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What 3rd party wireless charger will you get? [MERGED]
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I have the newest edition of the Seneo and a no name ($10) one from Walmart. both seem to charge at about the same rate---I am sure fast enough for the average user.
5W charging is fast enough for overnight charging, but too slow for on-the-go charging during office hour.
Buy any cheap 5W or more charger for now, the all charge at 5W, and wait for AirPower. If you really want 7.5W (which in real life is not that much better, get the $59 chargers from Apple store.
That would be a very worthwhile test. Everyone is testing the non-7.5W chargers but no one is testing the actual 7.5W chargers.
IDB did a great roundup on the top 8 chargers here:
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/12/06/which-wireless-charger-is-best/
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/12/06/which-wireless-charger-is-best/
I got the same one and am very happy with it. Also got it price matched at Best Buy. For overnight it’s perfect. The stand also takes up less space than either the Belkin ot Morphie.
Shame they didn’t really do any testing. I want numbers, timings and currents. It’s good if you are new and want a presentation of choices.
I have two Samsung Qi chargers that work good for my purposes. One on my side of the nightstand and one at work.
This past weekend I found a deal on a used Mophie 7.5W Charger for $30, so I couldn’t past that up. Now the wife gets the Samsung for her nightstand and I now have the Mophie.
Edit: the only the I don’t like about the Mophie is the charger plug’s cable is very thin. It reminds me of the iPhone cable and can potentially fray over time.
This past weekend I found a deal on a used Mophie 7.5W Charger for $30, so I couldn’t past that up. Now the wife gets the Samsung for her nightstand and I now have the Mophie.
Edit: the only the I don’t like about the Mophie is the charger plug’s cable is very thin. It reminds me of the iPhone cable and can potentially fray over time.
Getting this for my bedside table...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LVVIJZV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LVVIJZV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Just installed...
Also, MDF a bitch to cut through.
Also, MDF a bitch to cut through.
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Just installed...
Also, MDF a bitch to cut through.
Wow you are amazing! Great job on this. I might get brave and try this one of these days...
You can make one if you have a 3D Printer...
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2645540
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2627861
This is on sale today at Amazon ($33), do we know this will charge iphone 8/X at 7.5w or it will still only charge the iphone 8/X at 5w?
https://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Wir...075FHY8MB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
https://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Wir...075FHY8MB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
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Only mophie and belkin sold at Apple store do 7.5w
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Update: Initially I was going to get two 5 watt chargers but I needed adapters too so I ended up getting the Mophie from Apple. I have no idea if I am getting the full 7.5 but it seems fast enough. The Mophie is a solid charger but a little on the small side if that matters. It comes with the wall adapter. I love the convenience and so does the hubby. We are sharing just the one.
I’ve ordered one of these chargers from Amazon as it has very positive reviews on both the UK and US sites. Cooling fan and two coils.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075WNTJ6J/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075WNTJ6J/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I have a Mophie. When using a TPU case, circles showed up. I was able to wipe them off. I placed a microfiber cloth, folded to roughly the size of the charger, over the charger. It worked fine, no marks. I'm sure the glass back of the phone without a case would not be marked.