The iPad Pro and iPad Air lines feature Smart Connectors that third-party accessory makers can use to charge the iPad while it’s attached to magnetic stands. Here are some of the best iPad stands.
Overview of Magnetic iPad Charging Stands
Magnetic iPad stands are nothing new. Third-party accessory makers have offered a variety of stands, cases, and keyboards that utilize the iPad’s built-in magnets, most notably on the iPad Air and iPad Pro models.
However, until now, these stands were unable to supply power to the iPad while it was charging. Accessory makers like Kuxiu and Lululook have figured out how to use Apple‘s keyboard integration with the Smart Connector to access the desired power transfer option.
It’s a simple trick that makes the iPad see the stand as a connected smart keyboard. Like Apple’s Magic Keyboard Case, the iPad can draw power from the Smart Connector “wirelessly” while magnetically attached to a stand.
Users who connect their iPad to such a stand will see a system message asking them to add a Chinese keyboard. Ignore the message and everything will work as expected.
These are the stands KeynoteUSA tested with the magnetic charging feature. And, as an added bonus, they’re all discounted for Prime Day.
Kuxiu X36 Pro Max Magnetic Charging Stand for iPad
The Kuxiu X36 Pro Max Magnetic iPad Charging Stand is identical to the previous model without a charger. Everything we mentioned in the review of the unit without a charger applies here.
Hold your iPad up high with a sturdy, foldable magnetic charging stand
Although the joints are still a bit stiff and two hands are needed for more extreme adjustments, it’s a nice-looking iPad stand. The iPad Pro or iPad Air hovers in the air without any noticeable wobble.
The only recurring complaint you’ll see about these current charging stands is the lack of cable management. The problem is mitigated somewhat by the fact that the X36 has hollow arms to run the cable through, and adhesive cable holders are included in the package.
If you use an iPad Pro as a desktop computer connected to a monitor, you probably won’t take advantage of the charging option too often. However, if you switch between an iPad and a Mac using the same cable, know that your iPad will stay charged even when it’s not connected to the monitor, as the Kuxiu X36 always provides power.
Charge iPad Pro automatically once it is magnetically connected
The Kuxiu X36 was already a great iPad stand. It’s even better with the addition of power via the Smart Connector.
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Please note that the magnets on any of these iPad stands align with specific iPads. You’ll need to make sure you order the correct model, whether it’s for the M4 iPad Pro, the M2 iPad Air, or the previous-generation 11-inch iPad Pro.
Get the Kuxiu X36 Pro Max Magnetic iPad Charging Stand from Kuxiu’s website for $111.99, down from $139.99 on Prime Day. Buy it on Amazon for the same reduced price of $111.98 (13-inch M4 model linked, be sure to choose your model).
Lululook 360 Degree Rotating Foldable Magnetic Charging Stand for iPad
Lululook has an interesting rotating magnetic charging stand. It has a rotating base, a height-adjustable arm, and a rotating iPad holder.
Lululook 360 Rotating Magnetic Charging Stand for iPad
As with the other magnetic charging stands in this roundup, there’s a USB-C port on the back of the Magnetic Stand to provide power to the iPad via the Smart Connector. There’s no cable management whatsoever, and 360-degree rotation is restricted with a cable attached.
Once you’ve chosen the tilt, angle and height of your iPad, you can freely rotate the stand with one hand. It’s versatile as it can fit into any space and display the iPad screen to one or multiple users thanks to its simple rotation mechanism.
Fold the stand flat to fit into a bag for travel. Take it anywhere, like to your favorite coffee shop, to work from an iPad as if it were a miniature iMac. It can also function as a small payment kiosk.
The joints are easily manipulated with either hand, but are stiff enough to hold the iPad upright without issue. There’s no need to worry about sagging or balance except at the most extreme angles.
Attaching a cable to a swivel mount somewhat diminishes its usefulness.
Lululook’s 360 Degree Rotatable Foldable Magnetic iPad Charging Stand is a great evolution of the iPad stand. It has a good design and is functional.
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Pick your iPad model and pay just $129.99 on the Lululook website, down from $199.99. Prime Day deals cut the price even further on Amazon—get it for $87.99 (13-inch M4 model linked, be sure to choose your model).
Kuxiu has a basically identical option called the Kuxiu X44 Pro Max iPad Magnetic Charging Stand discounted to $109.99 on its website.
Kuxiu X33 Pro Max Magnetic Charging Stand for iPad
If you’re looking for a more traditional magnetic iPad stand, the Kuxiu X33 Pro Max is a great option. It has two hinges with a large foot, making the iPad look like a small iMac when in portrait mode.
A traditional foldable magnetic iPad stand
The hinges can be adjusted to keep the iPad upright, like a monitor, or they can be set to a lower position so the iPad is angled upward from the desk for drawing. Like the other stands in this roundup, it doesn’t have any cable management and features a USB-C port on the back of the stand.
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The iPad can be rotated into portrait or landscape orientation, and because the iPad’s USB-C port is free, it can be placed upright while charging without a cable getting in the way.
The Kuxiu X33 Pro Max Magnetic iPad Charging Stand costs $95.99 on Kuxiu’s website, down from $119.99. It’s also discounted thanks to an on-screen coupon on Amazon, bringing the final price down to $99.99.
Charge iPad via Smart Connector
Same magnetic iPad mounts, minus the charger
If you want to get your hands on one of these iPad stands but don’t want to pay the charging price, you still have the option. All of these stands can be purchased at a huge discount during Prime Day.
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