Belkin’s Qi2 stand is the first Pixel 10 accessory you should buy

The Pixel 10’s Qi2 support opens a new world of accessories, but first in line should be Belkin’s clever little 3-in-1 stand that not only serves as an excellent travel charger, but also just a perfect starting point.

Belkin’s 3-in-1 Qi2 25W charging stand is a notable little piece of kit for a few reasons.

First and foremost, it’s a very compact and versatile little charger. The stand is only a bit bigger in terms of footprint than a Pixel 10 Pro XL and probably about twice as thick. The compact size means that it’s really easy to grab this charger for travel. On a recent trip, I stuffed it into my backpack where it took up almost no space and used it as my sole charger for my phone and Pixel Watch 4.

That second point is important, too. With a spare USB-C port out of the side, Belkin’s charger can pass through power to a second device while your Pixel 10 sits on the wireless charger. It’s capped to 5W, but that’s plenty for a smartwatch or even a tablet if you’re charging overnight. There’s also another wireless charger hidden behind the main charger that’s meant for your earbuds. I was hoping I could use this for a second phone, but it’s a bit too finicky for that because of the curved sides raising the phone further away from the Qi pad.

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But what’s also important here is that this is one of the few Qi2 wireless chargers that supports full 25W speeds on the Pixel 10 Pro XL. As with every Qi2 25W charger I’ve tried, that speed doesn’t last long, as it runs up against thermal issues pretty quickly. That said, the quick burst of power is helpful if you don’t have much time to charge. Does that mean you should be using a wireless charger instead of wired? Definitely not. 25W wireless charging is, in my book, running into the law of diminishing returns. But either way, it’s a nice thing to have.

Finally, there’s value.

At $60, this is not exactly pricey.

The reason I’m saying the value is pretty good is that you’re not only getting this 3-in-1 charging support, but also a 45W charging brick included in the box. That’s something missing from both the more expensive Pixelsnap Charger with Stand, as well as a comparable charger from UGreen that costs $50 – and that’s on sale – without an included charging brick.

Belkin’s charger is sold in black, blue, and white color options, and I really do think it should be the first accessory a Pixel 10 owner should pick up. The utility of having a compact, travel-friendly wireless charger that can also top-up your earbuds and another device is just so helpful, both at home and on the go.

Note: Belkin, for some reason, markets this as a 2-in-1 charger, but it is a 3-in-1 with the USB-C output.

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