This Mous 3-in-1 charger is so light I thought the box was empty

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• Best for: Light charging overnight
• Not for: Fast charging or 15W/25W Qi2 charging

I’ve tested a lot of MagSafe, Qi2, and other magnetic wireless chargers and power banks, and I’ve tested a lot of 3-in-1 chargers on the go, at home, in the office, and on the go—not actually on the go, mind you, but on the go.

Apart from charging speed – between 7.5W and 25W – I look for design, size and weight.

When I first picked up the Mous 3-in-1 Wireless Portable Charger, I couldn’t believe how light this thing was. I actually thought the box was empty! Weighing just 3oz (85g) out of the box, it’s pretty small too. It’s hard to believe that something so light and small can simultaneously charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods case.

To put this into context, the lightest 3-in-1 charger I’ve tested so far is the 148g ESR CryoBoost 3-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charging Station.

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Design: How small and light is it really?

Folded, the Mous 3-in-1 wireless portable charger measures just 3.5 x 2.4 x 0.5 inches (9 x 6.2 x 1.3 cm). This is about the length and width of a standard playing card and about half the size of a deck in depth. It should fit in your pants or jacket pocket without you noticing.

It unfolds to 5.4 inches (13.6 cm) wide and less than a third of an inch (8 mm) deep, with a faux leather folding hinge in between.

On one side, there’s a MagSafe-compatible magnetic charging pad for your iPhone (iPhone 12 and later), and on the other, there’s a recessed Qi charging pad for wirelessly charging the AirPods case and Apple Watch pop-up.

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Other compact 3-in-1 wireless chargers include the ESR CryoBoost 3-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charging Station or the 25W Kuxiu.

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Performance: How fast does it charge compared to the competition?

The Mous 3-in-1 wireless portable charger is not built on the latest 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging technology or the older 15W Qi2 standard. It is not MagSafe certified, but it is “MagSafe compatible”. As such, it works with all Apple MagSafe iPhones (12-17, with the special exception of the 16th), but has a low power consumption of 7.5W, significantly slower than 15W or 25W.

The above travel charger alternatives are heavier and larger, but faster, from 15W (Anker MagGo) to 25W (ESR and Kuxiu).

While 25W charging – only available for the iPhone 16 and later – will take the iPhone from 0% to 50% in just over half an hour and 15W in around 45 minutes, 7.5W will likely take 70-90 minutes to reach the same charge level. Once the iPhone goes over 50%, it limits incoming power, so for a full 100% charge, the different speeds are a bit more balanced.

So this mini charger isn’t for you if you need to get as much power into your iPhone as quickly as possible, but if that’s your goal, you’d still be better off charging straight through the cable.

However, if you’re in less of a rush – say overnight charging – the speed difference will matter less. This solution favors size over speed.

The Apple Watch charging pad also doesn’t have the speed that Apple suggests is sufficient for fast charging (5W), so you’re in the same position there. Again, top speeds are not required when charging overnight.

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Price: Is it worth $39.99?

The Mous 3-in-1 wireless portable charger is not only small in size, but also small in price. $39.99 for a 3-in-1 wireless charger is a great value. Most similar 3-in-1 chargers—much faster, to be fair—cost between $69 and $99, and none are this small or light.

Check out our reviews of the best magnetic wireless chargers for more options.

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Should you buy the Mous 3-in-1 Wireless Portable Charger?

It’s definitely not the fastest 3-in-1 wireless charger, but the Mous 3-in-1 Wireless Portable Charger is without a doubt the smallest and lightest we’ve tested. Whether you’re using it to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods overnight or at your leisure during the day, this is an excellent super-light, compact portable charger for your travels.