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Aug 30, 2019

5 Most Popular Picks in August 2019

Wirecutter’s 5 Most Popular Picks in August 2019

Blog readers ignored my advice from last month and bought even more bath towels. The Frontgate Resort Cotton Bath Towel was once again our top-selling item. I’m out of jokes and eating my words now, because I too purchased a new towel set in August.
Summer may be ending, but a few of our top picks for travel (namely travel pillowstravel plug adapters, and carry-on luggage) hit the top of the Wirecutter charts this month. Readers also remembered to grab backup Lightning cablesUSB phone chargers, and water bottles, all of which are useful accessories for a trip near or far. And if you, like so many other people, are still stocking up on insect repellent, be advised that our favorite brand offers a 3-ounce size that’s safe to pack in your new carry-on bag.
These are the top picks our readers purchased in August:

1. Turkish Cotton Bath Towel

The Turkish Cotton Bath Towel was the softest and most comfortable plush towel we tried. Thicker than our other picks, it feels luxe and substantial, like a high-quality hotel towel. In our tests, with each wash it felt fuller and plusher, and after a year of use we’ve found that it has held up better than any other towel we’ve tested. It comes in a wide range of rich colors—more choices than any other pick.
A tester holding the Tramontina up to the camera.

In our tests, the Tramontina 10-Inch Professional Restaurant Fry Pan distributed heat more evenly than other nonstick pans thanks to its thick cast-aluminum construction. The flared edge let us easily scrape the corners with a spatula, flip fried eggs, and slide omelets onto a plate. This lightweight pan was easy to maneuver, and we appreciated the comfortable handle, which comes with a removable silicone sheath for heat protection.
Lightning cable anker strain relief

The MFi-licensed Anker PowerLine Lightning cable offers everything we look for in a cable at a great price. It can charge every Lightning-equipped device except the iPad Pro at full speed, and it’s built to be sturdy. Plus, Anker stands behind its products more than most companies do.
A close-up of our side- and back-sleeper bed pillow pick, the Xtreme Comforts Shredded Memory Foam Pillow.

Our experts agree that there’s no one best pillow for everyone, but in the course of our testing since 2015, we’ve found that the shredded-memory-foam Xtreme Comforts pillow performs very well for side- and back-sleepers. Our testers found it supportive yet not too stiff or firm, and its moldability made it more comfortable than you might imagine for a pillow filled with cut-up foam. A few of the stomach-sleepers on our panel also really liked this pillow.
A spray bottle of Sawyer Products Premium Insect Repellent.

For a bug blocker that’s safe and effective—and won’t stink or leave a puddle of oil on your skin—skip the DEET and get a picaridin formula like Sawyer Products Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin. It’s the best bottle of bug spray we found after testing 15 repellents and talking to everyone from the EPA to the American Mosquito Control Association.

Aug 29, 2019

The Best Air Mattress

The Best Air Mattress

You’ll quickly know when you’ve got a crappy air mattress—whether it has a slow, steady sink from a leak or a sputtering pump that calls it quits before the job is done. After researching dozens of air mattresses and testing seven, we think the SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress won’t let you down. Its robust built-in pump, bed-like sleep surface, and reliable warranty make it the one to choose for guests.


You’ll quickly know when you’ve got a crappy air mattress—whether it has a slow, steady sink from a leak or a sputtering pump that calls it quits before the job is done. After researching dozens of air mattresses and testing seven, we think the SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress won’t let you down. Its robust built-in pump, bed-like sleep surface, and reliable warranty make it the one to choose for guests.


Our pick


SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress (queen)

SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress (queen)

The best air mattress

The SoundAsleep offers the best combination of comfort, customer service, and owner satisfaction of any mattress we tested, and it has the quietest motor.
There’s no such thing as a perfect air mattress, but after four years of long-term testing, we’re confident that the SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress holds air after many uses. It was among the most comfortable air mattresses we tried (it didn’t deflate noticeably in the night, and so provided better back support), and you can control the level of inflation. This mattress comes in twin, queen, and king sizes, and because it’s taller than cheaper air mattresses, it was easier to climb onto than others we tested. And the SoundAsleep’s built-in pump was quieter than any other mattress motor we tried—which is a perk if you don’t want to wake sleeping children (or if you’re sensitive to noise). In case the pump breaks or the mattress springs a leak, SoundAsleep also offers responsive customer service and a one-year warranty.

