These days the usage of wired chargers are considerably decreasing due to the wireless chargers. If you have a Qi enabled smartphone, then you must possess a wireless charger for your own good. No more wire connecting, just put your phone in the right place. No overheating, no overcharging and definitely no explosions. This article from BestCaseEver.com will help you to find a good and efficient wireless charger for your smart phone (in the list I have list down all the pros and cons in each item for make it much easy for you). Read carefully, choose carefully.
1. Wireless Charger Qi-Certified, Yootech 7.5W Wireless Charger for iPhone X/8/8 Plus, 10W for Samsung Galaxy S9/S9 Plus/Note 8/S8/S8 Plus, 5W for All Qi-enabled Phones (No AC Adapter)
This UFO looking Wireless charger is the first one I’m going to explain in this list. This wireless charger is simple but effective in its work. The charger is only compatible with iPhone 8/ iPhone 8 plus/iPhone X (7W model) and Samsung Galaxy S9/S9plus/S8/ S8plus/S7/S7 edge/S6 edge plus/Note 5 series (10W model) and all other Qi enabled phones (5W model). The charger comes with a temperature controlling technology but it requires you to not to place any metal objects near the charger (because it will cause the charger to heat up or cease charging). If you are using a case thicker than 4mm, then you’ll have to remove it too before using this wireless charger (If your case has any metal parts you’ll have to remove it anyway). The charging process is just simple, place your phone in the correct spot – a green LED light will flash if connected properly – the light will continue for about 16 seconds and it will stop and charger will go to the sleeping mode (not annoying at all). The good thing is manufacturer will send you a 3.3ft Micro USB Cable and a user manual with one Charger Pad. Also the package includes a satisfying 18-month money back/replacement warranty. But remember you’ll not get an adapter with this charger. I recommend you to have a QC 2.0/3.0 power adapter rated at 15W or higher.
Pros,
- Sleep friendly
- Quick charging
- 18 months’ money back/replacement warranty
- LED light
- Small and light (weighs only 1.92 ounces)
Cons,
- Phone case needs to be thinner than 4mm to use the charger
- Heats up or ceases charging if any metal object is near
2. CHOETECH Wireless Charger, Qi Certified T511 Wireless Charging Pad with Anti-Slip Rubber Base for Apple iPhone X, iPhone 8 / 8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+, Note 8 / S8 / S8 Plus, S7 / S7 Edge and Qi-Enabled Devices
More simple and square looking than the first one, this charger works very well with every smart phone that is Qi enabled. The charger is really slim and there is an anti-slippery rubber base under it causing it to hold tight to the surface. The case is that the blue LED indicator is very bright and it will annoy you eventually and also it will continuously flash after the phone is fully charged. Manufacturer provides an 18-month warranty for their product. Your smartphone will be charged fast but not very fast because this is no fast charger (better than the original one). Charger won’t heat up easily and doesn’t overcharge your phone even it is fully charged (you can go to sleep after putting the phone on it). There are several colors to choose for you (I recommend black because that bright blue light – If you are having a trouble with the light, just put a tape over it). If you are using a case thicker than 4mm, then you’ll have to remove it too before using this wireless charger (If your case has any metal parts you’ll have to remove it anyway) but the case won’t affect the charging duration after all.
Pros,
- Anti-slippery rubber base
- Overcharging controller – no waste of energy
- 18-month warranty
- Very slim and easy to carry (0.3 inches)
- Doesn’t heat up
- Several colors to choose
Cons,
- The blue LED light is way too bright
- Standard charging speed
3. Anker Wireless Charger, Qi-Certified Ultra-Slim Wireless Charger for iPhone X, iPhone 8/8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ / S8 / S8+ / S7 / Note 8 and More, PowerPort Wireless 5 Pad (No AC Adapter)
Again another round shape wireless charger to look at. This Anker charger will charge your phone 10% faster than any other 5W wireless charger. By ordering this charger you will get a 3ft micro USB cable along with a welcome guide. The good thing is this charger’s power flow will penetrate any tough case and will charge your phone as usual (but no metal parts – credit cards will interfere too). There is a small blue light to indicate that phone is charging. When connected to power, the light will flash for 3 secs and then turns off indicating that the charger has gone to the standby mode. When charging your phone, it will stay on and will flashes if charger overheats or any obstruction detected. Due to the charger’s surface, there is a little possibility that your phone will misplace if vibrates and misplacing will cause the device to cease charging. It will be safe to put your phone in the charger and then go to sleep without thinking twice – there will be no heating up or overcharging. After all I must say that the Anker customer service is absolutely brilliant (they provides 18-months warranty as usual).
