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We have updated this guide with iPhone 13 test data.

Wireless chargers are a convenient way to charge your phone without plugging in, even if they are slower than wired chargers. Cradle type chargers are the best because, unlike horizontal charging plates, they allow you to use your phone while charging. Since 2017, after more than 900 hours of testing, we have determined that the Belkin Boost Charge 10W wireless charging stand is the best Qi (industry wireless charging standard) charger for smartphones because of the speed at which it charges iPhone and Android phones Than the competition. It also comes with a cable and a wall charger, accessories that many cheaper competitors have missed. If you have an iPhone 12 or later, please consider our great choice below.

This charging stand provides fast charging for iPhone and Android smartphones, and is equipped with a wall plug and a long USB cable.

*At the time of publication, the price was $28.

The Belkin Boost Charge wireless charging stand 10W can charge a normal smartphone from empty to about 40% or 50% in one hour, while the battery power of most competing products is close to 30% or 40%. Unlike some Qi chargers (including our budget choices), this charging stand comes with a cable and a wall plug, so you can charge your phone at the highest available speed without anything else-and the detachable cable is There are many types of ready-made Micro-USBs, so you can easily replace them if necessary. The bracket is available in black or white, with a simple design and can be integrated into most environments. The Wireless Power Consortium has proven that it is safe, and if there are any problems, Belkin has a two-year warranty.

Charging speed: iPhone 7.5 W, Android phone 10 W Input port: Micro-USB In the box: Charging dock, 4 feet Micro-USB data cable, 24 W Quick Charge 3.0 wall charger

This charger can easily achieve magnetic alignment and is as fast as any other non-Apple brand chargers we have tested, but it is best suited for iPhone 12 or newer models.

*At the time of publication, the price was $20.

Stand-up chargers like our first choice represent the most convenient way to wirelessly charge the widest range of mobile phones. However, if your iPhone is equipped with MagSafe (including all models in the iPhone 12 series or later) and you want to use the magnetic charging function to allow you to use your phone while charging, we recommend RAVPower’s Magnetic Wireless Charger (RP-WC012) . Although it is not certified by Apple and therefore cannot provide 15-watt MagSafe full-speed charging, it is as fast as our first choice. It has the same magnetic connection as Apple's much more expensive MagSafe Charger, and despite its low price, it comes bundled with a 20 W USB-C wall adapter-if you choose the MagSafe Charger, you will need to purchase it separately. This RAVPower charger can also charge Android devices that support the Qi standard, but we think Android users should consider other chargers that are not so iPhone-centric.

Charging speed: iPhone 7.5 W (based on performance), Android 15 W Input port: USB-C In the box: Magnetic wireless charger with 40-inch USB-C cable, 20 W USB-C wall charger

This pad does not include a USB wall charger-you need to provide your own-but it is a cheap option for nightstands or any situation where slower charging is not a problem.

*At the time of publication, the price was $16.

This cradle charges the phone more slowly than other cradles, but it is still an excellent choice for charging at night. It is cheap and reliable, but does not include a USB wall charger, so you need to provide your own charger.

*At the time of publication, the price was $15.

If you want to spend less money on the charger and already have a USB power block, Anker PowerWave Base Pad and Anker PowerWave Stand are good choices. Both are equipped with a Micro-USB cable, but neither includes a USB power block. In our test, the Anker charger provides 12% less power than our preferred charger in one hour, but the Anker model is also much cheaper. Sleepers who are sensitive to light will be happy. Although there is a small blue charging indicator light, it will not be too bright, and if it is still too much, it will be easily covered. Anker claims that when the Base Pad is used with the Quick Charge 3.0 wall charger, it can charge the latest iPhone with a power of 7.5 W, and both devices should provide 10 W of charging for the nearest Samsung Galaxy phone. However, in our tests, the maximum power of both the iPhone 12 and LG V30 is 5 W.

Charging speed: 5 W Input port: Micro-USB Included in the box: charging pad or stand, 3 feet Micro-USB data cable

This charging stand provides fast charging for iPhone and Android smartphones, and is equipped with a wall plug and a long USB cable.

*At the time of publication, the price was $28.

