- From ones that look great,
to ones that are portable,
and ones that can even swivel to hold the phone upright,
there are a lot of options to choose from.
Now since I, myself, am looking for one for my Galaxy S8+,
I figured I'd post the fruits of my research
and over-testing of some of the
most popular models out there,
to see if I could help anyone else
that's looking for the best Qi wireless charger.
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First up, the one that I first thought of
for my Samsung Galaxy S8+ because it's
well, made by the same company, Samsung.
At first I was worried it would be ridiculously expensive
just based on Samsung's name being stamped on there,
but actually, it's pretty reasonable
compared to the others on the list.
There is a lay-flat version that's about $40,
and a convertible version that can be adjusted to hold
the phone upright, instead of laying flat.
Designated by the word Pad versus Stand,
when you're looking to buy them.
They cost $10 more.
Either model has fast-charging opposed to just
regular Qi charging.
Something you should take note of when choosing
one of these wireless chargers, by the way,
and that means it can charge a capable phone
in even less time, making it more convenient of course.
Next up, we have the iOttie charger.
It's on this list mainly because of its
uniquely functional design.
Marketed as a car and desk mount,
it features a pretty strong and functional arm
that you might use to hold the phone
while using it for navigation in the car,
but with the oh-so-important addition of also being able
to charge that phone while it's sitting there.
Essentially making for some much better cable management
compared to plugging in the USB of the bottom of the phone,
as well, of course, as the ease of just popping it in place
and being good to go.
It also works on desks, and has a suction cup design
that'll work well to hold the phone in place.
The Zuma G Pad might win for price combined with aesthetic.
Made out of metal and bicast leather,
it has a particular look that I think some people might like
compared to the other metallic options
that are really out there.
It isn't quick-charge compatible, however,
and it also requires you buy a separate charger.
But the fact it's cheaper than a good portion
of the Qi chargers out there, it doesn't hurt.
Now for a couple more functional Qi chargers,
the first of which is the mophie charge force.
It has quick charging, QI wireless charging,
an extra port for quick USB charging
of a separate device at the same time,
and one more trick up its sleeve.
It's a 10 thousand milliamp battery pack.
That means you can not only wirelessly charge your phone
at your desk with it, but also do so basically anywhere.
And with 10 thousand milliamps to work with,
it can charge most phones two or three times.
Besides the extra benefit of portable charging,
it also has a pass-through charging feature,
which means that it'll charge the power bank first,
and then the device that's sitting on top
while it's plugged in.
And it looks pretty good, to boot.
Only downside?
It's pretty expensive.
It's probably the most expensive one on this list,
at about $100.
If you want an albeit much less attractive option
with a giant lightning bolt logo on top of it,
but will cost a fraction of the mophie charge force,
then the JZBRAIN might be a better buy for you.
Just like the mophie, it features a 10 thousand milliamp
power bank that can wirelessly charge
a Qi compatible device on top, while also charging
another device simultaneously via USB.
But it is slightly inclined to provide the ability
to see the screen better as it's sitting.
Now it is missing a charger just like the other one,
but at a third of the cost of the mophie pack,
it's not gonna be hard to spend just a little extra
to get that charger, and still be a lot cheaper.
Now if you don't need a full 10 thousand milliamps,
and you want something that might be a little more portable,
then the Qi-Infinity option might be the right one for you.
Its smooth rock-shaped charger also features
the ability to charge two devices simultaneously
via the Qi charging pad on top and the USB port.
But it won't give you fast-charging for the Qi device,
just for the USB.
But its smaller battery capacity makes it much more
portable, and frankly, better looking than the JZBRAIN,
while still only being slightly more expensive than it,
And finally, if you don't want all the bells and whistles,
and just want a wireless charging pad that you can get
for the least amount of money,
then the Anker option is probably your best bet.
It looks good enough, there's even some fun-colored lights
for anyone looking to match their LED configuration
on their desk.
Has 10 watt fast-charging capabilities,
if you buy a quick-charge 3.0 charger to go with it,
that's not included.
It's super slim and tiny, and is about the price
you'd pay for a regular charger from any big box retailer.
There you go!
That should at least give you a good head start
on some Qi wireless chargers.
Let me know in the comments below, though,
if you guys took any of these suggestions,
and you found them and you like them.
Otherwise, also if you have other suggestions
for your favorite Qi wireless chargers,
please let me know, as well.
I'm sure I would like to see them as well as other people.
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