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Roundup of iPad magnetic charging stands
Smart Connectors are available for the iPad Pro and iPad Air models. Third-party accessory manufacturers can use them to charge the iPad when it is attached to magnetic stands. Here are the best iPad stands. Magnetic stands for iPads have been around for a while. Third-party accessory manufacturers have offered a variety stands, keyboards, and cases that use the iPad’s magnets. This is especially true for iPad Air and iPad Pro. These stands have never been able to provide power for the iPad while it is charging. Accessory makers such as Kuxiu, Lululook and others have figured out a way to use Apple’s keyboard with the Smart Connector in order to pass through power. It’s a simple trick to make the iPad see the stand as an attached smart keyboard. The iPad can be powered by the Smart Connector while attached magnetically to a stand, similar to Apple’s Magic Keyboard Case. When connecting their iPads to such stands, users will be prompted by the system to add a Chinese keyboard. Ignore the prompt and everything will work normally. AppleInsider tried these stands with the magnetic charging feature. All of them are on sale for Prime Day. The Kuxiu X36 Pro Max iPad Magnetic Charging Stand looks identical to its predecessor, which was a non-charging stand. The same review that we did for the non-charging version applies here. Hold your iPad high using a sturdy magnetic charging stand. Despite the joints being stiff and requiring two hands to make more extreme adjustments, this is a nice-looking iPad stand. The iPad Pro or iPad Air are suspended in the air with no noticeable wobble. You’ll hear the same complaint over and over about these charging stands: they lack cable management. The X36 has hollow arms that allow the cable to pass through. Adhesive cable holders are also included in the packaging. You won’t use the charging option very often if you are using an iPad Pro to connect to a monitor as a desktop computer. If you use the same cable to switch between an iPad or Mac, your iPad will remain charged, even when it is not connected to the monitor, because the Kuxiu X36 provides power. Charge iPad Pro automatically after it is magnetically attachedThe Kuxiu X36 is already a great iPad stand. The Smart Connector allows power to be passed through. Purchase at Amazon Please note that the magnets on any of these iPad stands are aligned to specific iPads. Order the correct model for your iPad, whether it’s the M4 iPad Pro or M2 iPad Air. Or, if you have an older 11-inch iPad Pro. Kuxiu’s website is offering the Kuxiu X36 Pro Max iPad Magnet Charging Stand for $111.99 (down from $139.99) during Prime Day. Amazon has it for $111.98, the same price as on Amazon (13-inch model M4 linked; be sure to select your model). Lululook offers a rotating magnetic charging stand. It has a rotating arm, a height adjustable base, and a rotatable iPad mounting. The Lululook 360-rotatable magnetic iPad charger standLike the other magnetic charging stands included in this roundup there is a USB port on the back of the magnetic stand to power the iPad via the Smart Connector. The 360-degree rotation of the stand is limited when a cable is connected. There is no cable management. After you have selected the iPad’s angle, tilt, and height you can rotate the base freely with one hand. It’s versatile because it can fit in any space, and display the iPad to one or more users using its simple rotating mechanism. Fold the stand to fit it into a bag. You can use it anywhere, even in your favorite coffee shop to work on an iPad as if it were a mini-iMac. It could also be used as a small payment terminal. The joints can be easily moved with both hands, but are stiff enough to hold the iPad in place. It is not necessary to worry about balance or sag except at extreme angles. The Lululook 360 Magnetic iPad Charging Stand is a great evolution of the iPad Stand. It is both functional and well-designed. Purchase at Amazon Choose your iPad model and pay only $129.99, down from $199.99. Prime Day deals reduce the price further on Amazon – get it for only $87.99 (13″ M4 model linked; be sure to select your model). Kuxiu offers a similar option, the Kuxiu X44 Pro Max Magnetic Charging Stand for iPad at a discounted price of $109.99. Kuxiu X33 Pro Max, a more traditional magnetic stand for iPads, is a great choice if you are looking for a more conventional stand. It has two hinges and a large foot that makes the iPad appear like a miniature iMac. A traditional folding magnetic iPad Stand. The hinges can be adjusted to stand the iPad tall, in a monitor like fashion, or positioned low for the iPad to be angled up at a desk for drawing. It lacks cable management, and has a USB-C connector at the back. Buy on Amazon You can rotate the iPad to landscape or portrait. The iPad’s USB-C port is free and it can be charged vertically without a cable. Kuxiu’s X33 Pro Max iPad Magnetic Charging Stand, which was originally $119.99, is now $95.99. Amazon is also offering a discount with an onscreen coupon, bringing the final price down to $99.99. Charge the iPad using the Smart ConnectorIf the charging is not important to you, but you still want one of these iPad Stands, this is an option. Prime Day offers a huge discount on all of these stands. X36: $79.98
Lululook 360: $71.99
X33: $69.99