Best MagSafe and Qi2 Chargers
Here are a few other MagSafe wireless chargers we’ve tried that didn’t make it to the top.
Photo: Simon Hill
Mous Dual Charging Station for $100: This dual charger from Mous is a looker, but it disappoints in charging speed, adding 15 watts to the main MagSafe pad and just 5 watts to the second Qi pad, although there is an additional USB-C port capable of charging at 18 watts. You can also add Apple Watch Charger ($55) which connects magnetically with pogo pins on one end (max 5 watts) and pops up for Nightstand mode.
Anker MagGo Wireless Charger Pad (Qi2) for $26: Our top pick until Apple’s redesign, this Qi2 charger features MagSafe-style magnetic charging and 15-watt charging speeds. The pad stays put, has a durable aluminum case that stays relatively cool, and comes with a fully-attached 5-foot USB-C cable. It can also charge AirPods with a magnetic charging case, but it doesn’t come with a power adapter.
Belkin BoostCharge Pro Convertible Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand for $55: This Qi2-certified stand has a magnetic pad that can sit flat to charge older phones or fold up to act as a MagSafe edge for iPhones and other Qi2 phones in portrait or landscape mode (suitable for StandBy mode). It charges up to 15 watts and comes with a 5-foot USB-C to USB-C cable and power supply.
Casetify Magnetic Wireless Charger for $38: A great design adds to Casetify’s MagSafe charger lineup. It offers over 600 designs, from cat art to sports teams. It’s a Qi charger with MagSafe, so it’ll be perfectly compatible with MagSafe iPhones and charges at 7.5 watts, but it can also use Qi charging and can juice any Qi phone up to 15 watts. It comes with a 3.3-foot (fully attached) black-and-white twisted USB-C cable, but you need a power adapter.
MagSafe is the name of Apple’s add-on system connected to iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16and iPhone 17 modelif you remove iPhone 16e. A magnetic ring on the back of the phone (and in MagSafe mode) can help transfer power more accurately and faster than usual. wireless chargers. However, it’s also a convenient way to hold accessories in place, like a wallet, or to mount an iPhone without the need for clamps. There is a wide range of MagSafe compatible devices now.
Qi2 it is the next standard of wireless chargingand Apple worked with the Wireless Power Alliance to develop it. Compared to the original Qi standard, it brings MagSafe-style magnetic charging, faster charging rates, and improved performance—but while MagSafe is an Apple technology designed for Apple products, any device can support Qi2. Apple updated the iPhone 12 and newer to support Qi2, so Qi2 should be the term you’re looking for when shopping for a wireless magnetic charger. We’re starting to see more Qi2 Android phones, as well Google Pixel 10 Squad (except 10a), and Qi2 phones ready which increases magnetism using a parallel case. The Qi2 charger can charge your iPhone and any other Qi2 phones.
Qi2 25W is the latest Qi2.2 update, supporting fast charging up to 25 watts for phones that support the standard, such as iPhone 17 series and the Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Admin mode was initiated iOS 17 and enable you use your phone as a bedside alarm clock. When you place your iPhone on the charger in landscape mode, it will turn the screen into a multi-mode center, displaying the clock (with different designs you can choose from), photos from your library, or widgets. If you have an iPhone that supports always-on display, you can choose to have the display automatically turn off after a while when the iPhone is not in use or if the room is dark. Go to Settings > Standby to personalize.
Android phone owners can set the screen to be visible when their phone is placed on a Qi2 charging stand. You can set a digital or analog clock, a slideshow from Google Photos, or Google Home controls for quick access to your smart home devices. Go to Settings > Display & touch > Screen saver to configure it.
How I Test MagSafe Chargers
I test every Qi2 or MagSafe charger for at least a week, I use it to charge my iPhone 16 and my wife’s iPhone 12. I also test Qi2 chargers for my Pixel 10 Pro XL. I live with multiple chargers on my nightstand or desk at work. Whenever possible, I check the charge level and note how long it takes to charge my iPhone. I evaluate the usability of the design, the strength of the magnets, test any additional charging pads or ports, and test any special features.
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