STM Goods ChargeTree Swing

£24.99

I’ve used a few different charging stations over the years, and STM Goods are always some of my favourites. Each unit is built to look super seamless and sleek, whilst delivering useful charging solutions. The ChargeTree Swing is designed to streamline charging into a single unit with three charging points for your phone, earphones and smartwatch to help keep your desk clutter-free.

The ChargeTree Swing features the main phone stand, on which you set your phone, supported by the small ledge. The back and base of the phone stand feature a soft light grey silicone, which protects your phone and ensures that it doesn’t slip off when charging. The backplate allows for wireless charging using Qi technology, which is compatible with most iPhones and various other magnetic charging-supported devices on the market.

The back of the phone stand is where the earphone and smartwatch chargers can be found. The back of the stand has space to charge your earphones in their case. It's compatible with earphones such as AirPods. The smartwatch holder then swings out from the right-hand side of the unit. Both the smartwatch and earphone charging stations deliver wireless charging. One of the nice aspects of the swing-out smartwatch stand is that it is designed for use specifically with the AppleWatch, which has a nightstand mode to transform the ChargeTree Swing into a useful hub for overnight charging. However, I think it would also be perfect for using at your desk to hold your devices and keep them charged up during the day in one complete unit. Across each of the charging points, the unit supports fast charging, delivering great charging speeds that are perfect for getting your devices powered up in no time.

One of the things I typically dislike about having to charge all my devices at once is the number of different chargers and plug sockets you need to charge every single one. This is something that the ChargeTree Swing rectifies, delivering a single charging unit that can charge all your devices at once, whilst needing only a single plug and wire to do so. However, I will note that you do need a specific wall plug for the ChargeTree. Whilst the unit does come with a USB-C to USB-C cable, you will also need to purchase a wall plug that is USB-C compatible and supports 20W charging output. I’d have liked to see this included in the box, but I appreciate that, for the price, this isn’t too much of an additional expense, and you may already have one!

Overall, the ChargeTree Swing is a really useful charging station that would make the perfect Christmas Gift, especially for the tech-savvy person in your life. With quick charging speeds, useful 3-in-1 charging options, and a sleek yet stylish look perfect for your desk or nightstand, the ChargeTree Swing is the perfect answer to declutter your space and keep your devices charged up all day long.

Pros:

• 3-in-1 charging unit to charge your phone, smart watch and earphones all at once
• Reduces the amount of wires and clutter on your desk with a single included USBC to USB-C cable to power the charging station 
• Compact size for easy portability and a streamlined desk setup

Cons:

• Does not come with a charging plug and needs a specific wattage size, which would have been nice to be included, rather than a potential additional cost