8 best wireless chargers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Even taking into account a good, in general, unification of charging and data cables of all kinds of gadgets (microUSB, type-C, and of course the Apple Lightning), the number of these same wires may already be approaching critical. And the very constant connection and disconnection of the charging wire is inconvenient – well, at least for phones, a good and practical solution has already been invented. In order to start the process of wireless charging (if the phone itself supports it, of course), it is enough to put it on the included charger stand – and it can be not only desktop, but also car, and even be built into a powerbank.

The Qi wireless charging standard itself, fortunately, is generally accepted, that is, there is no need to select a specific charger model for a specific phone. But you need to pay attention to the power of the wireless charger. The fact is that initially, due to the understandable limitations of the technology, charging “over the air” was slower than over the wire, even for phones without Quick Charge support, which naturally “eat up” quickly via cable. In the future, fast charging technology began to appear in wireless chargers – and this is very convenient, because even a short stay of the phone in the range of the charger will be able to correct its 'energy balance'. But just the standards of 'fast charging' may already differ from different manufacturers – the Qi standard does not describe them, and in addition to the widespread Qualcomm QC2.0 / 3.0 there are 'proprietary' standards, and a wireless charger with 'fast charging' is all still worth buying for a specific phone or tablet. For example, wireless chargers without certification mark for iPhone (MFI) always work with smartphones Apple at reduced power.

Rating of the best wireless chargers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating of the best wireless chargers	1	Samsung EP-P5200	RUB 4,590
	2	Samsung EP-N5100	RUB 1,999
	3	Krusell sunne	3 443 RUB
	4	Baseus Circular Mirror Wireless Charger	RUB 2,040
	5	HUAWEI CP60	RUB 1,899
	6	Xiaomi Mi Wireless Charging Pad	RUB 1,089
	7	Skyway Energy Fast	RUB 2,002
	8	Bixton Q iPad	RUB 2,990

Samsung EP-P5200

Rating: 4.9

This charger allows you to work with two gadgets at once, and on both of its transmitters the Fast Charge inscriptions flaunt (on the left – also with the 2.0 prefix). Yes, indeed, the device is capable of working not only with all 'consumers' supporting the proprietary Fast Wireless Charge 2.0 technology (Samsung Galaxy Note10, Note10 +, Galaxy S10e, S10, S10e) and its older edition (Samsung Galaxy Note9, S9, S9 +, Note8, S8, S8 +, S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6 edge +).

Naturally, the operation of two 'fast-charging' transmitters at once required the use of active cooling: strong heating is still a bottleneck for powerful chargers. The fan noise is well heard, especially at night – this is noted by many reviews, so we can recommend turning off fast charging in the phone settings at night – in this case, the charger, working at a reduced power, will not activate active cooling and will remain silent.

Advantages

• Simultaneous fast charging of two devices.

disadvantages

• Fast Charge 2.0 technology implemented in only one transmitter;
• 'Fast Charge' compatible with limited Samsung products only;
• Fan noise when using fast charging;

Samsung EP-N5100

Rating: 4.8

Unlike the EP-P5200, this charger is half the price, but it's also functionally simpler – it has only one transmitter that only supports 'standard' Qi charging and proprietary Fast Wireless Charge (not 2.0!). In addition, this charger is powered not from the 12-volt adapter that comes with the EP-P5200 in the kit, but from any 5-volt source with a type-C cable (which is not included in the kit).

The design of the charger is an inclined stand, and inconvenient, that is, it is very inconvenient to carry it with you, this is a purely 'stationary' option for home or office. But this design also has a plus – the phone, laid on the stand, is independently centered relative to the transmitter, there is no chance of missing or moving it, interrupting charging, as with conventional devices with a horizontal plane. However, the lower stop on the charger is too small, you can still knock the phone down with an awkward movement. This can be called a design miscalculation.

The manufacturer was able to do without active cooling, during operation the device is completely silent, regardless of what it charges – a Samsung gadget with Fast Wireless Charge support or any other Qi device.

Advantages

• Support for Samsung devices with Fast Wireless Charge technology;
• Compactness;
• Lack of strong heating;
• Silence.

disadvantages

• Poor design of the phone support;
• Impossibility of folding;
• No power supply included.

Krusell sunne

Rating: 4.7

The compact (diameter – 93 mm), but weighty (110 grams) wireless charger looks stylish (especially in the Vintage Nude version) due to the top surface trimmed with genuine leather – at the same time, it also prevents the phone from sliding. A type-C connector is used to connect to the power supply, and to use 'fast charging' the source must support 9V / 1.67A mode.

At the same time, despite the claim for 'premium', the price of the charger in Russia is quite affordable. We did not find any complaints about unreliability or problems with charging for the Krusell Sunne – so we can safely include the device in the list of recommendations.

