Ugreen MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 25W review: Fast charging with a cooling fan

Price When Reviewed

$159.99

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Ugreen’s MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand 25W looks different to most wireless charging stands on the market. It’s not a classic charging tree design like the Anker Prime 3-in-1 MagGo Charging Station or Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Charging Stand, nor a squat stand, flat pod, or cube.

It closely resembles a modern-day reimagining of the old-style Shure Elvis microphone, with its large silver circular iPhone-charging module ringed with air vents on the sides and a large fan at the rear. It’s not shy of being a statement piece on your desk or nightstand, or frightened to show off its iPhone cooling tech. The iPhone charging module can tilt more than 90 degrees. The Watch module can lie flat or be raised for Nightstand Mode.

How fast does the MagFlow Pro charge each device?

• iPhone: up to 25W (iPhone 16 and later); 15W (earlier iPhones)
• Apple Watch: 5W
• AirPods case: 5W

Those specs mean it should fast-charge each device, although speeds will decrease when all three are used simultaneously—with a maximum output of 32.5W. It ships with its own 45W wall charger so is well covered by that. Although the MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 doesn’t include a spare USB-C port itself—look to Mophie’s StealthCharge 4-in-1 Charging Stand for extra ports and cables—you could simply use the Ugreen wall charger for your MacBook, although not as speedily as the iPhone, Watch, or AirPods.

If 25W charging can be sustained, an iPhone could reach 50% in around 30 minutes; 45 minutes at 15W.

An Apple Watch, such as the Series 11, should charge from 0-50% in about 20 minutes.

(We use the 0-50% measurement as batteries charge slower as they get fuller, so the first 50% of a charge is the best comparison when testing different units.)

Simon Jary

How does the MagFlow Pro stay cool?

All that high-powered charging generates heat, especially for the iPhone that can reach 25W for iPhones 16 and later (15W for earlier iPhones).

Most gadgets don’t like hot temperatures that can damage battery life and the iPhone has built-in safeguards that throttle the incoming power if it feels that it’s getting too warm. That means the 25W might be slowed to 15W or less, and even turned off until the phone cools down by itself.

To reduce the threat of the iPhone dialling back the power and therefore the charging speed, Ugreen employs active cooling via the built-in fan. Ugreen calls the 15dB fan “ultra quiet” but you can hear it humming with a rushing wind sound. True, it’s nothing like setting off a hair dryer but it’s definitely audible.

When you’re not in a rush to charge your iPhone, you can turn the cooling fan off with one of the easy-access side buttons (see below). This is certainly recommended if charging by your bedside at night, unless you’re a white-noise enthusiast. Charging overnight doesn’t require the highest speed anyway, so there’s no need for the fan as the iPhone will take in power as it feels fit while you sleep or while you’re working at your desk. But you can turn on the cooling blaster when you’re in a real hurry for power.

Simon Jary

What does the MagFlow’s display show?

There’s a trend for chargers and charging stands to include a real-time display, and the MagFlow Pro’s display is on the front of the arm that suspends the iPhone charger.

The TFT display shows charging wattage for each device, charging surface temperature, and cooling mode. Along the side of the arm are two buttons that you use to switch off the charger and its cooling mode, plus switch from one info-screen to another.

I’m not sure many people other than gadget geeks and tech reviewers—quite the Venn diagram—are going to pay much attention to such in-depth charging data, but it’s handy if you’re a power data control freak.

Simon Jary

What’s it like to use every day?

The MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 Charging Stand is an attractive elevated charging stand for a desk or nightstand with tilting iPhone-charging pad, a non-slip AirPods case charging module at the front, and an adjustable Apple Watch charger sat at the back.

It has a small footprint, with a 4.6-inch (117mm) base diameter. It weighs 19.1oz (541g). Charging stands require a decent heft to stay stable. If you want a more portable 3-in-1 travel charger, consider the Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Folding Wireless Charging Station, Kuxiu X40 Turbo 25W Wireless Charging Stand, or ESR CryoBoost Foldable 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station. Ugreen’s own $59 / £43 MagFlow 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charger is also worth considering but lacks the Watch charger found on the other travel charger.

How much does the Ugreen MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 cost?

The Ugreen MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 Charging Stand is priced at $159.95 / £119.99 direct or on Amazon / Amazon UK.

Check out our reviews of the best wireless charging stations for alternatives, although if you admire this form factor there’s nothing really to stop you ordering one right away.

Should you buy the MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 Charging Stand 25W?

The Ugreen MagFlow Pro is an attractive, well-built charging stand that brings together fast Qi2 wireless charging, adjustable iPhone and Apple Watch charging pads, and a useful display showing real-time power consumption and temperature.

Its standout feature is the built-in cooling fan, designed to help prevent heat from slowing iPhone charging. However, the fan is noticeably audible, which makes the MagFlow Pro better suited to a desk than a quiet bedside table.

At $159.95/£119.99, it’s a premium option, and cheaper 3-in-1 chargers will meet the needs of users who simply want to charge their Apple devices overnight. But if you value its distinctive design, cooling system and detailed charging information, the MagFlow Pro has plenty to offer.