More good MagSafe and Qi2 chargers
Here are some other MagSafe wireless chargers we’ve tested that didn’t quite manage to earn a spot above.
Photo: Simon Hill
Mouse Dual Charging Station for $100: This dual charger from Mous is a sight to behold, but disappoints with charging speed, maxing out at 15 watts for the main MagSafe pad and just 5 watts for the second Qi pad, although there’s an extra USB-C port that can charge at 18 watts. You can also a Apple Watch Charger ($55) which magnetically connects to the pogo pins on one side (5-watt maximum) and appears for Nightstand mode.
Anker MagGo Wireless Charger Pad (Qi2) for $30: Our top pick until Apple’s redesign, this Qi2 charger brings MagSafe-style magnetic charging and a 15-watt charging rate. This pad stays put, has a durable aluminum casing that stays relatively cool, and comes with a 5-foot USB-C cable that’s permanently attached. 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 $60: This Qi2-certified stand has a magnetic pad that can lay flat to charge older phones or unfold to serve as a stand for MagSafe iPhones and other Qi2 phones in portrait or landscape orientation (handy for StandBy mode). It charges up to 15 watts and comes with a 5-foot USB-C to USB-C cable and a power source.
Casetify PowerThru 2-in-1 Charging Stand for $92: If you want a charger for your MagSafe iPhone and AirPods (or other earbuds), this one from Casetify is a decent choice. It has a square base with an indentation for AirPods, a metal rod and a slightly adjustable MagSafe pad for your iPhone that charges at 7.5 watts. I don’t like the visible logo around the block, the options with basketball courts and other designs for the base, or the bright LED.
Casetify Magnetic Wireless Charger for $38: Cute design galore elevates 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 line up perfectly with MagSafe iPhones and charge at 7.5 watts, but it also supports Qi charging and can juice up any Qi phone at up to 15 watts. It comes with a 3.3-foot (permanently attached) and black-and-white braided USB-C cable, but you’ll need a power adapter.
Mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger with MagSafe for $150: It’s a nice travel option, although it does take up a bit more space when unfolded. It folds neatly into a material case with a cable and charging adapter. It will fast charge iPhones at 15 watts, supports fast charging for the Apple Watch, and has a place for your AirPods Pro.
MagSafe is the name of Apple’s accessory system integrated into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16and iPhone 17 seriesexcluded the iPhone 16e. A ring of magnets on the back of the phone (and in MagSafe cases) can help transfer power more precisely and faster than traditional wireless chargers. However, it is also a handy way to hold an accessory in place, such as a wallet, or to mount the iPhone without the need for clamps. There is now an enormous range of MagSafe compatible accessories.
Qi2 is the next generation wireless charging standardand Apple worked with the Wireless Power Consortium to develop it. Compared to the original Qi standard, it brings MagSafe-style magnetic charging, faster charging rates and improved efficiency – but where 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 a term you look for when shopping for a magnetic wireless charger. We’re starting to see more Qi2 Android phones, like the Google Pixel 10 series (except the 10a), and Qi2-ready phones which add magnets by a compatible case. A Qi2 charger can charge your iPhone and any other Qi2 phones.
Qi2 25W is the latest Qi2.2 update that supports faster charging up to 25 watts for phones that support the standard, such as the iPhone 17 series and the Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Standby mode is set to iOS 17 and enables you to use your phone as an alarm clock. When you place your iPhone on a charger in landscape orientation, it will turn the screen into a dock of sorts, showing the clock (with different designs to choose from), photos from your library, or widgets. If you have an iPhone that supports an always-on display, you can choose to have the display automatically turn off after a while when the iPhone is not in use or when the room is dark. Go to Settings > Standby to adjust it.
Android phone owners can set a screensaver to appear 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 and touch > Screen saver to configure it.
I test each Qi2 or MagSafe charger for at least a week and use it to charge my iPhone 16 and my wife’s iPhone 12. I’m also testing Qi2 chargers with my Pixel 10 Pro XL. I live with most chargers on my nightstand or workbench. Whenever possible, I check the charging rate and note the time it takes to charge my iPhone. I assess the usability of the design, the strength of the magnets, test any additional charging pads or ports, and try out any special features.
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