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Accessory Reviews

Picking up a few accessories helps your tech feel more like your own and can help it last longer, too. While slapping a phone case on your new smartphone might feel like an offense, you’ll probably be happy you did it. And as more smartphones adopt wireless charging, and ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of proprietary Lightning or USB-C adapters, we’ve committed to finding the best accessories to make your life easier with these changes.

I outsourced my memory to an AI pin and all I got was fanfiction

5

Verge Score

Bee has a glimmer of a good idea. It’s also great at making you question yourself.

Victoria Song
Peak Design Roller Pro review: rethinking the carry-on

7

Verge Score

Travel bag or photo workstation, you choose.

Thomas Ricker
Aurzen Zip tri-fold projector review: mirror anything (without DRM)

8

Verge Score

So easy to use you’ll take it everywhere, but it can’t stream services like Netflix or Amazon Prime.

Thomas Ricker
BoldHue review: the best foundation is the one you print

7

Verge Score

After three years, the hunt for my perfect foundation shade is finally over.

Victoria Song
The Casio Ring Watch is extremely silly, and that’s why I love it

It’s a watch. It’s a ring. It’s more jewelry than either, and that’s what makes it special.

Victoria Song
Powerplay 2: Logitech made its magic mousepad cheaper instead of betterPowerplay 2: Logitech made its magic mousepad cheaper instead of better
Anker’s 58-liter solar fridge is a noisy power-monster

7

Verge Score

A giant battery-powered dual-zone refrigerator / freezer on wheels.

Thomas Ricker
Teenage Engineering OP-XY review: fun, powerful, expensive

8

Verge Score

Basically a Teenage Engineering greatest hits compilation.

Terrence O'Brien
My water filtration kit for good times and the very bad

Clean water for the end of the world and the roads that go there.

Thomas Ricker
L’Oréal Colorsonic review: shades of gray

6

Verge Score

I wanted the Colorsonic to zap my grays. Instead, I got a lesson in tradeoffs.

Victoria Song
I got a desk treadmill to relieve stress — instead, it stressed me out

I became so mired in the smart features, I forgot to walk.

Victoria Song
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
Voyage 2-in-1 Qi2 charger review.

It’s from Native Union and it fast charges compatible devices like my iPhone 15 Pro, and Air Pods Pro or Apple Watch Ultra — pick two or get a 3-in-1 Qi2 charger instead. The MagSafe compatible magnets keep everything attached and aligned. It folds up super small but at $99 it’s not cheap and you still have to supply a 27W (or above) USB-C PD wall charger.

Score: 7

<em>It feels good and hefty in the hand, but just short of premium which is a problem for the price.</em>
<em>It unfolds and pulls a maximum of 18W when charging only the iPhone to ensure there’s enough left over (due to heat loss) to charge the phone at Qi2’s maximum rate of 15W. The charger pulls a maximum of 21W when adding the Apple Watch Ultra.</em>
<em>Yes, it’ll also charge AirPods Pro and any Qi-compliant device.</em>
<em>USB-C as all things should be in 2024. The sides are held together magnetically. It’ll still charge one device on a table when folded like this.</em>
<em>Here you can see the charger pulling an 18W maximum when only the iPhone is charging. Qi2 is only capable of delivering 15W currently. Apple’s new proprietary magnetic wireless MagSafe can now do 25W. Apple is a Qi contributor so maybe Qi3?</em>
<em>The charger ships with a pouch, nice braided USB-C cable, and the charger. Sorry, this is BYOWC (bring your own wall charger) which is a shame for the price.</em>
1/6
It feels good and hefty in the hand, but just short of premium which is a problem for the price.
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
Qi2 3-in-1 wireless charging station review.

This one’s the $79.99 Kuxiu X40Q tri-folding magnetic wireless charger, but it’s available under many names and prices on Amazon or Temu. I love the design having owned a less-powerful no-name Qi version for about a year. It folds up super small for travel and unfurls into a “Z” to simultaneously charge my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods while I sleep, all from a single USB-C cable.