Runner-up


Coleman SupportRest Elite Double High Airbed with Built-in Pump

Coleman SupportRest Elite Double High Airbed with Built-in Pump

A comfortable and convenient option

The Coleman is as comfortable as other air mattresses we tried, but it’s cheaper and quicker to inflate and deflate. However, its pump is noisier than others, and the mattress smells a little plasticky out of the bag.
Aside from being less expensive, the Coleman SupportRest Elite Double High Airbed with Built-in Pump is pretty close to the SoundAsleep: It’s 18 inches tall and has a built-in pump, and Coleman’s customer service is responsive. We love that the Coleman includes a quick-release valve for faster breakdown, something the SoundAsleep lacks. We think it’s a great mattress, but not quite as good as the SoundAsleep. The Coleman’s pump is noisier and lacks a storage cubby for the power cord, and we aren’t certain it will hold up as well. We also noticed that this mattress had a strong, plasticky odor out of the box, and in previous testing, that smell lingered unpleasantly on our bedding. The Coleman comes in queen and twin sizes.

Everything we recommend

                     Our pick                                                

SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress (queen)

        SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress (queen)

The best air mattress

The SoundAsleep offers the best combination of comfort, customer service, and owner satisfaction of any mattress we tested, and it has the quietest motor.

Buying Options

$120 from Amazon   



Runner-up


Coleman SupportRest Elite Double High Airbed with Built-in Pump  


  Coleman SupportRest Elite Double High Airbed with Built-in Pump

A comfortable and convenient option

The Coleman is as comfortable as other air mattresses we tried, but it’s cheaper and quicker to inflate and deflate. However, its pump is noisier than others, and the mattress smells a little plasticky out of the bag.

Buying Options

$96 from Amazon                                                       

The Best Apple Watch Chargers and Stands for 2019




The Best Apple Watch Chargers and Stands


You can do better than the charging cable included with your Apple Watch. If you want to keep your watch from sliding off the charger, prefer to prop the face up to use it in Nightstand mode, or just need a replacement cable or charger for your desk or luggage, Apple is no longer the only company that makes cables, stands, and docks for the Apple Watch. We spent 20 hours testing 12 of the latest Apple-certified Apple Watch charging accessories to find the best options.






The research


  • The four types of Apple Watch charging accessories
  • The best replacement for an Apple Watch charging cable: Ugreen Magnetic Charging Cable for Apple Watch
  • The best Apple Watch charging dock with built-in cable: Dodocool Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock for Apple Watch
  • The best Apple Watch power bank for travel: Choetech Portable Charger for Apple Watch
  • Great bring-your-own-cable Apple Watch stands: Spigen S350 and Elago W3
  • The best way to charge an iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time: Zens Dual+Watch Aluminum Wireless Charger
  • What makes a good charging accessory, and how we picked and tested
  • The competition





  • A charging cable, stand, portable charger, and dock side-by-side with text graphics identifying each type.





  • These chargers get called all sorts of things. To make them easier to compare, we’ve grouped them into four categories for consistency:
    1. charging cable has a USB plug on one end and a magnetic charging “puck” on the other that attaches to the underside of the Apple Watch. This is the type of charger that comes in the box when you buy an Apple Watch from Apple.
    2. stand is something that holds your Apple Watch upright or at an angle while the watch is charging but doesn’t have any electronics inside—it requires you to use a separate charging cable and to insert the puck into the stand.
    3. portable charger is a USB power bank that has a battery and a built-in charging puck so you can charge an Apple Watch without any cables.
    4. charging dock is like a stand but has a built-in charging puck and an attached power cable that plugs into the wall or a USB port.
    Jump down to find details on what makes a good charging accessory and how we picked and tested in each of these categories.





  • The Ugreen Magnetic Charging Cable charging an Apple Watch.





