We Tested Dozens of Wireless Chargers—These 7 Are the Best

This was the most high-tech charging station we tested. Firstly, it’s a 3-in-1 charging station, meaning it can charge a Qi2 phone, an Apple watch, and a pair of earbuds that are built with wireless charging. This is one of the newer evolutions of Qi2 wireless charging, as it can get up to 25W, which is 10W higher than what most chargers were doing before. It’s the only one station we’ve ever tested with a display that shows the time, the amount of wattage going to each thing you are charging, as well as having Bluetooth capabilities. That’s right—you can connect this charger through Bluetooth to your phone, where it can track the wattage you are being provided to all your devices.

It has a fan built within the phone charger itself to help keep the phone cool, which helps to keep your battery from overheating while it charges at higher speeds. It even has multiple charging modes, from a sleep mode that reduces the noise of the fan, to an ice mode that cools it even more aggressively. Since batteries heat up during any type of charging, having the capability to keep it cooler while you charge helps to increase the overall battery life. In our tests at the Institute, this had the quickest charging capabilities by far. It charged from 20 to 80% in only 47 minutes. Despite it charging so quickly, with all these extra features, our analysts did feel like it was a little bulky and recommend leaving it at your desk or wherever you decide to keep it.

The stylish BoostCharge is a standout addition to any workspace. It can charge your phone, earbuds, and watch all at once. It's the only charger we've tested that includes a wall plug—not just a cable—making set-up straightforward and convenient.

A highlight for some reviewers that was enough to make the BoostCharge their primary charger for work is its ability to charge other wireless earbuds, not just AirPods. For gamers and audiophiles this is a must-have feature.

The upright design makes it easy to use your phone while it charges, but the fixed charging angle prevents any adjustability. Reviewers also noticed that the headphone charger tended to get really warm while charging. These minor drawbacks shouldn't keep you from investing in this sharp-looking charging station.

As the name suggests, this Satechi wireless charger folds into itself to help store and transport it with you. It comes with both a power adapter and a USB-C cord, so you can immediately start charging your smart devices. You can charge three different devices at once, a smartphone, smartwatch, and earbuds. While it was only tested with an iPhone within our Labs, the brand says it can charge Pixels and Samsung phones as well. This is very rare, as most wireless chargers can typically only charge one type of phone. It also comes with international plug attachments, so you can take this to the EU or UK and use it without having to buy an international adapter. Even if you aren’t traveling, it has options for if you live abroad as well.

During our tests, it did take just a little bit over one hour to get from 20% to 80%, which is still very good. Our analysts loved the way it looked and how flat and compact it was when it folded. It also doesn’t take up much space while fully upright, so it’s great for a nightstand or something similar. Unfortunately, compared to other options on this list, it doesn’t have cooling tech, and with a faster charge, you’d want something like that to protect your battery as best as possible.

Another great product from Belkin, the UltraCharge Pro charges your phone quickly and keeps it cool while doing it. Just like most other picks on this list, you can charge a Qi2/Magsafe phone, a smartwatch, and wireless charging earbuds all at the same time. This is more of a stand, so would work best on a desk or even bedside. The part that holds the phone can lay flat or be tilted forward, depending how you want the charger to look. You can even orient your phone in vertical or landscape mode if you want to use it while it charges.

It comes with a built-in fan to help keep the phone cool as it charges. You can easily turn it off if you want with the flick of a switch. We never felt it get hot at all while it charged, and it took 59 minutes to charge from 20% to 80%. It even comes with the power adapter and cord so you don’t have to go shopping for one after you purchase this. It’s not the most portable charger, as it’s a stand that doesn’t have any folding parts. But even so, it is still pretty small and would fit comfortably on a busy desk without taking up too much room.

This small portable charger by Anker is both convenient and quick to charge. As its name suggests, this Anker charger folds up to fit easily into your palm or in your pocket. Not only is it easy to transport, it can charge three different smart devices at once (a phone, an Apple watch or compatible smartwatch, and wireless charging compatible earbuds). The watch charger can be pressed flush against the phone charger so it is not in the way if you do not need it. Unfortunately, this only works with Apple smartwatches, and not Samsung. If you only need to charge your phone, you can keep the charger folded to help it stay compact and out of the way. It has a fan to help keep the phone cool as it charges. There’s a button on the side that allows you to turn it on and off with a simple tap.

During testing, our analysts thought that the fan worked great, and the phone didn’t heat up at all while it charged. It also only took 54 minutes to charge an iPhone from 20% to 80%. This charger is sold in both black and white.