Late final 12 months, Anker debuted a 3-in-1 charger accessible by means of Apple that gives assist for charging an iPhone through MagSafe, an Apple Watch, and AirPods concurrently, all in a novel cube-like kind issue. I discovered the charger to be a pleasant bedside charging accent, so when Anker launched the same charger in a distinct kind issue a few months in the past, I used to be undoubtedly considering checking it out.
The Anker 737 MagGo Charger sports activities one other distinctive design, this time a triangular kind issue that gives a fixed-angle MagSafe charger in your iPhone, a charging floor in your AirPods tucked inside the bottom of the triangle, and a set arm for charging your Apple Watch. It presents related charging options because the Dice charger, with official 15-watt MagSafe charging and 5-watt AirPods charging. Not like the Dice, nonetheless, Apple Watch quick charging is sadly not supported on the 737 MagGo.
Additionally not like the Dice, the 737 MagGo has no shifting elements, which has each constructive and negatives. The Dice presents a hinged high with an adjustable angle for the MagSafe charging floor, whereas the Apple Watch arm retracts into the physique of the dice. This makes the Dice extra compact and transportable, however some customers expressed concern over a bent for the unit to tip ahead when a cellphone is hooked up, whereas others reported that the spring-loaded retractable Apple Watch arm typically required a little bit of finessing to perform correctly and the cumbersome Apple Watch Extremely simply barely match on the charger.
737 MagGo (left) vs. Dice (proper)The 737 MagGo is certainly bulkier with out the collapsing design components, however I’ve discovered that it does assist with stability because the mounted angle of the MagSafe floor and the bigger base of the triangle retains all the things from tipping over. The mounted Apple Watch arm additionally comfortably suits even the Apple Watch Extremely, although I actually want it had been upgraded with fast-charging assist.
In my testing, it took the 737 MagGo charger 2 hours and 43 minutes to cost my Apple Watch Extremely from 20% to 80%, whereas the identical check took simply 1 hour and 4 minutes on the Dice charger. That is a really important distinction if you happen to put on your watch more often than not and need to take it off just for quick spurts to cost reminiscent of whereas showering or consuming.
The Dice was one of many first MagSafe equipment to maneuver away from the standard Apple-style white charging floor, providing a darkish grey floor that blends in with the physique of the charger. The identical is true with the 737 MagGo, and it is a way more refined look in comparison with many different MagSafe chargers. With official 15-watt MagSafe charging, I discovered it in a position to cost my iPhone simply as rapidly as Apple’s official chargers and different MagSafe-certified third-party models.
The Apple Watch charging puck options the usual white plastic floor and is oriented in a set horizontal place as on the Dice, which implies it does not play significantly properly with Nightstand mode on the watch. That is not an enormous deal if you happen to’re additionally charging your cellphone on the angled MagSafe floor and you may simply faucet your cellphone’s display to get a look on the time in the course of the evening, however I feel it is value mentioning.
Certainly one of my points with the Dice’s Apple Watch charger was its comparatively low top, with cumbersome bands such because the Apple Watch Extremely Ocean Band doubtlessly interfering with positioning of the watch on the charger. Fortunately, the watch charger on the 737 MagGo sits an excellent bit increased than on the Dice, making that difficulty a lot much less of a priority.
Identical to the Dice, the 737 MagGo comes with a compact 30-watt USB-C adapter with folding prongs within the U.S., in addition to a black 1.5-meter (5-foot) USB-C to USB-C cable to energy the accent. A rubber-like ring on the underside of the unit protects your surfaces from scratches and different harm whereas additionally serving to preserve the charger in place.
Backside view of 737 MagGoIn relation to charging your AirPods or different earphones that assist wi-fi charging, the 737 MagGo features a weak magnet to assist orient MagSafe-compatible AirPods instances on the charger, which is a really good enchancment in comparison with the 3-in-1 Dice the place free placement on the floor is usually a little finicky. On the 737 MagGo, you may kind of simply toss your MagSafe-compatible AirPods case into the charger and so they’ll normally nestle proper into place.
A skinny blue LED alongside one aspect of the 737’s base additionally briefly lights up when AirPods charging initiates, letting you have received an excellent connection. In case your AirPods aren’t seated correctly, the sunshine will blink to warn you. In any other case the sunshine stays off aside from a short second when the unit is plugged in, so nighttime disruptions usually are not a problem.
AirPods charging standing gentleThe 737 MagGo charger is available in only a bit cheaper than the 3-in-1 Dice at $139.99 in comparison with $149.99, and Anker is at the moment providing a 15% off coupon code for the 737 MagGo on each its personal web site and on Amazon that brings the worth all the way down to round $119.00.
That is nonetheless on the dear aspect for chargers, however it’s not wildly out of line for equipment like this with official MagSafe certification. My greatest gripe with the 737 MagGo, nonetheless, is the shortage of Apple Watch fast-charging assist. Granted, I am normally charging in a single day when velocity is not an element, however there are occasions once I additionally need to use it in the course of the day, and significantly with the bigger battery within the Apple Watch Extremely, quick charging is a key function that is lacking on this accent.
Some customers would possibly discover that lacking function an affordable trade-off for the cheaper value level in comparison with the Dice mannequin, particularly with the present reductions accessible on the 737 MagGo, however it could be a dealbreaker for others.
In any other case, I actually like the general design. It is not tremendous transportable, however on a nightstand or desk it presents some visible curiosity with out being overwhelming, and the color-matched MagSafe charging floor maintains a comparatively coherent total look.
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