  • Ugreen Magnetic Charging Cable for Apple Watch

    Ugreen Magnetic Charging Cable for Apple Watch

    The best charging cable replacement

    If you need to replace your original charging cable or just want a spare for your laptop bag or carry-on, Ugreen’s cable can charge your watch just as fast as the Apple original, with a slightly larger puck at the end.
    If you need a replacement Apple Watch charging cable or an extra for travel, go with Ugreen’s Magnetic Charging Cable for Apple Watch. It works just as well as the one from Apple, it’s Apple certified, and it’s relatively inexpensive. The only real difference is the slightly larger magnetic charging face, which won’t matter most of the time.
  • In our tests, the Ugreen cable charged a drained Apple Watch Series 4 just as quickly as an Apple cable. In half an hour, the Apple Watch went from zero to 36 percent, a result that was actually a couple of percentage points higher than what we got from the Apple and Insignia cables we tried. Though an Apple Watch can’t charge as fast as an iPhone, any decent cable will fully charge an Apple Watch within a few hours while you’re asleep.
    The Ugreen cable measures 43 inches end to end (about a meter, while Apple’s come in 0.3-meter, 1-meter, and 2-meter lengths) and has a traditional USB-A plug that will work with most phone chargers you probably already have. The biggest difference between Ugreen’s charger and those from Apple is the size of the charging puck: While it works just the same, the puck on Ugreen’s charger is about a third of an inch bigger in diameter and 0.14 inch thicker. These differences really matter only if you plan on using the cable with a stand, since stands are specifically designed to work with the size and shape of Apple’s chargers.





  • The Dodocool Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock
  • Our pick






    Dodocool Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock for Apple Watch

    Dodocool Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock for Apple Watch

    The best charging dock with cable

    This solid dock can hold your watch flat or at an angle, which makes it easy to see the watch face on a desk or nightstand. It folds down, so it’s a better choice for travel than a normal stand, and it doesn’t require an extra cable.
    Although a cable will get the job done, you may prefer a dock that props up your Apple Watch while it’s charging and allows it to serve as a clock in Nightstand mode. The best all-in-one option for this scenario is Dodocool’s Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock for Apple Watch. This simple model costs less than a standard Apple Watch charging cable made by Apple yet adds important functionality. The folding design also makes the stand suitable for travel since it can slide into small gadget pockets on laptop bags or carry-on luggage. And Dodocool has had this dock tested and certified by Apple under the MFi Program, so it’s known to be safe and compatible with every generation of the Apple Watch.
    The Dodocool Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock with an Apple Watch charging on it.
    The Dodocool Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock can charge your watch flat or prop it up at a 45-degree angle to make it easier to see in Nightstand mode. Photo: Sarah Kobos
    Dodocool’s charging dock allows you to either lay your watch parallel to your nightstand or prop it up at a 45-degree angle, in landscape or portrait orientation. It’s roughly the size of a credit card and a little over half an inch thick. A rubber pad on the underside helps keep the stand in place, but you need to remove the regulatory sticker to take full advantage of the grippiness. The 41-inch, permanently attached USB-A cable should be long enough to reach wherever you need it to go. Although the matte-black plastic body doesn’t scream “premium,” it’s functional.
    We measured the Apple Watch Series 4 at a charge of 27 percent after charging it on the Dodocool dock for half an hour—an admittedly lower result than the charge we got from the Ugreen and Apple cables in the same amount of time. But the only docks that charged the watch faster—the Ugreen Portable Charger Stand (33 percent) and the Choetech Apple Watch Charging Dock (41 percent)—had more limiting designs that we don’t think are worth tolerating in exchange for such a small increase in charging speed.





  • The Choetech portable charter with an Apple Watch charging on it.





You can do better than the charging cable included with your Apple Watch. If you want to keep your watch from sliding off the charger, prefer to prop the face up to use it in Nightstand mode, or just need a replacement cable or charger for your desk or luggage, Apple is no longer the only company that makes cables, stands, and docks for the Apple Watch. We spent 20 hours testing 12 of the latest Apple-certified Apple Watch charging accessories to find the best options.




















