I've recently discovered desktop charging stations and become a little obsessed. I'm not a fan of wires, so having one of the wireless all-in-one chargers on my desk appeals to my sense of order. Plus I've used a couple recently that are really clever little designs.
Even ones with wires keep everything nicely lined up, and free up plug sockets – really handy when you have a lot of devices knocking around. Also, they're great for travelling when you might not have a lot of plug sockets or you don't want to take a bunch of wires with you (and the best power banks are great for on-the-go, of course).
The first is this AceFast 6-in-1 Charging Station (currently reduced from $69.99 to $52.24 at Amazon), which actually saved my bacon when I was in Europe without a travel adapter. I love the way it has a space for iPhone on the top, your AirPods go underneath, a tray slides out to charge your Apple Watch on, and there's a retractable cord for plugging into your laptop. It's super-satisfying to use and works a treat.
The second is the Tessan Cat Charger, which needs wires but has a really cute design – and its expression changes when you plug something in. The four ports mean you can decide which devices to plug in. This one has a nice $10 discount – it's $35.99 rather than $45.99 at Amazon.
Finally, I tried this little stand last year and love the way it's designed. This one has super-fast charging, which is appreciated especially compared to other options. You put your iPhone on top and AirPods underneath, it feels great and folds out sturdily. It's a great option if you don't have too many devices. Again, it's great for travel.
