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Charging on the Tesla Model 3 Highland's wireless pad runs slow and hot, so I prefer its USB-C ports, which output up to 65W. The Anker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C 140W cable suits charging phones quickly inside the car.
The Benks ArmorPop is a MagSafe phone grip and stand that borrows openly from PopSockets, right down to the name. With a metal stand and plastic grip, it sells direct for US$25.99, though Shopee is cheaper at S$28.86.
Officially past 40, I'm trying to slow down and prioritise quality of life over quantity. That means splurging on Japanese produce at Donki and booking bigger, more convenient hotel rooms when travelling, rather than always chasing the cheapest option.
Belkin's answer to Anker's MagGo, the BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Travel Pad comes in two variants: UK-only at S$225 or with international travel tips at S$239. It bundles a 36W charger and a 1.5m cable.
Alongside its magnetic power bank, Belkin offers the BoostCharge Power Bank 10K with a built-in 5.7cm USB-C cable instead of Qi2 wireless, so you can skip carrying a separate cable. It comes in 10,000mAh and four colours.
After buying plenty of accessories for my Tesla Model 3 Highland (2025), I share my full list with prices. Most came from Taobao, which is far cheaper than paying the 'English tax' for the same items on Shopee.
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank 10K is Qi2 compatible, delivering the full 15W to iPhones versus 7.5W on Belkin's older non-certified packs. It retails for S$129, with a 5K version at S$95, in black and white.
I ordered a Tesla Model 3 Highland RWD (COE Category B) in December 2024 and took delivery in February 2025. Singapore had switched the default colour to Stealth Grey, so I paid S$1,500 extra to keep white.
The SanDisk MobileMate USB 3.0 is the smallest USB-A microSD card reader I've found, at 31x21x9mm and just 3.4g. I bought it for S$12.88 to pair a 512GB high-endurance card with my Tesla's dashcam recording.
The Ugreen 130W 3-Port Car Charger packs two USB-C ports and one USB-A, with the second USB-C hitting 100W for laptops. Lightweight at 45g and a little plasticky, I picked it up for just S$16.81 on Shopee.
A review unit from Ugreen, the Uno 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger retails for S$60.90 and is Qi2 certified for 15W to your iPhone, plus a 5W pad below for AirPods. The decorative side ears are purely aesthetic.
I bought the Ulti Anti-Fatigue Standing Mat from Shopee for S$53, choosing the standard size over the mini. Despite owning a standing desk, I rarely stand, so this mat isn't really for me but for Li Xiang.
Belkin doesn't sell the Secure Holder with Key Ring for AirTag in Singapore, only the strap version. I ordered mine from Amazon.sg for S$23.52, shipped free from the US via Prime, arriving as a two-pack at about S$12 each.
Looking back at 2024, the year I turned 40 and inflation bit hard as Singapore's GST rose from 8% to 9%. My standout gadgets were the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer and Anker's Prime 250W charger, plus a new iPad Pro 11-inch.
While travelling in Bangkok, my last charging gap was my Apple Watch. The Apple charging cable was far pricier in Thailand than Singapore, so I instead picked up the Native Union Voyage 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger nearby.
I forgot my travel gadget pouch on a Bangkok trip, and my hotel only had USB-A wall sockets. With just a few loose cables on hand, I needed a USB-C charger so my short cables and MagSafe power bank stayed useful.
Seven years after I imported my first eero from the US, the mesh system is finally official in Singapore via eerostore.sg and Amazon.sg. Two models are offered, the eero Pro 6E and eero Max 7, each in 1, 2, and 3-packs.
During 11/11 I grabbed the Sharge Icemag 2 Power Bank for S$74.90, down from S$89.90, to replace my fading Apple MagSafe Battery Pack. It is a 10,000mAh Qi2-certified pack offering up to 15W wireless charging, though heavy at 222g.
My one Black Friday haul: the Anker Prime 250W 6-Port GaNPrime Charger for S$162.29, down from around S$222.99. Most of the saving came from finally signing up for a MariBank credit card, which added an instant discount.
I picked up the Ugreen Bluetooth 5.2 Transmitter/Receiver on a Lazada flash sale for S$26.99, mainly to pair my own wireless earphones with inflight entertainment systems. It lasts 28 hours transmitting, 20 receiving, and can serve two devices at once.
The Apple Watch 49mm Natural Titanium Milanese Loop retails for S$279, dropping to S$250.70 on Apple's EPP. Neither Lazada nor Shopee carry it, and with two titanium colours across three sizes, I picked the small to fit my 150mm wrist.
An impulse buy after spotting a deal on r/RayBanStories: a coupon got me 35% off the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer, dropping it from US$379 to US$246. I chose Matte Black with transition lenses, shipped to Singapore via a freight forwarder.