I recently moved to Apple's iPhone XS Max from a first gen Google Pixel XL. I have never used wireless charging before and was unsure about how to get into it. The Pixel XL had great wired fast charging out of the box with its included wall charger and cable. Unfortunately, while the iPhone supports fast charging they include a painfully slow wall charger with a USB A to Lighting cable (which doesn't support fast charging either). With the cost of fast chargers being a bit prohibitive (at least at the time the iPhone XS/XS Max came out) I more heavily considered wireless charging.
I found basically 2 types of wireless Qi chargers. Ones that lay flat and you place the phone on top of and stands, like this Anker Qi charger that cradle the iPhone allowing its screen to be comfortably viewed sitting in front of it. The stand type seemed more practical as it would be easier to use sitting/standing in front of the phone while it charges and would take up slightly less space.
I have found Anker chargers and wireless accessories to be high quality in the past and this one was well reviewed. It comes with the Qi charging stand as well as the USB cable but no wall charger. I picked up https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077HFFLMS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 which is a Quick Charge 3.0 18W USB wall charger by Anker for about $14
So far the 2 work very well together, adding up together at the time of purchase to about $30. Its likely not as fast as fast charging would be, but its much faster than the out of the box charger and its more convenient. I would say a full charge from under 10% to 100% takes roughly ~2 hours whereas the out of the box charger took roughly 2x as long for me.
The phone never gets hot while charging, even after leaving it on all night to charge.
On the negative side, and I am really reaching here, the included cable is really too short to be useful. At 3 feet long, it barely reaches from wall to table top when the table is directly in front of the outlet. Fortunately, I have a ton of micro USB to USB A cables laying around. A 6 foot cable would have likely been good for the majority of people and would have cost them next to nothing to include vs the 3 foot cable.
However, at ~$20 or less (I picked it up at ~$17) I cant really complain about the length of the included cable or lack of a wall wart. Many people have these in abundance from older/other phones/devices and even if you do not, they are also dirt cheap. I would highly recommend this for any mobile phone supporting Qi wireless charging like the iPhone XS or the iPhone XS Max.
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This Item  Anker Wireless Charger, PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand, Qi-Certified, Compatible iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XR, XS Max, XS, X, 8, 8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S20 S10 S9 S8, Note 10 Note 9 (No AC Adapter) |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $14.99 | $15.98 | $19.99 | -11% $15.98 Typical: $17.99 | $15.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it May 20 - 24 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
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| Sold By | — | AnkerDirect | Amazon.com | VENUS ONE | Amazon.com | AnkerDirect |
| connector type | usb | Wireless | Wireless | Micro USB | USB Type C | USB Type A |
| number of usb ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| compatible devices | iPhone X / iPhone 8 / iPhone 8 Plus ; Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ / S8 / S8+ / S7 / S7 edge / S6 edge+ / Note 5 Samsung S6/S6 edge; Google Nexus 6 / 5 / 4，LG G2 / G3 / G6 Plus / Lucid 2 / Lucid 3 / Optimus F5 / Optimus G Pro / Optimus it L-05E / Spectrum 2 / Vu 2 / Vu 3 / V30 / V30 Plus, Microsoft Lumia 950 / 950 Dual Sim / 950 XL / 950 XL Dual Sim | Cellular Phones, Headphones | iPhone 15/14/13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/SE3/SE2, iPhone Pro 15/14/13/12/11, iPhone Pro Max 15/14/13/12/11/XS, iPhone Plus 15/14/8, iPhone Mini 13/12, Apple Watch 9/SE/8-1, Apple Watch Ultra 2/Ultra, AirPods Pro 2/1, AirPods 3/2; Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra/S23/S22/S21, and other Qi compatible devices | Cellular Phones | Cellular Phones | Cellular Phones, Tablets |
| input voltage | 5 volts | 5 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 5 volts | 240 volts |
| connector gender | — | — | Male-to-Male | — | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male |
| power source | Socket | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | DC |
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Versatile ViewingKeep track of work and personal messages in portrait mode, or switch over to landscape to enjoy videos while charging. |
Fully CenteredAlign in the center where the charging coil is located for the fastest possible charge (10% faster than other 5W wireless chargers). |
LED IndicatorAscertain charging status at a glance without adjusting or picking up the charger. |
SafeAdvanced temperature control, overvoltage protection, and more combine to provide complete safety for you and your devices. |
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| Price | — | $23.99 | — | $35.99 | $20.99 | — |
| Qi Certified | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Standard Charging Mode for Any Qi-enabled Device | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging Mode for iPhone | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| Fast Charging Mode for Samsung | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | - | Upgraded Fast Charging Compatibility | 3-in-1 Simultaneous Charging | Smart Charging | Wireless Charging Bundle | - |
| Charging Cable | 3ft Micro USB Cable | 6ft Micro USB Cable | 5ft DC Power Cord | 5ft DC Power Cord | 2× 3ft Micro USB Cable | 4ft Micro USB Cable |
| Adapter | Not Included | Not Included | Included 12V/3A Adapter | Included 12V/2A Adapter | Not Included | Not Included |
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Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand, Cannot go wrong with this purchase.
