Thank you for the video: really helpful. I ended up picking this up. Any idea what it means when the blue light on the side blinks instead of being solid? I can't find an answer anywhere.
I have the new Anker MagGo 3 in 1 charging station and I noticed that the LED light only comes on for 1 second and then turns off when plugging in the charger or placing an item on the charger. It looks like this happened to you as well. I wonder what the purpose of the LED is other than flash if it doesn't have sufficient power.
Just ordered one of these, I don't use AirPods…. I wish they had a non AirPod version, but this is the fastest "stand/ Travel" set up. ESR has a pretty compact set up but it is slow when it is charging.
Qi 2's main feature is not the magnets but the faster 15W speed. The magnets/magsafe is just a convenient way to attach the charger to the phone. You could still make a Qi 1 charger at 5W but build magnets into the charger... OnePlus were the first to have a super fast Qi charger. I think people get too carried away by the magnets, they are of secondary importance
Magsafe may not be the main feature for everyone, especially Android users, but Magsafe ensures proper placement all the time. Which leads to efficient charging. Are you not wondering why most big case manufacturers are now even putting Magsafe on Android cases? It’s not hard to figure out. Magsafe works. And we as consumers, should be happy with this new standard. Doesn’t matter if you are an Apple user or Android user.
@@zjhongolez Sure that's fine but people will think it's an apple standard, which it isn't. Only the magnets are their idea. And if that boosts apple sales, that's a bad thing.
@@MrOrtmeier it was an Apple Standard, which they are now opening up to Qi2, which in the end will benefit all consumers. Isn’t that a good thing? Why would there be always Android vs iOS? If it benefits everyone, the better. This will also usher in more accessories for Android, which the accessory companies would benefit as well. MagSafe accessories are some of the best in the market. Wallets, charging stands, car mounts, external SSDs, etc. I would think that everybody would be happy with that.
@@zjhongolez Wireless charging existed long before Apple used it, and with better performance. They don't deserve any credit for this at all, in any way. But yes, the accessories will be good, but I bet they'll all be priced like Apple, so it's bitter sweet
The reason why manufacturers aren't in a hurry to update to chi2 , is because my s22 ultra and my LG V60 have been charging at 15 watts wirelessly since I bought them new .
Yes, non-compliant chargers to the Qi standard have been offering faster charging for a while, but the official charging speed for the first standard was half of what it is now. There's not requirement that limits Qi to 15w. That is simply the slowest charging speed required by the standard.
Have you seen CES yet? A slew of accessories are coming to the market soon. Some of them are already available in Amazon. Everyone should be happy with this. More accessories and options for all users.
when charging a phone can i leave the ohone down not upright and aswell charge the apple watch while the watch charger is flipped all the way up meaning it will look down at the phone
TL;DR - WON'T CHARGE PIXEL 3 WATCH! I purchased this product based on this review but if you have a Pixel Watch (I have the Pixel 3) it will not work. It charged my Pixel 5 (9 arrives today) and my Pixel Buds v1 and Pixel Buds Pro. If you want to charge your Phone, Buds, and Watch this isn't the one which is disappointing because the form factor is perfect. What watch are you using? Looks to be a Pixel Watch.
I clearly stayed in the very beginning that it charges an Apple watch. I never stated that it works with a pixel watch. The Pixel Watch 2 and 3 don't support wireless charging at all.
Qi 2 has only 15w. Pixel stand 2nd generation charger has 23w. Other Android chargers deliver even more watts. Did I answer your question why no Android phone supports this Qi2 standard (yet)?
Qi organisation dragging their ass for a faster standard kind of cause most Manufacturers to use their own standards for faster charging. It kind of mean there may not be as much incentive for newer Android phone to adapt it.
I agree….I got one and love it. Works perfect for us Airline Pilot travelers👍
The watch charger also supports a galaxy watch?
Thank you for the video: really helpful. I ended up picking this up. Any idea what it means when the blue light on the side blinks instead of being solid? I can't find an answer anywhere.
I think a pretty cool byproduct of Qi2 would be the creation of more universally compatible accessories.
I have the new Anker MagGo 3 in 1 charging station and I noticed that the LED light only comes on for 1 second and then turns off when plugging in the charger or placing an item on the charger. It looks like this happened to you as well. I wonder what the purpose of the LED is other than flash if it doesn't have sufficient power.
