Best Apple Watch stand

published 13 January 2020

The Apple Watch has completely revolutionised the wearables market. Now on to the Apple Watch Series 5, which adds an always-on screen and compass, it's created a smartwatch bar that's been set very high.

As good as the gadget is, though: you still need to charge your Apple Watch every day - which is where our pick of the best Apple Watch stands comes in.

To do that in style you need a stand. Buy one for your bedside table or desk at work and the Apple Watch turns into a mini alarm clock, thanks to its Nightstand mode.

We’ve tracked down from of the best Apple Watch stands around, from budget picks under £10 to hand-crafted ones that are arguably even classier than the watch itself.

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Most wooden Apple Watch stands are fairly cheaply made. They look good from across a room, but aren’t quite as classy up-close. Not so with the Anden Valet.It’s produced by bespoke cabinet maker Gavin Coyle. This is not a faux artisan stand, it’s the real deal. Anden makes two versions of the Valet, and the original sticks out as it has slots cut into the wood to hold four additional straps. It’s a higher class of Apple Watch stand, perfect if a smartwatch is part of your “look”.You can choose from cherry, walnut and maple finishes. And, as you’d hope, these are not cheap veneers.

OK, this is a pure novelty stand. But shop for an affordable Apple Watch dock and the selection can start to seem monotone. Elago makes a whole range of these retro stands. They have a soft silicone part that covers the front. It offers some protection, but the look is the only real reason to buy one of these.We’ve picked the iPod Classic version, but there are also Nintendo Gameboy, original Macintosh, and iMac designs. These aren’t officially licensed, though, so don’t expect forensic accuracy.

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Andrew Williams has written about tech for a decade. He has written for a stack of magazines and websites including Wired, TrustedReviews, TechRadar and Stuff.

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