With the USB-C Magnetic Charging Dock For the Apple Watch, the accessories manufacturer Satechi has launched a practical gadget for mobile charging of the smartwatch. The small charger can be plugged into the MacBook, iPad Pro, power bank or other compatible power supply via USB-C. The power is 5 watts, and the compatible Apple Watch series are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. You can pre-order the Satechi Magnetic Charging Dock here at Cyberport for € 44,90. It should then be available from February 13, 2020. In the following there is more information and an alternative for everyone who needs a mobile Apple Watch charger.
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Satechi USB-C Magnetic Charging Dock Specifications
The mobile charging adapter for the Apple Watch ensures that you can charge the smart watch from Cupertino on the iPad Pro, on the MacBook, on other laptops and tablets with USB-C, on the corresponding smartphones, power banks and power supplies. The device is MFi-certified and will be launched in February (shortly before Valentine's Day!). Here are the most important technical data:
- Manufacturer: Satechi
- Model: USB-C Magnetic Charging Dock
- Manufacturer number: ST-TCMCAWM
- Compatible with Apple Watch Series 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- Made of aluminum
- MFi-certified
- Size (H x W x D): 1,14 x 5,0 x 4,4 cm
- Weight: 140 grams
- Leistung: 5W
- NO extension cable included in delivery (soon available as an option for 4,99 euros)1
- Price: € 44,99
- Release: 13.02.2020
- Preorder: possible at Cyberport
1) = Contrary to what was announced in December last year, the scope of delivery does not include a USB-C cable. That's because for the MFi certification from Apple no additional connection cable may be included for the main unit. Therefore, a mini extension cable from Satechi will soon be offered as an optional accessory for 4,99 euros.
Alternative: Powerbank with Apple Watch charger
The is also made for all current Apple Watch series 1.000 mAh power bank from NEWDERY. I have a different power bank for the watch, but I find these things very practical in general, as they can charge the watch several times and you can quickly grab them to charge the watch's battery on the desk or breakfast table or on the sofa to be able to charge for a short time. At € 25,99 and free shipping for Prime customers, the offer is a good alternative to the gadget shown above, which draws its power from the battery of another device. What do you think is better? Feel free to leave a comment!
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