Advantages

• Aesthetics;
• Supports 'fast charging' when using the appropriate power adapter.

disadvantages

• The power supply is not included in the package;
• The manufacturer does not indicate a list of smartphones for which fast charging is guaranteed by the device.

Baseus Circular Mirror Wireless Charger

Rating: 4.6

This is not only a charger, but also a USB hub with support for USB 3.0 (one output connector in addition to two USB 2.0). At the same time, it is connected via Type-C, and has a duplicate 'tail' with a Type-C connector, which allows you to charge devices without Qi support.

The use of aluminum and tempered glass with an overall minimalist design makes the device look more expensive than it actually costs. Charging normally works simultaneously with data transfer via cable from media connected to the hub (flash drives, external HDDs, and so on). Due to its light weight (only 30 grams), the device is well suited for use with laptops.

But it must be borne in mind that any fast charging technologies are not supported precisely because of this – the device is designed for standard USB ports, which do not provide for an increase in voltage for wireless charging, so its process is relatively slow.

Advantages

• Built-in USB hub with USB 3.0 port.
• Strong yet lightweight body.

disadvantages

• Lack of support for 'fast charging';

HUAWEI CP60

Rating: 4.5

The main advantages of his charger Huawei is the presence of a fast charging mode (15 W) and a relatively large range of the transmitter, which allows you to normally charge smartphones in cases up to 5 mm thick. It also provides automatic shutdown when metal objects are within the transmitter's range. And finally, the device for mechanical protection is covered with a layer of silicone – it is not afraid of falls. A standard Type-C connector is used for power, the AC adapter and cable are included.

It is worth noting that the fast charging implemented here is focused mainly on smartphones manufactured Huawei, when used with equipment from other manufacturers, as is often the case, the wireless charging speed decreases in comparison with the original wireless chargers according to the owners' reviews.

Advantages

• Shock-proof and non-slip body;
• The ability to charge phones in thick cases;
• Supports fast charging technology.

disadvantages

• Really not the fastest fast charging speed.

Xiaomi Mi Wireless Charging Pad

Rating: 4.4

The compact charger in a partially metal case supports fast charging with power up to 10W (that is, it really does not provide the highest charging speed compared to technologies like Fast Wireless Charge 2.0), especially for iPhone (in this case, the given power is capped at 7.5W, which is actually slower than the original wired charger with Lightning connector Requires an AC adapter with a Type-C cable not included in the package, and even for 'normal' charging of Qi devices must give at least 2 amperes To use the fast charging mode, the adapter must meet the QC2.0 or QC3.0 standards.

Like the charger from Huawei, there is a protective shutdown when metal objects are detected on the transmitter and the ability to charge phones in cases, but the maximum thickness of the case is stated here less – no more than 4 mm. The underside of the device is also coated with silicone to reduce slipping and shock resistance. In direct comparison with Huawei wireless charging Xiaomi wins at a more affordable price, but loses in charging speed, does not have an AC adapter in the kit and is more sensitive to the thickness of the case – therefore it drops in the rating below.

Advantages

• Non-slip body;
• Declared support for fast charging.

disadvantages

• Really moderate charging speed;
• Lack of network adapter included.

Skyway Energy Fast

Rating: 4.3

This wireless charger, like the Samsung EP-N5100, is made in a tilt stand format, but with a wider bottom stop. There are several design options – minimalistic black or imitation of light or dark wood.

Supports fast (conditional) charging using QC3.0 adapters capable of going from 5V / 2A mode to 9V / 1.67A. According to the manufacturer's information, the input power during operation is either 5 W ('normal' charging of Qi devices) or 10 W. The power cable is non-removable and plugs into standard USB 'Type A' ports. No power adapter included.

There are no problems with covers of at least medium thickness (up to 2 mm), although Skyway, unlike Huawei or Xiaomi, does not directly state the maximum thickness of the cover, which does not have to be removed from the phone for charging.

Advantages

• Possibility of vertical or horizontal (for example, when watching a video in parallel with charging) installation;
• Qualcomm QuickCharge support.

disadvantages

• Fixed cable;
• Non-folding base;
• No network adapter included.

Bixton Q iPad

Rating: 4.2

By the number of simultaneously charged devices Bixton Q iPad surpasses even Samsung EP-P5200 – here you can put, for example, two iPhones and a smart watch Apple Watch. True, there are only two transmitters here: to charge a smart watch, it is proposed to simply install a standard 'charger' from them into the opening of the case. At the same time, the device does not have MFI certification, therefore, it cannot provide full-fledged fast charging iPhone.

Owners Android – devices are easier – in this case, the charger (if it is connected to an adapter supporting QC 2.0 / 3.0) will be able to deliver up to 10 watts.

Advantages

• The ability to charge two phones at the same time and install it inside the charger from Apple Watch for convenience;
• Qualcomm QuickCharge support.

disadvantages

• Lack of power supply included;
• Despite its clear focus on tech Apple, the device does not offer full speed charging iPhone.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.