This charger can easily achieve magnetic alignment and is as fast as any other non-Apple brand chargers we have tested, but it is best suited for iPhone 12 or newer models.

*At the time of publication, the price was $20.

This pad does not include a USB wall charger-you need to provide your own-but it is a cheap option for nightstands or any situation where slower charging is not a problem.

*At the time of publication, the price was $16.

This cradle charges the phone more slowly than other cradles, but it is still an excellent choice for charging at night. It is cheap and reliable, but does not include a USB wall charger, so you need to provide your own charger.

*At the time of publication, the price was $15.

I have been researching power accessories since 2011 and have reviewed them for Wirecutter since 2015. Over the years, I have checked more than 1,000 products, including early wireless charging devices. I researched and wrote Wirecutter's first Qi charger guide in 2017, and have been testing new models and updating the guide ever since. I also wrote a guide on Qi mobile power, battery packs using the same wireless technology, and I am the author of the Wirecutter multi-port USB wall charger and car charger guide. In short, I have seen and tested almost all available charging changes.

The wireless charger is suitable for anyone who has a smart phone that supports the Qi wireless charging standard and wants to charge it without plugging the power cord into the phone itself. With the Qi charger, you only need to place the device on the charging pad to charge it. This is a convenient question: you don't have to fuss about actually plugging and unplugging cables, and you can reduce wear and tear on the charging port. If your phone does not have a headphone jack, the wireless charger will also free up the Lightning interface or USB-C port so that you can use wired headphones while charging.

However, "wireless" is a bit of a misnomer, because you still need to plug the charging pad into a USB port or wall outlet. "Magnetic charging" may be a better term because Qi uses magnetic coils to transfer energy and power your device, but we will stick to "wireless" here because it is so common.

Qi (pronounced "chee") is a wireless charging standard from the Wireless Charging Alliance, which has more than 220 members, including device manufacturers such as Apple and Samsung, and accessory manufacturers such as Belkin and Mophie. To obtain a WPC-certified charger, the manufacturer must submit it to an authorized testing laboratory. Mobile phones compatible with the Qi standard include all currently sold iPhones, Samsung Galaxy phones and Google's high-end Pixel models.

The wireless charger can release the Lightning interface or the USB-C port, so you can use the wired headset while charging.

If you want to charge as fast as possible, you need to use a cable. Wireless charging is slower than wired charging, and the wattage listed on the charger does not necessarily indicate the charging speed. The affordable wired 12 W USB charger can charge the iPhone at least 30% faster than the Qi charger, while the 18 or 20 W USB PD charger can be paired with Apple's USB-C to Lightning cable 50% faster. The Qualcomm Quick Charge adapter can do the same thing for many Android phones.

Another disadvantage of wireless charging is that, unlike cable connections, you cannot pick up the phone and use it while charging. This makes wireless charging a better option for charging at night, or when you want to see your phone display in your desk or kitchen, rather than when you are watching Netflix or browsing Twitter.

However, in 2020, Apple introduced the MagSafe charging and magnetic mounting system as part of the iPhone 12 series. A hidden magnet inside the phone allows you to connect supported accessories and (provided that the charger is MagSafe certified) charge it up to 15 watts, compared to 7.5 watts for Qi chargers. This magnetic charging design means you can use your phone while charging, and because the magnets ensure correct alignment, you don’t have to worry about the phone being inappropriate or not charging properly. In addition to MagSafe certified chargers, you can also find non-certified chargers that use a magnetic alignment system but do not take advantage of the faster charging speeds allowed by MagSafe.

A good wireless charger should meet all the following basic standards, and we use these standards as our research guidelines:

No matter what type of USB-powered devices you have, we can choose to power them with the fastest charging speed.

We put each fully exhausted mobile phone (we use iPhone 13 and LG V30) into airplane mode, and then put it on the charging board to test the performance of each Qi charger. If the charger comes with its own wall adapter, we will use it. If the charger only comes with a USB cable, we will plug it into an 18 W USB-A or 20 W USB-C wall adapter.

