Wireless Chargers / Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 vs Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA)
Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1
$79.99
VSSatechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA)
$129.99
Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 vs Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA)
Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA)
Aluminium with UK and EU plugs included — but 399g is no travel weight.
Wins overall by 0.1 points
Quick Verdict
The Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) wins by 0.1 points, which is not enough to settle it. Aluminium, 119g, real Apple Watch fast charging — the travel pick. Pick on the specs that matter to you, not the overall score.
The Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 and Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) are both closely matched wireless Charger models, and the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 is $50 cheaper than the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) ($79.99 vs $129.99). On Portability, the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 leads (9.5 vs 5.5/10) — weight, folding design and travel practicality. On Charging Speed, the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) leads (8.5 vs 6.5/10) — real wireless wattage and which Qi standard it is certified to. On Device Support, the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) leads (9.0 vs 7.0/10) — how many devices it charges, and whether the watch charges fast. Overall, the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) scores 7.9/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 7.8/10 for the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1, though the gap is close enough that your specific use case should decide it. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 | Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $129.99 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | 2-in-1, travel folding | 3-in-1, foldable |
| Qi Standard | Qi2, certified at 15W | Qi2 25W, equivalent to the Qi2.2 class |
| Max Phone Output (W) | 15 | 25✓ |
| Devices Charged | Phone plus Apple Watch, or AirPods on the watch puck — not both at once | Phone, Apple Watch and earbuds |
| Apple Watch Charging | Yes, with fast charging at 5W | Yes, with fast charging for Series 7 to 11, SE 3 and Ultra |
| Magnetic Alignment | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adapter Included | No — needs a 30W or better adapter | Yes — a 45W adapter with UK and EU plugs |
| Cable | Detachable 1m braided, included | Detachable USB-C |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive |
| Weight (g) | 119✓ | 399 |
| Warranty | 18 months | 18 months |
| Colors | Black, White | Space Grey |
Category Scores
Charging Speed
The Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 6.5 — a 2.0-point margin on real wireless wattage and which Qi standard it is certified to. If that is what you are buying for, the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Device Support
The Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 7.0 — a 2.0-point margin on how many devices it charges, and whether the watch charges fast. If that is what you are buying for, the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build Quality
The Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 leads clearly here, 9.5 against 9.0 — a 0.5-point margin on materials, finish and durability. If that is what you are buying for, the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Cooling
The Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 and Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) are level here, at 6.0/10 each. whether it sustains full wattage or throttles under load is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Portability
The Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 leads clearly here, 9.5 against 5.5 — a 4.0-point margin on weight, folding design and travel practicality. If that is what you are buying for, the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Features
The Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-point margin on kickstands, adapters included, international plugs and extras. If that is what you are buying for, the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Design
The Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 leads clearly here, 9.5 against 9.0 — a 0.5-point margin on how it looks on a desk or nightstand. If that is what you are buying for, the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 7.0 — a 0.5-point margin on speed and device support relative to price, including any adapter you must buy separately. If that is what you are buying for, the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 if…
- • Portability matters most to you — the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 scores 9.5/10 here (weight, folding design and travel practicality).
- • Build Quality matters most to you — the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 scores 9.5/10 here (materials, finish and durability).
- • You want to spend less — it's $50 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is travel.
Choose the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) if…
- • Charging Speed matters most to you — the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) scores 8.5/10 here (real wireless wattage and which Qi standard it is certified to).
- • Device Support matters most to you — the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) scores 9.0/10 here (how many devices it charges, and whether the watch charges fast).
- • Features matters most to you — the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) scores 8.5/10 here (kickstands, adapters included, international plugs and extras).
- • Your main use case is desk or multi-device.
Pros & Cons
Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1
Pros
- +The best-built travel charger here — aluminium and leather rather than plastic
- +Genuine Apple Watch fast charging, which the cheaper 2-in-1s do not offer at all
- +119g and folds to palm size
- +Braided cable included
Cons
- −Qi2 15W rather than Qi2.2 25W, so phone charging is a generation behind
- −The watch puck charges either the watch or AirPods, not both
- −No adapter included, and it needs 30W or more
- −$79.99 for 15W is a lot if you do not care about the build
Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA)
Pros
- +The included adapter ships with UK and EU plugs, making it the most genuinely international charger here
- +Aluminium build quality matches the Twelve South
- +Full three-device charging with watch fast charging
Cons
- −399g is by far the heaviest charger here, which undercuts the travel positioning it is sold on
- −Passive cooling means it will throttle below 25W under sustained load, unlike the Anker and ESR
- −$129.99 and heavier than rivals that cost the same
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FAQs
Is the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 or Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Portability, the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 or the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA)?+
The Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 scores higher on Portability (9.5/10 vs 5.5/10) — weight, folding design and travel practicality.
Which is better for Charging Speed, the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 or the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA)?+
The Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) scores higher on Charging Speed (8.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — real wireless wattage and which Qi standard it is certified to.
Which is better for Device Support, the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 or the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA)?+
The Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) scores higher on Device Support (9.0/10 vs 7.0/10) — how many devices it charges, and whether the watch charges fast.
Which is better for Features, the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 or the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA)?+
The Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) scores higher on Features (8.5/10 vs 7.5/10) — kickstands, adapters included, international plugs and extras.
Is the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 worth the price difference over the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA)?+
The Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 is the cheaper option at $79.99 versus $129.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Portability.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 is the better fit if you mainly care about travel. The Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) is the better fit for desk or multi-device.
What's the warranty on the Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 vs the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA)?+
The Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 ships with a 18-month warranty; the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W Stand (ST-Q25F31C-EA) ships with a 18-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
Belkin UltraCharge 2-in-1 Foldable Qi2 25W (WIZ039) — $59.99
Premium Option
Anker Prime 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2.2 25W (A25N1) — $149.99
Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.