Android Authority calls DailyObjects Node first wireless charger worth keeping

The review said the Node is not a system that can be judged in a day or two; the reviewer used it for more than a month. Most wireless charging stations are permanent fixtures with a fixed layout for phones, earbuds, and smartwatches, the article said. The Node uses a modular base with multiple pogo-pin connectors, and charging modules attach magnetically. Users can place modules wherever they want.

According to Android Authority, the company offers a Qi2-based wireless charger, a Qi2 wireless charging puck that also doubles as an earphone charger, an Apple Watch charger, and a desk lamp, with more modules expected. The reviewer said magnets hold the modules securely while making them easy to remove, and the snapping action provides satisfying tactile feedback. The system allows three wireless chargers on a desk, or a phone charger on the right and an Apple Watch charger on the left, and the arrangement can be changed.

The review said modularity alone may not justify the dock's steep price, but the modules can be detached and used elsewhere. Each module includes a dedicated USB slot on the back, according to the article. The MagSafe charging puck can work as part of the Node setup on a desk and be pulled off for use as a standalone wireless charger in a coffee shop, reducing the need for a separate travel charger. The Apple Watch charger also detaches from the base.

The wireless charging phone stand is portable and has a 7,800 mAh battery built in, the review said. The reviewer described it as a transportable power bank rather than a proper replacement for a power bank because of its shape, but said he has used it to charge his phone at a coffee table instead of his desk. A desk lamp module also has a built-in battery; it can sit on the Node base and charge while lighting a workspace, then be removed for use on a bedside table or elsewhere.

Android Authority said the reviewer does not expect users to rearrange modules daily once they settle on a preferred layout. It also noted that looks are subjective and that the reviewer, a design enthusiast, cares about how tech fits in a space. The review was published by Android Authority.