Belkin's New 3-in-1 Wireless Charger Can Fast Charge Apple Watch Series 7

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One of the best-known Apple accessory manufacturers, Belkin, has announced two new wireless chargers. The new 3-in-1 charger with MagSafe for your iPhone now also supports fast charging on the Apple Watch Series 7. It is the first MFi accessory from a third party to support this function. If you only want to buy the separate Apple Watch charger, that's also possible.

Belkin 3-in-1 wireless charger with new design and Apple Watch fast charging

Belkin used to have probably the most original 3-in-1 wireless charger for your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch. The design consisted of a round base with a regular Qi charger for AirPods. The MagSafe charger and Apple Watch charger floated above it and were held by a metal structure.

Although it had at least an original design, the old generation of the 3-in-1 charger was not always practical for bedside tables, for example. The new design of the Belkin Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 charger is therefore a lot more traditional. No more steel construction with floating iPhones and Apple Watches, but just a flat mat. You can push the Apple Watch charger upright to use the night clock mode of the Apple Watch. There is a dial on the bottom to fit all Apple Watches with one without a protective case.

The Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 charger can charge an iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 with a power of 15W via MagSafe. Your Apple Watch Series 7 can charge from 0% to 80% in 45 minutes with 20W. That is 33% faster than the Apple Watch Series 6. You can also use older models of the Apple Watch with the Belkin charger, but it won't go any faster. The Qi charger is 5W. A 40W power adapter is included, so you're all set in one go for an expected price of around £150.

Boost Charge Pro for Apple Watch: especially an expensive solution

For those just looking for a more stylish accessory for their Apple Watch, Belkin is also announcing the “portable fast charger” on for the Apple Watch. This Boost Charge Pro Portable Fast Charger has a similar design to the Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1, but only the Apple Watch part. Your Apple Watch charges as fast as the larger charger and also includes the same dial to set the precise height.

The remarkable thing about this special MFi-certified Apple Watch fast charger is that Belkin has a suggested retail price of approximately $60. You don't get a 20W mains adapter with it. So if the accessory costs €60 in the Netherlands, you will also pay €25 on top of that for a suitable charging block if you don't already have one, which will cost you €85. The Apple Watch Series 7 already comes with a cable, so for €25 you can also be ready by just buying the block.

Both accessories should be available in December or January, based on the information on Belkin's website. They are available in white and black, as we are used to from Belkin. Check out more details about the new accessories here:

  • Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charger (iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods)
  • Boost Charge Pro Portable Fast Charger (Apple Watch, US only for now)