The best iPhone docks you can buy

The Anker PowerWave 7.5 Wireless Charging Stand can charge your iPhone 8 or newer through thick cases without any wires.

If you have an iPhone 8 or newer, you owe it to yourself to get a great wireless charger, so why not get one that doubles as an iPhone dock? The Anker PowerWave 7.5 Watt Charging Stand is the perfect dock for the new iPhones because you don't have to plug your phone into it every time you want to juice up.

Once you've plugged the PowerWave Stand into an outlet with the included Quick Charge 3.0 AC adapter Anker's great PowerLine Micro USB Cable, all you have to do is set your iPhone on the stand, and it will start charging. The small circle on the front of the stand lights up blue when it's charging, so you know it's working. It feels like magic when you use it for the first time.

I use the PowerWave stand at my desk in the office every day to top off my phone before I head home. I love the simple white design, its slim profile, and how sturdy it is. The stand holds your phone at the perfect angle for easy viewing, and you can position your phone vertically or horizontally, and it'll keep charging.

The best part about this wireless charging iPhone dock is that it works with thick cases, which is something that wireless chargers traditionally struggle with.

In my experience, the PowerWave stand can charge an iPhone XS that's wearing a leather case and a PopSocket with no problem, which is incredibly impressive. I haven't been able to charge through the case and PopSocket with any other wireless charger I've tested.

If you're worried about safety, don't be. Anker says that the PowerWave stand has several safety features, including "over-charge protection, foreign object detection, and radiation shielding."

Buyer reviews for both products are very positive on Amazon. The stand has a 4.5-star average, as does the pad.

Pros: Affordable, small, charges fast with right adapter, works with all Qi compatible devices

Cons: Outlet adapter not included, may not charge when case is on

The Native Union Dock+ is a gorgeous charging dock for your iPhone with a built-in Apple-certified lightning connector.

Native Union makes beautiful accessories for the iPhone. The Dock+ is made in two different materials: weighted silicon with aluminum and marble with aluminum. Both versions come with a four-foot lightning cable that's MFi certified by Apple. You simply slide the cable into the dock and the tail end comes out the back. You have to use your own wall outlet adapter to supply power to your phone.

The Dock+ looks beautiful on any desk, table, or nightstand. The sleek silicon and aluminum version comes in midnight blue and gold, slate, or stone and rose gold. It ships with a matching cable, so that everything goes together perfectly. The marble version is made out of a solid piece of real marble for an added touch of luxury. You can choose either black or white marble to match your phone's color scheme.

The silicon dock works with most phone cases, though the marble one only works with slim cases that measure under 3.5mm thick. It's a sturdy dock that's well weighted, so you don't have to worry about it falling over at the slightest provocation.

Pros: Gorgeous design, built-in lightning connector, multiple colors and materials

Cons: Pricey

The Apple iPhone Dock is as simple and sturdy as it gets — it's also beautiful.

Apple makes very nice accessories for its own devices and the iPhone Dock is one of the best. It's a simple piece of aluminum that comes in all the same shades as the iPhone. It has a built-in lightning connector, a lightning port that serves as the power supply, and a headphone jack so you can play music while charging your phone.

The dock doesn't come with a lighting cable or outlet adapter, but you can just use the one that came with your phone. Or, you can pick one of the best ones from our buying guide here. It's stable enough that you can use your phone while it's charging without knocking it over. The dock should work with most cases, too, though the bulkiest ones may cause problems.

Pros: Simple design, pretty, built-in lightning connector, sturdy, stable

Cons: Pricey

The Belkin PowerHouse Charge Dock juices up both your Apple Watch and iPhone at the same time in style.

The Belkin PowerHouse Charge Dock for Apple Watch and iPhone sat on my nightstand for several months while I was using an iPhone and Apple Watch every day. It looked gorgeous and got the job done without cluttering up my bedroom with wires and ugly chargers.

If you have an iPhone and an Apple Watch, this is the dock you want. It's less pricey than most dual iPhone and Apple Watch docks, but it has a lightning connector and an Apple Watch charging disc built into the design so you don't have any extra wires. you simply plug the Belkin dock in and pop your phone and watch in the dock to charge both up simultaneously.

The only real downside to the dock is that it's expensive in comparison with the other docks in our guide, but that's the price you pay for good looks and concealed cords.

Pros: Works with both iPhone and Apple Watch, built-in lightning connector, simple design, sturdy

Cons: Pricey

The Pad & Quill Timber Catchall Stand is made of gorgeous hardwood and it comes with space for your Apple Watch, too.

Pad & Quill makes gorgeous wood and leather accessories. The Timber Catchall Stand is made from one solid piece of American Walnut hardwood. It's less of a dock than it is a catchall, but it serves the same purpose.

A beautiful tray holds your iPhone laying down while it charges, and right next to it, you have an upright stand to hold your Apple Watch and its charger. There's another tray in front of the Apple Watch stand where you can place your keys, wristwatch, or any other small items.

The Catchall doesn't come with charging cords or an outlet adapter, so you'll need to use your own. Or, you can pick one of the best ones from our buying guide here. There's a small hole in the back of the Apple Watch stand where you can thread your iPhone and Apple Watch charging cords through. It measures 8.5 by 6.4 by 0.8 inches, so it will take up a bit of space on your nightstand or table. However, it will look beautiful.

Pad & Quill offers a two-year warranty, but this Catchall is so well made that it should last you a lifetime. It may be expensive, but that's the price you pay for craftsmanship and solid hardwood.

Pros: Solid wood, holds iPhone and Apple Watch, well made, beautiful

Cons: No built-in cables, pricey