wireless charger for N4 and N7

GeX · 30 Dec 2013 at 20:00

Hi all.

I'm after a wireless charger to charge a Nexus 7 (2013) and also a Nexus 4. The N7 lives in the lounge, and is in case.

I don't mind spending a bit on one - I don't want to faff around trying to line it up on the charger. Is the official LG / Nexus one any good? Not keen on having to try and balance the device on it.

I've looked at reviews, and all the decent ones seem to be US only or OOS everywhere. Any suggestions, what do you guys use?

Rusty! · 30 Dec 2013 at 21:27

I use a Maxell Air Voltage, it works well. Has a super bright blue LED on it to indicate charging. I taped over it.

GeX · 31 Dec 2013 at 00:59

That looks like it'll do the job. How fussy about location on the mat is it? Does it emit any annoying high frequency noises?

ShakenNstirred · 31 Dec 2013 at 10:29

I have this one, works great on my N7 even though the case I have.
the leds on it aren't bright so wont bug you at night
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E7ONI1I/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Rizo-UK · 31 Dec 2013 at 10:34

I have the koolpad from eBay. Works great on the 5 and the 7.

GeX · 31 Dec 2013 at 12:52

ShakenNstirred - That looks a bit small, is it a pain to align and make sure it is charging. Also - the reviews say it does get quite hot :/

Rizo-UK - does that stay as cool as it says, also what is it like for alignment / charging time.

ShakenNstirred · 31 Dec 2013 at 14:23

GeX said:
ShakenNstirred - That looks a bit small, is it a pain to align and make sure it is charging. Also - the reviews say it does get quite hot :/

Rizo-UK - does that stay as cool as it says, also what is it like for alignment / charging time.

small, how large do you want it lol
its 6in x 3in, you know its charging because you will hear the N7 tell you with its charging tone when it first connects.
no alignment problem, you just centre the N7 on it, I just put mine on it and off it goes, there is no sliding about on it to find the sweet spot
cant say I have felt it hot.

Rusty! · 1 Jan 2014 at 18:46

GeX said:
That looks like it'll do the job. How fussy about location on the mat is it? Does it emit any annoying high frequency noises?

It's not super fussy, I've dropped the N5 on it at some strange angles and it's charged.

It doesn't make any high pitched noises, but it does make a clicking (if you get close enough to listen for it) when not in use, apparently that's not uncommon with Qi chargers, polling for a device, perhaps?