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24 Best Wireless Chargers (2023): Pads, Stands, iPhone Docks, and More

Posted on March 28, 2023

24 Best Wireless Chargers (2023): Pads, Stands, iPhone Docks, and More

  • Photograph: Twelve South

    The Best Stand

    Twelve South PowerPic Mod Wireless Charger

    I love it when wireless chargers try to be more than just boring plinths. It's something that sits in your home—it should at least look nice! That's why I love the PowerPic Mod from Twelve South. The charger itself is embedded inside a clear acrylic resin. What makes it special is you can add a 4 x 6 photo or custom artwork of your own choosing over the charging module and keep the image secure with a transparent magnetic cover. Slot the charger to the base, plug in the USB-C cable, and that's it. Now you've got a wireless charger that doubles as a photo frame when it's not in use. Just remember to print your own photo (and supply your own 20-watt power adapter).

    Compatible with iPhones and Android phones

    $60 at Amazon
    $60 at Twelve South

  • Photograph: Nomad

    The Best Pad

    Nomad Base Station Mini Magnetic

    This little charger from Nomad is tied for looks with our top pick. I love the padded black leather surface, which looks elegant when paired with the aluminum chassis. It's fairly hefty, too, so it doesn't slide around a desk. (The rubber feet help.) The LED isn't obtrusive, and it dims if there's little to no light in the room. You get a USB-C to USB-C cable in the box, so you can plug it into your Android phone directly if you need to charge it faster. There's no power adapter, though, and you'll need to use a 30-watt adapter to hit 15-watt speeds with an Android phone. 

    If you have an iPhone 14, iPhone 13, or iPhone 12, you'll be happy to hear that there are magnets embedded inside this pad. That helps iPhones with MagSafe stay put so you never wake up to a dead phone due to a small misalignment.

    Compatible with iPhones, fast 15-W charging for Android phones

    $70 at Nomad

  • Photograph: Anker 

    Best Cheap Wireless Charger

    Anker PowerWave Pad and Stand

    Anker's pad and stand prove you don't need to spend much for wireless charging. They're both made from plastic with a rubbery finish on the bottom to prevent slips and slides, though it's not too grippy. A tiny LED lights up blue when it’s charging and flashes to indicate there’s a problem. We prefer stands over pads, because you can easily see your phone notifications, but Anker's pad is so cheap you could grab a few to scatter around your home. Both come with a 4-foot MicroUSB cable, but you have to supply your own power adapter. That’s not a big surprise at this price. Most importantly, they'll charge your phone every bit as capably as the other options in our guide.

    Compatible with iPhones and Android phones

    $16 at Amazon (Pad)
    $24 at Amazon (Stand)

  • Photograph: Apple

    Best for MagSafe iPhones

    Apple MagSafe Charger

    Apple's iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14 phones are outfitted with magnets so that you can slap MagSafe accessories on the back, like this MagSafe Wireless Charger. Since the charger magnetically stays attached, you don't have to worry about accidental misalignments causing you to wake up to a dead device. Plus, it recharges your iPhone faster than any other wireless system thanks to the coils being perfectly aligned, and the magnets let you keep using your phone while it's charging. (That's tough with most wireless chargers.)

    Unfortunately, the cable isn't very long, and the puck itself will be rendered useless if you don't use a MagSafe-compatible case. There's no charging adapter. We've tested and recommend several other MagSafe wireless chargers in our Best MagSafe Accessories guide, in case you want to look at more options.

    Fast 15-W charging for iPhone 12 or newer; not recommended for Android phones

    $38 at Amazon
    $40 at Target
    $39 at Apple

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