I tried using Sanwa Supply's power adapter 'ACA-PD101' that can charge your Apple Watch just by placing it on the device.



Although the battery life of the Apple Watch is gradually getting longer with each new model, it is not so long that you can use it for several days without charging, and you need to charge the battery much more frequently than other smartwatches. Sanwa Supply's ' ACA-PD101 ' is a power adapter that combines a mount for charging the Apple Watch. Although it is the size of a regular charger, it is equipped with a USB-C port and a charging mount for the Apple Watch, and is compatible with

the USB PD fast charging standard and USB PD-PPS , which allows efficient fast charging while suppressing heat generation.

ACA-PD101 [USB PD compatible AC charger (PD30W, Apple Watch charging)] A USB PD compatible AC charger with an integrated Apple Watch magnetic charging module that has been officially certified by Apple, allowing you to charge your iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously with a single charger. | Sanwa Supply Co., Ltd.
https://www.sanwa.co.jp/product/syohin?code=ACA-PD101

The 'ACA-PD101' package looks like this. In the upper right corner of the package, there is a ' Made for Apple Watch ' badge, which is proof that the product has been certified as compatible by Apple.



The box only contains the main unit and an instruction manual.



The main body looks like this, with a magnetic charging section (maximum output 3W) for charging the Apple Watch on the top.



On the front is a USB-C port that supports USB-PD (maximum output 30W).



The power plug is stored on the back.



This is what it looks like when you pull out the plug.



There's nothing special about the other aspects.



Just plug it into an outlet like this and place your Apple Watch on top to charge it. The magnetic charging part of the Apple Watch lightly attaches to the Apple Watch with a magnet.



It is possible to charge the Apple Watch and iPhone at the same time like this. With the 'ACA-PD101', you can charge the Apple Watch without a cable, so it's pretty good that there are no unnecessary cables.



To fast charge an iPhone, a USB-C power adapter that can use USB PD is required, so when I checked the output of the USB-C port with the Power-Z KM003C , I could confirm that it was charging at an output of over 20W.



For the editorial staff of GIGAZINE, who have been using the Apple Watch since the first Apple Watch was released, the Apple Watch was a strong ally when traveling, but at the same time, it was also a nuisance to have to carry a dedicated charging cable . Since the Apple Watch is not replaced as frequently as the iPhone, I only have one dedicated cable, and when I go out for more than one night, I have to take out the cable I use at home, which was very troublesome.

In recent years , mobile batteries that can also charge the Apple Watch have appeared, but the 'ACA-PD101' can also be used as a power adapter to charge smartphones, so just having it allows you to charge your smartphone and Apple Watch at the same time, which is very good for minimizing your luggage when you go out. For those who want to reduce their luggage as much as possible when going out, or for those who want to charge their Apple Watch while on a business trip or travel, the 'ACA-PD101' seems to be a highly recommended option.

In addition, 'ACA-PD101' is sold at Amazon.co.jp for 11,800 yen including tax.

Amazon.co.jp: Sanwa Supply Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Module with USB AC Charger (Made for Apple Watch Certified) PD30W Compatible ACA-PD101: Electronics & Cameras



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in Review,   Hardware, Posted by logu_ii