Best Classroom-based Charging Stations for Tablets

Samuel J Tan Classroom Technology, Hardware, Smartphones, Tablets, Technology 0

The ~~invasion~~ embracing of technology in education has created demands of classroom learning environments and of educators in ways that are both challenging and unique from the use of technology in teaching and learning to the needs and requirements of handling and supporting technological equipment.

There are many gadgets available on the market today that go some way in helping make technology in the classroom more supported, among them are good charging stations.

The need to charge and ensure that devices are up to task, by simply being ‘alive’ is not difficult, but it is an added consideration to a busy teachers schedule.

With dedicated charging stations within classroom settings, life becomes a whole lot easier both for teachers, their assistants and with some help even younger students.

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Choosing the Right Charging Station

When choosing a charging station, make sure you get the right number of ports for the devices you need to charge. The average charging stations have 7-ports, while smaller ones have 4 or 5 ports. The biggest charging station has 10-ports. Also, consider the power rating on the chargers. Higher rated chargers will charge devices quicker than lower powered models. While not essential, some manufacturers include shorter Lighting or MicroUSB cables to make it easier to connect up the different devices and still keep the charging station looking organised and neat.

See table of comparison for 7-port charging stations below:

10 Best Mobile Devices Charging Stations for Smartphones & Tablets

In this post, we take a look at some of the best classroom based charging stations that we have come across.

NOTE: Some manufacturer includes short Lightning or MicroUSB cables with their docking station. This makes the setup neater and easier to organise instead of using the long cables that came with the devices.

A Closer Look

Satechi 7-Port USB Charging Station Dock

7 Powered USB Ports (3 x 2.4A and 4 x 1A) – Simply connect your own charging cable and this powerful charging station will charge up to 7 devices, including smartphones and high-powered devices such as tablets
Includes 7 Velcro straps for cable management – Keep your devices and cables organized .
Organize up to 7 devices – 7 slots with anti-scratch silicone pads organize your devices even with the cases still on
Surge protection on each port – Built-in smart charging chipset provides determines the charge needed for your device, delivering a steady and safe charge
Power in a compact space – At 7.4 x 5.5-inches, this charging station packs power without taking up precious space on your desk

Satechi 5-Port USB Charging Station Dock – SMART PORTS, COMPACT

Satechi 5-Port USB Charging Station White

5 Powered USB Ports (5 x 2.4A, QC Port 5V/9V/12V) with integrated Qualcomm® Quick Charge 2.0 port (marked with green lightning icon) allows you to charge your devices at a considerable faster speed.
Simply connect your own charging cable and this powerful charging station will charge up to 5 devices
Includes 5 Velcro straps for cable management – Keep your devices and cables organized
Organize up to 5 devices – 5 slots with anti-scratch silicone pads organize your devices even with the cases still on
Surge protection on each port – Built-in smart charging chipset provides determines the charge needed for your device, delivering a steady and safe charge
Clear perspex plastic dividers

Avantree 4-Port Fast Multiple Devices Charging Station – SMART PORTS

Avantree Fast Multiple Devices Charging Station 4 Port White

Power: 22.5Watt
Fast charging detects the connected device and use the best output current to charge this with three standard USB port and 1 Smart Port (total of 4.5A Maximum output)
Avantree Fast Mult-port Charging Station is the only charger with cable management built-in.
Use your own USB cable and keep things tidy with excess cables wrapped inside the storage compartment.
Removable and adjustable organiser with silicone surface and soft bumpers

Avantree Fast Multiple Devices Charging Station 4 Port

gofanco® 7-Port Desktop USB Charging Station – SMART PORTS

Power: up to 65W total
7 SmartIC enabled USB ports allow you to charge 7 smartphones and tablets simultaneously.
2.4A Max output per port for fast charging; provides fastest possible charging.
Smartflow Charging Technology detects your devices and delivers full speed charging.
Fixed dividers made from clear perspex glass creating vertical slots to hold devices, each with silicone pads to prevent devices from slider.
Available in black or white.

TEC600 Tech Tub for up to 6 Tablets [STORAGE & POWER]

Not just a charging station but a secure lockable storage with internal power strip, the TEC6 Tech Tub is ideal for mobile classes or cache of tablets/laptops that need to be shared between classrooms. The i-Rover TEC600 Tech Tub has room for 6 tablets or laptops. It is a compact, secure, lightweight and mobile storage solution made from highly durable, heat resistant ABS plastic. The case is vented and the internal dividers are adjustable for different devices. There is also a cable management pocket to keep cords organised. Accompanying trolley is also available for better portability. New upright mode, the Tech Tub2 offers front instead of top loading hatch and integrated key locks.

TEC606B Tech Tub Trolley with Base Tech Tub [TROLLEY & STORAGE]
TEC606C Tech Tub Trolley with Premium Tech Tub [TROLLEY & STORAGE]

Juicy Power 7-Port Desktop USB Charging Station – SMART PORTS

Juicy Power 7-Port Turquoise Charging Station

Power: 64.95W
SmartFlow technology on all seven ports with up to 2.4A per port (13A total output capacity)
Smart IC for intelligent and efficient charging with up to 63% faster than regular charging stations
Multiple protection against overcharging, surge and overheating
Fixed clear perspex plastic dividers

Juicy Power 7-Port USB Charging Station Black – SMART PORTS

Power: 64.95W
Up to 2.4A output on every port, 13A Total Output allowing for the fastest charging time irrespective of device, tablet or smartphone.
SmartFlow IC technology for optimal charging with built-in over charging and surge protection
Fixed blades to hold 7 devices in place

UNITEK 10-Port USB Charger Charging Station for Multiple Device with SmartIC Tech – SMART PORTS, HIGHEST NUMBER OF PORTS

Power: 96Watt – HIGHEST POWER
10 ports with up to 2.4A per port capable of charging up to 10 devices at once
Smart IC for protection against over heating, over current and over charging
11 adjustable and removable blades to organise and support different devices

Skiva StandCharger 7-Port 84W/16.8A Desktop USB Fast Charging Station Dock – SMART PORTS

Power: 84Watt without active cooling so no noisy fan.
7 USB ports with up to 2.4A per port for a total of 13A Maximum capacity.
Built-in stand for 7 devices made from clear perspex plastic.

Okra® 7-Port Hub USB Desktop Universal Charging Station Multi-Device Dock

Okra 7-Port Hub USB Desktop Charging Station

Power: 64.98Watt
7 Powered USB Ports (3 x 2.4A and 4 x 1A) for a total of 13A Maximum
Includes non-removable slots with anti-scratch non-slippery silicone pads to safely hold and organize up to 7 devices