We measured the battery level of the phone after 30 minutes, and then measured it again an hour later. Any reputable Qi charger can fully charge any mobile phone in a few hours, and of course it can be fully charged overnight, so we are looking for the difference in short-term charging. I first tested everything on my desk, but if I heard something that could be destructive, I also tested the charger in the bedroom at night, slept about 2 feet away from my head, and took a look Does the noise interfere with my sleep.

This charging stand provides fast charging for iPhone and Android smartphones, and is equipped with a wall plug and a long USB cable.

*At the time of publication, the price was $28.

The vertical Qi charger is more convenient and easier to align correctly than the tablet charger. The Belkin Boost Charge 10W wireless charging stand is for us to charge wirelessly without the need to purchase an AC adapter or any other additional parts. No other cradle charger we tested for this guide can charge iPhone or Android devices faster, and WPC has certified that this model meets industry safety standards. Its design is very basic and will not look out of place in most environments, whether it is on a desk or beside a bed. And because it does not make any noise when charging, and its status indicator is hidden behind your phone, it will not interfere with your sleep.

The 10W wireless charging stand beats most of the other chargers we tested in terms of pure performance. After 30 minutes, the fully exhausted iPhone 13 will be charged to about 20%, and after one hour, it will charge about 37% to 50%. Some competitors-such as RAVPower Magnetic Wireless Charger (RP-WC012) and Anker PowerWave II Stand-have similar speeds, only Apple's much more expensive MagSafe Charger is faster. The result is that this Belkin charger can easily charge your phone at night or keep it fully charged when you leave your desk. The fastest wired charger is almost twice as fast, but compared with other wireless chargers, the performance of the wireless charging stand 10W is impressive.

Belkin’s plastic bracket covers an area of ​​almost 4 x 4 inches and has a rubber strip on the bottom to provide grip. It is about 5 inches tall and tilts back 20 degrees, allowing you to easily view the phone screen (if your phone has this feature, you can even unlock it through facial recognition). Whether you use a black or white stand, its appearance is very simple, which is a good thing, because in most cases, it will not stand out as an obvious technological product.

Unlike pads that require you to align your phone correctly to start charging, a stand such as a 10W wireless charging stand ensures that your phone is always aligned with the charging coil. On this Belkin model, you can even charge your phone horizontally, which is very useful when you are watching videos.

The wireless charging stand 10W is a good bedside accessory. Unlike Anker PowerWave Pad, Anker PowerWave Pad has an audible fan and other chargers that emit buzzing, humming or clicking noises. This model is silent during charging. And the status light is quite small, just an LED pinhole, it will emit light instead of projecting light, so it will not illuminate your entire room.

This model uses a standard Micro-USB cable for power supply and comes with a 4-foot cable and 24 W Quick Charge 3.0 power adapter. These two additional features make it worthwhile (some Qi chargers only come with a cable, not an adapter), and are more convenient than a charger that uses a proprietary AC adapter (such as Anker PowerWave II Stand). If you lose or damage the cable or adapter, you can easily and cheaply replace any part.

Belkin provides a standard two-year warranty for this charger. This exceeds the 12 or 18-month warranty period offered by most companies, which is especially good considering the low price of the 10W wireless charging stand. However, unlike some of Belkin's higher quality products, the connected device (in this case, the phone you charge on the cradle) is not covered by the warranty.

The Belkin Boost Charge 10W wireless charging stand only works when connected to a Quick Charge 3.0 USB charger with a power of at least 18 W (such as the one in the box). In our tests, when connected to a standard USB charger that provides 5 W to 12 W of power (5 V), the stand did not work at all. If you lose or damage the included charger, this restriction can be annoying, because you can't simply replace it with another USB block that you might have left unused. But we think the wall charger is unlikely to break, because it is a well-built device that can be placed in one place, unlike a power bank or even a wired charger that you may carry with you. Even if something does happen, the entire package is protected by the Belkin warranty.

Like all charging cradles, the coil of this pad is too high on the stand to charge anything that is not in the shape of a mobile phone. Therefore, if you have smaller accessories in your wireless charging box, such as AirPods, we recommend that you use a horizontal wireless charging pad.

Belkin stated on its website that the wireless charging stand 10W is not compatible with the iPhone 12 mini. In our test, the cradle can charge this phone without any problems, but you may not be able to get the fastest speed with this compact phone.

