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Hands-on: I finally found the 3-in-1 iPhone charger I’ve been looking for

Charging your devices should be easy and produce minimal clutter in your life. That’s why 3-in-1 wireless chargers are so popular. Having one charger that works for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once is truly the dream.

The problem is, most 3-in-1 chargers are either too expensive or ugly. Sometimes both. And often they are missing a key feature or two.

That’s why I was thrilled to discover this GETPALS charger that checks all the boxes of what I’ve been looking for, and at a ridiculously low price.

Why this 3-in-1 charger is such a unicorn for me

GETPALS 3-in-1 charger

This charger checks all the boxes that I’ve long been looking for but never found:

  • iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods can all be charged at once
  • there are no unsightly brand names or other undesirable design choices; I also love that icons for the Watch and AirPods adorn the device
  • you can dock your iPhone in landscape for using StandBy mode
  • the device uses a single cable to charge everything
  • it’s ultra-portable and thus great for traveling with
  • there’s a charging indicator light, but it can be easily turned off
  • it’s not crazy expensive

This final bullet point is, honestly, not as important to me as everything else. I love Apple devices, which means I’m often willing to pay a premium for something good.

So I was very surprised to find that this GETPALS charger gives me everything I’ve been looking for at an extremely low price. I was able to snag it on sale, but even at the normal price, I’d still have purchased this charger in a second.

Perfect for taking with you

GETPALS 3-in-1 charger folded up

It wasn’t the highest priority on my list, but this 3-in-1 charger is also built well for taking it on the go. Whether you’re hopping on a flight, or simply going to work from a coffee shop, this charging stand is a great option.

Having only one cable, one charging brick, and being relatively lightweight all make it a solid on-the-go charger. But you can also fold down the iPhone stand, minimizing the charger’s overall footprint and making it very easy to throw in a bag.

Any drawbacks?

The only real drawback I’ve discovered is a necessary result of one of the charger’s design choices that can’t be avoided.

I love that the charger uses a single cable and a single charging brick. I wouldn’t want it any other way. But a drawback of this single-cable approach is that your devices won’t charge as quickly as if they each had their own dedicated cables and bricks. I’m willing to accept this trade-off, but it may not be the best choice for everyone.

Wrap-up

If you’ve been on the hunt for a multi-device charger that’s light on compromises, look no further. I still wish AirPower existed, but this is the first 3-in-1 I’ve encountered that at least makes me a little less sad about Apple’s charging mat’s demise.

The GETPALS 3-in-1 wireless charger is currently available on Amazon for $17.99.

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Ryan got his start in journalism as an Editor at MacStories, where he worked for four years covering Apple news, writing app reviews, and more. For two years he co-hosted the Adapt podcast on Relay FM, which focused entirely on the iPad. As a result, it should come as no surprise that his favorite Apple device is the iPad Pro.

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