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More good MagSafe and Qi2 chargers
Here are some other MagSafe wireless chargers we tested that didn’t manage to get a spot above.
Photo: Simon Hill
Dual mouse charging station for $100: This dual charger from Mous is nice looking, but it’s disappointing in terms of charging speeds, maxing out at 15W for the main MagSafe pad and just 5W for the second Qi pad, though there’s a spare USB-C port that can charge at 18W. You can also add an Apple Watch charger ($55) that magnetically attaches to pogo pins on one end (5 watts max) and pops into Nightstand mode.
Anker MagGo (Qi2) Wireless Charger Pad for $26: Our top pick until Apple’s redesign, this Qi2 charger offers MagSafe-style magnetic charging and a 15W charge rate. This pad stays put, has a durable aluminum casing that stays relatively cool, and comes with a 5-foot USB-C cable permanently attached. It can also charge AirPods using 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 plate that can lay flat to charge older phones or fold up to serve as a stand for MagSafe iPhones and other Qi2 phones in portrait or landscape orientation (easy in standby mode). It charges at up to 15W and comes with a 5-foot USB-C to USB-C cable and a power supply.
Casetify Magnetic Wireless Charger, $38: A cute design elevates Casetify’s MagSafe charger lineup. It offers more than 600 designs, from cat art to sports teams. It’s a Qi charger with MagSafe, so it’s fully compatible with MagSafe iPhones and charges at 7.5W, but it also supports Qi charging and can power any Qi phone up to 15W. It comes with a 3.3-foot cable (permanently included) and a black and white braided USB-C cable, but you do need a power adapter.
magsafe It’s the name of Apple’s accessory system built into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and iPhone 17 lineup, excluding iPhone 16e. The ring of magnets on the back of the phone (and in MagSafe cases) can help transfer power more accurately and faster than traditional wireless chargers. However, it’s also an easy way to hold an accessory in place, like a wallet, or to mount an iPhone without the need for clips. There is now a huge range of MagSafe compatible accessories.
Chi2 It is the next-generation wireless charging standard, and Apple worked with the Wireless Power Consortium to develop it. Compared to the original Qi standard, it offers MagSafe-style magnetic charging, faster charging rates, and improved efficiency – but since MagSafe is an Apple technology designed for Apple products, any device can support Qi2. Apple has updated the iPhone 12 and later to support Qi2, so Qi2 should be the 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 lineup (excluding the 10a), and Qi2 Ready phones that add magnets with a compatible case. The Qi2 charger can charge your iPhone and any other Qi2 phones.
Chi2 25 watts It is the latest update to Qi2.2, and supports up to 25W faster charging for phones that support the standard, such as the iPhone 17 series and Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Standby mode was introduced in iOS 17 and lets you use your phone as a bedside alarm clock. When you place your iPhone on the charger in landscape orientation, it will turn the screen into a pedestal of sorts, displaying the clock (with different designs you can choose from), photos from your library, or widgets. If you have an iPhone that supports an always-on display, you can choose to turn off the screen automatically after some time when your iPhone is not in use or if the room is dark. Head to Settings > Standby To customize it.
Android phone owners can set a screen saver to pop up when their phone is placed on the Qi2 charging stand. You can set up a digital or analog clock, a Google Photos slideshow, or Google Home controls for quick access to your smart home devices. Head to Settings > Display & touch > Screen saver To configure it.
How do I test MagSafe chargers
I test every Qi2 or MagSafe charger for at least a week, and use them to charge my iPhone 16 and my wife’s iPhone 12. I’m also testing Qi2 chargers with the Pixel 10 Pro XL. I live with most chargers on my nightstand or work desk. When possible, I check the charging rate and note the time it takes to charge my iPhone. I evaluate the ease of use 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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