After raising more than $3 million for the HyperDrive USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro, Hyper is kicking off another Kickstarter campaign next week to fund its new HyperDrive 8-in-1 USB-C Hub with 7.5W Qi Wireless Charger iPhone Stand. The hub features eight ports, with USB-C power delivery, three USB-A 3.1 slots and inputs for 4K HDMI, ethernet, microSD and SD.
The top of the hub now serves as a 7.5W wireless charging stand for the iPhone (and up to 15W on Android devices as it supports all four Qi wireless charging standards). Hyper claims the charging pad outperforms models from Belkin and Mophie by providing a full charge in just under three hours, but we haven’t seen that claim verified yet.
The pad itself can be laid flat or inclined to provide a better view for those who use their phone alongside a laptop. The Kickstarter doesn’t go live until January 15, and Hyper is offering an early bird special.
