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Wireless charging has been around for more than a decade, but lots of people are still plugging in the old-fashioned way. But trust me: Once you free yourself from fishing for and fumbling with cables in the dark, you'll never want to go back. Dropping your phone on a pad or stand at the end of the day and waking up to a fully charged battery in the morning is easy and convenient. Yes, it’s slower than wired charging—but at night that hardly matters anyways.
After testing more than 100 wireless chargers over the past decade, sorting the good from the bad (there are certainly bad ones), I have identified the best wireless chargers. You will find many pads and stands in different styles, shapes, and build materials with spots for other devices, alongside your phone.
Check out our other buying guides, including the Best Android Phones, Best iPhones, Best 3-in-1 Apple Wireless Chargers, Best MagSafe and Qi2 Chargers, and Best MagSafe Power Banks.
Updated August 2026: I've added a wireless charger from OtterBox, plus information on the downsides of wireless charging and how I test to the FAQ. I've also updated prices.
Best Wireless Charging Stand
Stand One (4th Gen, Qi2 25W)
Practical and good-looking, this MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging stand from Nomad will work with iPhones and Android phones (you can use a magnetic case if they don't support Qi2 or MagSafe). It’s a weighty mix of metal and glass in black or white, with padding in all the right places. You can pick up or place your phone one-handed (even in the dark), and the stand doesn’t slide around or topple easily. It has a ring of powerful magnets to hold your phone in portrait or landscape orientation (handy for StandBy mode) and can charge at up to 25 watts. The pad tucked away around back is for wireless earbuds. There are no superfluous lights or sounds, so it's perfect for the nightstand. You get a nice braided cable in the box (USB-C to USB-C), but you will need a 40-watt charger ($25), which is a bit cheeky at this price.
The Best Budget Wireless Chargers
PowerWave Pad and Stand
Anker’s pad and stand prove you don't need to spend much for wireless charging. They're both made from plastic with a rubbery finish on the bottom to prevent slips and slides, though it's not too grippy. A tiny LED lights up blue when it’s charging and flashes to indicate there’s a problem. We prefer stands over pads, because you can easily see your phone notifications, but Anker’s pad is so cheap you could grab a few to scatter around your home. Both come with a 4-foot MicroUSB cable, but you have to supply the power adapter. That’s not a big surprise at this price. Most importantly, they'll charge your phone every bit as capably as many other standard Qi options in this guide. These chargers can hit up to 10 watts for some Samsung phones, 7.5 watts for iPhones, and 5 watts for other devices.
Best Cooling Wireless Charger
OneTap Pro 3 Cryomax
Spigen’s stand can charge your iPhone or Qi2-certified phone at up to 15 watts. The built-in fan is effective at keeping your device cool, with a subtle blue light to emphasize its powers of chill. This would ordinarily annoy me on the nightstand, but Spigen has included a button to turn the fan and light off so it doesn’t disturb your slumber. With a strong magnetic pad you can tilt and a stable base, this pad works great with the iPhone’s StandBy mode. You get a USB-C cable to plug into the back, but you need your own power adapter (25 watts and up). I have tried a few chargers with cooling capabilities, but my iPhone has never felt cooler than when I plucked it from Spigen’s stand, so this could be a solid buy if you're worried about heat.
A Functional and Fast 2-in-1 Charger
UltraCharge 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charger
Want something to quickly juice up your phone and earbuds? Belkin's UltraCharge 2-in-1 supports the latest Qi2 25W standard for the main magnetic charging coil, so this charger won't feel out of date even in a few years. It looks nice enough to be a permanent fixture on the nightstand or desk, but you also have the option to fold it up and take it on the go. Over on the back, when unfolded, there's a 5-watt wireless charger for earbuds (or a second phone in a pinch), plus there's a spare USB-C port to plug in another device. Best of all, Belkin includes a 45-watt power adapter and cable, which is an incredible value at this price. —Julian Chokkattu
Best Qi2 Car Charger
MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2
Magnetic chargers are so handy in the car if you have a Qi2 phone or a MagSafe iPhone, and this Pitaka model is my favorite. There are adjustable hooks to fit the mount tightly in any vent. The ball joint allows you to change the angle, the signature aramid fiber finish looks great, and you get a USB-C charging cable with two adhesive-backed cable management clips. I tested it with my Pixel 10 Pro XL and iPhone 16, and the mount held both securely and charged at 15 watts. This charger also has an NFC chip inside, so you can set up to three shortcuts, such as automatically launching Spotify when you dock your phone.
An Invisible Wireless Charger
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UTS-2 Invisible Wireless Charger
Kew Labs’ UTS-2 is unlike any other wireless charger in this guide—it disappears completely. Designed to be mounted below nonmetallic surfaces—a nightstand, countertop, or desk—it sends power through the tabletop and to your smartphone or wireless charging-capable device. That way, you get a true wireless experience, at least visually. The recommended thickness for the surface you plan to install it under is between 8 and 12 millimeters.
