The 5 Best Cheap Qi Wireless Charging Pads Under $20 for 2024
A Qi wireless charger is a convenient way to top up your phone. Here are the best Qi wireless chargers to get on a budget.
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Although a wired charging adapter is almost always faster, a Qi wireless charging pad is a convenient way to get your phone some charge. Qi wireless chargers come in different styles, including stands that let you use your phone's StandBy (also known as Nightstand Mode). First of all: Does your phone support wireless charging? You'll have to check the specifications of your model, but even phones with wireless charging capabilities usually don't come with wireless charging pads.
It can be frustrating to spend hundreds of dollars on a phone and not get a wireless charger in the box, but luckily there are many cheap options on the market. A high-quality charger can be had for under $20. You won't get the fastest wireless charger out there on a strict budget, but our picks come with decent enough wireless charging speeds. We'll update this list of the best Qi wireless charger options as new deals appear.
This list is limited to budget Qi wireless charging pads, and most of them don't include a power adapter. If you're looking for more wireless chargers, we also have a list of the best Qi wireless chargers, including wireless charging station models that can charge multiple devices simultaneously (a smartphone, Apple Watch and wireless earbuds with a wireless charging case), portable magnetic wireless batteries (MagSafe-compatible), and even wireless phone chargers you can mount in your car.
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Over the years, Anker has sold a few different budget Qi wireless charging pads. There's nothing terrible or fancy about its 315 Wireless Charger, but it delivers up to 10-watt charging speeds for Android smartphones and 7.5 watts for iPhones, and it does look fairly sleek with a slim design (it also has some grippy material on top so your phone doesn't slide off).
It's not a super fast Qi charger but it's fine for those who charge their phones overnight. A USB-C cable is included, but you will need to supply a power adapter (you'll want one that's capable of delivering 10 watts or more to get the higher charging speeds).
Solid cheap wireless charging pad
Belkin Quick Charge Wireless Charging Pad 10W
The latest version of Belkin's wireless charging pad offers up to 15-watt fast charging (a power adapter and cable are included), but it costs almost $40 when not on sale. By comparison, the 10-watt model goes for half as much, though you'll need to supply your own adapter. Note that the pad only charges iPhones at 7.5 watts. It does have some rubber grips embedded into the slim puck to keep your phone from slipping of the pad.
Value wireless charge with strong magnets
Baseus Mini Magnetic Wireless Charger
The Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charger or Baseus Magnetic Charger for MagSafe as it's called on Amazon, is a slim Qi wireless charging puck that sticks securely to MagSafe-enabled iPhones (or MagSafe-enabled cases). You can also just let an Android rest on top of it for charging (or a set of earbuds with a wireless charging). It charges iPhones at up to 7.5 watts and Android devices at up to 15 watts.
No power adapter is included, but a USB-C cable is integrated into the puck. A 20-watt PD fast charger is recommended.
Best cheap wireless charging stand
Anker 313 Wireless Charger Stand
Anker makes its newer PowerWave 2 charging stand that offers faster charging speeds and comes with a power adapter for around $35. But if you already have a power adapter, the 313 Wireless Charging Standing will work just fine for most people, particularly if you're mainly charging overnight. It offers up to 10-watt wireless charging for Android devices and 5-watt wireless charging for iPhones. No power adapter is included.
Best value charging pad from Mophie
Mophie Stream Pad Plus Qi wireless charging pad
This Mophie Qi wireless charging pad retailed for over $50 when it first came out in 2018 (I still use it today). This charges iPhones at 7.5 watts and Android phones at up to at 10 watts. It's not the latest and greatest charging pad, but it's cheap -- though it has been as low as $11.
