Wireless charging is here to stay, and not only because of the enormous convenience of placing your iPhone on top of the charger without having to worry about connecting any cables, but because offers us a huge variety of options that until now were unthinkable with conventional chargers.
MiniBatt has a wide catalog of wireless chargers, compatible with the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X, as well as any other device compatible with the Qi standard. Desk pencils, car trays, ideal bedside table holders, portable chargers to carry in the backpack ... the variety of options is very wide and we have tested them to give you our impressions.
Power Cup
One of my favorites and one that already occupies a place at my work table. The idea of combining a pen with a wireless charging base seems simply great for those of us who do not have infinite desk tables and saving space is paramount. Its design is also very minimalist, and no one will be able to differentiate it from a conventional pencil. It connects via a microUSB cable to any port on your computer.
It has two charging coils, so you can place your iPhone vertically, ideal to be able to view notifications while you work, or horizontally, to enjoy multimedia content. The charging power is up to 10W, so we will have fast charging on our iPhone. Its price is €39,90 on the MiniBatt website (direct link)
PowerAIR
While we sit and wait for Apple to decide to launch its AirPower charging base, whose price is also rumored to exceed € 200 by far, MiniBatt already offers us a very similar charging base that allows us recharge two devices at the same time, and also quickly, thanks to its 15W of power output. With four charging coils, where you should place the phone will not be a problem since practically the entire surface is useful for recharging.
Two LEDs indicate the state of charge of the phones (red charging, blue charged) and its flat, white design makes it look like another decorative element anywhere in your living room or bedroom. Of course you can recharge both devices simultaneously, and its price is also much lower than that of Apple's AirPower: €69 on the MiniBatt website (direct link)
StandUp
StandUp is a more conventional charger than the ones we have seen so far, but no less interesting for that. Because of its size and position, it seems to me that it is a very good option for a desk, and above all, for the bedside table.. With conventional chargers, flat on the table, sometimes in the dark it is not easy to position the iPhone correctly so that it recharges well, but with this StandUp there is only one possible position thanks to its design.
With three charging coils and a power of 5W You will not have problems when placing your iPhone, and its non-slip surface will prevent it from slipping while protecting it to prevent your precious iPhone from being scratched. It is very stable and allows you to use your iPhone as an alarm clock without the slightest problem. Its price is €49,90 on the MiniBatt website (direct link)
PowerGOO
MiniBatt's commitment to portable chargers does not renounce wireless charging, and it also finds a practical solution to the problem of other chargers of this type. A 6000mAh battery with two 2A USB ports is nothing new, but if it incorporates three wireless charging coils to be able to recharge your iPhone without cables, the thing changes. But it also includes a silicone band that will fix your iPhone to the charger so you can carry it while in your backpack.
With a capacity of 6000mAh you will have more than enough battery to be able to carry out several full charges of your iPhone, and by having two USB connections you can use it with other devices not compatible with the Qi standard, such as headphones or a tablet. Four LEDs indicate the remaining charge of the external battery and its design is perfect to carry in any bag or backpack, being no larger than the iPhone X. Its price is €72,90 on the MiniBatt website (direct link)
Power DRIVE
Wireless charging also reaches our cars, and if your car is not one of those that includes a standard charger you should not worry, because there are equally good options. PowerDrive is the typical support for ventilation grille, but with the peculiarity of incorporate two induction coils so that at the same time you use your iPhone as a GPS navigator or to listen to music, the device recharges.
The support is very stable, and the iPhone is perfectly secured with a fixing system that is different from other similar chargers, but that I like more because it is easier to remove and insert the device. You will not have problems with thick covers as you can see in the photos. Charging power is 10W so you will enjoy fast charging, and its price is €39 on the MiniBatt website (direct link)
PhoneBOX
Another solution to recharge the iPhone in the car is the one offered by PhoneBOX, which as a tray allows us to recharge the iPhone while it rests. If you are one of those who prefers to keep the phone out of sight to avoid distractions, something highly recommended, it is the best alternative you can use.
Completely covered in silicone, you can place it on almost any surface of your car without fear of damaging anything, and it is also non-slip. It is also perfect to avoid scratching the glass surface of your iPhone. Its three coils guarantee the recharging of the terminal on the entire surface, and also does not slip on the surface, both because it is made of silicone and because of the edges that the charging tray has. Its price is €29,90 on the MiniBatt website (direct link)
FS80 invisible charger
If what we want is to have a permanent charging station in our furniture, MiniBatt offers us this FS80 that fits into any table or tabletop and with a very careful design it fits anywhere you want to put it. A dark gray anodized aluminum outer ring, no attention-grabbing LEDs and a very small size so that it goes unnoticed.
For your installation we will have to make a hole of 80mm on the surface where we want to place it. It is the typical hole that many desks already have to pass cables and that we can take advantage of for this purpose. Its charging power is 5W, and its price is €34,90 at MiniBatt (direct link)
Ultra SLIM
This is the thinnest wireless charger on the market according to MiniBatt, which I don't know if that's true, but it is extremely small and thin, much thinner than your iPhone (3,4mm). It is a conventional, circular charging base, but with a size and weight that make it perfect to take anywhere.
It does not support fast charging on the iPhone 8, 8 Plus or iPhone X, but it does you can take it without fear to your vacation place and thus not give up the convenience of wireless charging. Its price on the MiniBatt website is €25,90 (direct link)