Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad
Launched August 2023, the Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad is the smaller sibling of the 3-in-1. It charges an iPhone at 15W plus a Qi device at 5W, in black or white for S$139.
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Charging and display docks, from wireless pads to USB-C multi-display docking stations.
Belkin BoostCharge Pro Portable Fast Charger for Apple Watch
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Portable Fast Charger for Apple Watch retails for S$90, though I paid S$64 on sale. Unlike my older third-party chargers, it supports Apple Watch fast charging introduced with Series 7.
HyperJuice 4-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger Stand
I backed the HyperJuice 4-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger Stand on Kickstarter in June 2021, pledging US$99 as an early bird. COVID delays pushed shipping from September 2021 to March 2022, when it finally arrived.
Verbatim 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Dock
The Verbatim 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Dock retails for S$159 and is both MFi and Qi certified, charging up to four devices at a 45W maximum. Fun fact: it began as a Korean crowdfunding project in early 2020.
Satechi USB-C Apple AirPods Wireless Charging Dock
A companion to Satechi's Apple Watch dock, the USB-C AirPods Wireless Charging Dock charges AirPods and AirPods Pro. Retailing for S$41.74 on Amazon.sg, its two-tone Space Grey and White design matches a Space Grey MacBook or iPad Pro.
Satechi USB-C Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock
The Satechi USB-C Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock retails for S$51.99. A one-piece charger with no dangling cable, it plugs straight into a MacBook or iPad Pro's USB-C port and is MFi certified.
j5create UltraDrive Kit USB-C Multi-Display Modular Dock (JCD389)
The j5create UltraDrive Kit (JCD389) retails for S$199 on Hachi Tech and is the first modular dock I've come across. Five tiny swappable kits are included, covering VGA, HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, gigabit Ethernet, and SD/microSD card reading.
j5create USB-C Triple Display Docking Station (JCD543)
The j5create USB-C Triple Display Docking Station (JCD543) retails for S$199. As the name suggests, it drives up to three monitors and packs 13 ports in an elongated 300g body.
Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Edition
The Nomad Base Station comes in Hub and Apple Watch editions. The Hub adds a 7.5W USB-A and 18W USB-C PD port for two more devices, while the Apple Watch Edition has only an Apple Watch charger.
Funxim X8 – Qi Wireless Charging Pad For iPhone And Apple Watch
The Funxim X8 is a 10W Qi charging pad that charges your iPhone or Android phone alongside your Apple Watch. It began on Kickstarter in November 2017, raising US$448,097, and shipped from January 2018.
CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock (DisplayPort)
The CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock, announced July 2018, comes from a maker known for the Thunderbolt Station 3. It has DisplayPort and HDMI variants; beyond the display connector, the HDMI version adds an extra port.
Belkin Valet – Charge Dock For Apple Watch & iPhone
The Belkin Valet Charge Dock for Apple Watch & iPhone is exclusive to Apple Stores and authorised resellers, retailing for S$194. It comes in Silver, Rose Gold, and Black, though it's pricey for a dock.
Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock
The Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock retails for S$118 in Singapore, but I bought mine in Bangkok at iStudio Paragon for about S$131, S$13 more even after the VAT refund. It's surprisingly small, at 10.4cm wide, yet much heavier.
Apple iPhone Lightning Dock (Gold)
The Apple iPhone Lightning Dock launched in May 2015 at S$58, in plastic and only white. For the iPhone 6/6s Plus launch, Apple added an aluminium variant at S$68, S$10 more, now offered in colours including this gold.
Mophie Apple Watch Dock
The Mophie Apple Watch Dock retails for S$79 at EpiCentre, iStudio, and Nubox stores across Singapore. It's currently out of stock here, though, thanks to overwhelming demand, so I'd suggest calling those stores to reserve one.
ARQ Dock 2.0
The ARQ Dock 2.0 by 2040 Design Studio is an aluminium modular nesting dock for smartphones and tablets, with or without cases. Its docks group together for a tidier look, though the bundled cables stay rather messy.
Twelve South HiRise For iPhone 5 & iPad Mini
In Sydney, almost everything costs more than in Singapore, except coffee and this HiRise dock. I bought the Twelve South HiRise for iPhone 5 & iPad Mini at the Apple Store Sydney for AU$34.95, versus S$49 online.
EverDock
EverDock was a Kickstarter project funded on 17th October 2013, raising US$452,457 against a US$50,000 goal. With a stunning aluminium design, the single or dual dock works with Lightning, 30-pin, and micro-USB devices. I backed it on the 15th.
OCDock
I was an early backer of OCDock on Kickstarter, pledging on 4th December 2012. It funded, raising US$107,979 against a US$49,000 goal. The project slipped a few months, due to ship in January 2013, but I received mine in May.
Elevation Dock
The Elevation Dock was the 8th Kickstarter project I backed, on 7th February 2012. It funded just days later, raising US$1,464,706 against a US$75,000 goal. It was meant to ship that April, but delays meant I only received it later.
Bluelounge MiniDock
I ordered the Bluelounge MiniDock (UK variant) from bluelounge.com for US$19.95, my first purchase through the site since it isn't sold in Singapore yet. Shipping cost about US$4.15 via USPS First Class, the cheapest option, though delivered by normal mail.
Apple iPhone 4 Universal Dock Adapters
When I got my iPhone 3G in 2008, I hunted everywhere for the universal dock adapter, finding it nowhere on Apple Singapore or at resellers. I only found one a year later in Taiwan at an authorised reseller.
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