Wireless Chargers : Are They Worth It?
A few years ago it was unthinkable to imagine being able to charge a mobile phone without wires in between, but the technology advances at a rapid pace and fast as lightning. Today gadgets appear to make our existence easier and also add design to our day to day. More and more adepts are opting for wireless chargers that rely on inductive charging or wireless charging, but how do they work? Is it worth investing in them? Today we show you a practical guide on this (still unknown to many users) world.
What are wireless chargers? How do they work?
As the name suggests, this type of charger comes wireless and offers us a charge with just leaving the mobile phone (or smartwatch, tablet …) on top of its base. Over the years and its improvement, today there are several standards known as Qi (The most common, as we wrote about in L’Essenziale), PMA, WattUp or Cota, among others.
It is the big question that divides those who already consider it wireless as such, and those who wait for it to become what their mobile promises, a burden that works even if we have the phone in our hands. Enter a specific room and the mobile begins to charge. Something that may happen in the future but that, at least for now, seems to be beyond the horizon.
In any case, wireless charging should be called charge by induction or electromagnetic charge, because that is how it works. The system is very simple, within the complexity of its development and execution. Basically, it consists of generating an electromagnetic field and emitting energy, and capture the energy at the other end. The electromagnetic field is generated by the support for charging and the receiver is the mobile phone.
Are they worth it?
We are not going to tell you whether you should buy this type of gadget or not, but the truth is that this universe has many advantages. No only because you can forget about plugging the phone into the cable, or that the phone gets hot by leaving it plugged into the power all night.
In addition, we will not damage the connectors – something that is more common than we think – by connecting the phone to the charger with the microUSB or Lighting port and its selling price is similar to that of a conventional charger.
Wireless chargers that fit your home decor
Today there are thousands of firms that offer the best quality at the best price, but if you are one of those who also want to add design input, these signatures should be under your radar.
BOOST ↑ UP ™ wireless charging base by Belkin.
It is a special edition for iPhone and Apple Watch that also includes USB-A port. Available in white and black versions, this base offers the maximum wireless charging speed for iPhone with Qi technology at 7.5 W and Apple Watch at 5 W. The additional USB-A port charges a third device, including AirPods, iPad … Compatible devices: Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Series 3, Apple Watch Series 4, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, Smartphone, Smart Watch.
Wireless Charging Stand by Samsung
Compatible with the QI standard, any product with this certificate can use it without problem. You can place the smartphone on the Wireless Charging Stand vertically or horizontally and let it charge comfortably. Compatible devices: Any product with Qi certificate can use it without problem.
Porto Q 5K by Moshi
The design is important and Moshi presents this version capable of decorating any desk, table or shelf. It is capable of charging phones with casings up to 5 mm thick and has a capacity of 5000 mAh, -you can charge a phone twice with a single charge-. Compatible devices: Any product with Qi certificate can use it without problem.
Pi Charging
Simple but wonderful, Pi Charging offers a tower capable of charging several devices at the same time through wireless technology. In addition, it is compatible with all brands in the market. Compatible devices: Any product with Qi certificate can use it without problem.
https://www.picharging.com/
Wireless Charger Light Tree by Bluetooth
Here’s one of the most amazing wireless chargers on the market that fuses technology, elegance and design into one. In addition to being a bedside lamp, it has a Bluetooth speaker and a base that is a wireless charger. Compatible devices: Any product with Qi certificate can use it without problem.
