Decent Wireless Chargers

Cadder · 9 Oct 2022 at 21:44

I'm after a couple of wireless chargers for our inbound Pixel 7 Pro handsets.

Our current Anker wireless chargers connect via Micro USB, have an annoying blue light and require perfect placement of the handset before they charge. I don't want this headache.

Can anyone recommend a good quality wireless charger? Ideally there would be no light on the charger and placing the handset on charge won't be a precision task. USB C connection would be the cherry on top.

goldy6660 · 9 Oct 2022 at 22:07

Not to deter but aren't the wireless chargers incredibly slow whichever the option you go for?

Semple · 9 Oct 2022 at 22:12

I would actually say the blue light - which indicates it's charging is more of a blessing. I have the same charger on my bedside table and it's not bright enough to be annoying but does at least let you know that your device is being charged.

I think the perfect "placement" complaint is more about the limited range of the phone rather than the charging pad.

Semple · 9 Oct 2022 at 22:12

goldy6660 said:
Not to deter but aren't the wireless chargers incredibly slow whichever the option you go for?

They're perfect for overnight charging where quick charging is just unnecessary.

kona786 · 9 Oct 2022 at 22:15

Get a standing charger. Much easier to place it right.

Belkin BoostCharge Wireless Charging Stand 15W (Qi Fast Wireless Charger for iPhone, Samsung, Pixel, more) - White https://amzn.eu/d/40QGinv

ValiantUK91 · 9 Oct 2022 at 22:18

Pixel stand? Only has a small light on the front that is barely noticeable and has usb-c

Hawk Tuah · 9 Oct 2022 at 22:22

I like the wireless chargers with a small built in fan. Probably not ideal for use as a bedside charger tough.

Cadder · 10 Oct 2022 at 06:08

goldy6660 said:
Not to deter but aren't the wireless chargers incredibly slow whichever the option you go for?

I'd hope I'll be asleep long enough for it to fully charge my phone

ValiantUK91 said:
Pixel stand? Only has a small light on the front that is barely noticeable and has usb-c

I have bought a Pixel stand for the office. Will see how that goes but any light at all will be enough to disrupt me. I like total darkness when I'm sleeping.

Semple said:
I would actually say the blue light - which indicates it's charging is more of a blessing

I tend to wait until my phone display shows that it is charging rather than use the light as an indicator.

Semple · 10 Oct 2022 at 10:49

Cadder said:
I tend to wait until my phone display shows that it is charging rather than use the light as an indicator.

Ah sometimes I'm half asleep when I put the phone on the pad. So don't always pay attention to the screen. But can at least see the faint blue glow without moving.

Cadder · 10 Oct 2022 at 12:42

Semple said:
Ah sometimes I'm half asleep when I put the phone on the pad. So don't always pay attention to the screen. But can at least see the faint blue glow without moving.

Your method is definitely more ergonomic and less clumsy than my approach. I did try to just wait until the phone vibrated to indicate charging but too often I'd find the phone hadn't charged overnight.

Really puzzled as to why there aren't many wireless chargers without the light. Might have to sink one into the bedside table..

Matty8787 · 10 Oct 2022 at 17:11

The pixel stand, whilst expensive is very good and I am sure has inbuilt features when used with a Pixel phone.

Funky-Melon · 11 Oct 2022 at 17:41

I've read before that while Pixels are Qi compatible, they use a proprietary protocol to wireless charge quickly, so will only work on their own fast wireless chargers.

Everything else that's not a 'Google' quick charger will charge at the slower 10W. AFAIK, the Pixel stand gen 2 is the only wireless charger that will charge faster but it's horrendously overpriced.

kona786 · 11 Oct 2022 at 20:40

Funky-Melon said:
I've read before that while Pixels are Qi compatible, they use a proprietary protocol to wireless charge quickly, so will only work on their own fast wireless chargers.

Everything else that's not a 'Google' quick charger will charge at the slower 10W. AFAIK, the Pixel stand gen 2 is the only wireless charger that will charge faster but it's horrendously overpriced.

I think they get 15W. I have the Belkin one and it charges faster than 10W. I'll do a test next time. The adapter is a 25W.

Orcvader · 13 Oct 2022 at 04:44

Not the best comparison but I have a couple of INIU 15W charging stands, and they definitely charge faster than the 10W Anker I have, as well as wired 10W chargers.

Richie · 14 Oct 2022 at 08:20

Anyone have one of the 3-in-1 style charging stands that fits phone, buds and watch all together that they can recommend?

Seems there are lots available but don't want to get some crap one.

For Pixel 6 so not a magnetic one (loads on Amazon showing for Apple magsafe style)

Cadder · 15 Oct 2022 at 07:39

The pixel stand charger is good in that it doesn't light up .the drawback is it has a fan in it which disturbs me trying to sleep. The search continues...

kona786 · 15 Oct 2022 at 08:07

Cadder said:
The pixel stand charger is good in that it doesn't light up .the drawback is it has a fan in it which disturbs me trying to sleep. The search continues...

Doesn't the stand have a silent setting?

IvanDobskey · 15 Oct 2022 at 09:40

I have the official Google pixel wireless charger and it's a nice item, works well. Fan on it is a little loud though.

Can't complain as it was a freebie

kona786 · 15 Oct 2022 at 09:41

IvanDobskey said:
I have the official Google pixel wireless charger and it's a nice item, works well. Fan on it is a little loud though.

Can't complain as it was a freebie

Does the fan run all the tim....any option for slower charging?

kona786 · 15 Oct 2022 at 09:52

Cadder said:
The pixel stand charger is good in that it doesn't light up .the drawback is it has a fan in it which disturbs me trying to sleep. The search continues...

Change charging modes on a Pixel Stand (2nd gen)
If you have already completed Pixel Stand app onboarding, you can choose from 3 charging modes:

Optimized (default): Balances charging speed with fan noise for the best out of box experience
Max: Charge at the highest possible speed, given device conditions, battery charge level, and other factors.
Quiet: Make the fan run as quietly as poss ible.