The most common complaint about the Apple Watch is its poor battery life. Users used to rely on creative solutions to keep their watches powered. However, charging the Apple Watch without a magnetic charger is not feasible. New models lack a hidden port, requiring the use of a magnetic charger included with each watch. The watch can be charged using the provided cable connected to a USB power adapter or port, or through a separately available magnetic charging pad.
Older Apple Watch models like the Series 6 have a hidden port used for diagnostics, but this feature is absent in Series 7 and newer models, including the Ultra versions, eliminating any alternative charging methods.
Third-party chargers are available, and while Apple suggests using its branded or approved devices for optimal performance, some third-party options like the Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 charging pad are even sold at the Apple Store.
Since 2016, Usman has flourished as an independent tech journalist, reveling in the evaluation of diverse tech gadgets, with a particular fondness for charging technology to ascertain product performance. Besides his journalistic endeavors, he helms the Charger Harbor YouTube channel, where he extends his tech insights to a broader audience.