There’s a massive price correction happening right now at Amazon on one of Apple’s most travel-friendly MagSafe fast chargers. The foldable, pocket-sized MagSafe Duo has just had the floor fall out on its price, plummeting from its longtime $129 all the way to just $75. It’s more than an all-time low price for the MagSafe Duo; it crushes its previous low by a full $15.
Despite its ability to fold down to virtually nothing and its compatibility with Apple’s Big Three of portable tech — the iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch — the MagSafe Duo didn’t seem to click with consumers at its full $129 price. Hack 42% of that number away, and now it’s much closer to what a quality third-party dual wireless charger costs, except it’s made by Apple and charges your Apple Watch at full speed — something most third-party pads can’t hack.
One for the Road
A dual charger this small can be set up prettu much anywhere, but it just screams travel charger. The MagSafe Duo folds flat, slips into a bag or pocket, and opens into a two-pad configuration that simultaneously charges an iPhone and an Apple Watch. For travel specifically, it replaces two cables and two separate chargers with a single foldable unit. The MagSafe pad on the iPhone side uses Apple’s magnetic alignment to lock the phone in position for fast, efficient charging — no fumbling to find the sweet spot in the dark. The Apple Watch side uses the same magnetic charger Apple ships with the watch itself.
With one MagSafe side and one Qi side, the MagSafe Duo has a greater range of Apple-tech compatibility than most dual chargers. iPhones all the way back to the 8 and later work with the Qi side, while iPhones from the 12 to today get full MagSafe alignment and faster charging speeds. AirPods models with wireless charging cases drop right onto the iPhone pad. Apple Watch compatibility spans the full lineup. If you’re running multiple Apple devices and currently managing a tangle of cables on your nightstand, this consolidates that considerably.
Don’t Forget the Box
Important note about the MagSafe Duo — the charging block is not included, and for full fast-charging speeds, you’ll need a 20W USB-C version. And the charging port on the MagSafe Duo is Lightning, but there’s a USB-C to Lightning cable included.
Amazon’s labeling this 42% off deal on the Apple MagSafe Duo dual charger as being a limited-time special. Maybe a little seller’s remorse for taking the price so far below its previous record low? Regardless, it’s a good one to jump on, especially if you’re a frequent flyer or road warrior.