The best wireless charging station for cell phones, tablets, smart watches and headphones

Since some manufacturers (Samsung, Apple and Google) have started selling their devices without chargers, the need to find a replacement has become inevitable. In terms of compatibility, the new wireless charging pad is a very good option, as are these Suitable for Android and iOS systems. On this note, the best five models available in Argentina in 2022.

These charging stations are ideal for high-end cell phones, smart watches, headphones and tablets. To start energy transfer, simply support the device with a base that can be linked to a power outlet or USB port.

Although the telephone does not need a cable to connect to the base, this one will need it to connect to the current.

Wireless charging is very convenient and It also helps maintain battery lifedespite the fact that it has drawbacks such as not using the device while recharging or longer than wired chargers.

The most practical are the cradle-shaped discs, there are pads that admit more than one device and others that, via magnets, are glued to the back of the mobile. For data users while driving, there are some that connect to the vehicle.

Of the five selected models, the Samsung Wireless Charger and the Belkin Boost Charge are cradle -shaped. The Choetech Dual Fast supports two wearables, the Apple Magsafe Charger is magnetic and the Xiaomi Mi Car is for the car.

Samsung WirelessCharger

To activate the supply, the charger and the gadget have electromagnetic induction coils inside that convert electricity into high-frequency alternating current which, creates an energy field.

To activate the load, the two coils must be aligned. To avoid incorrect contacts, some bases have divisions to limit the exact position. This system, which works from iPhone 8 onwards, it is not compatible with mid-range Android devices.

There are also manufacturers who opt for so-called free-positioning induction, which uses multiple coils to create a larger magnetic field on the surface.

Models with higher sensitivity do not need to remove the mobile phone case to activate the load, as long as it has a thickness not to exceed the 3 millimeters.

The Wireless Charger, perfect for the Samsung Galaxy S 22, has a solid polycarbonate body, rubber base and a rough and recliner support, so the mobile doesn’t slip.

At the back there are ventilation slots to maintain a stable temperature. The power connector is USB type C. It supports charging vertically or horizontally. It is not suitable for other widgets. It costs 10,500 pesos.

Belkin BoostCharge

At some point, the charging modules that come with smartphones will be almost identical. But over the past five years, speed and the number of watts it can support has become an agenda item in the industry.

Currently, not all models work with the same capacity. The right platform is already one provides 10W of poweralthough some are starting to make a foot at 20 W. Last year, Xiaomi demonstrated a system that delivers 120 W in wireless mode and this year, Oppo raised the mark to 150 W.

In order to apply the maximum charging speed, it is important that the power adapter – which is usually not included in the package, such as the cable – is capable of providing such power. Another option is to use the USB port on the machine, that is it is 50% slower.

Boost Charge is optimized to provide the fastest possible charge for Apple and Samsung devices. You can also charge any other Qi-compatible device with 5W. Includes cable and adapter.

If a white LED light is turned on, it is a signal that the phone is properly aligned and receiving power. The amber tone is a signal that something is interfering with charging. When it reaches a road, it turns green. It is 6,300 pesos.

applemagsafe

In this field there are some technologies on the rise, though the dominant standard is Qideveloped by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) for inductive charging at distances up to 40mm.

This was followed by the popularity of the PMA, whose biggest contribution was in magnetism. In its favor, it provides larger electromagnetic fields thanks to which it is not necessary that the phone be in a certain position, even if it is less efficient than Qi.

MagSafe is a circular format magnetic technology, developed by Apple and integrated into the internal engineering of the iPhone 12 and up, where it can reach approximately 15 W, twice what Apple supports using a standard Qi charger.

The system consists of a series of magnets placed around the charging coil and tightly and securely attached to allow even charging “in the air”, or without the phone touching any surface other than the magnet, both horizontally and vertically. vertically.

With an NFC chip, it establishes communication between the charger and the iPhone to reconcile the appropriate speed. If the phone detects that the battery is heating up, as a precaution, reduce the power. It does not come with the power adapter in the box. It costs 12,000 pesos.

Choetech Dual Fast

Batteries deteriorate in use and over time, they lose charging capacity. But some practices cause accelerated deterioration, leading to a sharp decrease in its useful life.

Wireless charging is less damaging to the battery and safer against voltage spikes and fluctuations in the power network, as some stations include protection against these surges. Here we should add that the USB port of the phone does not suffer in use.

Choetech, thanks to the five coils in it, is capable of charging two Qi-compatible devices simultaneously. However, its size is small. It can operate on 5V and 3A (15W) for charging, and up to 9V and 3A (27W).

On an iPhone, this will allow to charge up to 7.5 W, on any Galaxy S, from the S8 onwards, they can get up to 10 W and on other devices 5 W, although it depends on it and the capacity of its charging.

The design is minimalist, but functional. A small LED on the front lets you know it is connected. Its vents at the bottom help remove heat. There are also rubber strips for easier handling on flat surfaces. It is 10,500 pesos.

Xiaomi Mi Car

Many vehicles — within the high range of Toyota, Volkswagen or Chevrolet- offer a wireless charging module from the factory, hidden in the center console, very close to the bottom of the dashboard. This is enough to support the equipment so that the load is induced.

To fill this gap, various fastening methods have been achieved that also work as a viewer, which serves to fix the mobile to the mirror or to the fans and has the possibility to see the GPS active while charging through of contact.

The Mi Wireless 20W is designed to fit most cars. It includes a sticky arm, the cable and an adapter that attaches to the cigarette lighter button, with two USB ports.

Once connected, a blue ring shines on the front panel made of 2.5D ARC glass and an infrared sensor, when it detects the presence of the mobile, extends the clamp to hold it.

At the back, it has a small fan that will let out hot air and a metal thermal pad for double heat loss. It is suitable for phones without wireless charging, at its base there is an opening to connect the cable. It was sold for 12,600 pesos.

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