There’s a good chance you own a couple of gadgets that support wireless charging now, be it your iPhone or Android phone, wireless earbuds or smartwatch. Multi-device wireless chargers can help power them all up in one place, without the need for a bunch of cords messing up your space. There are dozens of these accessories out there today, and we’ve tested a bunch of the most popular models. You’ll find out top picks below for the best wireless charging pads, plus some advice on how to choose the right one for your needs.
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Best wireless charging pads
UGREEN Best 3-in-1 wireless charging pad UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 3-in-1 Charger Station 25W UGreen’s MagFlow Qi2 3-in-1 charger station offers a ton of value for $140. The company managed to build a trio charger that works well as a permanent fixture on your bedside table or desk, as well as a compact portable charging station. As the former, it takes up very little space when fully setup, and the magnetic phone charger can be tilt-adjusted up to 70 degrees so you can get the right viewing angle if you’re watching videos on your iPhone while charging. The Apple Watch charging pad is similarly adjustable, and the space that wirelessly powers up AirPods or other earbuds sits right in front of that. Since this is a Qi2 25W charger, it can power up the latest iPhones as quickly as possible, so you won’t have to wait long before you can grab your phone and get going. The magnets are strong and allow you to use the phone in either portrait or landscape mode while it’s powering up, and when you’re done, you can fold the entire charging station flat and easily toss it in a bag to take with you. UGreen includes a USB-C to C cable and a 45W adapter in the box, so you’re given everything the station needs to power up all your devices as quickly as possible. The design is clever and feels premium without being too heavy, and I appreciate the soft-touch accents throughout. There are also four rubberized feet on the bottom so the device is less likely to move around or fall over when perched on a table. Overall, this 3-in-1 charger station essentially gives you a unit you can easily take with you as much as you want, using it at work, at home and everywhere in between. Pros Compact, travel-friendly design
Qi2 25W charging
Includes USB-C cable and 45W adapter in the box Cons Included USB-C cable is a tad short $140 at Amazon
Anker Best 3-in-1 wireless charging pad - runner up Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station Anker's Qi2 15W 3-in-1 charging station is quite similar to our top pick, but it's slightly smaller overall and its MSRP is a bit more expensive. It also comes with a 40W adapter in the box in addition to its USB-C cable. Minor differences aside, either this or our top pick are excellent options for anyone who wants to streamline their charging setup with a station that's just as convenient to park on a nightstand or throw in a carry-on ahead of a trip. You can charge an iPhone at top speeds with Anker's device, plus an Apple Watch and a pair of AirPods. The magnets are quite strong (there were a few instances where it too me some strength to remove my phone when it was done charging), and the whole thing folds down to roughly the size of a deck of cards when you're all done with it. It's listed at $110, but you can often find it on sale for less than $85 — that's the best time to pick it up. Pros Compact, travel-friendly design
Qi2 15W charging
Includes USB-C cable and 40W adapter in the box Cons A bit more expensive than our top pick $78 at Amazon Explore More Buying Options $110 at Best Buy
Satechi Honorable mention Satechi Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad Satechi’s accessories always impress with build quality and performance, and this Qi2 Trio wireless charging pad is no exception. It’s a sleek aluminum pad with space for a phone, smartwatch and pair of earbuds, with the first two items having pop-up magnetic charging spaces that fold back down into the pad when not in use. The phone’s silicone charging puck has a soft-touch finish and can be adjusted to position your phone at the right angle for media consumption or viewing in Standby Mode. Strong magnets keep your phone in place either in portrait or landscape mode, and you’ll get up to 15W of power delivery with newer iPhones. The whole thing measures 8.2 x 3.8 x 0.81 inches, so you will need a bit of horizontal space on your nightstand or desk to accommodate it, but it’s otherwise streamlined. I appreciate the fold design for the phone and watch chargers because it allows you to travel more easily with the charging pad, and since you get a USB-C cable, a 45W power brick and US, EU, and UK travel adapters included in the box, you’ll probably want to do so. Pros Premium build
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