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This is Apple’s own charging puck on a one-metre woven USB-C cable — the same one that comes in the box with a new watch. Buying a second one is the simplest way to stop carrying your only charger between the bedside, the desk and the bag. It is also the reference point for fast charging: Apple’s charge-time claims are measured with this cable.
Reviewed by the Tiny Tech Box team
Version reviewed: Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable, 1 m, White · ASIN B0CHX5CS34 · Amazon US listing · Apple part MT0H3AM/A
One-sentence verdict: The spare Apple Watch charger to buy: official fast charging on every recent model and a woven cable — just remember the power adapter is extra.
The aluminium ring around the puck is how you tell the fast-charging version from older plastic ones.
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| Best for | Any Apple Watch owner who wants a second charger that fast-charges exactly like the one in the box. |
| Not ideal for | Anyone who wants a stand, a nightstand angle or a travel case — this is just a puck on a cable. |
| Current price | $26.36 on Amazon |
| Price checked | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Version reviewed | Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable · 1 m · White · MT0H3AM/A · ASIN B0CHX5CS34 · Amazon US |
A white puck with an aluminium rim on a one-metre woven cable, ending in USB-C. That is all there is, and that is fine: the puck lies flat, the cable coils neatly, and the aluminium ring is what marks it as the fast-charging version rather than the old plastic puck. It is the same unit that ships with a new watch.
Plug it into a USB-C adapter, hold the puck near the back of the watch and the magnets pull it into place. There is no pairing, no settings and no orientation to fuss over. The one thing to check is your adapter: fast charging needs USB-C Power Delivery, which any recent Apple or name-brand charger has.
This is what fast charging is measured on. Apple quotes about 30 minutes from 0 to 80% on the Series 11 and 12, and about 45 minutes on the Ultra 3, Ultra 4 and SE 3. Owners consistently describe it as fast and dependable, and it does not run hot the way some cheap clones do. Series 6 and earlier charge at their normal speed.
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The woven jacket is a real improvement on Apple’s old cables, and most owners have no problems. Durability feedback is still mixed, with some reports of cables that stop working. Best Buy owners rate the same part 4.9 out of 5 across 740 reviews. Apple products carry Apple’s standard one-year limited warranty; the Amazon listing does not state it for this item.
At $26.36 on Amazon (checked Oct 8, 2026), it is the price of Apple’s own spare cable, not a bargain.
Third-party MFi cables are cheaper and many are fine, but this is the one you know fast-charges every current model at Apple’s quoted speeds. For the cable you will use every night, that certainty is worth the few extra dollars.
4.8 ★ from 3,397 Amazon ratings · price checked Oct 8, 2026
Price and availability may change after the date shown.
| Product | Best for | Key advantage | Main drawback | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Magnetic Fast Charger (this cable, 1 m) | The official spare charger | Apple’s fast-charge speeds; woven cable | Adapter extra; no stand | $26.36 |
| Belkin Fast Charging Pad (black) | Travel and nightstand in one | Folds flat, props up for nightstand mode | Costs more; Belkin lists up to Series 10 / Ultra 2 | $49.92 |
| elago W3 Stand (white) | Turning this cable into a stand | Retro Mac look, nightstand angle | Charger not included | $14.49 |
If you want nightstand mode, pair this cable with the elago W3 for less than the Belkin pad costs. Pick the Belkin if you travel and want one self-contained charger that folds flat. Prices are live Amazon figures.
The Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger is the easy recommendation for a spare charger. It is the same cable Apple ships with the watch, it fast-charges every current model at the speeds Apple quotes, and the woven cable is tougher than it used to be.
The reservations are small but real: the adapter is extra, it costs more than good MFi cables, and it is only a puck. If you want a bedside stand, budget for one.
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Design — a neat woven cable and flat puck; no stand | 4 / 5 |
| Value — Apple pricing; MFi clones cost less | 3 / 5 |
| Performance — the reference for fast charging: about 30 min to 80% on Series 11/12 | 5 / 5 |
| Build & Durability — woven jacket is tougher; some cables still fail | 4 / 5 |
| Compatibility & Ease of Use — every Apple Watch, magnetic snap-on, nothing to set up | 5 / 5 |
| Overall | 4.2 / 5 · Would Buy |
The overall score is the average of the five aspects above. How we score.
| Brand / part | Apple — MT0H3AM/A |
| Compatible models | All Apple Watch models (Apple) |
| Fast charging | Series 7 and later, SE 3 and all Ultra models (Apple) |
| Charge time, 0–80% | About 30 min on Series 11 and 12; about 45 min on Ultra 3, Ultra 4 and SE 3 (Apple) |
| Power adapter | Not included; needs a USB-C adapter (Apple lists 18W and up, or a USB-PD adapter of 5W or more) (Apple) |
| Cable | 1 m (3.3 ft) woven, USB-C (Apple) |
| Connector | Magnetic charging puck with aluminium housing (Apple) |
| Warranty | N/A on the Amazon listing |
| Seller | Ships from and sold by Amazon.com (Sep 22, 2026) |
| ASIN | B0CHX5CS34 |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
Figures marked “Apple” are the manufacturer’s published claims. “N/A” means the value is not listed on the Amazon listing or the Apple product page.
Yes. Apple quotes about 30 minutes from 0 to 80% on the Series 12 and about 45 minutes on the Ultra 4 with this cable and a 20W adapter.
A USB-C adapter with USB Power Delivery. Apple lists its 18W and larger adapters, and says third-party USB-PD adapters of 5W or more work.
The fast-charging puck has an aluminium ring around it and a USB-C plug. Older pucks are all-plastic and many are USB-A.
Yes — this is Apple’s 1 m woven USB-C magnetic fast charger, part MT0H3AM/A.
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Sources: Amazon product listing (ASIN B0CHX5CS34), read Sep 22, 2026, via the Amazon Creators API · Apple product page for MT0H3AM/A (apple.com) · Apple Support, “About fast charge on Apple Watch” · Best Buy customer reviews for MT0H3AM/A (4.9/5, 740 reviews, read Sep 22, 2026). Figures attributed to Apple are the manufacturer’s published claims; the rating, price and buyer feedback are from the live Amazon listing on the date shown.
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