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(Antfer) #1
Mophie Charge Force
Powerstation
($99.95)
If you are looking for a porta-
ble option, the Powerstation is
the way to go. This 10,000mAh
portable backup battery has
built-in wireless charging capabil-
ities, along with a USB port that
allows you to also power devices
such as your iPad using a wired
connection. Best of all, the Pow-
erstation need not be plugged in
while charging your devices. This
charger provides your iPhone
with up to 48 hours of battery
life and comes with a heavy-duty
USB charging cable and a wall
adapter.

Scosche MagicMount
Charge ($69.99)
The MagicMount Charge
works well just about any-
where you can imagine, in-
cluding the offi ce, car, kitchen,
or bedroom. It can deliver 15
watts of fast charging power
and includes two mounting
options, the Stick Grip suction
stand or an adhesive mount-
ing base. While the angled
mount allows you to access
your device and use Face ID
while charging, the downside
of the MagicMount is that
it requires you to secure an
included magnetic plate to the back of your device in order to
hold it in place.

here are a plethora of options when it comes to purchasing a Qi wireless charger. Qi (pronounced chee) is the wireless
standard that the iPhone 8 and iPhone X and later use, as well as the new wireless AirPod case and many Android
phones. No two Qi chargers are the same; in fact, one of the biggest differences I fi nd, aside from variances in style
and appearance, is the wattage they deliver and therefore how fast they charge your device (iPhone charging speeds are
limited to 7.5 watts, but purchasing a 10 or 15 watt charger will futureproof you for the likely event that Apple rolls out support for
faster charging). In my testing, I found that all of these chargers work well, even with iPhones in rugged protective cases. Here,
we’ll take a look at some of the most popular wireless chargers on the market, so you can decide which one fi ts your needs.

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Which Wireless Charger


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