What should you know about wireless charging?
Although it is a relatively new technology, the truth is that there are already a large number of manufacturers that offer wireless charging on your devices. For their part, the brands in charge of creating this type of chargers are not far behind and have a wide catalog for all tastes.
But today we are going to focus specifically on the portable batteries that allow wireless charging and that is why we are going to tell you some key questions that you should know before launching into them.
- Maximum load. This value will allow you to know how many times you can recharge your devices in optimal conditions. It is expressed in mAh (milliamps per hour) and here, the higher that number, the better. The standards start from 2,000-5,000 mAh (which offers you a full charge of almost any smartphone on the market), although it is possible to find models that exceed 10,000 and 20,000 mAh.
- Load power. Related to the previous point, the power of the battery determines how fast the devices will charge. Although it is proven that fast charging can overheat your smartphone or tablet and even reduce the life of your battery (so you should use it with caution) sometimes you will need that extra power that allows you to fill the battery as soon as possible. Power is measured in watts (W) and although it varies greatly from one device to another, be it smartphone, tablet or laptop, it is estimated that from 18 W it is what we could consider as’fast charge‘.
- Maximum load of your device. Regarding the charging power, you should review the technical specifications of your device so as not to spend too much. In other words, if it only supports a maximum load of, for example, 15 W, even if you use a higher power battery you will not take advantage of it.
- Fast charging standards. The most popular fast charging standards currently on the market are USB Power Delivery (or USB-PD) and Qualcomm Quick Charge. Although we can find batteries with other commercial names, most are based on these two. For example, if you are using an Apple iPhone, make sure the battery has the USB-PD (or with the latest technology Magsafe).
- Connectivity. In addition to using wireless charging, another important point that you should look at is the section on cable connections offered by the battery. The normal thing is that it comes with one or more USB ports, type A or C.
More autonomy at the best price
We start with the cheapest options on the market. Batteries that will allow you to give a boost to the autonomy of your device, but without investing too much. In return, yes, you must give up the fast charge and to some state-of-the-art standards.
Muvit MUCHP0123: good value for money
The first alternative that we show you in this list meets perfectly for users who want a portable battery with wireless charging without getting too complicated. In exchange for a lower price than other offers, this charger offers you a maximum charge of 10,000mAh and various connections, from micro USB: to Lightning, through the most modern of all USB Type C.
The only downside we can put is that it does not have fast charging, something that would undoubtedly have triggered its price. But with its power it will be more than enough to get you out of a hurry. Although it depends on the battery of your smartphone, you can probably enjoy two full charges thanks to this battery, something more than enough for most users.
My Wireless Power Bank Essential: the most economical
The Chinese brand Xiaomi has gotten us used to some of the best tech products price quality and your portable battery is no exception. The My Power Bank In its wireless version, it offers a maximum charge of 10,000 mAh, an elegant black design and all for a more than reasonable price.
As for power, it offers 10 W charging in its wireless mode, something that increases to 18 W (which we could consider fast charge) if we decide to use the USB type port to charge our device. Of course, we would have liked to see that the other port it has (USB Type C) could have been used to recharge devices … but unfortunately it only serves to charge the battery.
Designed for the iPhone
In the world of technology it is well known that Manzana goes by free. All of his iPhone still use the Lightning connector and are reluctant to make the jump to USB-C, while the more modern range of these phones includes a new functionality called Magsafe, which allows them to be magnetically coupled to the terminal. So, let’s go with some batteries designed by and for fans of the bitten apple.
MagSafe Battery – Created by and for Apple
The wireless battery Apple official is the simplest option for users who do not want to complicate their lives looking for other manufacturers. It is designed by and for the new range of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, so you can expect a very careful design and similar to that of these phones … in exchange for a fairly high price.
In addition, this battery has wireless technology MagSafe, a system of magnets that allow it to be attached to the back of your phone easily through a magnet. But the specifications that the company offers in its Web they are null, so we cannot know how much charging power or autonomy it can offer. Of course, it has a very cool apple on the back.
iPosible Powerbank Wireless: the cheapest for iPhone
For much less money, you can recharge your iPhone with the iPosible Powerbank. A battery that offers very good features for a very interesting price. For starters, its wireless charging allows you to also charge Apple AirPods and any other device, both on its surface or using the three wired ports (two USB Type A and one USB type C) that are compatible with the Qi fast charge 18 W.
