Nomad in the present day launched its newest multi-device charger, debuting a brand new model of the Stand One Max with Qi2 assist. Somewhat than persevering with to make use of MagSafe, Nomad is transitioning to Qi2, the newest Qi charging normal that is ready to cost iPhones at MagSafe speeds.
The Stand One Max can cost an iPhone at as much as 15W, and we have been in a position to take a look at the charger out forward of launch. An iPhone 15 Professional Max charged from 0 to 39 p.c in an hour, which is basically equivalent to MagSafe charging speeds.
The Stand One Max options an upright charging base for the iPhone with a small charging arm for the Apple Watch and a Qi-based platform for charging the AirPods. It is a compact design that takes up little room on a desk, and as with all Nomad merchandise, it’s well-made. Nomad had a previous model of the Stand One Max, however the brand new model strikes the Apple Watch charger decrease to permit for compatibility with the iPhone’s StandBy mode.
The Stand One Max is crafted from stable steel and it has a shiny glass cowl panel. It may be bought in silver or carbide colours, and the near 2 pound weight provides stability, as does the rubber backside. An iPhone will be positioned on the magnetic base in portrait or panorama mode, so StandBy is supported. The angle of the charging base can’t be adjusted, however it’s tilted again barely for a cushty viewing place on a desktop or nightstand.
Along with charging a MagSafe-compatible iPhone at as much as 15W, the Stand One Max has an Apple Watch quick charger in order that it will possibly cost the Collection 7 or later on the quickest attainable velocity. The place of the Apple Watch charger permits for Night time Stand mode for use, which additionally wasn’t attainable with the prior iteration. The AirPods charger fees at 5W, and there’s a small indentation to information positioning.
The relocated place of the Apple Watch charger is handy as a result of it not prevents the iPhone from charging in panorama mode, and there’s no lack of performance. The AirPods charger is pushed again behind the Apple Watch charger, and the general footprint is about the identical. It’s a higher design than the prior Stand One Max, and it’s inexpensive with the transition to Qi2.
The brand new Stand One Max is priced at $150, which is $30 decrease than the value of the prior MagSafe model. You have to to provide your individual 30W energy adapter, however a USB-C energy cable is included. The Stand One Max will be bought from the Nomad web site as of in the present day.
Nomad can be providing a flash sale on its Base One Max chargers this week, discounting them by 30 p.c with the promo code BM130. The Base One Max has a flat charging base so it will possibly cost non-MagSafe smartphones.
