other devices.
I put this multi-device charger to the test in my home office. Here’s why I’ll keep using it.
Is this the world's smallest 30W USB-C charger? Photo: Chargeasap
Chargeasap calls its new Miko the world’s smallest 30W charger. It’s so tiny that you can clip it to your keyring along with the bundled USB-C cable, so you won’t ever find yourself without a charger or cable.
Anker has a great reputation for its charging products. Image: Anker
If you want the absolute best fast charger for your new iPhone, check out Anker, one of the top makers of phone accessories.
Anker makes an array of chargers for iPhone, including some of the fastest on the market. You never know when you have half an hour (or less!) to charge your phone. You can prepare yourself for that — get a fast charger. All modern iPhones support charging at high speeds, whether it’s plugged in, on a MagSafe stand or a Qi2 charger.
Don’t know the difference, or what your phone supports? Read our guide below.
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This 3-in-1 charger tops up all your devices in a compact and elegant form factor. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac
The Kuxiu X40 Turbo is a great three-in-one charger that supports the fastest MagSafe and Qi charging speeds possible on the latest iPhones. That means you can get 25W wireless iPhone charging while simultaneously topping up your Apple Watch and AirPods.
The X40 Turbo is the follow-up to my previous personal favorite charger, the X40. In addition to extra power, the new model boasts a refined design while maintaining its predecessor’s stellar build quality. It comes with everything you need in the box: the charger, a cable, a power adapter and a nice linen travel case.
Here’s why it’s the perfect three-way charger for home or travel. Keep reading or watch our video review.
Get this tiny power bank for iPhone and Apple Watch while it costs just $20. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
The remarkably tiny Charge Fob keychain power bank can charge your iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously. It’s one of the smallest portable chargers we’ve seen, and it’s perfect for those “oh crap” moments when one of your Apple devices runs out of juice unexpectedly.
Measuring just under 4 inches long and 2 inches wide, you can slip this little guy in your pocket, purse or travel bag and have some extra iPhone or Apple Watch juice to get through the day. Plus, at just $19.99, this gadget is an absolute steal (regularly $59.95).
You can do better than these. Quite a bit better, in fact. Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
There are plenty of old iPhone wall chargers still out there very slowly powering up handsets. Fortunately, iOS 18.2 made it quick and easy to tell if it’s time to trash your old, slow iPhone charger.
The best iPhone chargers give your handset a big boost in as little as half an hour. Older ones take all sodding day. You don’t have to put up with slow charges if you don’t want to.
Power up your Apple gear on the go with this 2-in-1 wireless charger, on sale for just $15.19. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
At just $16, this versatile keychain charger is a crazy-good deal. If you want to ensure your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods remain juiced up and ready no matter where you go, this portable charging solution is a must. There’s nothing more portable than this 2-in-1 Wireless Keychain Charger, which can efficiently charge both an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods no matter where you are.
It’s small enough to fit in a pocket. And for a limited time, it’s available at a pint-size price, too. Through March 10, it’s on sale for only $15.19 with code ENJOY20.
Save $80 on a fashionable and fast magnetic iPhone charger. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
You don’t need to be tethered to a wall to keep your iPhone at full power. You can keep the adventure going with Speedy Mag, a fast-charging wireless charger. This slim, magnetic charger attaches easily to your iPhone. And it’s on sale now for just $34.97 (regularly $119).
Anker's new three-way MagGo charger folds up into an incredibly small package. Photo: Anker
Anker’s new MagGo lineup includes five accessories designed for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods owners. The star of the lineup, which the company unveiled Thursday ahead of IFA Berlin, is the MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. It’s a cleverly designed three-way travel charger that an Anker representative referred to as “The Button” during a briefing ahead of the German electronics show.
Another standout — the strangely named MagGo Power Bank (10K, Apple Watch) — is a portable battery pack that includes a flip-out Apple Watch charging puck. Those two new additions show Anker striving to design new types of charging products. And, while the other three accessories look fairly typical, they do come with attractive features … and at attractive price points.
This power bank can charge up your Apple Watch on the go (and your iPhone, too). Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Why carry multiple chargers and/or battery backups when you can top up your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods with a single power bank? This sleek, lightweight, multidevice charger can handle all three, and it costs just $34.99. That’s 41% off the regular price of $59.
ButterFly SE makes the innovative travel charger more affordable. Photo: Twelve South
Twelve South’s new ButterFly SE powers up iPhone and Apple Watch like the original version, but at a lower price. The Qi2 charger version of the tiny travel changer is also more colorful.