I tested the original UTS-1, but the newer model is far less bulky, easier to install, and performs better. There's an adhesive back on the charger that stuck to my wood nightstand quickly, though you can screw it into place if you'd like. It comes with an alignment tool that lights up LEDs when you're perfectly over the charger—you can then attach one of the many included stickers to indicate the charging spot. It took me less than two minutes. Charging won't be fast—iPhones will top out at 7.5 watts, Samsung phones will handle 10 watts, and everything else is 5 watts. (It took roughly four to five hours to bring an iPhone 16e from zero to 80 percent.) But it's perfect when you want to maximize your table space and don't need to recharge quickly. —Julian Chokkattu
A Family Charger
Quattro Charger Pro 4
The Quattro Charger Pro 4 from Zens is ideal for anyone seeking a multi-device wireless charging station. This two-tier wireless charger has four spots capable of putting out up to 15 watts each. It's well built, stays put on a counter or desk, and comes in black or white. It is Qi2-certified, works with MagSafe iPhones, and can charge any regular Qi phone or device (earbuds cases too). Setting it up somewhere central to keep phones out of bedrooms at night is a good idea if you’re trying to improve everyone’s sleep hygiene. The thick barrel port cable and beefy 65-watt power adapter are included.
A Stylish 2-in-1 Charger
Mag:3 Classics
Courant makes some of the prettiest wireless chargers out there, and my new favorite is the Mag:3 Classics/Essentials. I tried it in leather, but you can also save some cash with the linen version. There are two chargers here, but you can't fit two phones side by side. It's instead meant to be for one smartphone and one wireless earbuds case. I've used it with the iPhone 15 and AirPods Pro with no issues—the left charger is MagSafe-compatible and the right side is a Qi charger, and they both work with non-Apple products too. I've tested it with a Pixel phone using a MagSafe case and Google's wireless earbuds, and it all juiced up accordingly. I love that there's room to add your tchotchkes. It's my dedicated sunglasses spot. It comes with a cable and power adapter. There's an additional 10-watt USB-C port to charge another low-power device nearby, too. —Julian Chokkattu
Another 2-in-1 Stand
2-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand
This Qi2 wireless charger allows for relatively fast charging at up to 25 watts for Qi2 phones. It works just like any Apple MagSafe charger with a magnetic pad for your phone but includes a handy spot for wireless earbuds on the base of the stand. The stand is made of aluminum (with an option of white or black color) and has a bit of weight, which helps prevent it from tipping over when you grab your phone. You can attach your phone in portrait or switch to landscape for Standby mode, but the angle of the pad isn’t adjustable. It comes with a 6.6-foot USB-C cable and a power brick. If you also have an Apple Watch, there’s a 3-in-1 version ($140) available for you as well.
Best for Apple Watch
Nightstand Charger Pro 2
It may top our Best Smartwatches guide, but the Achilles heel for the Apple Watch is battery life. This sleek, black charger has an adjustable magnetic Qi2/MagSafe pad for your iPhone and a pad on the back to charge any Apple Watch, with room for the strap to droop. The pad folds flat for easy travel and allows for StandBy mode. You can also charge AirPods or other phones, if you need to, by folding the pad flat. Sadly, there’s a barrel port for the provided cable and charger (USB-C would be better). The Apple Watch charger can also be a little stiff and tricky to fold out, but this is a classy option for the nightstand.
If you like the design, but don't have an Apple Watch and just want the fold-up pad for an iPhone, snag the Zens Magnetic Nightstand Charger ($50) instead.
A Slim Folding Stand
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Mobile Wireless Charging Stand (Qi2)
Adoption of the Qi2 standard (offering MagSafe-style magnetic alignment for wireless charging) is proving slower than expected, but this nifty folding charger from Peak Design could be the perfect bridge. It is a slim, aluminum, hinged Qi2 wireless charging stand that folds flat, but Peak Design also offers magnetic cases for the top Samsung, Google, and Apple phones. I tested with the Pixel 8 case ($30), and it let me stick my Pixel 8 on the stand in portrait or landscape orientation. It charges phones at up to 15 watts and comes with a 6.6-foot USB-C cable and three adhesive clips to keep it neat.
You need a 20-watt power adapter (I like this teeny tiny Anker charger). Peak Design has a whole ecosystem of magnetic accessories, including a stand wallet, a tripod for mobile photography, and wall, bike, and car mounts. Everything I tried is top quality and comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Google's Qi2 25W Charger
Pixelsnap Charger With Stand
Got a new Pixel 10 phone? There are other, better chargers for the money, but the Pixelsnap Charger With Stand is a solid option that doesn't take up much room, and it supports the latest Qi2 25-watt standard, meaning it will juice up compatible devices (like the Pixel 10 Pro XL or iPhone 17 range) quite fast. The base is hefty and doesn't slide around, and my Pixel and iPhones have magnetically stuck to it without issue. (You can rotate the phone to charge it in landscape or portrait orientation.)
You can buy the Pixelsnap Charger if you don't care for the stand. With the stand, however, you can easily pop out the charger if you want to keep using your phone as it charges, or leave it on the stand to recharge. —Julian Chokkattu
A Charger and Headphone Stand
Headphone Stand with Wireless Charger
Want to kit out your work-from-home setup? Conserve space and use a headphone stand that can also wirelessly charge your phone. Oakywood's 2-in-1 has a base made from your choice of solid walnut or oak, and it looks gorgeous. Place your phone on it and it'll recharge just as well as any other charger on this list. The steel stand makes for a nice place to hang up your cans when you're done for the day. If you don't care for the stand but like the look of the charger, the company sells a version with just the pad. —Julian Chokkattu