The Ugreen Magnetic Charging Cable charging an Apple Watch.
Photo: Sarah Kobos

Our pick






Ugreen Magnetic Charging Cable for Apple Watch

Ugreen Magnetic Charging Cable for Apple Watch

The best charging cable replacement

If you need to replace your original charging cable or just want a spare for your laptop bag or carry-on, Ugreen’s cable can charge your watch just as fast as the Apple original, with a slightly larger puck at the end.
If you need a replacement Apple Watch charging cable or an extra for travel, go with Ugreen’s Magnetic Charging Cable for Apple Watch. It works just as well as the one from Apple, it’s Apple certified, and it’s relatively inexpensive. The only real difference is the slightly larger magnetic charging face, which won’t matter most of the time.
In our tests, the Ugreen cable charged a drained Apple Watch Series 4 just as quickly as an Apple cable. In half an hour, the Apple Watch went from zero to 36 percent, a result that was actually a couple of percentage points higher than what we got from the Apple and Insignia cables we tried. Though an Apple Watch can’t charge as fast as an iPhone, any decent cable will fully charge an Apple Watch within a few hours while you’re asleep.
The Ugreen cable measures 43 inches end to end (about a meter, while Apple’s come in 0.3-meter, 1-meter, and 2-meter lengths) and has a traditional USB-A plug that will work with most phone chargers you probably already have. The biggest difference between Ugreen’s charger and those from Apple is the size of the charging puck: While it works just the same, the puck on Ugreen’s charger is about a third of an inch bigger in diameter and 0.14 inch thicker. These differences really matter only if you plan on using the cable with a stand, since stands are specifically designed to work with the size and shape of Apple’s chargers.





The Dodocool Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock
Photo: Sarah Kobos

Our pick






Dodocool Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock for Apple Watch

Dodocool Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock for Apple Watch

The best charging dock with cable

This solid dock can hold your watch flat or at an angle, which makes it easy to see the watch face on a desk or nightstand. It folds down, so it’s a better choice for travel than a normal stand, and it doesn’t require an extra cable.
Although a cable will get the job done, you may prefer a dock that props up your Apple Watch while it’s charging and allows it to serve as a clock in Nightstand mode. The best all-in-one option for this scenario is Dodocool’s Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock for Apple Watch. This simple model costs less than a standard Apple Watch charging cable made by Apple yet adds important functionality. The folding design also makes the stand suitable for travel since it can slide into small gadget pockets on laptop bags or carry-on luggage. And Dodocool has had this dock tested and certified by Apple under the MFi Program, so it’s known to be safe and compatible with every generation of the Apple Watch.





The Dodocool Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock with an Apple Watch charging on it.
The Dodocool Foldable Magnetic Charging Dock can charge your watch flat or prop it up at a 45-degree angle to make it easier to see in Nightstand mode. Photo: Sarah Kobos

Dodocool’s charging dock allows you to either lay your watch parallel to your nightstand or prop it up at a 45-degree angle, in landscape or portrait orientation. It’s roughly the size of a credit card and a little over half an inch thick. A rubber pad on the underside helps keep the stand in place, but you need to remove the regulatory sticker to take full advantage of the grippiness. The 41-inch, permanently attached USB-A cable should be long enough to reach wherever you need it to go. Although the matte-black plastic body doesn’t scream “premium,” it’s functional.
We measured the Apple Watch Series 4 at a charge of 27 percent after charging it on the Dodocool dock for half an hour—an admittedly lower result than the charge we got from the Ugreen and Apple cables in the same amount of time. But the only docks that charged the watch faster—the Ugreen Portable Charger Stand (33 percent) and the Choetech Apple Watch Charging Dock (41 percent)—had more limiting designs that we don’t think are worth tolerating in exchange for such a small increase in charging speed.





The Choetech portable charter with an Apple Watch charging on it.
Photo: Sarah Kobos

