Looking to buy my first wireless charger

#1

I just upgraded from an iPhone 7 to an iPhone XR, so can now use a wireless charger for the nightstand while I sleep. I know that the iPhones don’t use the 10w quick charge, but can benefit from the 7.5w.

However, I’m just looking for a basic, slow charge since I’m sleeping anyway kind of wireless charger. It looks like Anker has a couple - the A2503 (PowerWave Pad) & A2518 (PowerPort Wireless 5 Pad). Any major difference for my current situation? Thanks!!

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#2

A2503 outputs up to 10W (not including 7.5W).
A2518 outputs up to 5W.
An example of a wireless charger that would support 7.5W charging for your iPhone is this.

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#3

Thanks Joshua. Both the A2503 & A2518 would just give an output of 5W for iPhones, which is all I need if only using this for overmight charging. Is there a marked difference in the two though other than the one being capable of quick charge for Samsung devices??

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#4

No, there is not.

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#5

@joshuad11 has nailed it pretty much. I can add some more options for you @StoneyPA. Here are some more that will support fast charging for your iphone. The first 2 options do not come with an AC Adapter. You can buy any adapter that has quick charge or power iq2.

Link for chargers without adapter:

  1. https://www.anker.com/products/variant/fast-wireless-charger/A2521011

  2. https://www.anker.com/products/variant/fast-wireless-charger/A2501011

Link for chargers with adapter

  1. https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powerwave-7-5-pad/B2514121

  2. https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powerwave-7-5-stand/B2522122

Link for adapters (for option 1 & 2 above):

A. https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powerport-ii-with-power-delivery/A2321121

B. https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powerport-speed-4-ports/A2040111

C. https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powerport-1-with-quick-charge-3-0/A2013115

Hope this helps :slight_smile:

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#6

Thanks for all the options rupinjohar! I like the idea of the flat pads for my space better and only need the 5W slow charge since will be solely used bedside while sleeping. Went with the PowerWave Pad (A2503) since it actually wound up slightly less expensive after using the Black Friday Anker claw game coupon code. The PowerPort Wireless 5 Pad (A2518) also went up $2 while making my final decision. Will use one of my recently purchased PowerPort mini USB wall chargers with it making sure not to use the other port to allow for sufficient power.

#7

Another vote for the A2518 here! I was in the same situation and wanted 5W output specifically since I’m using it for overnight charger and don’t need 7.5W. I also really like the flat design!

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