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Nomad today announced the launch of the Base One, its first official MagSafe wireless charger. For a long time, Belkin has had the only official MagSafe charging options, but that’s starting to change now that third-party accessory companies are able to get Apple’s Made for iPhone-certified hardware.
The Base One is using MagSafe components sourced directly from Apple, so it is able to charge a MagSafe-compatible iPhone at up to 15W (except for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini, which max out at 12W). Non-MagSafe magnetic charging options are limited to 7.5W, much like any other Qi charger.
At 15W, the Base One can charge at the same speed as Apple’s official MagSafe Charger, so what Nomad is bringing to the table is it own spin on design. The Base One is priced at $130, so it’s $90 more expensive than the MagSafe Charger, making it a premium option. It’s worth noting that some of that cost comes from Apple’s own hardware fees, as this is using MagSafe technology sourced from Apple.
The Base One has a shiny glass surface and a heavy aluminum body that you can get in either silver or gray. It undoubtedly feels like a high-quality product, weighing in at 515 grams, which is more than a pound. On top of the glass surface, there’s the soft-coated MagSafe charger, and a set of feet on the bottom lift it up slightly and add protection for whatever surface it’s placed on.
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