Our pick






Choetech Portable Charger for Apple Watch

Choetech Portable Charger for Apple Watch

The best Apple Watch power bank

If you need to charge your watch away from an outlet and don’t want to carry a charging cable, this power bank can charge an Apple Watch around seven times on the integrated charging pad. The included dock holds the power bank up, so it doubles as a stand.
If you want a power bank with an integrated spot to charge your watch, we recommend Choetech’s Portable Charger for Apple Watch. The candy-bar-sized power bank stores enough energy to recharge a 44 mm Apple Watch Series 4 every day for a week. For the price, no other power bank offers as much battery capacity; smaller power banks don’t save you much money, and the only ones with slightly higher capacity can cost twice as much. It also has a USB-A port for charging your phone or other accessories. The included docking stand is what sets this model apart from the few other options available, as it provides an easy way to recharge the power bank itself and holds your Apple Watch at a viewable angle if you charge the watch while the power bank is docked. But you can get far more power for the same price if you instead buy a regular power bank and use an Apple Watch cable for charging; as with any Apple Watch power bank, you’re paying more for the convenience of the integrated Apple Watch charger on this Choetech battery.
Our favorite feature of the Choetech power bank is the included plastic dock, which serves dual purposes: It’s a convenient place to hold and charge the power bank, and it props up your Apple Watch for Nightstand mode. You can simply fit the power bank into the dock when it’s time to charge, as it has an integrated cable for power. You can also charge the battery on a standard Micro-USB cable.








The Choetech Portable Charger for Apple Watch resting on a wicker table.
The power bank has a 2.1-amp USB-A output port and a Micro-USB input. 

With a long, narrow design measuring 4.9 by 1.7 by 0.9 inches, the Choetech looks like many candy-bar-style power banks. It’s easy to pop into a laptop bag or purse and comfortable enough in larger pockets, but it’s too bulky to fit—or fit comfortably—in the smaller pockets on most clothing designed for women. Unlike standard USB-only battery packs, though, this power bank has an integrated, MFi-certified charging puck on its largest face. In our tests, the battery had enough capacity (5,000 mAh or about 18 Wh) to charge our Apple Watch a little more than seven times before running dry, which means it should last you for at least a week of watch charging, if not longer.
The USB-A port is as fast as any of the USB-A wall chargers you might use plugged into the wall at home, which makes it handy for powering phones, wireless headphones, and e-readers using the same charging cables. Even though the USB-A port is labeled for 2.1-amp (10.5 W) charging, it was capable of 2.4 amps (12 W) in our tests.

Our pick

Elago W3 Stand

A fun basic charging stand

Our pick

Zens Dual+Watch Aluminum Wireless Charger

The best wireless charging for iPhone and Apple Watch

Charging cables

If you’re looking to connect to a USB-C port without using an adapter, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable is your only option.





The Apple .3 meter charger resting on top of an Apple Watch.
Apple’s 0.3-meter charger is the only native USB-C Apple Watch charging cable that you can get with a USB-C plug. Photo: Sarah Kobos

Insignia’s Apple MFI Certified 4′ Magnetic Charging Cable for Apple Watch, from one of Best Buy’s in-house brands, works well but is a bit more expensive than the Ugreen cable and offers no extra benefits or improvements.
The Kanex DuraBraid Magnetic Charger USB Cable 3M For Apple Watch is the longest cable out there at 9 feet, but considering that it was more than double the price of the Ugreen cable and much more expensive than Apple’s own cable at the time of our research, we decided not to test it.

Charging stands

Ugreen’s Portable Charger Stand for Apple Watch looks similar to the Dodocool model we recommend but is more expensive without being faster or having any other material benefits.
The Ugreen Portable Wireless Charger for Apple Watch is less of a stand and more of a charging puck with a USB-A connector attached. It may be useful for travel, but we think most people would be better off buying a cable for half the price.
Choetech’s Apple Watch Charging Dock has some features that are appealing on paper but not so much in practice. Two USB-A ports reside on the back, for example, but the combined output is only 2.1 amps. (The Amazon listing suggests not charging three devices at once because it will be “very slow.”) The dock also has a 600 mAh battery inside, but that’s rather superfluous for something that’s meant to be plugged in and is too large to travel with.

Power banks

Although Oittm’s 5000mAh Portable Charger performed almost identically to the Choetech power bank, we found the latter’s charging dock more valuable since it could double as a stand.
Griffin’s Travel Power Bank is a good choice if you need a dedicated backup for your Apple Watch, as it offers a charge and a half in a compact design. But it has no USB-A output, a feature we think is useful enough to pay extra for.
The Belkin Boost Up Charge Power Bank typically costs more than the Choetech model we recommend but provides less than half the charging power and doesn’t offer USB-A output.

