I remember the day I pushed myself to get a wireless charger. I didn’t need one, but I thought, hey, if my phone supports it, I might as well give it a shot. All I can say is, I haven’t regretted it for a moment, because the convenience that you can get from a wireless charger on your desktop or bedside table is unbeaten.
If you’re like me and want to give wireless charging a shot, especially if your device doesn’t support higher than 15W wireless charging, you can get an appropriate charger for relatively cheap. You don’t need to spend over $25 to get a high-quality option, and I’m about to show you that.
Amazon Basics 15W Wireless Charging Pad
$15.98
This wireless charging pad from Amazon Basics hits the 15W max of the Qi standard while coming in at a sensible price point. It’s a circular pad with a rubberized upper surface, and it’ll be able to charge through most cases. You get a USB-A to USB-C cable, but you’ll need to bring your own power brick for the ride.
Samsung Galaxy 15W Wireless Charger
$24.99
If you have a Samsung phone that supports wireless charging, you might prefer a first-party option. This rounded square charging pad supports up to 15W charging for your Galaxy smartphone or Galaxy buds. Plus, it comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable and a microfiber cleaning cloth for free.
Belkin 10W Wireless Charger
$14.97
This circular charging pad from Belkin has three rubberized supports to protect your precious device from scratches when charging. It only supports 10W of charging, but if that’s your phone’s max, I suppose that works out nicely. It can charge through cases too, so you don’t need to strip your phone to juice it up.
Anker MagGo 15W Wireless Charger
$23.99
If you have a smartphone with a magnetic-compatible case and wireless charging, you’ll like this magnetic wireless charger from Anker. Simply latch it to the back of your smartphone and you’ll get 15W of power pushed into it. The aluminum alloy build certainly sets this apart from others though.
ESR HaloLock 15W Wireless Charger
$16.19
ESR is well-known for making smartphone cases but they also make other accessories, such as wireless chargers. ESR’s 15W HaloLock charging pad is Qi2-certified, which means that it also supports magnetic wireless charging if you have an Android phone that works with that. The braided cable is a nice touch too.
Amazon Basics 10W Wireless Charging Stand
$15.98
Here’s another Amazon Basics option for those who prefer to have their phones standing upright when charging — whether to view notifications or comfortably use the screen while it’s charging. However, you’ll make the trade-off of only 10W charging. You can charge in landscape or portrait orientation.
Anker PowerWave 10W Wireless Charging Stand
$15.98
I can always vouch for Anker’s quality, and this 10W wireless charging stand can comfortably charge your device whether you place it vertically or horizontally. You’ll be able to charge through a case, and it also comes with a micro USB cable, though no wall adapter.
Mophie 15W Wireless Charging Pad
$24.98
This Mophie wireless charging pad supports up to 15W, which is the max that you get with the Qi standard. It has a squircle design, which I personally think looks very clean, with a soft-touch surface that protects your phone and prevents it from slipping. It’ll be able to charge through thinner cases too.
Get The Convenience Of Wireless Charging For Cheap
Quite a few smartphone companies support proprietary wireless charging standards that allow for very fast wireless charging. However, for all the others, the Qi standard certainly does enough (though it is far from lightning-fast). This list has several 10W and 15W wireless charger options.
I recommend the Amazon Basics 15W wireless charging pad as a solid option if you simply want an affordable wireless charging pad that can support most devices at full speed. I also like the Anker 10W PowerWave Stand because you can still use your device to some extent while still charging.
