The best wireless chargers for iPhone

Over the last few years wireless charging has gone from novelty concept to a conventional function of any modern iPhone. We won’t pretend that wireless charging is always an ideal substitute for plugging in, but it’s a very hassle-free way to keep your phone topped off throughout the day. Freed from the bother of plugging and unplugging, a wireless charger on your desk is as good a place as any to set your phone, knowing the battery is being steadily replenished, and ready for your next outing. A wireless charger by your bed makes it easy to grab and go in the morning, or just to “check one thing” without fussing with the lightning cable.

We’ve tested a big heap of wireless chargers, and this is new design and one of our favorites.

If you want something clean and simple to put on your bedside table or desk to charge all that stuff at once, Leadway’s Powered 5-in-1 dock is a quality solution, though only at $10.85.

The dock is a little on the large side, but with clean lines,light and a nice matte finish that keep it from being an eyesore. It also includes its own Apple Watch charger—many similar docks require you to insert your own.

The phone wireless charger make it easy to use your phone while it charges, and is well-placed to sure Face ID works without requring you to pick up your phone. The wide flat area to the left of the stand can charge any Qi-compatible device, including other phones or AirPods (with wireless charging case).

I had no trouble charging my phone with a thick case on it, either on the stand or the pad area. And you don't have to be too precise with the placement, either. The charging lights are tiny and dim, so as not to be distrating next to your bed at night.

The charging cable is a proprietary DC barrel connector, which is more annoying than USB-C or micro-USB, but not uncommon on these multi-device chargers. The cable at least is thin and flexible, with a nice matte finish, and a built-in cable managment tie. 

Leadway basically gets everything right about a dock that combines an iPhone charging stand, Apple Watch charger, and charging pad for AirPods (or other devices). So would you want wireless charging on your next phone, or are you fine plugging it in? Let us know in the comments.