At CES, Belkin is introducing five new devices, including the first-ever Apple DockKit-compatible iPhone stand with auto-tracking, a 6-in-1 GaN Dock, and Qi2 accessories. Here are the specifications for the BoostCharge 3-in-1 Magnetic Stand, the Auto-Tracking Stand Pro, and the remaining new Apple accessories.
The Pro Auto-Tracking Stand
At WWDC in June 2023, Apple unveiled the DockKit API, enabling accessory manufacturers to sell motorised, self-tracking iPhone stands.
With its Auto-Tracking Stand Pro for iPhone, Belkin has revealed that it would be the first company to offer a DockKit accessory—a feature that has not yet been seen in any other product.
The specs and key characteristics are as follows:
- Made with MagSafe technology, the Stand Pro allows for simultaneous charging and talking at up to 15W of fast wireless charging when it is connected in.
- 360º Movement Tracking: No matter how many times a person round the room, DockKit’s movement tracking feature always keeps them in the picture.
- 90o Motorised Auto Tilt: record at any angle with front or rear cameras and have the camera automatically alter its video angle to record at a high or low angle.
- One button can be used to activate or deactivate movement monitoring; an LED indication will show if tracking is on.
- Rechargeable battery: no need for a wall outlet—the dock has a 5-hour battery life that allows you to record video while you’re on the road. A 30-watt power source and a 5-foot USB-C cable are supplied.
- Composed of at least 75% recycled post-consumer materials
The Auto-Tracking Stand Pro, which costs $179.99, will be offered by Belkin “soon.”
The 3-in-1 Magnetic Stand BoostCharge Pro
Next up comes Belkin’s first Qi2-compatible multi-device charger, the BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Stand.
- iPhone 15W rapid wireless charging (same as MagSafe)
- Apple Watch (Series 7 and later) fast charging
- movable hinge
- AirPods and other earphones can be wirelessly charged.
- functions both in landscape and portrait mode on an iPhone
- accessible in black and white
- composed of 75% recycled post-consumer materials
The $149.99 BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Stand is scheduled to go on sale in March 2024.
Core GaN Dock 6-in-1
The I/O that comes with this small 6-in-1 dock is as follows:
- 1x port for HDMI 2.0 (4K at 60Hz)
- one gigabit Ethernet connector
- Two USB-C ports—one with a 96-watt power supply and the other at 5 GB/7.5 watts—
- Two USB-A ports (7.5W, 5Gbps)
- 50% more compact than rival 6-in-1 docks
Belkin is already selling the 6-in-1 Core GaN Dock for $139.99, and additional shops will soon carry it as well.
The magnetic power bank BoostCharge Pro
Additionally, this new portable battery has Qi2:
- iPhone with 15W wireless magnetic power (same as MagSafe)
Integrated kickstand - offered with capacities of 5000, 8000, and 10000 mAh.
- USB-C for both output and input
- Passthrough power allows you to concurrently charge your iPhone and the battery.
- composed of 72% recycled post-consumer materials
In March, the BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank will also be on sale, with prices of $59.99, $79.99, and $99.99.
$200W 4-Port USB-C GaN Charger BoostCharge Pro
- Four USB-C connectors
- 200W maximum output
- Utilising a programmable power supply (PPS) and GaN technology
- composed of 72% recycled post-consumer materials
- In March, the $129.99 BoostCharge Pro 4-Port USB-C GaN Charger 200W will go on sale.
