Other wireless chargers we tested
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There are many wireless chargers. We also have some that we like, but for one reason or another, the above position is not guaranteed.
Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 charging station for $150: If you like the picogo w2 above but need more gadget charging power, this 5-in-1 is worth a look. It also has a tilt pad and retractable USB-C cable, but adds two USB-C ports and a USB-A, as well as a stat-filled display. Perfect for your desktop. I have also tried and really liked the Baseus Nomos 8-inch 1 magnetic charging station ($90) that combines a similar folding QI2 pad with three US AC sockets, three USB-C ports and a USB-A.
Fusion London Formula Wireless Charging Pallet for $475: Yes, this is the obscene price of Qi wireless chargers. You can probably make a version for a fraction of the cost. However, the rapport is of great quality, with a painted gray box and soft fabric that keeps the watch and phone scratches free. It reliably charges several Android phones without overheating them while providing some watch storage space. It’s attractive, but you have to have cash to burn at this price.
Belkin Boostcharge Pro Convertible Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand for $45: This QI2 certified stand has a magnetic pad that can be placed flat to charge an old phone or folded to act as a stand for Magsafe iPhone and other QI2 phones in portrait or landscape orientation (for standby mode). It costs up to 15 watts and comes with a 5-foot USB-C to USB-C cable and power supply.
Casetify PowerThru 2-in-1 charging stand for $92: If you want to provide chargers for MagSafe iPhones and Airpods (or other earbuds), then Casetify’s is a good choice. It has a square base with AirPods indentation, metal rods and an adjustable MagSafe pad for iPhones and charges at 7.5 watts. I don’t like the visible logo around the mat, nor the options for basketball court and other base designs, and have bright LEDs.
Apple Magsafe charger is priced at $46: Apple’s MagSafe charger is very basic. Since the charger is magnetically fixed to the MagSafe iPhone, you don’t have to worry about accidental misalignment that will cause you to wake up to a crash. There is no charging adapter, but this is the version with a longer 2m cable.
Courant Catch: 2 $150 essentials: Wireless charger should Looks good. You shouldn’t settle for something less! This Courant Dual Charger exudes luxury on the surface wrapped in Belgian linen (especially camel color). I’ve used it next to the front door to charge my partner and wireless earbuds for two years. The rubber foot prevents it from moving around, but even there yes With the five coils in this pad, you should try to be as accurate as you can when you put the device down to charge and make sure the LED light reaches dual check. It comes with a color-matched USB-C cable.
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Zens Liberty Wireless Charger costs $100: I tested the glass version of this wireless charging pad ($140) and showed 16 overlapping copper coils (the standard version has a wool fabric top) and it looked great. It can charge both devices at the same time 15 watts per unit, and it has an optional Apple Watch add-on ($20). The price is fashionable, the price is too high. Since you can see the coils, placement is by no means a problem, but it is a bulky charger, the fan is audible at times, and while I have no problem charging with iPhone or airpods, my Pixel 6 Pro is very warm on this mat.
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Xiaomi Mi 80-W Wireless Charging Stand, $50: By far the fastest wireless charger we’ve tested, this stand only considers Xiaomi phones (it seems to charge for most other phones under 10 watts or less). I tested it with the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (8/10, wired recommendation) and this ultra-high rate reaches 50 watts (some Xiaomi models may be higher). The unusual sail shape combines a white triangular section with a transparent acrylic base, the base has subtle grooves that hold the phone in place and place gaps in the exhaust grill on the noisy fan. USB-C port and LED indicator on the back.
Don’t bother
They can’t all be winners. This is a wireless charger that we do not recommend.
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Raycon Magic Mat Pro is priced at $40: I like the idea of a mouse pad with a wireless charging point, but the execution here is terrible. The place is picky and it can’t handle thick boxes, and my Xiaomi 14 Ultra doesn’t charge at all (the camera bumps are too big). Raycon says the fake leather is waterproof, but I found it to be a mouse mat, uncomfortable arms and uncomfortable hands.
