More good MagSafe and Qi2 chargers Here are some other MagSafe wireless chargers we’ve tested that failed to earn a spot at the top. Photography: Simon Hill Mous Dual Charging Station for $100: This dual charger from Mous is attractive, but it disappoints when it comes to charging speeds, maxing out at 15 watts for
More good MagSafe and Qi2 chargers
Here are some other MagSafe wireless chargers we’ve tested that failed to earn a spot at the top.
Photography: Simon Hill
Mous Dual Charging Station for $100: This dual charger from Mous is attractive, but it disappoints when it comes to charging speeds, maxing out at 15 watts for the main MagSafe pad and just 5 watts for the second Qi pad, although there is a spare USB-C port that can charge at 18 watts. You can also add an Apple Watch charger ($55) that attaches magnetically to the pogo pins on one end (maximum 5 watts) and opens for Nightstand mode.
Anker MagGo Wireless Charger (Qi2) for $26: Our top pick until Apple’s redesign, this Qi2 charger offers MagSafe-style magnetic charging and a 15-watt charging speed. This platform stays put, has a durable aluminum casing that stays relatively cool, and comes with a permanently attached 5-foot USB-C cable. You 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 $55: This Qi2-certified stand has a magnetic pad that can lie flat for charging older phones or unfold to act as a stand for MagSafe iPhones and other Qi2 phones in portrait or landscape orientation (useful for StandBy mode). It charges up to 15 watts and comes with a 5-foot USB-C to USB-C cable and power supply.
Casetify Magnetic Wireless Charger for $38: Cute design galore elevates Casetify’s line of MagSafe chargers. Offering over 600 designs, from cat art to sports teams. It’s a Qi charger with MagSafe, so it will line up perfectly with MagSafe iPhones and charge at 7.5 watts, but it also supports Qi charging and can charge any Qi phone up to 15 watts. It comes with a 3.3-foot (permanently attached) and black and white braided USB-C cable, but you need a power adapter.
MagSafe is the name of the Apple accessory system integrated into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 range, excluding the iPhone 16e. A ring of magnets on the back of the phone (and in MagSafe cases) can help transfer power more precisely and quickly than traditional wireless chargers. However, it’s also a handy way to hold an accessory in place, like a wallet, or mount your iPhone without the need for clamps. There is currently a huge range of accessories compatible with MagSafe.
Qi2 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 speeds, and improved efficiency, but although MagSafe is an Apple technology designed for Apple products, any device can support Qi2. Apple updated the iPhone 12 and later to support Qi2, so Qi2 should be a term you should look for when purchasing a magnetic wireless charger. We’re starting to see more Qi2 Android phones, like the Google Pixel 10 line (except the 10a) and Qi2 Ready phones that add magnets using a compatible case. A Qi2 charger can charge your iPhone and any other Qi2 phone.
Qi2 25W is the latest update to Qi2.2, supporting faster charging of up to 25 watts for phones that support the standard, such as the iPhone 17 series and the Pixel 10 Pro XL.
StandBy mode was introduced in iOS 17 and allows you to use your phone as a bedside alarm clock. When you place your iPhone on a charger in landscape orientation, it will turn the screen into a dock of sorts, displaying the clock (with different layouts 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 have the screen turn off automatically after a while when the iPhone is not in use or if the room is dark. Go to Settings > Standby to personalize it.
Android phone owners can set a screen saver to appear when their phone is placed on a 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. Go to Settings > Screen & touch > Screen saver to configure it.
How do I test MagSafe chargers
I test all Qi2 or MagSafe chargers for at least a week and use them to charge my iPhone 16 and my wife’s iPhone 12. I also test Qi2 chargers with my Pixel 10 Pro XL. I live with most chargers on my nightstand or desk. Whenever possible, I check the charging speed and note the time it takes to charge my iPhone. I evaluate the usability of the design, the strength of the magnets, test any additional charging ports or pads, and test any special features.
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