First off, I am not paid by or given promotional items from Anker. All purchases made with my own money. I love Anker products, I own many from Anker 2 and 5 port USB Travel Wall Chargers with IQ technology, Anker Wireless Charging Pad, to high quality braided lightning and micro USB cables and more. When I need a product like this, I trust Anker. Superior quality and customer service.I recently purchase the Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand, with 5W Standard Qi-Certified Wireless Charger for iPhone X, iPhone 8 / 8 Plus. This is a no brainier purchase. Do not need to look further and do not pay more for Branding and Marketing. I use this with my iPhone X at the office and LOVE the product. It works exactly as stated, this is a quality product, well designed, fast chargin and you cannot go wrong with this purchase. I liked it so much I purchased another for my bed stand at home. If you need more length then the standard cable that came with it, I would recommend purchasing a 2 pack of the Anker 6ft / 1.8m Nylon Braided Tangle-Free Micro USB Cable with Gold-Plated Connectors with are $9.99 (see my review). You cannot beat the price or quality. I didn't get a chance to do an unboxing video on this product by will with my next purchase.Update: After my experience with customer service, I would add another star if possible. There was a problem that came up with the included Micro USB Cable and after a simple email to customer service I was provided with a solution which was to replace that cable. Anker promptly, without me asking, sent me out a new premium Anker 3ft micro USB cable. They couldn't have been nicer and more helpful. Sometimes things happen and it is great to know you can count on Anker to make it right.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2019
I didn't want to spend an arm and leg for one because I know I had to buy multiples. I have one at work and at home. So the price was right for 2 of them.
I also didn't want to go too "knock off China brand" , I am confident with Anker, they are very active in USA retailers and are arguably the pioneers in battery/charging performance.
I didn't care too much for fast charging as in my usage will be based on supplementing my battery through out the day and not depending on it as a full charge. Take the phone off the pad whenever I need to at my leisure. I have to set my phone down so it might as well charge while it's laid down, kinda thought. (Even though its not fast charging, its still decent speeds)
I also wanted a charging pad that stood up and allowed me to carelessly lay my phone down on it and not have to try to hit the "target" zones.
One more thing I was looking for was the safety and quality used in the product. I trust Anker with having my phone's best interest in mind.
Anker is a pretty big name brand and they love their products. You can tell by the packaging. Everything was wrapped, covered and tightly packaged in a white & blue box. Had manuals and instructions. Long story short. I love Anker and their products. The wireless stand is a great buy and it works with a case. I highly recommend them.
Great price for what most people need!
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2019
I upgraded to the iPhone 11 Pro and instantly wanted to upgrade my old wireless chargers. So I searched on Amazon to find some deals. I ended up getting the Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand, and here's why...Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2019
I didn't want to spend an arm and leg for one because I know I had to buy multiples. I have one at work and at home. So the price was right for 2 of them.
I also didn't want to go too "knock off China brand" , I am confident with Anker, they are very active in USA retailers and are arguably the pioneers in battery/charging performance.
I didn't care too much for fast charging as in my usage will be based on supplementing my battery through out the day and not depending on it as a full charge. Take the phone off the pad whenever I need to at my leisure. I have to set my phone down so it might as well charge while it's laid down, kinda thought. (Even though its not fast charging, its still decent speeds)
I also wanted a charging pad that stood up and allowed me to carelessly lay my phone down on it and not have to try to hit the "target" zones.
One more thing I was looking for was the safety and quality used in the product. I trust Anker with having my phone's best interest in mind.
Anker is a pretty big name brand and they love their products. You can tell by the packaging. Everything was wrapped, covered and tightly packaged in a white & blue box. Had manuals and instructions. Long story short. I love Anker and their products. The wireless stand is a great buy and it works with a case. I highly recommend them.
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Tamilselvan K
Best of best
Reviewed in India on December 15, 2023
Tamilselvan K
Reviewed in India on December 15, 2023
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Felix Pastor
Lástima no haberlo comprado antes.
Reviewed in Spain on February 3, 2018