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The best wireless chargers for every budget
The Belkin UltraCharge 3-in-1 wins for its compact design, multi-device charging and cooling; simpler, cheaper pads suit most single-phone setups.
| Best overall | Best value | Cheapest that's still good | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Belkin UltraCharge Wireless 3 in 1 Foldable Charging Station | OtterBox Wireless Charging Pad | Anker PowerWave Pad |
| Price | about $100 | about $25 | about $19 |
| Why | Good Housekeeping named it best overall, citing its foldable, compact design, phone cooling and ability to charge a phone, watch and earbuds. Its lab test took the phone from 20% to 80% in 50 minutes. | Tom’s Guide recommends this compact, inexpensive 15W pad as its value pick. It includes a power plug and a long cable, avoiding the extra cost of buying an adapter separately. | WIRED recommends the pad as a budget option and listed it at about $19 on Amazon. It delivers standard Qi charging without the cost of a magnetic charger or multi-device station. |
| Good to know | It is not compatible with Samsung phones, according to Good Housekeeping. | Tom’s Guide finds the plain design dull. | You must supply your own power adapter. |
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picture by AIGood Housekeeping named it best overall, citing its foldable, compact design, phone cooling and ability to charge a phone, watch and earbuds. Its lab test took the phone from 20% to 80% in 50 minutes.
Good to know: It is not compatible with Samsung phones, according to Good Housekeeping.
See on Amazonpicture by AITom’s Guide recommends this compact, inexpensive 15W pad as its value pick. It includes a power plug and a long cable, avoiding the extra cost of buying an adapter separately.
Good to know: Tom’s Guide finds the plain design dull.
See on Amazonpicture by AIWIRED recommends the pad as a budget option and listed it at about $19 on Amazon. It delivers standard Qi charging without the cost of a magnetic charger or multi-device station.
Good to know: You must supply your own power adapter.
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What matters
Check your phone’s wireless-charging standard and supported speed; Qi2 or MagSafe can provide magnetic alignment, but compatibility varies. A multi-device charger costs more, and some models don’t include a power adapter.
Who this is for
These picks cover Apple users who want one travel-friendly station, people who just need an affordable phone pad, and shoppers seeking the lowest-priced reviewer-approved option. Check your phone and case compatibility before buying.
The picks, one by one
Best overall: Belkin UltraCharge Wireless 3 in 1 Foldable Charging Station
Good Housekeeping named it best overall, citing its foldable, compact design, phone cooling and ability to charge a phone, watch and earbuds. Its lab test took the phone from 20% to 80% in 50 minutes. It folds down small enough for travel and includes the power adapter and cable, so setup is straightforward. The reviewers tested a round version and said the Amazon-listed version is the same product aside from a visual difference. It supports up to 25W and uses ChillBoost cooling rather than a fan. Skip it if you have a Samsung phone: Good Housekeeping says it works with iPhones and Google Pixels, not Samsung.
Good to know: It is not compatible with Samsung phones, according to Good Housekeeping.
See on AmazonBest value: OtterBox Wireless Charging Pad
Tom’s Guide recommends this compact, inexpensive 15W pad as its value pick. It includes a power plug and a long cable, avoiding the extra cost of buying an adapter separately. This is a straightforward single-device pad, not a multi-device station. Tom’s Guide describes its rubberized center as helping keep a phone from sliding and its indicator light as useful. It is a sensible choice if you want a basic charger that works across phone brands. Skip it if you want magnetic alignment or a stand for viewing notifications.
Good to know: Tom’s Guide finds the plain design dull.
See on AmazonCheapest that's still good: Anker PowerWave Pad
WIRED recommends the pad as a budget option and listed it at about $19 on Amazon. It delivers standard Qi charging without the cost of a magnetic charger or multi-device station. WIRED says it can charge some Samsung phones at up to 10W, iPhones at up to 7.5W, and other devices at 5W. It has a rubbery underside and a small status light. The pad includes a MicroUSB cable, but not a power adapter. Skip it if you need Qi2, magnetic attachment or the fastest charging supported by newer phones.
Good to know: You must supply your own power adapter.
See on AmazonHow we chose
Good Housekeeping timed charging from 20% to 80% and assessed features and included accessories; it reported 50 minutes for the Belkin. TechRadar says it tested nearly 30 chargers for real-world use, build quality, efficiency and value; WIRED draws on testing more than 100 chargers. Danilli read the reviews and tests listed below and compared current prices; it does not take money from brands to pick a product.
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