Basic stands

We really liked the Moko Apple Watch TPU Stand, which looks very similar to the Spigen S350 but adds two nifty cable-management grooves—instead of sticking out the side, as on the S350, the charging cable routes neatly out the back. The Moko stand was a contender to be our top pick, but we decided against it because of inconsistent availability. If it’s available when you’re shopping and you prefer its aesthetics, the Moko stand is a very good alternative to the Spigen stand.
The ElevationLab NightStand is similar to the Spigen S350 but has no support ledge, so your watch can fall off the stand if you press the snooze button too firmly when the watch is in Nightstand mode. Typically it’s also quite a bit more expensive than the Spigen.
Orzly’s Compact Stand for Apple Watch looks like a nice combination of the best features of the Spigen and ElevationLab stands, though it’s a bit larger than each. Unfortunately, instead of a nanosuction bottom or silicone feet, it uses a 3M adhesive base that’s essentially permanent. We don’t think most people want an adhesive base, making this model difficult to recommend.
The Elago W2 Stand is made of a material similar to that of the W3 Stand but has a very different design. Although it puts the watch in landscape orientation for Nightstand mode, the front ledge on which the watch rests is curved, so in our tests the watch sometimes slipped off the charger when we pressed the side buttons too firmly.
Moko’s Charging Stand for Apple Watch and iPhone looks nice for an inexpensive stand and has a ledge on the front to set your iPhone (though you’ll then have the iPhone’s cable also sticking out the side). But it holds an Apple Watch with the screen facing the ceiling, making it difficult to see the screen while the watch is charging. In addition, the design of the cable groove makes it too easy for the charger cable to slip out, and if you have a closed watch band and you use the ledge for your iPhone, you have to move your phone out of the way to take your watch off the stand.

Premium models

Apple’s own Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock is a heavy and expensive option, but it’s a good choice if you want something more premium.
Twelve South’s Forté for Apple Watch is attractive and stable thanks to a heavy, leather-covered base and chrome-covered hardware. Its curved arm lets your watch sit in either portrait or landscape orientation. However, despite its high price, it requires you to use your watch’s own charging cable and puck, and because the cable isn’t firmly attached to the stand—you just press it into a groove in the back of the arm—the cable works its way loose over time.
Twelve South’s HiRise for Apple Watch is one of the nicer-looking models that use the watch’s own charger, and it’s very stable thanks to its wide base. However, the watchband slot in the HiRise’s pedestal looks somewhat unsightly without a band threaded through it. We’d rather spend a bit more for something like Belkin’s Watch Valet, which looks even nicer and includes its own charger.
Like the HiRise, Nomad’s Stand for Apple Watch is an attractive metal stand that uses the watch’s own charger. And like the HiRise, it costs too much for a stand that doesn’t include a charger.
The Griffin Technology WatchStand for Apple Watch costs less than many premium stands, but its plastic body looks less expensive, the stand requires you to use your own charging cable and puck, and we didn’t like how high (nearly 6 inches) it lifts the Apple Watch off the stand’s base.

Phone-and-watch combo models

The Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Edition is handsome but lacks any sort of alignment indicator.
Belkin’s Valet Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone doesn’t work with iPhones from 2018, including the iPhone XS.
Studio Neat’s Material Dock iPhone + Watch requires you to provide your own cables for both the iPhone and the Apple Watch.
The Belkin Boost Up Wireless Charging Dock for iPhone + Apple Watch looks great and is as fast as any other watch-and-phone combo charger. It features a 7.5-watt wireless charging pad for an iPhone, a 5-watt charging pad for an Apple Watch, and a USB-A port for charging other devices. But itʼs just too darn expensive for us to recommend.
Twelve South’s HiRise Duet takes Twelve South’s HiRise 2 Deluxe (our pick for the best iPhone dock) and raises the iPhone dock an inch or two to make room for a built-in Apple Watch charger at the base of the pedestal; the base also has a nice padded-leather covering to protect your watch. The Duet worked well in our testing, and it has all the features we like in the HiRise 2 Deluxe. However, the iPhone sits especially high due to the taller pedestal, and if you have a closed watch band, you can’t put your watch on the charger—or remove it—without first undocking your phone.
The Belkin PowerHouse Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone is similar to our top phone-and-watch pick, as it uses the same MFi-licensed phone and watch chargers, but we like the look of the Zens model better. If you prefer the Belkin PowerHouse’s white-plastic design, it’s a solid option that costs a bit less.