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I am currently using an iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and AirPods Pro (3rd Gen). Naturally, a 3-in-1 charger makes the most sense for my setup.

There are plenty of 3-in-1 wireless chargers on the market. But once you narrow it down to Qi2.2 with 25W fast charging and Apple Made for Watch (MFW) certification, your options become surprisingly limited.

In Singapore, at the time of writing, I could only find two options: the Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock with Qi2 25W and the Ugreen MagFlow 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Desktop Charger 25W.

Qi2 is widely available now, but most chargers are still capped at 15W. Moving up to Qi2.2 at 25W makes a difference, especially for quick top-ups during the day.

The bigger limitation is the Apple Watch. Many chargers use non-certified modules, which results in slower charging speeds when using an Apple Watch Ultra 2. Hence, Made For Watch (MFW) certification for chargers is important as you will get fast charging for compatible Apple Watches.

In Singapore, the Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock retails for S$249 on Shopee, while the Ugreen MagFlow 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Desktop Charger retails for S$179.90 on Shopee.

After the voucher deductions on sales day, the difference can range from S$40 to S$50. Cheapest I saw after vouchers is around S$170 for the Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock.

Both chargers come with a 45W power adapter and USB-C cable, so that they will work out of the box.

A nice touch here is that your charger and cable match the color of your dock.

The Belkin cable arrived braided and is 1.5m long.

Design & Build
The Ugreen is designed to be compact and travel-ready, which explains why it weighs just 210g. The Apple Watch charging puck can be slid in and hidden, making it more portable and cleaner when not in use.

The Belkin, on the other hand, is more suited for a permanent desk setup. It weighs 550g, giving it a more solid, premium feel.

There are rubber feet at the base, so your charger stays in place.

Belkin is available in two colors (Black and Sand), while Ugreen is available in only one (Blue). The overall material and finish on the Belkin feel more premium. It uses a soft-touch matte plastic finish that feels smooth and slightly rubberized.

Like most newly launched Belkin products, this finish feels great in the hand. Based on the Belkin products I have used, the rubberized coating has held up well so far, with the oldest being more than 3 years old, so I am less concerned about long-term durability even in Singapore’s hot and humid climate.

Also, this is the home dock version. If you prefer something portable, Belkin offers the Belkin UltraCharge 3-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger, which features a similar rubberized finish but is designed to fold and travel.

Moving Parts
For Belkin, only the iPhone charging puck is adjustable (0° to 90°).

For Ugreen, both the iPhone and Apple Watch charging puck are adjustable. The iPhone charging puck can be adjusted up to 70°, while the Apple Watch charging puck can be slid in and hidden.

For a home dock, I prefer fewer moving parts. The structure generally feels more robust, and there is less unnecessary interaction day to day.

The flexibility of the Ugreen is useful if you intend to travel with it. But in a home setup, you typically leave everything in place. You are unlikely to keep sliding the Apple Watch puck in and out.

In that sense, the additional mechanism feels more like something you can use rather than something you will use. Belkin’s simpler design is easier to use every day.

Thermal Management
Belkin comes with ChillBoost, a built-in fan that helps manage heat when charging at 25W. The switch is on by default, which makes sense if you want to maximize charging performance right away. You can turn it off if you are charging older phones, don’t need maximum speed, and are only doing short charging sessions.

The fan was something I was initially concerned about, but in reality, it is a non-issue. It is extremely quiet. I had to put my ear right up against the back of the iPhone charging puck to confirm the fan was actually working.

So while it has active cooling, it doesn’t introduce any noticeable noise to your setup.

If the fan is off, Belkin behaves like other chargers, with thermal protection kicking in and reducing charging speed if needed.

Ugreen does not include a fan. If you use it most of the time in an air-conditioned room, it should perform well. However, in warmer conditions, thermal protection is likely to kick in earlier, reducing charging speed over time.

Conclusion
Since both products have the same technical charging specifications, iPhone charges at 25W, while both your Apple Watch and AirPods Pro will charge at 5W each, choosing between them ultimately comes down to your use case.

If you prefer a lighter, travel-friendly design with more flexibility, and mostly use it in an air-conditioned environment, the Ugreen MagFlow 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Desktop Charger offers better value.

If you want a more premium, solid desk setup with better thermal management and fewer moving parts, the Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock is a great choice.