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Belkin - Refurbished Excellent - PowerHouse Charging Dock for iPhone and Apple Watch - White
Average customer rating
3.8
(82 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 82 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Belkin - Refurbished Excellent - PowerHouse Charging Dock for iPhone and Apple Watch - White
Customer Rating
1
does not charge
on May 8, 2018
Posted by: Faye
from Gainesville, FL, USA
This was given to me as a gift. It worked well for three months then it stopped working. Every time I try to charge my phone, the charging sign would show for a split second then disappear again.
Response from belkin.comBy Customer Support, May 8, 2018
Hello, Faye,
If charging a different phone gives the same results, then please reach out to us at BelkinCares@belkin.com so our Support Team can provide the necessary assistance. Once you email, include the link to this post and your contact details.
Regards,
Klaudette
Belkin Support
If charging a different phone gives the same results, then please reach out to us at BelkinCares@belkin.com so our Support Team can provide the necessary assistance. Once you email, include the link to this post and your contact details.
Regards,
Klaudette
Belkin Support
Written by a customer while visiting belkin.com
Customer Rating
4
Great stand but lacks
on May 8, 2018
Posted by: Arnell The Blaster
from Sacramento, CA, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is another premium product from Belkin. I have been impressed with their latest offerings and this one is definitely another one. The PowerHouse Charge Dock is a well-built product that can accommodate your iPhone and AppleWatch charging needs.
Build Quality/Cosmetics:
As with most Belkin products, this product is built well. It's kind of hard being redundant on this statement, but I've been impressed with Belkin's build quality. Once again, this product is no different. I personally got the black colored stand, so I'm sure it will collect noticeable dust over time. That being said the finish is really nice and glossy. I'm curious how this stands up over time as black does tend to show scratches more than any other color. Still, I can't fault this product for this as this is not a portable device that is intended to be moved a lot. As for durability, the only concern I would have is the actual lightening cable plug. It is the only loose moving part of this product and I'm curious how long this will last with repetitive docking and undocking of my iPhone.
As with most Belkin products, this product is built well. It's kind of hard being redundant on this statement, but I've been impressed with Belkin's build quality. Once again, this product is no different. I personally got the black colored stand, so I'm sure it will collect noticeable dust over time. That being said the finish is really nice and glossy. I'm curious how this stands up over time as black does tend to show scratches more than any other color. Still, I can't fault this product for this as this is not a portable device that is intended to be moved a lot. As for durability, the only concern I would have is the actual lightening cable plug. It is the only loose moving part of this product and I'm curious how long this will last with repetitive docking and undocking of my iPhone.
As for cosmetics, this is still a well designed product. It looks great on my desk as well as my bedside table, where it sits now. I would not say this is an Apple-esque looking product, but it does look great in any environment I put it in.
Lastly, because this is a Belkin product, you know it's certified for Apple's Made For.... This ensure your Apple products work as they should with this charging stand.
Features:
This product provides a great looking charge station for both your iPhone and AppleWatch. As stated earlier, it looks great at my desk or at my bedside. There are little niceties on there including a connector which can be adjusted by a turn dial in the back. This moves the connector up/down to accommodate your iPhone case or lack of a case. It charges as expected both my iPhone and AppleWatch with no problem. I even put my 2017 iPad on there to charge and it charges just fine. I was unable to put both my iPad and AppleWatch at the same time, as the iPad hijacks the whole stand. Still it's nice to know I can put my iPad on there where is charges and stands secure. The AppleWatch charge stand can easily accommodate any version/series watch and type of bands. I didn't think this would be an issue, but I've tried both my original AppleWatch and Series 3 with multiple bands to see how they look or if I saw any issues. No issues as far as I can see and they all look great on this stand. Lastly, the PowerHouse Charge Dock is just that. It is powered by an adapter that is strong enough to charge any iPhone, AppleWatch, and an iPad. I have not changed any of these devices from a empty states (<20%), but it has topped off my devices quickly, but nothing noticeable different than any high-powered charging systems. Just know you'll most likely get the quickest charge possible for your device. I like the adapter solution as you know the power is consistent, rather than utilizing USB plugs from a workstation or USB hub where the power may not always be the maximum allowable.
This product provides a great looking charge station for both your iPhone and AppleWatch. As stated earlier, it looks great at my desk or at my bedside. There are little niceties on there including a connector which can be adjusted by a turn dial in the back. This moves the connector up/down to accommodate your iPhone case or lack of a case. It charges as expected both my iPhone and AppleWatch with no problem. I even put my 2017 iPad on there to charge and it charges just fine. I was unable to put both my iPad and AppleWatch at the same time, as the iPad hijacks the whole stand. Still it's nice to know I can put my iPad on there where is charges and stands secure. The AppleWatch charge stand can easily accommodate any version/series watch and type of bands. I didn't think this would be an issue, but I've tried both my original AppleWatch and Series 3 with multiple bands to see how they look or if I saw any issues. No issues as far as I can see and they all look great on this stand. Lastly, the PowerHouse Charge Dock is just that. It is powered by an adapter that is strong enough to charge any iPhone, AppleWatch, and an iPad. I have not changed any of these devices from a empty states (<20%), but it has topped off my devices quickly, but nothing noticeable different than any high-powered charging systems. Just know you'll most likely get the quickest charge possible for your device. I like the adapter solution as you know the power is consistent, rather than utilizing USB plugs from a workstation or USB hub where the power may not always be the maximum allowable.
