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$$MagSafe/Qi2 puckOfficial MagSafe module rated up to 15 W for MagSafe iPhones. Wirecutter found that a non-MagSafe iPhone with a magnetic ring adapter still charged, but held on less firmly and could slide.Score 3.8/5
12%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)The listing pools styles with and without a power supply.

Wirecutter's top single-device pick. It measured the fastest of the chargers Wirecutter tested (10.9 W) and has a flip-out kickstand and a long braided cable. There's no wall adapter in the box, the cable can't be swapped, and Amazon owners are split on reliability and speed.

Top complaints

  • Some units stop working or charge slowly

    Amazon's review summary says reliability, charging speed, stability and magnetic strength get mixed feedback: some owners say it works well and charges quickly, while others say it stopped working after a week or charges extremely slowly.

    Source: Amazon.com product page (Customers say)
  • No wall adapter included

    You have to supply your own USB wall charger (Wirecutter). CNET also lists 'power adapter not included' as a con.

    Source: Wirecutter (single-device Qi chargers), CNET
  • Fixed cable and a flimsy-ish kickstand

    The USB-C cable is permanently attached, so you can't replace it if it's damaged. The built-in kickstand isn't the sturdiest Wirecutter tested and isn't entirely topple-proof. It also isn't WPC-certified.

    Source: Wirecutter (single-device Qi chargers)

What owners love

Good for
  • iPhone owners who want a MagSafe puck with a stand
  • Watching video or StandBy mode while charging
  • Desks or nightstands far from an outlet (6.6-ft cable)

Scores (tap for why)

What experts say

  • Wirecutter (NYT): Top pick for single-device wireless charging (updated 2025-05-27). The minor flaws are no wall adapter, a non-removable cable and a kickstand that isn't the sturdiest.
  • CNET: Its pick for a portable pad with official 15 W MagSafe charging. It praises the kickstand, and the cons are no power adapter and a slightly higher price than Apple's charger.
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If that catch is a deal-breaker

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#1 in wireless chargersBelkin UltraCharge Magnetic Charger with Qi2 25W

PCMag's best Qi2 pad and its pick for kickstand fans. It's a Qi2 25W puck with a kickstand that doubles as a finger loop, plus passive cooling, and it works with Qi2 Android phones too. It's new on Amazon with few ratings, and about 1 in 5 of them are 1 or 2 stars, citing units that stopped working and buzzing.

Its catch: some units stopped working#2 in wireless chargersApple MagSafe Charger (1 m)

PCMag's pick for maximum compatibility: Apple's own puck, rated up to 25 W on recent iPhones, with strong magnets. Wirecutter found it slower than cheaper models and it has no stand. You need your own adapter, and Amazon owners report heat and some units dying within a month.

Its catch: gets hot#4 in wireless chargersNomad Stand One

Tom's Guide's premium pick: a heavy metal-and-glass MagSafe stand that stays put when you pull the phone off. It's one of the most expensive chargers on the list and no power adapter is included. It has almost no Amazon owner track record.

Its catch: very expensive

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