This charger can easily achieve magnetic alignment and is as fast as any other non-Apple brand chargers we have tested, but it is best suited for iPhone 12 or newer models.

*At the time of publication, the price was $20.

If you have an iPhone 12 or newer and want a wireless charger to use your phone while charging, we recommend RAVPower's magnetic wireless charger (RP-WC012). When you use a bare metal or phone case with MagSafe-style magnets, the magnetic disc will automatically align. Although it is slower than Apple's MagSafe charger, it is as fast as any non-Apple brand wireless charger (including our first choice) It is also much cheaper than the official MagSafe Charger: you put the charger and wall adapter together, and the price is about half the price of buying an Apple charger and a proper power supply.

The MagSafe charging system has two major advantages: perfect alignment and 15 W fast charging, although the latter is only suitable for chargers using Apple-provided components, which are still few and far apart. Only chargers similar to MagSafe (including RP-WC012) are connected in the same way, but only for 7.5 W charging.

RP-WC012 is a plastic disc with a diameter of 2.5 inches and a thickness of 0.2 inches, with a 40-inch USB-C cable, which can be magnetically attached to the back of the iPhone 12 or built in a case with the correct magnet. This means that you don’t need to worry about the correct alignment, which is a real problem for pad chargers. Mobile phones without MagSafe built-in, including older iPhones and Android phones, can still be charged on the RP-WC012, but you must accurately place them on the hockey puck.

In our charging speed test with iPhone 13, RP-WC012 is consistent with the wireless charging stand 10W, because it charges the fully exhausted battery to 18% after 30 minutes and to 51% in one hour. The only way to get faster wireless charging is to use the official MagSafe charger, but although Apple promised to double the wattage of the charger, the results did not show twice the performance: at the same 30 minutes and 60 minutes In the test, Apple's MagSafe Charger increased the battery power of the phone to 30% and 57%, respectively. We think that this small difference is hardly worth twice the price, but if you value speed above all else, choose an Apple model.

In addition to the MagSafe charger, Apple also requires you to purchase a separate 20 W USB-C wall charger-if you buy the Apple version, it is $20, if you choose our equally fast and smaller product, then The price is about half-RAVPower includes a variant of its PD Pioneer 20W wall charger (RP-PC149) in the box. This means that not only can you pay less for the entire package, but you also don't have to worry about buying twice separately or possibly forgetting to buy a plug.

RAVPower provides an 18-month warranty period for RP-WC012. If you register the charger in the company, you can extend the warranty period by another year for a total of two and a half years.

Although RP-WC012 is not WPC certified, as of this writing, any other magnetic charging pads (including Apple's own MagSafe charger) are also not WPC certified. However, RAVPower has a long history of Qi chargers, so even if there is no certification, we are happy to recommend this charger.

This pad does not include a USB wall charger-you need to provide your own-but it is a cheap option for nightstands or any situation where slower charging is not a problem.

*At the time of publication, the price was $16.

This cradle charges the phone more slowly than other cradles, but it is still an excellent choice for charging at night. It is cheap and reliable, but does not include a USB wall charger, so you need to provide your own charger.

*At the time of publication, the price was $15.

Anker PowerWave Base Pad and Anker PowerWave Stand are the most affordable WPC certified chargers we have tried from a reputable company. Compared to our preferred or wired chargers, they charge your phone slower, but they are great for charging at night or other time-insensitive situations. Neither model is equipped with an AC power adapter, but you can use a USB charger, just like the charger you usually use to charge your phone or tablet, or you can buy it separately. All other chargers we tested are more expensive excluding wall plugs, at this time you may wish to buy one of our chargers with wall plugs.

