Nowadays, pretty much all our personal devices are powered by batteries. This includes our smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and even wireless earbuds. While the internal batteries in all those devices gives us the convenience to utilize them just about anywhere, this also means we have to recharge them regularly to keep their batteries topped up. The only problem with having so many battery-powered devices is when you find yourself having to recharge multiple devices at once. This is where a multi-device charging station comes in handy, as these charging solutions are specifically designed to accommodate all of your battery-powered devices, allowing you to recharge multiple of them simultaneously, while also offering you a way to keep your devices stored and organized when not in use. On that note, check out the Scosche BaseLynx 2.0 Kit.
The Scosche BaseLynx 2.0 Kit is a 2-in-1 customizable modular charging system featuring individual charging modules that are designed to be combined together (like Lego pieces) and can be easily re-adjusted to better fit a user’s devices and their respective charging needs. The kit combines the BaseLynx 2.0 Vert module, a vertical multi-device charging station that allows users to organize, store, and quickly recharge up to three devices via its three USB-C PD charging ports which offer a shared 60W Output, along with the BaseLynx 2.0 2-in-1 Stand module, a charging stand which can hold, display, and charge an iPhone 12 or later via MagSafe charging with a 15W Output, for which it also features an adjustable viewing angle, while also enabling users to simultaneously charge their AirPods on its base through Qi wireless charging with a 5W Power Output.
With it, you’re offered an ultra-versatile solution where you can neatly store and recharge all your battery-powered devices in one shared spot that can completely satisfy the charging needs of all those devices.
Here’s our hands-on review of the Scosche BaseLynx 2.0 Kit, where we go over everything that this 2-in-1 customizable modular charging system has to offer you.
DESIGN
Starting with the unit’s size, this 2-in-1 modular charging system has a small footprint, meaning it doesn’t take up too much space from where you set it up, whether that’s on a countertop, on top of your desk, or your nightstand, even when having its modules combined together.
The Scosche BaseLynx 2.0 Kit also sports a stylish and minimalist design that gives it a modern and discreet aesthetic, allowing it to easily blend in with the rest of your personal space.
Moreover, this 2-in-1 modular charging system also packs a sturdy construction, as the outer case from each its charging modules is built of high-quality TPU plastic.
INTERFACE, POWER SPECS & CONNECTIVITY
We’ll now go over the power specifications and the connectivity options offered by each of the kit’s charging modules.
Firstly, there’s the kit’s BaseLynx 2.0 Vert module, a vertical multi-device charging station that allows users to organize, store, and quickly recharge up to three devices via its three USB-C PD charging ports (integrated at the center of its base), which are rated to have a shared Power Output of 60 Watts.
That said, keep in mind that using just one USB-C port will provide your device with its entire 60W Output, while using two USB-C ports will provide a split 30W Output per port, and ultimately using all its three USB-C ports will essentially deliver only 20W Output per port.
In addition, there’s also the kit’s BaseLynx 2.0 2-in-1 Stand module, a charging stand which can hold, display, and charge an iPhone 12 (or later) via MagSafe charging, for which it boasts 15 Watts of Power Output. What’s more is that this module’s phone charging stand also features an adjustable viewing angle, allowing users to freely adjust their phone’s orientation while having it charging.
On top of allowing users to recharge their iPhone, this module also enables you to simultaneously charge your AirPods via Qi wireless charging by placing them on top of its base, for which its rated to have 5 Watts of Power Output.
As for the technologies used by the kit’s charging modules, know that its BaseLynx 2.0 Vert charging module utilizes fast charging technologies for charging your USB-C-enabled devices, including smart shared power and advanced GaN (Gallium nitride) technology, while its BaseLynx 2.0 2-in-1 Stand charging module features MagSafe magnetic wireless charging for charging your MagSafe-enabled Apple devices via MagSafe charging.
The kit’s two modules can be used separately or ultimately combined together to provide multiple charging, storage and display options, with both modules being powered by one AC power cable, for which the system as a whole is rated to have an AC Power Input Rating of 100-240V (at 50/60Hz, 7A).
PRICING & AVAILABILITY
If you’re interested in purchasing the Scosche BaseLynx 2.0 Kit (the basic kit), know that each kit is priced at just $179.95. You can order it online directly from Scosche’s official shopping page.
OTHER AVAILABLE OPTIONS
For users who have even more charging needs, there’s the Scosche BaseLynx 2.0 Pro Kit, which in addition to the BaseLynx 2.0 Vert and BaseLynx 2.0 2-in-1 Stand charging modules, also comes with the BaseLynx 2.0 Watch module, a magnetic charger for the charging your Apple Watch (works with all Apple Watch models) via MagSafe charging with a 5W Output, along with the BaseLynx 2.0 End Cap module, an electric-powered dual-port charging module that integrates a 67W USB-C PD output charging port for charging additional USB-C enabled devices plus an AC outlet with a rated 1250W Power Output to which you can connect a laptop’s power supply.
In case you’re interested in buying the Scosche BaseLynx 2.0 Pro Kit, know that each kit is priced at $279.95. You can order it online from Scosche’s respective shopping page.
Finally, we’d also like to note that all charging modules from Scosche’s BaseLynx 2.0 lineup can be purchased separately to extend the system’s charging capabilities and have it match your personal charging needs, for which all of its module’s respective pricing options and purchase links are provided below:
- BaseLynx 2.0 Vert – currently discounted from $99.99 down to $79.99 (saves you $20).
- BaseLynx 2.0 2-in-1 Stand currently discounted from $119.99 down to $99.99 (saves you $20).
- BaseLynx 2.0 Watch – currently discounted from $79.99 down to $69.99 (saves you $10).
- BaseLynx 2.0 End Cap – currently discounted from $59.99 down to $49.99 (saves you $20).
Keep in mind that the system is designed to support additional charging modules up to a certain limit. That said, know the company has come up with a point-value system that classifies each of the system’s charging modules with a particular amount of points, for which users can ultimately combine charging modules with a sum of up to 15 points in total (see example below).