REVIEW – When I travel, I like to bring along my iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple AirPods Pro earbuds. What I don’t like is having to bring along individual chargers for each device. The KUXIU Magsafe 3-in-1 charging station has been designed as a solution to that problem. Let’s see if it succeeds.
What is it?
The KUXIU X40Q is a 3-in-1 wireless charging station that features MagSafe and Qi2 wireless fast charging technology for your MagSafe enabled iPhone, Apple Watch, and your AirPods.
What’s included?
- KUXIU X40Q 3-in-1 charger
- Braided USB-C – USB-C cable
- USB-C 36W AC adapter
- Manual
- Zippered case
Tech specs
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Compatibility –
-Phone: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
-Apple Watch:iWatch S10/Ultra/Ultra2/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/2/SE
-AirPods: AirPods 4(with Active Noise Cancellation)/ AirPods 3/ AirPods 2/ AirPods Pro/ AirPods Pro 2
Input Voltage/Current – 5V⎓3A/9V⎓3A/12V⎓3A
Output Power – 5W/7.5W/10W/15W
Phone Output Power – 15W
Watch Output Power – 5W
Earphone Output Power – 5W
Net Weight – 210g/7.4 oz
Dimensions – 68*68*27.2mm/2.68*2.68*1.07 inch
Product certification – CE/FCC/PSE
Design and features
The KUXIU charger is a folding 3-in-1 charger that’s available in four different colors. I was sent the Natural Titanium version. It’s also available in Gray, Black, and Titanium Gold.
Right away, I noticed the weight of this little charger and not in a bad way. Yes, it’s hefty, but that equals a quality product in my mind. It’s made of an aluminum alloy and not plastic.
The extra weight allows it to become a stable stand when it’s unfolded.
The top charger is for your MagSafe-enabled phones. I tested the KUXIU charger with my iPhone 16 Pro Max. The bottom charger is designed for Apple AirPods. I tested it with my original Apple AirPods Pro earbuds. Both of these charging surfaces have a rubber or silicone mat to prevent scratches.
Then the center charger pops out for your Apple Watch. I tested the KUXIU with my Apple Watch series 9.
In case you’re wondering, the KUXIU 3-in-1 charger can’t unfold to a completely flat format. This is a little bit of a bummer because it means that you can’t use the AirPod charging pad to charge a phone or other larger device because the Apple Watch pad gets in the way.
When you use the KUXIU charger with the included 30W (or any 30W) adapter, the Qi2 MagSafe charger will use 15W fast charging and can charge an iPhone from 0-50% in 30 mins. It will use 5W for Apple Watch charging from 0-80% in an hour and it will also use 5W to charge the AirPods.
The charger’s strong magnets also let you use it in both landscape and vertical orientations which means it works great in standby mode.
I used this charger to charge all three of my devices over the past week or two and have had no issues at all. It charges quickly and doesn’t get hot while doing so. It does get slightly warm, but the aluminum case is a good heat sink.
What I like about the KUXIU Magsafe 3-in-1 charging station
- Well made
- Folds into a compact form
- Charges compatible devices fast
- Great for travel
- Includes cable, AC adapter, and a carrying case
What needs to be improved?
- It would be nice if you could unfold it completely flat to use the AirPods charger for a 2nd phone or other device
Final thoughts
If you want a quality fast charging 3-in-1 charger for your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch, I don’t think there’s a more compact and well made charger out there than the KUXIU X40Q. It may seem to be a little pricey, but the fact that it comes with a travel case, a braided cable, and a 30W AC adapter, it feels worth it to me.
Price: $80.99
Where to buy: Amazon and Walmart
Source: The sample for this review was provided by KUXIU. KUXIU did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.
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The Real Person!
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Is this one from Walmart.com the same model? I’m thinking it’s older as it is just $45
https://www.walmart.com/ip/KU-XIU-Fast-Magnetic-Wireless-Charger-for-iPhone-15-pro-Max-iWatch-9-Ultra-2-Series-iPad-Series/5127851548?classType=REGULAR&from=/search
Wow, it sure looks that way. Thanks Norm! I’ll go add the link to the review.
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The Walmart version looks like it only comes with a 20W charger, so you won’t get the same performance. Just wanted to point that out.
Good catch! I should have looked for that. I’m a bit distracted today. Setting up my new Mac mini 🙂
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I have an Iphone SE, the latest model, but not a magnetic case. Can i charge both an apple watch and my phone with the phone charger pad adjusted horizontally instead of at an angel by just laying on it? Tech 21 does not make a magnetice case for my phone.
It’s possible to use the KUXIU like that, but it’s not optimal because it will tip over in that orientation. But you could prop it against something.
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Thanks Julie, I’ll probably stick with current set up of a charger with two out lets and cords for my phone and watch. They fit in a pouch about the same size, or smaller, than what you have now.