Journey’s new Nova 3-in-1 fast charger brings intriguing design

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Journey Nova 3-in-1 fast charger
The new Journey Nova 3-in-1 fast charger carries a distinctive look.
Photo: Journey

Multi-device chargers for iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch come and go, but Journey just rolled one out that really catches the eye: the Journey Nova 3-in-1 Fast Charging Station. It’s available for preorder now.

“Our designers envisaged an anti-tech aesthetic for Nova,” said a Journey spokesperson. “The exterior complements decors much like a vase, chair or pot plant might.”

A pot plant, they say! Well, that is a good aesthetic model to emulate, although it being on the “anti-tech” side seems debatable.

Journey Nova 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station

The new Nova 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station, which follows release of Journey’s Trio and Trio Ultra wireless charger models and other products like Apple Watch bands and iPhone wallets, is a fast charger with a “distinctive home decor aesthetic,” the company said. “Its exterior differentiates it from the utilitarian character of other wireless chargers on the market today.”

And it really does carry a distinctive look. In fact, Journey contends Nova can be a “statement piece” on any flat surface. And that’s because of its split-material design, minimalist exterior and vertical architecture setting its look apart on bedside tables, desks and kitchen counters.

I plan to review the charger soon.

Apple-certified Qi2 fast charger

The Qi2 and Apple-certified Nova also delivers 15W fast wireless charging to all Qi2-enabled Apple or Android smartphones, along with fast charging for Apple Watches and AirPods.

“While it’s delivering the best performance next-generation fast wireless charging has to offer, it’s essentially blending in plain sight amongst householders’ other home décor items,” Journey said. “We’re excited to see how it reshapes expectations of how an all-in-one charger should harmonize with a living space.”

Nova features:

  • Simultaneous 3-in-1 charging for phones, Apple Watches, and AirPods.
  • 15W power for Qi2-enabled phones (including iPhone 16), and fast charging for Apple Watch and AirPods.
  • Anti-tech aesthetic
  • Weighted base for stability during single-handed charger placement.
  • Rear flip-open Apple Watch charger
  • LED status indicator light that automatically turns off after 12 seconds.
  • Space-saving vertical build
  • Touch-on guiding night light

Preorder from: Journey

Source: Journey

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