Twelve South's new ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger is our favorite piece of pocketable travel tech from recent times.

We’re just going to come out and say it: Twelve South’s new ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger is our favorite travel accessory from 2023. As someone who uses both an iPhone and Apple Watch, but regularly leaves the latter at home while traveling to avoid cable/charger clutter, Twelve South’s compact charger allows for a no-compromise approach. It’s a pragmatically compact, yet elegantly designed dual charging accessory that also transforms into a display stand for iPhone or charging pedestal for the Apple Watch.
When closed the ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger is like a large anodized aluminum magnetic macaron, compact makeup case, or hockey puck. Whatever it is, its design operates beyond novelty. Designed as a circular clamshell form no larger than an Apple AirPods Pro case, the ButterFly folds out to reveal dual MagSafe charging pads, one equipped to recharge the iPhone or AirPods and the other to recharge the Apple Watch simultaneously.
The MagSafe Charger on the left is rated for 15W charging while the Apple Watch Fast Charger on the right is equipped for 5W charging. A 30W Power Adapter with four international Plug Adapters, 1 meter USB-C power cord, and small velvet satchel is also included.
The device’s anodized aluminum exterior shell feels great in the palm of your hand, with an interior surface lined in a veg...