<em>The box says it charges iPhones at 15W and Apple Watches and AirPods at 5W each. In practice, I was seeing it pull a maximum of 14W when charging only my iPhone 15 Pro and no more than 23W total when charging the phone, AirPods Pro, and Apple Watch Ultra simultaneously.</em>
<em>A reasonably strong MagSafe-compatible magnet holds the iPhone in place vertically or horizontally to take advantage of StandBy mode. There’s a weaker magnet on the folding Apple Watch puck, while the AirPods are held in place by gravity.</em>
<em>The aluminum alloy charging stand feels heavy in the hand, while the hinges have good resistance to maintain whatever shape you fold the stand into. </em>
<em>Here, you can read the rated specs for this Qi2 wireless charging stand branded with Kuxiu, model X40Q.</em>
<em>It ships with a 36W USB-C charger, cable, and carrying case.</em>
<em>It pulls as much as 23W when charging three devices, in my testing. Usually, it pulls less, however, which is normal.</em>
<em>The iPhone pulling 14W, just shy of the 15W maximum allowed by Qi2. Thanks, heat.</em>
<em>It can still charge in this shape if you only need to charge your iPhone. An LED indicator on the back next to the USB-C jack lights up briefly and then turns off so it doesn’t interrupt your sleep.</em>
<em>I love how small and portable this 3-in-1 stand is. A soft touch coating adds to the tactility, giving the overall build a feeling of high quality.</em>
1/9
The box says it charges iPhones at 15W and Apple Watches and AirPods at 5W each. In practice, I was seeing it pull a maximum of 14W when charging only my iPhone 15 Pro and no more than 23W total when charging the phone, AirPods Pro, and Apple Watch Ultra simultaneously.
Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
ESR Geo wallet with Apple Find My review.

The $44 Geo Wallet looks like a normal-sized wallet but has Apple’s location tracking built-in so you don’t have to carry a thick AirTag or one of those bulky “credit-card sized” trackers. The wallet can’t be located with Apple’s “Find Nearby” ultra-wideband tech but it shows up on a map and emits a decently-loud tone when left in a cab or just down the hall.

<em>The Geo Wallet is average sized, and definitely not freakishly large even after stuffing it full of cards and cash. If you find the Indiegogo listing annoying (it is), ESR will start open sales on Amazon around mid-October.</em>
<em>The tracker is under the flap and produces an audible tone that’s a little louder than an AirTag which should help you locate the wallet when lost.</em>
<em>The battery will last for up to five months on a two-hour charge from a proprietary pogo pin charger... which I lost. Too bad the charger doesn’t also have Find My built-in.</em>
<em>Divider for receipts and whatnot.</em>
<em>This is my </em><a href="https://www.exentri.com/shop/13-view-all-wallets/"><em>Exentri</em></a><em> wallet — </em><a href="https://thevergetoday.pages.dev/2020/2/4/21080075/valentines-day-gift-guide-tech-gadgets-games-home-ideas-2020"><em>a Verge favorite</em></a><em> — which makes the Geo Wallet look giant by comparison.</em>
<em>I live in a cashless society so I rarely need to bring my wallet anywhere. That makes its size less of an issue and being able to find it more important.</em>
<em>Home is where the wallet is.</em>
1/7
The Geo Wallet is average sized, and definitely not freakishly large even after stuffing it full of cards and cash. If you find the Indiegogo listing annoying (it is), ESR will start open sales on Amazon around mid-October.
Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
Torras iPhone 15 Pro case review.

Instead of buying the new iPhone 16, I decided to change the look of my trusty iPhone 15 Pro instead. The name might suck, but I’ve fallen in deep like with the $39.99 Torras 360-degree Ostand R Rotated Stand MagSafe Case anyway.

I had no idea I was a kickstand guy!

<em>I’ve never had a kickstand for my phone before, but now I don’t want to be without it. It’s great for video calls, watching videos, or just keeping an eye on notifications. </em>
<em>Buying cases online is tricky because you never know if it feels grippy in the hand or if the sides form enough of a lip around the display and camera cluster to offer meaningful protection. The Torras case does all that.</em>
<em>Butt up view.</em>
<em>I had never heard of Torras before the company contacted me. You?</em>
<em>The black case comes with easy to install orange and green buttons in the box that have good bounce.</em>
<em>Orange metallic buttons are far superior to green.</em>
<em>The plastic feels soft and grippy. Its magnets also attach confidently to Qi2 and MagSafe chargers. </em>
<em>The kickstand ring is useful when a more secure grip of the phone is desired.</em>
<em>I like that the ring snaps back against the case with a hearty thunk. </em>
<em>The ring lays completely flat when not in use and extends easily with a fingernail. </em>
<em>I do worry that I might accidentally snap the tiny hinge if the kickstand is bent too far. But after a summer of usage, it’s not been a problem so far.</em>
<em>The case sits high enough around the edges to protect the expensive display.</em>
<em>The camera cutout is basic but also high enough to offer protection for those lenses.</em>
1/13
I’ve never had a kickstand for my phone before, but now I don’t want to be without it. It’s great for video calls, watching videos, or just keeping an eye on notifications.
Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge
Goodbye to Apple’s Smart Keyboard Folio, the best iPad Pro accessory

It’s versatile, doesn’t weigh much, and no one else makes anything quite like it for the iPad Pro. Hopefully it’s not gone for good.

