Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station review: fantastically low price, but faster charging would’ve been nice

Charges at a snail-slow pace, but it won't eat up your desk space

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The Ugreen 2-in-1 charger sits on a stone-effect surface against a pink background.
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TechRadar Verdict

The Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station proved to be a reliable budget-priced MagSafe charger. It's let down by its slow charging rate, taking three hours to charge an iPhone 13 Pro, but that shouldn't put you off if you're looking for a cheap and sturdy desktop charger.

Pros

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    Budget price

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    Sturdy design

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    Compact base

Cons

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    Slow charging

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    One element lets the aesthetics down

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Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station review

The Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station is a budget-priced iPhone and AirPods charger, with a list price of $39.99 / £29.99 / AU$59.99 at Amazon. This is the cheapest MagSafe charging stand I've tested to date, albeit the majority of these wireless chargers have charged three devices rather than two. It's certainly nice to have a 2-in-1 option available though, if you're yet to be tempted by an Apple Watch.

In terms of design, the Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station is simple but has some attractive little details. Aside from the charging pad and the top of the base, it has a slightly metallic charcoal grey finish, with dark mirrored sections at either end of the pencil-thin post. The only thing that lets it down aesthetically is the cheaper-looking black plastic finish of the top face of the base.

I was pleased that the circular charging pad sits on a robust-feeling hinge, so I could change the viewing angle easily. Some chargers lack this ability, such as the ESR Qi2 3-in-1 Watch Wireless Charging Set (HaloLock), despite it being around double the price – though this extra expense is reasonable enough considering the much faster charging speeds and added Apple Watch charger.

The charger proved suitably heavy and sturdy despite the compact circular base and skinny charging post. The charging pad has a soft matte finish that collects dust, but other than that it looks and feels nice. The base of the charger has a USB-C input for the included USB-C cable, and there's an inset AirPods charging area towards the front. There's also a small indicator light to indicate the charger has been powered on, and to act as a status light for AirPods or other compatible wireless earbud case charging.

The Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station can charge iPhones 12 to 16, and AirPods 2 to 4. Unfortunately, it has been one of the slowest MagSafe chargers I've tested to date, taking three hours to fully charge an iPhone 13 Pro, making it over an hour slower than the average charging speed of the many wireless chargers I've tested. That being said, it's the cheapest charging stand I've reviewed so far, and by some margin, so if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, perhaps slow charging can be forgiven.

Overall, the Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station is an option worth considering if you're keen to get your hands on a MagSafe charging stand without breaking the bank, or if you don't need an Apple Watch charger. If the Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station isn't quite ticking your boxes, we've got a bunch of other recommendations over in our best wireless charger guide, and it's worth checking out our pick of the best iPhone chargers too.

A side view of the Ugreen 2-in-1 charger, clearly showing the mirror-finish detail at the side of the charging pad's hinge, and the USB-C cable connecting to the back of the charger's base.

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Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station review: price & specs

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Price$39.99 / £29.99 / AU$59.99
Total power output15W
Devices charged2
USB-CYes - power-in and adapter
Wireless chargingYes - MagSafe
Weight7 oz / 198g
Dimensions3.9 x 6 x 3.9 inches / 100 x 150 x 100mm

A close-up of the base of the Ugreen 2-in-1 charger, showing the AirPods charging pad and the charging indicator light.

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Should I buy the Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station?

Buy it if...

You want a compact charging station
Some charging stations like to make a statement, and take up room while doing it, but this Ugreen 2-in-1 charger has a satisfyingly small footprint while remaining reassuringly stable.

You only want to pay for what you need
There are a bunch of 3-in-1 MagSafe chargers out there, so it pays to have a cost-effective charging option designed to juice up just the devices you own.

Don't buy it if...

You don't like to be kept waiting
There's no denying it, this is far from the fastest MagSafe charger out there. It was left straggling behind the other wireless chargers I tested, taking a leisurely three hours to fully charge an iPhone 13 Pro.

You want a high-end finish
The design of this charger is by no means cheap and nasty, but the budget-looking black plastic finish at the top of the base plus the dust-collecting and slightly poor-fitting charging pad surface doesn't exactly scream premium quality.

Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station review: also consider

Mous MagSafe Compatible 3 In 1 Portable Charger
If cheap and compact are a priority in your quest for a new wireless charger, then this Mous charger might just be of interest. For a bit more investment you can get this charger that has the benefit of Apple Watch charging capability, plus it folds down to a satisfyingly small size, so it's effortlessly easy to carry with you on the go. You can check out the full Mous MagSafe Compatible 3 In 1 Portable Charger review here.

Cesci Angell
Cesci Angell
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Cesci is a Reviews Staff Writer for TechRadar. She writes in-depth reviews based on her real-world testing across a variety of categories, but has a particularly keen interest in home tech, and has written features and reviews about gadgets ranging from headphones to smart lights to graphics tablets. She also has a broad range of experience from working in different industries, from sustainable materials and packaging to skin care.