Review of the official Dock for Apple Watch

Almost half more than 6 months it has taken Apple to launch its official dock to charge the Apple Watch. While the market was filled with bases of all the materials, designs and prices for its watch, Apple was reluctant to announce its official base, and in fact the launch has been carried out in complete incognito, without major announcements, not even a discreet press release. The new magnetic charging dock for the Apple Watch is now available and is an excellent option for those looking for a simple, minimalist and quality design, although they will have to pay for it.

The design of the base is really simple: circulate with the magnetic charger in the middle. The upper part is finished in a soft white plastic that will protect your watch and its straps, and the lower part in a microfiber surface that will prevent you from damaging the surface on which you rest it. It is also a heavy base, so you can take your Apple Watch without fear of taking the base with you.

The main characteristic of the base is the fact that it can lift the metal magazine to place it in a vertical position and use the base with the clock and its «Nightstand» mode, something that strangely does not end up becoming too famous among the existing bases in the market.

By being able to place the watch horizontally or vertically this base is compatible with any strap you wear, whether it can be completely separated or not, as with the Milanese or the steel link. This detail is not always taken into account when buying a base and then unpleasant surprises arrive.

Regardless of the design of the base, which may or may not be liked, what cannot be argued is the quality of its finishes. It is true that availability in other colors may be missed to be able to combine it with your favorite strap or so that it does not clash with the decoration of your bedroom, but who knows if in the not too distant future Apple will launch other colors including Product (RED).

We leave its price to the end: € 89 you will have to pay to get this official Apple base, a price higher than most similar bases in terms of quality of materials and design. But if we take into account that it includes the magnetic charger and a lightning cable, the price is not that high. With this Apple Dock you will not need to buy an additional charging cable, so you will save € 35 which costs the cheapest.

Conclusion

The official dock for Apple Watch has a high price that makes it unattractive for most users. Its quality and design are not disputed, but there are high-quality bases at lower prices.. However, if you are going to have to buy an additional cable, something that is very likely because third-party bases do not include it, then its price is not that high since it includes everything you need to charge your Apple Watch, except the adapter for the plug that you will have to put it.