But, without a doubt, the best of all are the 26,800 mAh it offers. An awful lot of battery that will allow you to simultaneously charge the entire battery of up to four devices and probably still last you for more.
Anker PowerCore Magnetic 5K: the cheapest MagSafe
If after taking a look at the exorbitant price of the MagSafe battery Apple have made you want to look for other options, this model from Anker It is one of the most similar that you can find on the market. It is attached in the same magnetic way to your iPhone and is compatible with the entire new range of iPhone 12.
Here, in addition, we do have autonomy: 5,000 mAh of battery that will give you a couple of full charges of your phone. And if you want more speed, you can use the USB Type-C port to give it extra power and speed. In other words, you can get up to 17 hour battery life extra for your iPhone.
Belkin BPD002btBK: Fast Charge for iPhone
Belkin is one of the best known names when it comes to chargers and external batteries, so it had to be on this list yes or yes. In this case, this portable battery is designed to imitate the official Apple battery as much as possible, although it includes an elegant line of LEDs that indicates its charge status with the press of a button.
In terms of power, this battery offers 10,000 mAh so you can recharge your iPhone several times. In addition, if you want, you also have the possibility of using it as a wireless charger in your living room or office, just by connecting it to the power. A beautiful and functional ‘two in one’ that will meet all your expectations.
Finally, we are going to highlight the best models on the market that you can currently find. Whether you are a professional who requires these batteries to work or if you are a user who needs the best of the best, you will find it in this section of the list.
AUKEY Basix Pro: 20,000 mAh for everything you need to charge
From 20,000 mAh, things really start to get serious. And is that this model from Aukey It is arguably the entry-level range for professionals. Thanks to so much power (and its two USB Type A and C ports), you can charge up to three devices simultaneously.
Also, if you need an extra push, it supports fast charge 18 W wired. A simple way to extend the autonomy of your devices to forget when will be the next time you have access to a plug.
Renogy 72,000 mAh Power Bank – for laptops and everything else
If you want to know what is the wireless battery that more autonomy offers you on the market, you can stop looking. This of Renogy has a whopping 72,000 mAh, a real outrage specially designed to recharge your laptop battery when you are traveling or without access to power.
In fact, at his wireless charging and its fast charging port with the standard USB-PD, we must add a 12V car charging port. This will allow you to connect special devices designed for your vehicle, so it can be a great option to take it in your car or caravan if you are a traveler.
ZeroLemon SolarJuice: charge your devices with sunlight
For the more adventurous users there is the battery of ZeroLemon, which is recharged with solar energy. A very smart option to always have extra charge if you are in the field, the beach or any sunny place.
This battery is very designed for adventure and that is why it incorporates a ring to hang it in a backpack, in addition to four ports (three USB Type A, one of which supports fast charging, and one USB C) to recharge devices with their impressive 26,800 mAh.
Omni 20+: best design on the list
The last model on the list is an authentic ‘Swiss Army knife’ with which you can charge up to 20 different types of devices, for which it offers two types of cables: USB C to USB C and USB A to USB C. Two functionalities that, added to the Lightning cable, they will allow you to recharge most devices on the market.
Your battery of 20,000 mAh it can take practically what you throw at it and it has a screen that will tell you which devices are charging and how much each one is missing. But best of all, it offers different power outputs, from 100 W to charge laptops at 10 W of wireless charging, through the 45 W of its USB C port, designed so that you can also charge your drone.
The best wireless battery for your devices
After analyzing the models on the list, we are clear about one thing: the capacity and the loading speed must be paid for. If you need a device that works perfectly when you need it and you do not care much about speed or that it only offers you a full charge, we recommend the My Wireless Power Bank Essential.
At the other extreme, if you are a professional who works in mobility and you know that you will use up your entire battery throughout your work day, you need a device that provides you with the best ratio of charging power and autonomy. In this case, our choice is the Renogy that with its incredible 72,000 mAh they guarantee that you will probably not be stranded again in the middle of an extreme work day, not with your laptop, or with any other device.
Finally, for those who cannot live without their iPhone or iPad and want to always have it full of battery, the best option on the market is Belkin, which includes fast cable charging and great autonomy, in addition to the technology MagSafe.