In our test (we used the Quick Charge 3.0 AC adapter), the PowerWave Base Pad and PowerWave Stand charged the fully exhausted iPhone 13 battery to slightly less than 15% after 30 minutes, and charged to 30% after one hour. (Anker claims that the Base Pad can use the QC 3.0 adapter to charge the latest iPhone at 7.5 watts, but our tests show that this is not the case; we found that the results are consistent with the results of the 5 watt charger.) This is a slow charging speed , Especially when compared to our other options, it enables the iPhone 13 to reach 20% in 30 minutes and approximately 40% in an hour. But these Anker chargers are valuable. They can be used with AC adapters or USB chargers you may already have; you can even plug them into a USB port on your computer. If you need speed or do not have a spare USB wall plug, please use the Belkin Boost Charge 10W wireless charging dock.

The Anker PowerWave bracket is mostly plastic, with rubber on the bottom to prevent it from moving. Like other vertical chargers, it can fix your phone at a certain angle, allowing you to easily use Face ID on iPhones that support this feature. The small blue indicator light ring on the lower ledge will let you know when to charge.

The PowerWave Base Pad is a rectangle with rounded corners, 6 inches long, 3 inches wide, and about half an inch thick. Its top grip is enough to hold the bare device in place, but it is not sticky, and the same rubber material at the bottom holds the charger itself in place. A tiny blue LED will light up to indicate when the charger is engaged. Both chargers will not make any noise during use.

Anker provides an 18-month warranty, but does not provide an option to extend the warranty, just like RAVPower’s warranty. Although we have never had a problem with the Anker charging pad for many years, when our employees had to take advantage of Anker's protection on other devices, they found the service to be fast and easy. We heard the same voice from our readers. Anker's Qi accessories do have some negative owner reviews on Amazon (as do most chargers). But buying from a reputable brand with a good warranty means you will be taken care of if something goes wrong.

Mophie 3-in-1 wireless charging stand is the best way to wirelessly charge iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods every day.

If you use a phone case that provides storage space for credit cards and cash on the back, a wireless charger may not be suitable for you. Some wallets are too thick to activate wireless charging on some chargers, and increasingly popular metal credit cards can also prevent charging.

If you want to use wireless charging but need a protective case with wallet function, we recommend that you use a folio wallet protective case or a detachable magnetic wallet, such as Apple’s iPhone leather wallet.

Anker’s PowerWave II stand is an excellent alternative to the Belkin Boost Charge 10W wireless charging stand. It charges the same fast and the price is similar. We decided not to choose it because it uses a proprietary barrel charging plug instead of Micro-USB; therefore, the cable and connected wall charger are more difficult to replace if needed.

Apple’s MagSafe Charger is the fastest magnetic charging clip for the iPhone 12 series or later, charging 20% ​​faster than our magnetic clip. But the charger itself, without the required 20 W USB-C wall charger, is more expensive than the complete package of RAVPower RP-WC012. If you want to use magnetic wireless charging and need the fastest speed, choose MagSafe charger, but we think most iPhone users may be very satisfied with the more affordable RAVPower model.

In our test, the Nimble Apollo Wireless Pad can charge iPhone 12 only slightly slower than RAVPower RP-WC012. It looks more like a traditional tablet charger, but it has magnets inside, so you can easily align and hold MagSafe-equipped iPhones in place. The charger is also made of recycled materials, which we appreciate. However, we have two doubts: the high price tag (although a 20W wall charger is included, so it is a complete package) and the lack of WPC certification.

Belkin’s Boost Charge wireless charging dock 15W charges the iPhone 12 at the same speed as the fastest non-MagSafe charger, but it charges the V30 at a slower speed. We confirmed in our tests that this model cannot charge the iPhone 12 mini.

Although Satechi's USB-C magnetic wireless charging cable and Spigen's PowerArc ArcField are as fast and roughly the same price as the RAVPower RP-WC012, they are not equipped with a wall adapter.

Choetech’s magnetic wireless charger and Belkin’s Boost Charge magnetic portable wireless charger pad 7.5W cost roughly the same as RAVPower RP-WC012, and it also comes with a power adapter, but it was about 20% slower in our test.

The charging speed of the Sonix Magnetic Link wireless charger is just over half of our RAVPower magnetic pickup, and it does not come with a power adapter.

ESR’s HaloLock Magnetic Wireless Charger is a tablet charger with a built-in magnet, so if you are using a phone that supports MagSafe, you don’t have to worry about misalignment. However, in our test, it was much slower than other chargers, charging only 30% after one hour. It also lacks a power adapter.