Shortcomings:
You need to take this part of my review with a grain of salt. These may be issues for some, but not for others, but it's worth noting to help you with your decision making process.
You need to take this part of my review with a grain of salt. These may be issues for some, but not for others, but it's worth noting to help you with your decision making process.
No syncing cable. This is simply a charging station, which is powered by an adapter (see above). The benefit of this is consistent power, but the drawback is that you cannot use it to sync your iPhone, as it is not inherently plugged directly to your computer. In order to sync, you need to sync your iPhone via wi-fi. This of course will not work unless you're on the same wi-fi network as the computer you're synching with. Depending on how you're planning on putting this product in your environment, will depend on whether or not this is a drawback or not. Personally, I think this is an issues (-1-star). For others, this may not be an issue. I think the ideal solution would be to provide a USB option to plug the stand into computer or USB hub to facilitate syncing. Without this feature, you're limited as to how you're going to best utilize this stand. For me, I cannot use this at my desk, where I traditionally keep my iPhone and AppleWatch where I can sync quickly. This is such a good looking stand, I'd like to have it at my desk. That being said, if you keep your iPhone and AppleWatch in your bedroom at home (or anywhere outside of a synching location), then syncing would not be an issue. In this case, I have put this pretty thing in my bedroom instead. If this is not an issue for you, you should look at this as a 5-Star review.
As I stated earlier, most products I used have failed where the lightening cable docks with the iPhone. Over time, this tends to wear down and I'm curious how long this will last with repetitive docking/undocking. I can't fault this product for this, as I have not experienced this problem, but I will be update my review if this becomes an issue.
Summary:
Do I like this product? Yes I do. That being said, it is a premium product and you pay for that premium. It's design well, Apple certified so you know it will work (as with all of Belkin's products), built well, looks great, and functions well. Are there other options out there? Yes of course there is. This particular market is saturated with products like this. That being said, if you lined them up together I think the design and quality of this product outmatches what I've use before. I would recommend if direct syncing is not an issue for you.
Do I like this product? Yes I do. That being said, it is a premium product and you pay for that premium. It's design well, Apple certified so you know it will work (as with all of Belkin's products), built well, looks great, and functions well. Are there other options out there? Yes of course there is. This particular market is saturated with products like this. That being said, if you lined them up together I think the design and quality of this product outmatches what I've use before. I would recommend if direct syncing is not an issue for you.
Written by a customer while visiting belkin.com
Customer Rating
5
Love having my phone and Watch charged each day!
on May 8, 2018
Posted by: BrettJ
from Littleton, CO, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had this station for a few weeks now. The convenience of having both my phone and watch charged each morning is great. I also like having both devices near in case of emergencies at night.
Written by a customer while visiting belkin.com
Customer Rating
5
Finally, a dual charger for my phone and watch.
on May 8, 2018
Posted by: Scott01
from Chicago, IL, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are an apple house, both my wife and I have iPhone and Apple Watches and it's been a struggle to be able to charge everything at once. With this new charging dock we can charge both our phone and watches at the same time. Belkin has done their research and has come up with a dock that can handle different phone cases with the ability to raise and lower the charging plug. This allows me to charge my phone regardless how thick my case is. Another great fact about this charger is that it has enough juice to charge both the phone and watch quickly and at the same time. Well done Belkin!
Written by a customer while visiting belkin.com
Customer Rating
5
Great! From Valet to this was EASY!
on May 8, 2018
Posted by: ArtDad111
from Vandalia, OH, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had the Belkin Valet iPhone + Apple Watch charger since it was released. Loved all the features it had. Now, with the PowerHouse I get all the same features and a smaller footprint. No complaints of any kind.
Written by a customer while visiting belkin.com
Customer Rating
5
Sturdy, durable, and versatile charging dock!
on May 8, 2018
Posted by: Hairbear54
from Gilbert, AZ, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this docking station for my iPhone and my wife's iPhone. It works great and easy to use. The only complain, but only slight is that it is at times hard to connect because the port is flexible. But that is also it's strength. It makes it versatile to connect to phones with both case and no case. It is a very solid stand which is not easily tipped. I do not have an iWatch, but this feature is also very helpful!
Written by a customer while visiting belkin.com
Customer Rating
5
Stylish, sturdy, and works great!
on May 8, 2018
Posted by: scottegardner
from Illinois, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This charge dock is the perfect complement to my desk to keep my phone and watch charged. The base is heavy and has a non-slip rubber bottom, the lightning connector to charge the phone is adjustable to fit my phone case, and the watch charger has a strong magnet so the watch stays in place. Very satisfied!
Written by a customer while visiting belkin.com
Customer Rating
5
Belkin Power House Charge Dock_Apple Watch/IPhone
on May 8, 2018
Posted by: asmurray1
from South Carolina, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great product from Belkin. The design is very sleek, and compact enough that it doesn't require a lot of space. You can set on your computer desk, or night stand. This product starts charging immediately when you place each item on the respective holder. The watch automatically launches into nightstand mode for a great visual effect. The iPhone charging feature is fantastic, and being able to charge your watch at the same time is a definite plus.
Written by a customer while visiting belkin.com