Just ordered one of these, I don't use AirPods…. I wish they had a non AirPod version, but this is the fastest "stand/ Travel" set up. ESR has a pretty compact set up but it is slow when it is charging.
It works with any earbuds that have wireless charging. Or any other Qi charging device.
Qi 2's main feature is not the magnets but the faster 15W speed. The magnets/magsafe is just a convenient way to attach the charger to the phone. You could still make a Qi 1 charger at 5W but build magnets into the charger...
OnePlus were the first to have a super fast Qi charger.
I think people get too carried away by the magnets, they are of secondary importance
Magsafe may not be the main feature for everyone, especially Android users, but Magsafe ensures proper placement all the time. Which leads to efficient charging.
Are you not wondering why most big case manufacturers are now even putting Magsafe on Android cases? It’s not hard to figure out. Magsafe works.
And we as consumers, should be happy with this new standard. Doesn’t matter if you are an Apple user or Android user.
@@zjhongolez Sure that's fine but people will think it's an apple standard, which it isn't. Only the magnets are their idea. And if that boosts apple sales, that's a bad thing.
The magnets are part of the standard. To be certified at Qi2, phones and chargers must have the magnets for alignment.
@@MrOrtmeier it was an Apple Standard, which they are now opening up to Qi2, which in the end will benefit all consumers. Isn’t that a good thing? Why would there be always Android vs iOS? If it benefits everyone, the better.
This will also usher in more accessories for Android, which the accessory companies would benefit as well. MagSafe accessories are some of the best in the market. Wallets, charging stands, car mounts, external SSDs, etc. I would think that everybody would be happy with that.
@@zjhongolez Wireless charging existed long before Apple used it, and with better performance. They don't deserve any credit for this at all, in any way.
But yes, the accessories will be good, but I bet they'll all be priced like Apple, so it's bitter sweet
What is the input voltage of this device? If it runs 100v to 230v, then it is travel friendly.
It's USB C input and you can use any charger you want.
Where’s that wallpaper from on the computer screen?
should have a built in battery as well.
The reason why manufacturers aren't in a hurry to update to chi2 , is because my s22 ultra and my LG V60 have been charging at 15 watts wirelessly since I bought them new .
Yes, non-compliant chargers to the Qi standard have been offering faster charging for a while, but the official charging speed for the first standard was half of what it is now. There's not requirement that limits Qi to 15w. That is simply the slowest charging speed required by the standard.
Have you seen CES yet? A slew of accessories are coming to the market soon. Some of them are already available in Amazon.
Everyone should be happy with this. More accessories and options for all users.
when charging a phone can i leave the ohone down not upright and aswell charge the apple watch while the watch charger is flipped all the way up meaning it will look down at the phone
Yes you can
the pixel stand 2 charges at 15 watts
15w for non-pixel phones and 23w for Pixel phones
Will it charge Apple Watch and AirPods ?
And a phone
TL;DR - WON'T CHARGE PIXEL 3 WATCH! I purchased this product based on this review but if you have a Pixel Watch (I have the Pixel 3) it will not work. It charged my Pixel 5 (9 arrives today) and my Pixel Buds v1 and Pixel Buds Pro. If you want to charge your Phone, Buds, and Watch this isn't the one which is disappointing because the form factor is perfect.
What watch are you using? Looks to be a Pixel Watch.
I clearly stayed in the very beginning that it charges an Apple watch. I never stated that it works with a pixel watch. The Pixel Watch 2 and 3 don't support wireless charging at all.
he got it free people
Qi 2 has only 15w.
Pixel stand 2nd generation charger has 23w.
Other Android chargers deliver even more watts.
Did I answer your question why no Android phone supports this Qi2 standard (yet)?
yes and the Pixel 2 wireless charging stand had a lot of issues.
@@phandroid mine is fine
innovative design
Qi organisation dragging their ass for a faster standard kind of cause most Manufacturers to use their own standards for faster charging. It kind of mean there may not be as much incentive for newer Android phone to adapt it.
Did I hear Chichu? 😬😁
probably :)
Qi2 is too slow. It needs to compete with Xiaomi 50W wireless chargers.
1stttt
I don't purchase anything Apple. The watch charger is a money waste for anyone but iPhones users.
If you don't need the watch charger, you don't have to use it. It fold up nicely under the unit and you never have to see it.
@@phandroid whether I use it or not, in paying for it.
Both in BOM, marketing and Apple Halo.