![]() A grippy rubber ring around the Qi coil helps with phone placement, and a white LED on the front of the pad blinks when your device is charging. It can deliver up to 15W to the (vanishingly few) Android phones that support it, 9W to Samsung phones and 7.5W to iPhones.Īt 4 inches in diameter, the Otto Q is among the largest charging pads we tested, but it doesn’t feel large, possibly because of the tapered base, and possibly because it’s not a featureless black slab. With its heathered gray fabric top and metal-look case, it resembles Scandinavian hi-fi equipment and doesn’t look out of place on a nightstand, dresser or console table. If you want a charger you can show off (or at least one that complements your decor), consider the Moshi Otto Q. Dimensions (diameter x height, in inches): 4 x 0.45.Cable length and type: 3.5 feet, USB-C to C.AC adapter: Not included, requires 18W (9V/2A) or greater USB-C PD 3.0 adapter. ![]() Maximum charge rate: 15W (9W for Samsung, 7.5W for iPhone).If you prefer a USB connector, want a charging stand rather than a pad or have a recent iPhone, there are more compelling options below.Ī classy 15W USB-C wireless charging pad for Android and iPhone: Moshi Otto Q ($39.95 without USB-C adapter ) If you can tolerate a proprietary power adapter, the Logitech Powered Pad is a great wireless charging pad for a desk, nightstand or dresser. The 25W wall adapter ensures the Powered Pad gets enough power, and while it’s quite tall at 2.25 inches, most USB-A chargers that can power a 10W Qi pad are just as tall when the USB cable is plugged in, and most proprietary wall adapters take up more room around the outlet. It can also charge Qi wireless headphone cases, like the AirPods Pro case, though positioning can be tricky for devices smaller than the charging pad.Īt around $30 from Logitech, the Powered Pad costs about as much as an inexpensive 10W Qi pad, plus the 18W USB-A charger needed to power it, but it looks better than any of the cheap ones we tested, and there’s no risk of plugging it into an underpowered wall adapter. In testing, the Powered Pad delivered 9W to a Samsung S21 Ultra 5G and 7.5W to iPhones, the maximum each can get from a standard Qi charger. It has a pinpoint white status LED that stays on while your phone is charging, but it doesn’t blink and isn’t very bright, so it’s tolerable in dark rooms unless you’re a particularly light-sensitive sleeper. The Powered Pad’s squircle shape, matte finish and four color options (graphite, white, lilac and blue sage) work well with modern and contemporary decor. ![]() Its biggest drawback is that it uses a proprietary AC adapter many other wireless chargers use standard USB cables and wall adapters, which are easier to replace if necessary. Most cheaper wireless chargers look cheaper, and plenty of prettier chargers don’t work as well. ![]() The Logitech Powered Pad’s reasonable price, good charging performance, understated looks and 5-foot cord make it a solid wireless charger for any room in the house. Dimensions (W x D x H, in inches): 3.35 x 3.35 x 0.5.Cable length and type: 5 feet, integrated with barrel connector.Maximum charge rate: 10W (9W for Samsung, 7.5W for iPhone).Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account ![]()
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