Chris Welch
The Flextail Tiny Bike Pump is a solid pump half the timeThe Flextail Tiny Bike Pump is a solid pump half the time
32°N’s liquid lens sunglasses transform into reading glasses with a swipe

6

Verge Score

ESR Qi2 wireless car charger review: goodbye Mag$afe

8

Verge Score

It’s just as fast, the magnet is just as strong, but it costs half as much as those proprietary Apple mounts.

Thomas Ricker
The Ember Tumbler is a cool, high-tech travel mug — but it can’t handle the heatThe Ember Tumbler is a cool, high-tech travel mug — but it can’t handle the heat
This is the keyboard that will convert you to the low-profile life

7

Verge Score

The Lofree Flow is a low-profile keyboard that types and sounds like a full-height one.

Dan Seifert
Gaming brands are learning the right lessons from enthusiast mechanical keyboards

The new Razer BlackWidow V4 75% and Asus ROG Azoth play to traditional gaming strengths, while feeling and sounding significantly nicer to type on.

Jon Porter
HHKB Studio review: the trackpoint is the whole point

7

Verge Score

This keyboard has everything: trackpoint, gesture pads, real thick keycaps, Bluetooth — everything but Topre switches.

Nathan Edwards
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses actually make the future look cool

7

Verge Score

While Meta hasn’t reinvented the category, it’s nailed the execution. But culturally, is the timing right for smart glasses?

Victoria Song
The iPhone 15 Pro case market is a minefield right nowThe iPhone 15 Pro case market is a minefield right now
LG’s 27-inch OLED is ushering in a new age for monitors

7

Verge Score

OLED is nearly ready for work and play.

Sean Hollister
OnePlus’ debut mechanical keyboard is a Keychron with a twistOnePlus’ debut mechanical keyboard is a Keychron with a twist
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
BioLite BaseCharge 1500 solar generator review within a review.

My recent live/work experiment in the all-electric VW ID Buzz wouldn’t have been possible without BioLite’s first portable battery and solar panel. It was needed to provide continuous power to my Starlink internet, laptops, phones, and more because the Microbus can’t when parked. The BaseCharge 1500 has some minor quirks, but if it’s specced and priced right for your needs then it’s worth considering.

Logi Dock review: conference calls have never been so cute

Power, ports, and pretty lighting — for a price.

Jess Weatherbed
Tesla’s Wireless Charging Platform does what AirPower couldn’tTesla’s Wireless Charging Platform does what AirPower couldn’t
Nomad’s latest fancy MagSafe charger is aluminum, heavy, and $110Nomad’s latest fancy MagSafe charger is aluminum, heavy, and $110
This Apple Pencil clone provides 80 percent of the experience for a quarter of the priceThis Apple Pencil clone provides 80 percent of the experience for a quarter of the price
Ugreen’s Nexode 140W charger is for 16-inch MacBook Pro trekkersUgreen’s Nexode 140W charger is for 16-inch MacBook Pro trekkers
WiiM’s Mini and Pro are the Chromecast Audio’s true successorsWiiM’s Mini and Pro are the Chromecast Audio’s true successors
Microsoft’s Adaptive Accessories are a tradeoffMicrosoft’s Adaptive Accessories are a tradeoff
My favorite new Steam Deck mod is this $30 see-through heatsink backplateMy favorite new Steam Deck mod is this $30 see-through heatsink backplate
Elgato Stream Deck Plus review: not dialed-in enough

The Stream Deck Plus is a slick and well-built piece of hardware that can’t realize its full potential just yet.

Alice Jovanée
Logitech’s new iPad keyboard and stylus are a better buy than Apple’sLogitech’s new iPad keyboard and stylus are a better buy than Apple’s
This credit card-sized Continuity Camera mount is clever and affordable

The Elephant Card supports your iPhone for use as a full-featured Mac webcam. It costs less than $10 and folds up flat to easily fit into a pocket or wallet.

Thomas Ricker
Apple Watch Ultra strap review: choose your fighter

You can pick between the Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band based on the type of athlete you are, but it’s got to fit your daily life, too

Victoria Song

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