Cut the Cord With These 9 Wireless Chargers

Sure, cutting the cord might be best applied to getting rid of your cable package. But it’s also a good thought to apply to how we charge our smart devices, too. Having a mess of tangled up cords is never fun and with the prevalence of Bluetooth headphones, you should look to free your phone or smartwatch from cords too. Which is where wireless chargers come into play.

As evidenced by its name, a wireless charger is typically a stand or a pad of some sort that will charge your smart devices just by resting the device on the stand. These chargers use their induction coils to create an electrical connection to the coil inside your phone, therefore removing the need for you to plug the cord in. This also speeds up the charging time considerably.

Despite that fancy tech, these chargers aren’t very expensive and it’s easy to get one that can fit your individual needs. So cut the cord already and get one of the nine best wireless chargers below.

1. Anker PowerWave Wireless Charging Stand

BEST OVERALL

Anker has made their name on providing extremely quality products that are equally as affordable. Few things better symbolize this philosophy than the brand’s PowerWave wireless charging stand. While it’s lightning-fast charging is better suited to the Samsung Galaxy, iPhones will still get a slight boost in speed. Capable of charging your device even with a case on it. Plus, the angled stand makes it great to keep on a desk or nightstand so you can quickly glance as notifications come through. Oh, and it’s under $20.

2. mophie Wireless Charger

AMAZON’S CHOICE

With over 3,500 reviews for an average four-star rating, this option from ever-reliable mophie is Amazon’s Choice for a dedicated wireless charger. Those who favor Apple devices will want to reach for this charger, as mophie has worked specifically with the tech giant to ensure all devices get a quick-charging boost with this charger. Plus, the non-slip rubberized coating on the circular base makes it so you won’t need to worry about your phone sliding around.

3. Seneo Two-in-One Wireless Charging Pad

BEST VALUE

Value, more often than not, means getting a great deal on a product of the utmost quality. That’s certainly the case with Seneo’s two-in-one wireless charging pad as there’s a more than worthy combination of space for multiple devices at a price that won’t break your budget. Great for either multiple smartphones, smartwatches or even wireless headphones, there’s plenty of real estate on the charging pad for whatever you may need. Plus, it’s not so large as to take up considerable space, which means it can be easily added to a nightstand for the utmost convenience.

4. PopPower Home Wireless Charger

BEST FOR POPSOCKETS

If you want the benefits of a wireless charger without having to remove your PopSockets or PopGrip, look no further than this dedicated charger from PopPower. As we’ve written about before, the dedicated indentation in the charger allows you to nestle your phone inside it, while still getting that great and speedy wireless charge. Oh, and you won’t need to worry about ever removing your PopSockets.

5. Moshi Otto Q Wireless Charger

BEST LOOKING

Just as stylish and slick as it is effective, this wireless charger from Moshi is chock-full of really smart features. It’s really low profile, which makes it easy to carry around in your bag, the subtle LED light lets you know when it’s charging. Plus, you can charge a variety of different devices on it, including AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones.

6. mophie Charge Stream Wireless Charger

BEST ‘TRUE’ WIRELESS

For as much as the other options on this list are, indeed, wireless chargers, the charging station your phone sits upon still needs to be plugged into some sort of power cord. However, that’s not the case with mophie’s Charge wireless charger. Simply place your phone on top of the block and it’ll begin to charge, as it’s a combination of a standard power block and a wireless charger. That makes it highly portable and useful in a variety of situations.

7. Courant Catch 3 Wireless Charger

BEST SPLURGE

Looking to shell out for a really elegant looking and performing wireless charger? The Courant Catch 3 is the choice for you. The tiny, yet powerful, wireless charger has plenty of space (enough for two devices) and a variety of options (including phones, other essentials and smart devices). We’ve expressed our admiration for the third iteration of the popular device has increased charging speeds, so you’ll be able to have your stuff ready to roll in a moment’s notice. And it comes in a few different colors to suit your own tastes.

8. Google Pixel Wireless Charger

BEST FOR GOOGLE DEVICES

This stand wireless charger from Google is perfectly attuned to Google smartphone devices in a really sharp, smart-looking package. The company has designed it to seamlessly work with their Pixel phones, meaning you won’t have to worry about it not operating accordingly. Additionally, it will turn your smartphone into a sort of smart display while it’s charging, as it will display photos from your album, provide hands-free Google Assistant usage, and much more. Plus, it just looks really clean and elegant.

9. Logitech Powered Wireless Charging Stand

BEST MID-LEVEL

With its ability to work in portrait or landscape mode, a striking minimalist design, and it’s speedy charging time, this wireless charging stand from Logitech is a great option to consider if you’re willing to spend a bit more on a wireless charger. The U-shaped cradle makes sliding your phone into place effortless (and that it won’t let your phone fall out either is appreciated). Meanwhile, this wireless charger is able to charge your phone through your case, so no more needing to unsheathe your phone everytime you want to top it off.

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