The new StandBy mode in iOS 17 really shines with a MagPower charging stand. Photo: SwitchEasy
This is your last chance to slash up to 65% off these multidevice charging stands from SwitchEasy. The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. Pacific on August 9.
If you own an iPhone, you need a MagSafe charging stand. They’re incredibly convenient, and they work great with StandBy, which instantly turns your iPhone into a smart display.
SwitchEasy offers two great wireless magnetic charging stands in the Cult of Mac Store — a powerful 4-in-1 and a compact 2-in-1 — and both feature a night light. And they’ve got something else in common. They’re both on sale at up to 65% off in our SwitchEasy Sale.
This three-way charger cuts cable clutter. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
A separate charger for every one of your devices is impractical, especially if the supply of available electrical outlets doesn’t meet the high demand. You shouldn’t need a power strip just to charge your iPhone, AirPods and iPad. If you want to charge three devices with one cable and cut down on desk clutter, try the MyCharge True Universal 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand.
This three-in-one charger can power iPhones, AirPods and anything that can charge off a 20W USB-C port. Get this charging stand while it’s on sale for $23.99.
Getting this wireless night light/charger combo for $40 is a pretty bright idea. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
You want to wake up with your iPhone charged. And you want a soothing night light to set the perfect mood during your downtime. If that sounds like you, this night light charging station is your perfect iPhone accessory.
Save an extra 20% on this foldable, wireless charging station. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Need a compact travel charger for iPhone, Apple Watch and more? This Foldable Wireless Magnetic Charging Station does the trick, with its two MagSafe-compatible charging pads and integrated adapters. Through March 10, this nifty charging option is only $17.59 with code ENJOY20.
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The new version of the mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger with MagSafe is even more capable. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Roll out the mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger with MagSafe and it’s ready to juice up your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. Just drop the devices on their appropriate wireless charging mat. And, to make it easier to take on the road, the accessory comes with a carrying case.
I used the original 2022 model, and mophie introduced a new version in late 2023. I retested the multidevice travel charger to see how quickly it wirelessly powers up a variety of Apple products and how easy it is to carry around. Here are my updated results.
This foldable wireless charging station powers iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watches for only $48. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Keeping your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods fully charged at all times can prove daunting, especially when you’re on the road. But you can keep all your Apple gear ready for action with this charging station for multiple devices. The MagStack is a great travel charger — and it’s on sale now!
You can streamline your charging experience, whether at home or away, with the MagStack. This Apple-compatible 3-in-1 charging station is foldable and wireless, and for a limited time, you can get one for only $47.99 (regularly $74).
Score pre-Black Friday savings on this 3-in-1 Apple-compatible wireless charging station, now only $43. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
When you’re traveling, nothing beats a single, small charging station that can power up multiple Apple devices simultaneously. Enter the MagStack 3-in-1 wireless charging station, which can juice up your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods without cluttering up your desk or bedside table.
This remarkably portable power station resembles Apple’s MagSafe Duo. However, it proves even more useful than that now-discontinued device, which retailed for a hefty $129.
For a limited time, the MagStack is on sale for just $42.97 (regularly $74), making it surprisingly affordable. (You can save even more on a two-pack.) It even comes with the 20W power adapter you’ll need to plug into the wall!
Belkin put a lot of thought into the look of its new iPhone charging stand. Photo: Belkin
Belkin designed its new BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Dock for iPhone and Apple Watch to blend into its environment. The dual-device charging stand is intended top be both useful and esthetically pleasing.
Apple likes it enough to sell it in its online store.
More evidence points to fast-charging having little detrimental effect on iPhone battery health. Photo: SwitchEasy
Users have long suspected fast-charging hastens iPhone battery drain more than low-power charging, but a new experiment supports Apple’s claim that it doesn’t. At least, not much.
This iPhone accessory bundle is a game changer, and it's now only $49.99. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Owning an array of iPhone charging accessories can make life go more smoothly. Luckily, we’ve got a bundle that combines a plethora of accessories in one.
For a limited time, this five-piece iPhone accessory bundle is on sale for only $49.99 (regularly $129).
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Get rid of cable clutter with the SwitchEasy MagPower multidevice charger. Photo: Adel Neal/Cult of Mac
The SwitchEasy MagPower 4-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand can wirelessly power up a MagSafe iPhone while also juicing up an Apple Watch, AirPods and more. And it even has a nightlight as a bonus.
I’ve had the stand either on my desk or beside my bed for a couple weeks now. Here’s what it’s like in real-world use.