If you’re going to put a specific purpose directly in the name of your product, you better hope it’s better than everything else in that use case, particularly in a saturated market that sees New iPhone charging options emerge almost daily.
The Zens Office Charger Pro 3 wants to be THE wireless charging stand on your office desk. But does it do enough to take center stage in your office space?
Zens Office Charger Pro 3: Price and availability
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The Zens Office Charger Pro 3 is available directly from the Zens website for $129.99 / £129.99 with free shipping worldwide. The charger is only available in black and is currently backordered at a reduced price of $103.99 / £103.99. Zens also sells products on Amazon, but the Office Charger Pro 3 is not currently available at the world’s largest online retailer.
By purchasing the Office Charger Pro 3 directly from Zens, you will get a 3-year warranty and it is made from a high-quality zinc alloy.
Zens Office Charger Pro 3: What’s good about it?
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I’ve reviewed a good number of wireless charging stands in the past, many of which are the best stands for charging both iPhone and Apple Watch. The Zens Office Charger Pro 3 has everything you want on paper, from a desktop-centric charging stand that includes the ability to wirelessly charge 3 devices at once (iPhone, Apple Watch, Airpods), new Qi2 wireless charging that can generate 15W of power for the best iPhones, a 45W power adapter with multiple plugs for different regions, and premium materials that make the stand feel sturdy and easy on the eyes when you’re working all over the place. the day.
It lives up to all those expectations, the “Dutch design,” as Zens calls it, is attractive, and the charging speeds are exactly what you’d expect from a $100+ iPhone charging accessory. I found that StandBy mode in iOS 17 worked great while sitting at my desk and that all charging items were easy to access at all times. In addition to the aforementioned 15W Qi2 charger that is compatible with the iPhone 12 and later, the Office Charger Pro 3 has a 5W Apple Watch charger and a wireless charging pad for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 3.
I like the minimalist industrial design and the charger is sturdy enough with rubber pads on its base so it doesn’t move or wobble when you interact with your devices. It does exactly what you’d expect a product called the Office Charger Pro 3 to do: charge your devices and look good on your desk while doing it. But is it enough?
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Zens Office Charger Pro 3: What’s not so good?
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Before I get into the features that I think the Zens Office Charger Pro 3 is missing, I want to reiterate that it is a well-made charger that does everything you would expect from a 3-in-1 charger that seeks to rival the best MagSafe charging stands. do. That said, a product that wants to take up that prime space on your desk needs specific things that I think are missing from the Zens solution.
First of all, none of the loading elements are adjustable, so the viewing angle is always the same. At first, I didn’t think this would be a big deal since the angles shown are pretty reasonable for everyday use, but as I used the charging stand more I couldn’t help but want more versatility. I found this to be a particular problem when using my standing desk, as I would have liked to tilt the Qi2 charger slightly to get a better viewing angle from above. I’m also not a big fan of the aesthetic when using an iPhone in StandBy mode, as it covers the charging element of the Apple Watch, making the watch’s more streamlined view of the watch out of sight.
Another big omission, and something that influences the name of the product, is the lack of external ports such as USB-C or USB-A for charging additional devices. I generally don’t expect this from any iPhone charging stand I review, but if you’re going to direct your product name to an office worker, then it would make sense to have additional ports.
Finally, the lack of a USB-C port to power the device is frustrating, as anyone working from home and in the office will have to carry the power brick instead of using whatever USB-C charging brick they find around. there. This calls into question the lack of flexibility of the product, as it does not fit easily into a bag due to its awkward size and shape; A true office product today must be easy to transport.
Zens Office Charger Pro 3: Competition
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The Anker Cube is Keynote USA’s best iPhone accessory 2023 with adjustable angles, a retractable Apple Watch charger, and a beautifully compact design. It’s slightly more expensive than the Zens Office Charger Pro 3, which costs $149.99/£139.99.
Belkin offers BoostCharge Pro 3 in 1, one of the best iPhone and Apple Watch chargers. Although it costs $150/£149.95 and doesn’t look that fancy in my opinion.
And of course, you can buy a MagSafe cable, an Apple Watch cable, and a wireless charger along with a power brick, but that will put you closer to the price of the Anker Cube than you think, and it will show. ugly to do it.
Zens Office Charger Pro 3: Should you buy it?
Buy the Zens Office Charger Pro 3 if…
- You want a sturdy 3-in-1 charger
- You want Qi2
- You want to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods on your desk
Don’t buy the Zens Office Charger Pro 3 if…
- You work from home and in an office.
- You want different viewing angles
- You don’t have an Apple Watch
Zens Office Charger Pro 3: Verdict
The Zens Office Charger Pro 3 looks and feels premium. With an industrial design that stands out on any desk, it does everything you’d expect a 3-in-1 charger to do but is ultimately hampered by its name and lack of standout features.
Anyone who buys the Zens Office Charger Pro 3 won’t be disappointed, but the lack of adjustable viewing angles and the absence of additional features for your desktop makes it a decent product in an ocean of competition. For this price, I can think of many other solutions that I would rather have in my office and on my desk.
Zens Office Pro 3 Charger
3 in 1 for your office
The Zens Office Charger Pro 3 is a great solution for charging at your desk thanks to its Qi2 magnetic charging technology and sturdy build.
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