If you want your phone to lay flat while charging, RAVPower Fast Wireless Charger (RP-PC058) is a good choice. It has the same 10-watt charging coil as the upright Belkin Boost Charge wireless charging stand 10W, so it can charge your phone as fast as it is, and it is equipped with the same cable and AC adapter. You may prefer tablet chargers because they are usually cheaper than the same fast stand chargers, or if you don’t want to look at the screen after putting down your phone, stand chargers may be more useful for most people.

Spigen's SteadiBoost Flex wireless charger is a deformed charger, which means it can be used as a stand or fold flat to act as a charging pad. In our tests, it matched the fastest charging speed we recorded for iPhone and Android devices. However, it is not equipped with a power brick, and its cost is usually about the same as the Belkin Boost Charge wireless charging base 10W with a power brick. If you need a stand and a cushion, this charger is worth the money, but most people can get enough service through one or the other.

In our test, Anker's PowerWave Sense Pad Alloy charges quickly, and is equipped with a cable and Quick Charge 3.0 charger. The surface of its metal body and fabric lining also looks great, but this Anker charger is expensive for pad-mounted chargers, so we recommend that you only buy it when the price drops or you are willing to pay for beauty.

Like Anker PowerWave II Stand, the charging speed of Anker PowerWave II Pad is slower than the competition, and it uses a proprietary AC charger instead of a USB charger. You cannot easily replace the charger if necessary. We also found that the mat was too smooth. The PowerWave 10 cradle with 2 USB-A ports version runs at the same speed and has the same type of power supply, but it provides the additional advantage of two USB ports and a 12-watt combined output.

Anker's PowerWave Pad was our previous budget choice, but it is slightly slower than the PowerWave Base Pad, which is available at the same price.

Samsung EP-NG930 is our favorite bracket before, but it is slower than better models and it doesn't look so good.

The iOttie iON Wireless Plus fast charging board is one of the better-looking Qi chargers we have tested. But in our tests, it is slower than other models, and when it is not charging, the device emits a quiet, intermittent beeping sound, which may annoy people with sharp hearing. iOttie's vertical charger is also handsome, and we didn't hear any noise from that model. But it charges iPhone XR and LG V30 slower than other chargers.

The price of the Logitech Powered for iPhone charging cradle is usually several times higher than the charger we recommend, but it lacks the ability to charge much faster. If something goes wrong, the permanently connected cable prevents you from changing the cable flexibly.

In our test, the speed of the Belkin Boost Up Bold wireless charging pad 10W is slower than that of a much cheaper charger, and the charging pad will emit a high-pitched coil whine. Belkin told us that our test results did not reflect its own test data, and "[Belkin's] charging board is slightly better than the latest competitive products." But even if the performance is good, we don't think this The charger is good value for money.

The Mophie Charge Stream Pad Mini is the smallest Qi charger we have tested. The performance is quite good, but it is still slower than the competition.

Twelve South PowerPic is the most ingenious Qi charger we have ever encountered. The charging surface is hidden in a charming frame, allowing you to display 5 x 7 inch photos when not charging. Thanks to this design, PowerPic can be better integrated into your home than accessories with a standard technical appearance. However, it is expensive, especially considering that it does not have a wall adapter. And it’s not particularly fast: our tests showed that the results are consistent with those of a 5-watt charger, even though a 10-watt charger is listed.

With the Case-Mate wireless power strip and its accompanying plastic stand, you can charge your phone in a flat or inclined position. Its charging speed is very much in line with our expectations. But the price, which is usually twice the cost of our favorite Qi charger, is too much for what this model offers.

The Satechi wireless charging pad looks good, but it doesn't have the grip on the top like better chargers. It does not come with a wall adapter, so you need to provide your own adapter. It takes longer to charge the iPhone than the fastest charger we have tested.

Nick Guy is a senior writer at Wirecutter, responsible for Apple and accessories. Since 2011, he has been reviewing iPhone, iPad and related technologies, and stopped counting after testing his 1000th case. It is impossible for him not to mentally classify any cases he sees. He once had a good idea to build and burn down a room to test a fire safe.

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