Im certain of it.
But Nomads new, revisedBase One Max 3-in-1charger gets really close.
It looks refined and meticulously organized.
In person, it was sturdy and impeccably crafted.
As Apple releases a new iPhone 15, this could be the phones new metal and glass throne.
There are a few things to be aware of, however, with this Nomad charger.
It’s able to fit within a luxurious mansion or suburban townhome.
Its made of metal and glass, giving it a weight of 1.66lbs (755g).
The heavy weight means it wont slide around when removing a phone or watch.
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I had no problem blindly reaching for and grabbing my iPhone in the mornings.
The charger didnt shift around on my nightstands wood surface.
This raises the question: Did this dock need a third, 5W Qi charging spot for AirPods?
Designed with solid metal and premium glass, Base One Max is a 3-in-1 charger that features official MFi MagSafe charging technology for iPhone charging up to 15W as well as an integrated Apple Watch charger and AirPods wireless charging spot.
The answer is arguable.
I never need to charge my AirPods every night or every other night.
I usually just stick them on the iPhone spot for a few minutes to top them up.
Designed with solid metal and premium glass, Base One Max is a 3-in-1 charger that features official MFi MagSafe charging technology for iPhone charging up to 15W as well as an integrated Apple Watch charger and AirPods wireless charging spot.
Better yet,AirPods Pro 2can actually use the watch charger to boost the battery.
It wasnt obtrusive on a nightstand.
I imagine it wouldnt have created much clutter on a desk, either.
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Now, when I see the same flat design, my mind immediately goes toStandBy mode in iOS 17.
This new Base One Max charger wont facilitate that feature while the phone charges flat on its back.
Ive used StandBy mode with the beta iPhone software but haven’t employed it full-time yet.
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I can’t say whether missing out on it is a dealbreaker.
In fact, the charger is a slam dunk, a must-buy, without those two considerations.
Thats a good thing.
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The overall footprint didnt even have to grow to accommodate a third charging space.
Theres simply a new visual divot to indicate where AirPods should sit.
One difference between the old model and the new one is the weight.
This doesn’t matter.
In a blind test, I could probably tell the difference, but I didn’t notice in general.
It didnt make any functional difference.
The heavier one didnt stay seated any better than the other one.
The lighter one also didnt lift up any more than the heavier one.
Price and Availability
The Base One Max 3-in-1 is available onNomads websitestarting September 5, 2023.
It comes in white or black colors and retails for $170.
It replaces the previous Base One Max, which sold for $150.
For people who don’t have an Apple Watch, there’s also theNomad Baseor theBelkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1.
Should You Buy the Nomad Base One Max 3-in-1 Charger?
The build quality and design layout of theNomad Base One Max 3-in-1are the main strengths of the wireless charger.
The two things that make the buying decision more difficult are price and iOS 17s StandBy mode.
Each person will have to figure out how much money theyre comfortable spending on a phone dock.
But if $170 is in the budget, I think this investment should last a long time.
