Phone & Tablet Chargers

How Smartwatch Charging Actually Works

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Smartwatch charging typically uses proprietary magnetic puck or dock, typically 2.5-5W. Smartwatches almost universally use a brand-specific magnetic charging puck rather than usb-c directly, since the small size doesn’t accommodate a standard port.

What to know

A generic charger almost always works fine for a smartwatch given how little power it draws — the main compatibility question is connector shape, not wattage.

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