The Best Wireless Phone Chargers of 2024 (2024)

Updated on December 5, 2023

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Apple’s MagSafe Charger is part of a whole new class of wireless chargers for the company’s latest iPhone models, delivering the fastest charging speeds with a convenient magnetic attachment to the back of your iPhone. While you can still charge any recent iPhone with any Qi-enabled charger at 7.5W, the MagSafe technology on Apple’s iPhone 12 and later models can deliver up to 15W using a certified charger.

The MagSafe technology keeps the charging coil perfectly aligned with the iPhone, guaranteeing maximum 15W charging speeds without wasting any power by not having things lined up correctly. This means it’s not only good for your iPhone but also great for the environment. It also works as a standard 7.5W Qi wireless charger for older iPhones and other Qi-compatible devices, so you can use it to juice up your AirPods Pro or even your friends’ Android smartphones.

The slim and compact design of Apple’s MagSafe charger also lets you take it just about anywhere; plus, thanks to a vibrant community of inexpensive and creative third-party accessory makers, you can find many versatile mounting options, from desk stands to car mounts.

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Thanks to Qi wireless charging being a universal standard, an affordable Qi-certified charger will provide the same charging power to your iPhone or Android smartphone as a more expensive one.

Yootech’s Wireless Charger Stand is an especially great pick because it goes above and beyond what most budget-minded wireless chargers offer. Not only does it feature a minimalist design that props up your smartphone while it charges, but it can also support faster charging speeds—up to 15W for LG’s V50 devices and 11W for the Google Pixel.

Yootech’s two-coil design also means that it can handle different phone sizes. You can even use it to charge smaller Qi-enabled accessories likeAirPodsandGalaxy Buds, which is rare in an upright wireless charger. It also lets you lay some smartphones sideways across the charger, making it an excellent stand for watching your favorite YouTube clips.

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Samsung's Wireless Charge Duo is an excellent pick for anybody who needs to charge two devices simultaneously. While it's primarily designed with a Samsung smartphone and smartwatch in mind, it can be used with any Qi-compatible device, whether Android or iPhone.

Each pad offers up to 7.5W charging speeds to whatever you drop onto them, but thanks to Fast Charge 2.0 technology, you can juice up a compatible Samsung smartphone on the larger pad even faster—at speeds of up to 12W. While the smaller charging pad is specifically designed to accommodate Samsung's Gear Sport and Galaxy Watch smartwatches, it can also be used with any Qi-compatible device.

Samsung has also thoughtfully included a built-in fan here, so you won't worry about your smartphone overheating while it's on its pad. The minimalist aesthetic also means it blends in seamlessly. However, since it's designed to charge two devices simultaneously, it's 8.5 inches wide—not too bad for a dual charger but bigger than a single-pad Qi wireless charger.

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If you have an iPhone to charge and an Apple Watch and AirPods, that’s where Belkin’s 3-in-1 Wireless MagSafe Charger comes in. It’s a single-piece unit that can meet all your charging needs with a design that won’t clutter your desk or bedside table.

Thanks to MagSafe support, Belkin’s stand packs in the latest charging technology. It can power up your iPhone 12 and later at the full 15W charging speeds while charging your Apple Watch, plus a set of AirPods, AirPods Pro, or any other Qi-compatible device. This is an ideal device to keep at a bedside table to have all your devices charged and ready for the day.

This is accomplished with a single power adapter, so you won’t have to worry about taking up multiple outlets or adding a power bar. Plus, it includes the adapter in the box, guaranteeing the fastest possible charging speeds for all your devices without needing to supply your compatible adapter.

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FAQ

• How do wireless phone chargers work?

  A wireless charger has one or more charging coils that interact with a charging coil built into the back of a phone. The induction coil in the charger creates a magnetic field that the receiving one can convert to usable energy.
  

• Do wireless chargers work on all phones?

  Not all phones support wireless charging. To see if your phone does, check if it'sQi-certified, the most common wireless charging standard on consumer devices. Other charging standards exist, but Qi has been the most popular by far, and the Wireless Power Consortium embraces it, so you're not likely to see others.
  

• Are wireless chargers safe for your phone and battery?

  One of the side effects of wireless charging is the creation of heat. The wireless charger and your phone can heat up, which is terrible for battery life, longevity, and your device. To mitigate this issue, most wireless chargers have built-in cooling options like fans and heat sinks. Overall, wireless charging should be safe, even if your device gets a bit warm, and the phone's built-in battery management software should stop charging to avoid overheating or overcharging. If you notice your device getting very hot on a wireless charger, give it a break.

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