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Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK32 for Xperia Z1 Compact aka Xperia Z1C Launched

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact aka Xperia Z1C, the very first true mini smartphone from any manufacturer so far. Sony officially announced it yesterday at CES 2014 event along with Xperia Z1s LTE edition exclusively for T-Mobile USA. Xperia Z1 Compact is a 4.3″ version of Xperia Z1 and supports almost similar hardware what Xperia Z1 features, it clearly means all accessories which go hand in hand with Xperia Z1 will also support Xperia Z1 Compact aka Xperia Z1C.

Sony launched Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK30 for Xperia Z Ultra and Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 for Xperia Z1 separately though only one would also have severed the purpose and now Sony has officially announced the Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK32 for Xperia Z1 Compact aka Xperia Z1C separately.

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK32 for Xperia Z1 Compact

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK32 is especially for Xperia Z1 Compact, fitted with a magnetic cable just like EC21 magnetic charging cable was seen in Dock DK31.

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK32 for Xperia Z1 Compact aka Xperia Z1C

Specifications

  • Dimensions – 60 x 46 x 16 mm
  • Weight – 25 grams.

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK32 kit contains 2 separate adapter one to use with case on and other without case. Unfortunately just like Dock DK30 and DK31, it only supports charging via wall socket only, means you won’t be able to charge via computer’s USB port via Dock DK32 cable.

It is under “Coming Soon” tag on Sony’s website and price of Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK32 will be revealed very soon. While online retailers have priced it for £20.82 i.e. $34.17 and hopefully this will be the price on Sony stores also.

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Sony also launched Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH80 besides Dock DK32. So are you considering to buy Xperia Z1 Compact and moreover this new Dock DK32 where the previous docks will also fit in with Xperia Z1C. Do let us know your views on it.

[ REVIEW ] Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 for Xperia Z1

Just like Xperia Z Ultra hasSony Magnetic Charging Dock DK30 for charging, Sony has introduced a new Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 for Xperia Z1 also. Magnetic charging port was seen in Xperia Z then a new kind of magnetic charging port was introduced in Xperia Z Ultra and same design is being adopted for Xperia Z1, then why not same dock for both phones ? Only Sony knows the answer to that question 😛

Charging Dock DK31 is priced at £34.99 in UK by Sony officially and MobileFun listed it as £29.99 or $48.99 including VAT which seems a great deal obviously. MobileFun sent us this Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 sample unit to for review. Let’s proceed to see what Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 for Xperia Z1 has to offer us.

[ Review ] Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 for Xperia Z1

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 for Xperia Z1 comes in a red-white box which features some of its characteristics on the back of cover. Only color available till now is Black.

On the front product name is written.

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 front cover

On back of cover written how to use it and some info regarding its adapters.

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 back cover

Contents of Box

Technical Specifications of Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 for Xperia Z1

  • Dimensions – 60 x 46 x 21 mm
  • Weight – 82.5 grams ( including cable )
  • Weight – 63.7 grams ( excluding cable )

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 is a desktop type charger which is fitted with EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector which is used for charging Xperia Z1. Same EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector is used to charge Xperia Z Ultra from Charging Dock DK30.

Let’s have a close look at Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 and it’s bottom plate.

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 showing EC21 magnetic connector

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 Bottom Plate

Two separate adapters are given to be fitted on Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 so that it can be used with and without covers. Let’s have a look at the adapters width.

Two separate adapters are given to be fitted on Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31

 Just put your Xperia Z1 inside the Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 and connect the USB end of EC21 charging cable to the AD Adapter which you got along within box of Xperia Z1. While the Xperia Z1 is on dock, it’s orientation rotates to landscape mode by default and speaker is turned on during calls.

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 for Xperia Z1 REVIEW

 Do not insert USB end of EC21 charging cable inside USB port of PC in order to charge through it, it is not recommended at all and can damage your device.

Review -Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 for Xperia Z1

 Total Charging Time

Most important question and the best thing is that Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 charges Xperia Z1 almost in the same time as time taken by AC Adapter. It took around 2 Hours 30 minutes to charge Xperia Z1 with the help of Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 which is pretty awesome time to charge 3000 mAh battery of Xperia Z1.

Pros

  • Quick Charging time.
  • Durable and Light Weight.
  • Easy to use.

Cons

Nothing much, just be careful while putting your Xperia Z1 inside dock, otherwise it may fall down and your device is damaged.

Thanks MobileFun for sending us Xperia Z1 accessory  for review 🙂 MobileyFun ships worldwide, so if you want Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31, then follow-up here on Dock DK31 listing.

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 is one of the must have accessory for every Xperia Z1 user, though if you can get EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector separately it would also serve the purpose.

Let us know if you have used it, drop your comments on functionality of Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31…