15 Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers (2026): Power Banks, Stands, Pads, and Travel Chargers
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Here are some of the MagSafe wireless chargers we tested that didn’t make it to the top.
Photo: Simon Hill
Mous Dual charging station for $100: This dual charger from Mous is a looker, but it disappoints in charging speed, coming 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 magnetically connects to the pogo pins on the end (5 watt limit) and Nightstand mode appears.
Anker MagGo Wireless Charger Pad (Qi2) for $26: Our top pick until Apple’s redesign, this Qi2 charger brings MagSafe-style magnetic charging and a 15-watt charging rate. This pad is durable, has a solid aluminum case that stays relatively cool, and comes with a permanently attached 5-foot USB-C cable. It 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 to charge older phones or fold up to act as a MagSafe stand for iPhones and other Qi2 phones in portrait or landscape orientation (useful in 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: The sleek design highlights Casetify’s MagSafe charger. It offers over 600 designs, from cat art to sports teams. It’s a Qi charger with MagSafe, so it’ll fit perfectly with MagSafe iPhones and charge at 7.5 watts, but it also supports Qi charging and can charge any Qi phone at 15 watts. It comes with a 3.3-foot cable (permanently attached) and a black and white braided USB-C cable, but you need a power adapter.
MagSafe the name of the Apple accessories system included in the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and iPhone 17 range, excluding the iPhone 16e. Magnetic ringing on the back of the phone (and in MagSafe cases) can help transfer power more accurately and quickly than traditional wireless chargers. However, it’s also a handy way to hold an accessory in place, like a wallet, or to mount an iPhone without the need for hardware. There is a huge range of accessories that are compatible with MagSafe now.
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 brings MagSafe-style magnetic charging, faster charging rates, and improved efficiency—but while 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 the name you’re looking for when shopping for a wireless magnetic charger. We’re starting to see more Qi2 Android phones, like the Google Pixel 10 (except the 10a), and Qi2 Ready phones that add magnets that use a compatible case. The Qi2 charger can charge your iPhone and any other Qi2 phones.
Qi2 25W is the latest update to Qi2.2, which supports fast charging 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 clock. If you place your iPhone on the charger in landscape orientation, it will turn the screen into a dock of sorts, displaying a clock (with different designs to choose from), photos from your library, or widgets. If you have an iPhone that supports always-on display, you can choose to have the display turn off automatically after a certain period of time when the iPhone is not in use or when the room is dark. Go to Settings > Standby to customize.
Android phone owners can set a screen saver to appear when their phone is placed in a Qi2 charging station. You can set a digital or analog clock, a slideshow from Google Photos, or Google Home controls for quick access to your smart home devices. Go to Settings > Display & touch > Screen saver to stop it.
How I Test MagSafe Chargers
I test every Qi2 or MagSafe charger for at least a week, using it to charge my iPhone 16 and my wife’s iPhone 12. I’m also testing Qi2 chargers with my Pixel 10 Pro XL. I keep multiple chargers on my nightstand or desk at work. Where possible, I check the charge level and note the time it takes to charge my iPhone. I test the usability of the design, the strength of the magnets, test any additional charging pads or ports, and try any special features.
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