Anker’s new Qi2 chargers deliver MagSafe speed without MagSafe pricing
by Nathan Edwards from The Verge - All Posts on (#6HPRW)
Three of Anker's new Qi2 chargers: A folding power bank, 8-in-1 charging orb, and 3-in-1 folding charger. Anker was one of the first companies to announce Qi2 chargers, in August 2023, and while everyone in the world seems to be launching them now, Anker's are the first I've gotten my hands on.
For iPhone users, Qi2 is an easy sell already: with a compatible iPhone, it's less expensive than certified MagSafe chargers and just as fast. It's less compelling so far for Android users or mixed-platform households, though - it's slower than regular Qi charging on non-certified devices.
I have spent a couple weeks with three Anker Qi2 devices, all of which are available today: the $109.99 MagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1), the $69.99 MagGo Power Bank (6,600mAh capacity), and the $99.99 MagGo Magnetic Charging Station (8-in-1),...