Copyright © 2022, Quiller Media, Inc.

AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content.

With the SwitchEasy four-in-one MagPower multi-charger, you can power up all your gear with a single device — including your Apple Watch with an Apple-certified puck.

We all have more devices than ever to charge on a daily basis. Your headphones, tablets, phones, watches, and more need their batteries topped off. The SwitchEasy MagPower charger tries to reduce the stress and clutter by powering four devices simultaneously.

This multi-device charger has a MagSafe-compatible magnetic puck, an Apple-certified Apple Watch puck, a flat Qi charger, and a final USB output for wired devices.

There are several similar chargers on the market such as those from Hyper and Belkin, though SwitchEasy has oriented the charger perpendicular, sticking devices front to back rather than side to side.

It's a classic "tree charger" design with a minor twist. Down the back of the "trunk" is a soft glow LED to provide ambient lighting in your bedroom, home, or office.

With tree chargers that have a metal structure, the back is often left open to allow the necessary internal cables to route to the top. Usually they just fit the gap with a piece of plastic, white or black to blend in.

SwitchEasy decided to make use of these seam by widening it and implanting an LED light strip. It is turned on with the touch-sensitive button on the front and has three levels of intensity.

The light comes out the back, casting a warm yellow glow on your desk, nightstand, or counter. We didn't find this light particularly useful in anyway, but it is a nice touch as a miniature accent light.

The bundled power supply outputs a maximum of 40W of power through USB-C. It plugs directly into the back of the device next to the USB-A output.

That 40W of power is distributed to each of the four charging solutions based on their target devices. The Apple Watch is allocated 3W of power, the AirPods tray is allocated 5W of power, and the USB-A port can handle 5W of output power.

That leaves the magnetic puck on the front. Technically, it supports 15W of wireless power, but since it is Qi and not official MagSafe, your iPhone will be limited to only 7.5W.

If all ports max out with your Apple gear, that yields only 20.5W, leaving plenty of headroom in the 40W power supply.

We would have liked to see a USB-C port rather than a Type-A port on the back for connecting additional devices. Whether you have a battery pack, camera, GoPro, secondary phone, or tablet, they can almost all benefit from USB-C connectivity or a higher power output.

There's no shortage of multi-device chargers, which means those that are available need to be able to differentiate themselves.

The SwitchEasy MagPower already stands above many by charging four devices at once, rather than just two or three. It also has the integrated light which is a novel addition.

It isn't perfect though as it lacks USB-C output and higher wattage charging for both iPhone and Apple Watch. Still, if used as an overnight solution, it may be a perfect choice for some users.

Pick up the SwitchEasy MagPower 4-in-1 charger on Amazon for $84.99.

Definitely would have liked to see MagSafe compatibility and the wired port capable of much higher output (for iPad). The power was there. , and I would prefer the watch to be angled so it could function as a night clock. but closer to what I have been looking for for some time.

So none of the charging pads offers fast charging. That’s the headline, as far as I’m concerned. If I’m going to use wireless charging, it needs to be optimized to fast charge iPhone and Apple Watch. 

Apple's "Far Out" event is on September 7. Beyond the new iPhone 14, here's what to expect from September's Apple event — and beyond.

More details of how the always-on display of the iPhone 14 Pro could work have surfaced, with the new iOS 16 lock screen deeply integrating with the hardware feature.

Verizon is reportedly gearing up to give customers Apple One as a free perk with eligible plans in September, likely coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 14.

MSI's Creator Z17 notebook is billed as a productivity workhorse with a sleek design. On paper, it's even capable of taking on Apple's creative powerhouse, the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Here's how they compare.

The iPad Pro and the MacBook Air are powerful and reasonably-priced ways to work. Here's what to consider when trying to choose one over the other.

We have both M2 Macs here in our testing studio. We're comparing the M2 MacBook Air against the M2 MacBook Pro to see how they stack up and how much of a difference the thermal limitations make.

Master & Dynamic's MW75 are high-quality headphones offering ANC features, directly competing against Apple's AirPods Max. Here's how the premium personal audio accessories compare.

The new Surface Laptop Go 2 is a thin and light Windows notebook at a low cost, and has been positioned by Microsoft to be a competitor to Apple's latest M2 MacBook Air. Here's how the ultra-portable notebooks compare.

Moscow traffic chaos caused by ride-hailing app hack

What to expect from Apple's iPhone 14 event on September 7

Always-on iPhone 14 Pro display will feature most lock screen elements

The iPhone 14 event looms, roaming AirTags, and crime - Apple's August 2022 in review

Some Verizon subscribers may get Apple One at iPhone 14 launch

Enter to win an iPhone 14 Pro & metal print from Aluminyze

Apple's M1 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch is $300 off with 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD

How to use Shared with You in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura

Apple's "Far Out" event is on September 7. Beyond the new iPhone 14, here's what to expect from September's Apple event — and beyond.

More details of how the always-on display of the iPhone 14 Pro could work have surfaced, with the new iOS 16 lock screen deeply integrating with the hardware feature.

Verizon is reportedly gearing up to give customers Apple One as a free perk with eligible plans in September, likely coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 14.

Apple's "Far Out" event is on September 7. Beyond the new iPhone 14, here's what to expect from September's Apple event — and beyond.

The second-generation Razer Kishi is here for iPhone users with a new design, better buttons, and a companion app. How does it stack up to the Backbone One?

The Marshall Emberton II is a stylish speaker that builds on the positive reputation of its processor. While there are cheaper speakers out there,

Almost as important as the Apple Watch itself, is the band that you choose to express yourself. Here are our picks for bands and straps to pair with Apple's wearable device.

The Nikon Z 30 is the camera maker's most affordable mirrorless shooter yet, and it's designed with social media and video creators in mind.

With the SwitchEasy four-in-one MagPower multi-charger, you can power up all your gear with a single device — including your Apple Watch with an Apple-certified puck.

The Benks Grand Pro Headphone Stand for AirPods Max is a welcome upgrade over the original. However, it introduces complexity where there was none before — while also ignoring an obvious problem.

Keep tabs on the air quality of your home — including potentially deadly radon levels — with the Airthings View Plus.

Apple didn't make a Magic Keyboard for iPad mini 6, and Lululook's Magnetic Keyboard perhaps acts as a testament to why.

As a recent addition to the Serena Shades by Lutron lineup, the new architectural honeycomb shades are an essential part of any HomeKit smart home.

AppleInsider is one of the few truly independent online publications left. If you love what we do, please consider a small donation to help us keep the lights on.

If you love AppleInsider and want to support independent publications, please consider a small donation.