Why Most Wireless Chargers Still Suck (And How The Mag 360 Quietly Solves The One Big Problem)

Why Most Wireless Chargers Still Suck (And How The Mag 360 Quietly Solves The One Big Problem)I have a controversial opinion around wireless charging – it sucks. What is the point of wireless charging technology if we still need separate chargers...

Apr 3, 2025 - 02:59
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Why Most Wireless Chargers Still Suck (And How The Mag 360 Quietly Solves The One Big Problem)

I have a controversial opinion around wireless charging – it sucks. What is the point of wireless charging technology if we still need separate chargers for separate devices? Sure, we’ve banished most cables, but at the cost of carrying around three separate chargers just to survive the day — a wireless charger for a phone doesn’t charge your Apple Watch, and the charger for the Apple Watch doesn’t charge your AirPods. That bittersweet chaos is exactly where the Mag 360 Qi2 3-in-1 Foldable Travel Charging Station from ADAM elements steps in, and frankly, it might be one of the few charging gadgets that actually respects your sanity.

The Mag 360 hits you first with simplicity: one dock, three devices, zero fuss. Built to handle an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and AirPods (MagSafe included, naturally), this station condenses the usual cable spaghetti into a folded metal-and-fabric rectangle that easily slips into your bag.

Designer: ADAM Elements

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The 3-in-1 charging apparatus sports a slick, sturdy, foldable design that shuts into a puck-shaped format when not in use. Open it up and you’re greeted with a Z-shaped silhouette that greets you with not 2, but 3 different charging zones. One primary one on top with built-in MagSafe for your iPhone, one on the back for an Apple Watch, and one on the base, for either your AirPods or a second smartphone with wireless charging capabilities. One charger. One cable. Simple and sophisticated, just like I expect my charging solutions in 2025 to be.

Dual 15W fast-charging zones on the top and the bottom mean your iPhone and even a second Qi2-enabled phone won’t be left crawling at 5W speeds like most budget-friendly docks. We’re talking proper fast charging, where you can top up two phones at once without one hogging all the juice. Considering how many of us swap between personal and work devices daily, this is a quiet but crucial win. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch gets its own attention with a stand that doesn’t lock you into a single viewing angle — its stepless adjustment lets you tilt it to your liking, whether you’re watching it double as a nightstand clock or just admiring the charging animation for kicks.

The base rotates 360° (explaining the name Mag 360), allowing you to quickly pivot the charger to face you or face away when you don’t want to stare at unnecessary notifications. It’s smooth but reassuringly stable, letting you spin the entire setup to face you without threatening to dump your devices onto the floor. The magnetic charging zone for the phone also doubles as a mini stand, propping up your iPhone at an angle perfect for doom scrolling, binge-watching, or peeking at notifications while you pretend to focus on work. The rear-axis stand adjusts as well, giving you fine-tuned control over height and tilt, adapting easily to hotel desks, coffee shop tables, or cramped airplane trays.

Aesthetically, the Mag 360 avoids the trap of looking too “techy.” Instead, it leans into a more industrial-modern vibe with its metal skeleton paired with a heat-resistant, stain-proof fabric that feels soft but tough — much like the best travel gear. The craftsmanship is unmistakable, and when folded, it gives off the vibe of a pocket-sized mechanical puzzle rather than an obvious charging dock. It’s the kind of thing you could pull out in an airport lounge without feeling like you’re setting up a workstation in public.

Hidden beneath all that polish is a solid set of safety measures. Foreign object detection, overcharge protection, overheating control, and short-circuit safeguards work quietly in the background — exactly where they should be. No loud flashing LEDs or alerts, just the quiet confidence that your devices aren’t being cooked or drained unnecessarily.

Folded down, it’s quite literally the size of a puck, making it far more bag-friendly than the multi-brick charger setups we’ve all accepted as normal. Yet, when unfolded, it opens like a tiny stage set for your devices — organized, elegant, and surprisingly satisfying to interact with.

My ultimate goal is for wireless chargers to be as invisible as air, charging devices regardless of where they are and how many they are. Obviously, that’s a wacky utopia that probably won’t exist for a while, but until then, the Mag 360 is honestly versatile enough to feel like it’s making the best of the tech we have today. I used to loathe carrying multiple chargers with me, so the idea of having one dock do everything is heaven-sent. Whether for charging devices, stowing them away when not in use, or even relying on the MagSafe feature to use the Mag 360 as a makeshift stand for watching YouTube or TikTok!

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