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Nomad Stand One: the downsides first

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$$$StandTom's GuideScore 3.9/5
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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.

Top complaints

  • Very expensive

    Tom's Guide says it's one of the most expensive chargers on its list and is hard to recommend unless you're taken with the design.

    Source: Tom's Guide
  • No charger in the box

    You need a 20 W or larger adapter to get the full 15 W (Tom's Guide). Nomad says the current 25 W version needs a 40 W USB-C adapter, sold separately.

    Source: Tom's Guide, Nomad official product page
  • iPhone-focused (older version)

    Tom's Guide says the version it tested only really works with iPhone 12 models and later.

    Source: Tom's Guide

What owners love

  • Solid and premium

    Its solid metal and glass body stayed put even when pulling a MagSafe iPhone off (Tom's Guide). It weighs 1.3 lb.

    Source: Tom's Guide
  • Tidy matching cable

    It has a matching integrated USB-C cable, comes in black or white, and uses recycled components (Tom's Guide).

    Source: Tom's Guide
  • Newer version is faster

    Nomad lists the current Stand One at up to 25 W for Qi2 and MagSafe devices, with a 2-year warranty.

    Source: Nomad official product page
Good for
  • A design-focused desk setup
  • A stand that doesn't move when you grab the phone
  • iPhone owners who want MagSafe or Qi2 charging upright

Scores (tap for why)

  • Charging speed3.5
    Why 3.5?15 W in the version Tom's Guide tested (with a 20 W+ adapter). Nomad lists up to 25 W for the current Qi2.2 version.
    Source: Tom's Guide, Nomad official product page
  • Alignment & magnets4.5
    Why 4.5?The heavy base stayed solid even when pulling a MagSafe iPhone off (Tom's Guide).
    Source: Tom's Guide
  • Phone & case compatibility3.0
    Why 3.0?The tested version only really works with iPhone 12 and later (Tom's Guide). The current version adds Qi2 Android support (Nomad).
    Source: Tom's Guide, Nomad official product page
  • Build & included adapter4.5
    Why 4.5?Solid metal and glass, 1.3 lb (Tom's Guide), and a 2-year warranty (Nomad). No adapter included.
    Source: Tom's Guide, Nomad official product page

What experts say

  • Tom's Guide: Best premium wireless charger (updated 2026-05-07). The cons are the very high price and that it requires a separate 20 W charger.
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