Pros,
- Faster
- Slim and easy to carry
- Doesn’t heats up too much
- Tough case penetrating power flow
- Blue – non-annoying LED light
- 18-months warranty
- No overheating
Cons,
- Bit difficult to keep the phone on the charger
4. Anker Wireless Charger, Qi-Certified Wireless Charging Stand iPhone X, iPhone 8/8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+/S8/S8+/S7/Note 8 More, PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand (No AC Adapter)
Finally, there is a wireless charging stand in the list. From the last charger manufacturer Anker, this wireless charger is useful for anyone who likes to watch videos / keep track of messages / listen to music / video chat while charging their phone (the phone can be placed both horizontally or vertically on the charger) and works fine with any Qi enabled devices. As the previous Anker charger this charger will be interrupted by any metal parts in your phone case or any credit card like things but this will not charge your phone through tough phone cases. When purchasing the item, you will get 3ft micro USB cable welcome guide, 18-month warranty along with their brilliant customer care. If well-placed, this charger is 10% faster than any other 5W product (similar to the charging pad speed). There is a little blue LED light on the bottom of the charger stand for indications. Don’t fear to go to bed after putting the phone on the charge because the Anker’s technology prevents the charger from both overheating and overcharging. When comparing to the previous chargers this charger weighs about 3.84 ounces and the weight helps to keep the charger straight (otherwise if it was light weighted it would fall after placing the phone).
Pros,
- 18-months warranty
- Watch videos / keep track of messages / listen to music / video chat while charging their phone
- The phone can be placed both horizontally or vertically on the charger
- Free from overheating and overcharging
Cons,
- Some may find the LED indicator way too bright at night
5. Samsung Qi Certified Fast Charge Wireless Charger Pad – US Version
Again another wireless charging pad but this time it is from a world class brand name. By using this device, you will be able to charge not only Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, Note 8 also Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and every other Qi compatible smartphones. But the thing is that the fast charging is only supports Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ and later models of the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series while other devices charges with a standard speed (other devices includes Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge). Multi-colored round LED halo will indicate the charger status of the charger (the halo will be green when the phone is at its full – some may find the LED halo is too bright). The charger comes with fast charge wall charger and quick start guide along with a standard 1-year warranty. You can choose whether to buy the full black item, full white item or the mixed black and blue item (the last one is my choice). The charger won’t heat at all because of the small vents and the built in cooling fan situated under the charger. The charger weighs exactly 4 ounces and that is nothing to care about.
Pros,
- One-year warranty
- Quite fast charging
- Multi-colored LED halo
- Eye catching designs (definitely not the white one)
- Built in cooling fan and the vents
Cons,
- Some may find the LED halo way too bright
6. Samsung Qi Certified Fast Charge Wireless Charger Stand (2018 Edition) – US Version
This Samsung fast charger looks like it is made by attaching two pads. (I don’t know why they designed it like that). The charger is compatible with all Qi enabled devices but the fast charging option is only supports Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ and later models of the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. Similar to the previous Samsung charging pad we have talked about this charging stand also indicates its status by multi-colored LED light (again some may find it too bright). Like any other charging stand you can watch videos / keep track of messages / listen to music / video chat while charging their phone (the phone can be placed both horizontally or vertically on the charger) and you don’t have to worry about the heat because the stand comes with a built in cooling fan and small air vents in its base. By ordering this item you will also receive a wall charger, quick starter guide along with a one-year standard warranty. The charger actually worth your every single dime.
Pros,
- Fast charging
- Watch videos / keep track of messages / listen to music / video chat while charging their phone
- Multi-colored LED light
- Built in cooling fan and air vents
- One-year warranty
Cons,
- LED light is bit annoying (too bright)
8. Samsung Qi Certified Fast Charge Wireless Charging Convertible Stand/Pad – US Version
Weighing exactly 1 pound (16 ounces / 450g) this is the heaviest wireless charger in this list. The best thing about the charger is it can be used as both stand or a pad (you can adjust the charger as you like). Charger doesn’t heat up since there is a built in cooling fan and an air vents in the base of the charger. When using as a stand charger you can watch videos / keep track of messages / listen to music / video chat while charging their phone (the phone can be placed both horizontally or vertically on the charger). The fast charging mode is only compatible with Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+ and later models of the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S series and all other Qi enabled devices will be charged at standard speed. The charging indicator is a small LED light on the front of the charger. When charging your phone, it will be blue colored and after the charging it will turn green (this one is also too bright at all). Even though the design looks like a sail boat for me it is smoothly finished. If you are going to purchase this item you will also get the wall charger, quick starter guide along with a one-year standard warranty.
Pros,
- Can be used as both stand or a pad
- Built in cooling fan and an air vents
- Fast charging for selected devices
- Dual colored LED indicator
- you can watch videos / keep track of messages / listen to music / video chat while charging their phone (when using as a stand charger)
- one-year standard warranty
Cons,
- LED light is too bright as usual
NOTE: If your smartphone doesn’t perform well on these chargers try removing the phone case because it may cause the charger’s power flow. Credit cards, magnetics or metal objects WILL cause almost all these items to cease working. Also if you found that your charger’s LED light is too bright, just put a duct tape over it or put a dot with a marker pen. (the halo LED indicator won’t be a much problem though). Also you may need to put your phone in the correct charging spot to charge it faster. By any reason if charger stopped working, be quick to report it to the seller.
I hope now you know which charger suits well for you!
