Hey All 
Recently bought the PowerWave 10w Stand. There’s lots of reviews for the new PowerWave II and wanted to remind people, depending on your requirements, there are still other relevant products available.
Here’s a short review, but first…
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Onto the PowerWave…
Unboxing
Standard Anker blue and white packing.
First Impressions
Very light. I’m concerned the vertical part of the stand, not having any grip, will allow the phone to slide if you try to use the phone while charging.
There is a nice rubberised base to stop it slipping on a shiny boardroom table.
Setting Up
Take it out of the box, grab a lead and a suitable PowerPort and start wireless charging.
NOTE, don’t go using your standard 5 volt 1 amp or PC’s USB socket with this.
You need a quick charge 2.0 or 3.0 adaptor for fast charging.
In Use
This is a 10/5 watt QI Certified charger.
It works as expected.
Although once or twice it didn’t register on my phone it was fast charging, never had this problem on the Wakey so my phone is fine.
Phone has slipped off a couple of times when swiping left/right to dismiss when the alarm sounds.
It charges my wireless earbuds case fine.
Doesn’t seem to generate any heat.
Who Would Use This
Anyone with a compatible wireless device to charge!
If you want a wireless charger for travel this is great as it makes the phone available to use while charging and is very light, although a wireless pad would take up less space in your travel bag.
Pros
It charges as expected.
Fast charge makes a significant difference to charging times.
It holds the phone horizontal or vertical for using while charging.
Charges my wireless earbuds fine.
Light weight so would travel well.
Cons
It would be nice if it had a horizontal slim rubber strip on the vertical part, or better still is supplied with a couple in the box to keep the phone from sliding.
Blue LED ring a little bright at night on my bedside unit, so would be nice if the LED turned off when the phone is charged.
USBC input would be preferred over micro.
In Summary
This is a nice space saving alternative to charging pads.
Allows easy use of your device while charging.
It looks nice, not fancy, just functional.
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As always if you have any questions, or would like me to investigate or try anything, leave a comment below.
let me forward it to our support team and see what they can do for future products.
