If you’ve grown weary of cables—each day an ouroboros of perpetual plugging and unplugging—wireless chargers are a convenient way to juice up your phone (or other compatible device), even if they’re slower than wired chargers.
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Portable Wireless Charger Pad is the best wireless charger because it charges iPhones and Android phones faster than the competition. And, despite being one of the cheapest models we tested, it’s equipped with premium features, like MagSafe capabilities, a built-in stand, and a 6.6-foot USB-C power cable.
Our pick
This wireless charging pad can fast-charge the iPhone 15 and other compatible devices. It doesn’t come with a wall adapter, but it has a long power cable, MagSafe support, and a built-in stand.
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Portable Wireless Charger Pad is the best Qi (the predominant wireless-charging standard) wireless charger for a single device. It’s rated to charge at up to 15 W (that’s faster than many models, especially in this price range, and offers the convenience of MagSafe to compatible devices.
It also has a handy built-in stand, and the included power cable is lengthy, ruggedly built, and has an attached cable tie to keep it neatly coiled for travel or storage. It’s made by a well-established brand with great customer support, and has a two-year warranty.
We have a few quibbles with this model, but they’re minor. It doesn’t come with a wall adapter, so you have to supply your own USB wall charger. And the USB-C power cable is non-removable, so you can’t swap it out if it gets damaged.
Charging speed: rated at up to 15 W (we measured up to 10.9 W)
Input port: n/a
Included in the box: magnetic wireless charger with permanently attached 6.6-foot USB-C cable and cable tie
Upgrade pick
This wireless charger has MagSafe capabilities, and a built-in phone stand that’s especially topple-proof. It comes with its own wall charger, but it’s on the bulkier side.
If you want a wireless charger with an extra-sturdy stand for your desk or nightstand, the Zens Magnetic Nightstand Charger is your best bet. It costs more than our top pick (twice as much, as of this writing) and takes up more room. But this added bulk, and four rubber feet on the bottom, make it less likely to slide off your tabletop or topple over during a video call.
This model comes with its own wall charger, which is completely removable from the body of the unit. It also includes two international plug adapters, allowing you to use the charger in the EU or UK as well as the US. But since the wall charger has a barrel-shaped DC connector, you can’t easily replace it if it breaks or swap it out for a (likely more compact) USB wall charger.
It charges a little slower than our top pick: Both models are rated for 15 W, but we measured a maximum of 10.9 W with the Belkin and 7.7 W with the Zens. This shouldn’t be a big issue for most people, though, especially for charging overnight or throughout a workday.
Despite these tradeoffs, this model is worth the splurge if you plan to set up your wireless charger semi-permanently in one spot. It’s also backed by a longer warranty than our top pick, giving you up to three years of coverage, and has an additional safety and compliance certification.
Charging speed: rated at up to 15 W (we measured up to 7.7 W)
Input port: DC
Included in the box: magnetic wireless charger, 24 W proprietary wall charger, two international plug adapters
