The Lowdown
When I first learned of the Nomad Leather Cover for MagSafe Charger, I was a bit perplexed. Why would anyone feel the need to wrap their already overpriced charger in leather? Having finally purchased a MagSafe charger, however, I have come to appreciate the added protection and refinement the Nomad Leather Cover for MagSafe Charger adds.
Overall
Pros
- Adds some finesse to your MagSafe charger
- Protects MagSafe charger from scratches and scuffs
- Horween leather is long-lasting and gets a gorgeous patina over time
Cons
- Requires you to provide your own MagSafe charger
- It’s pricy
As I noted in my recent review of Moment’s MagSafe mount accessories, I’ve recently developed an appreciation for Apple’s MagSafe charging system. Those mounts do a great job of holding your iPhone, but they don’t address the need to charge your iPhone while it’s mounted. The Nomad Leather Cover for MagSafe Charger does.
Nomad‘s Leather Cover is a simple accessory. While it doesn’t functionally change your charging experience, it does make it more aesthetically pleasing.
The Leather Cover is made from the Horween leather Nomad is famous for using in many of their products.
It looks great right out of the box and, over time, will develop a lovely patina. This is what it looks like after 100 days of use.
The inside of the Leather Cover has a felt lining that will keep your MagSafe charger looking new.
When the MagSafe is inserted, the ubiquitous white circle gains a bit of personality.
It works both with and without a protective case.
Nomad has this to say about the $24.95 Leather Cover:
Designed to give your MagSafe Charger a classic, yet bold new look, Leather Cover for MagSafe Charger combines a leather exterior with a soft microfiber interior. Made from minimally treated, vegetable-tanned leather from one of America’s oldest tanneries, Leather Cover for MagSafe Charger is designed to beautifully patina with time, creating a MagSafe charging experience unique to you.
When I first learned of the Nomad Leather Cover for MagSafe Charger, I was a bit perplexed. Why would anyone feel the need to wrap their already overpriced charger in leather? Having finally purchased a MagSafe charger, however, I have come to appreciate the added protection and refinement the Nomad Leather Cover for MagSafe Charger adds.
Do you need an accessory like this? Nope. But, having tried the Nomad Leather Cover for MagSafe Charger, I can see why there is a market for a product like this. I love the fact that it looks so good next to the brown Nomad case I’m using with my phone.
The Nomad Leather Cover for MagSafe Charger retails for $24.95; it is available directly from the manufacturer.
Source: Manufacturer supplied review sample
What I Like: Adds some finesse to your MagSafe charger; Protects MagSafe charger from scratches and scuffs: Horween leather is long-lasting and gets a gorgeous patina over time
What Needs Improvement: Requires you to provide your own MagSafe charger: It’s pricy