Carmakers have started to realize that it might be smart to build in wireless phone chargers to their new cars now that so many phones offer wireless charging. Unfortunately, the vast majority of newer cars don’t have wireless charging capabilities. And when they do, it’s available only as an overpriced add-on. That means it’s up to drivers to get wireless chargers themselves.
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It’s hard to say exactly what the best wireless phone charger for your car is, especially because some wireless car chargers equipped with MagSafe are more geared toward iPhone users than Android users. But we like wireless car chargers that have an auto clamping feature (the arms on the mount open when you move the phone close to the mount and shut when you put the phone on the mount), which is why a model like the iOttie Auto Sense Wireless Car Charger is at the top of this list.
Note that each wireless charger on this best list is compatible with any wireless charging-enabled mobile phone, whether it’s an iPhone, a Samsung Galaxy, a Google Pixel or any other Qi-enabled phone (some magnetic mounts include stick-on metal plates for Android devices to make them adhere to the mount). I’ve personally tested all the devices in this round up and have tested over 20 wireless phone chargers in my car over the last four years. And we’ll continue to evaluate new wireless car chargers for your phone as they hit the market to determine to find the top models, including the best values.
Budget
Before anything else, you’ll want to figure out how much you’re willing to spend on a wireless car charger. Value priced chargers continue to improve, so you can find a decent wireless charger for les than $40. But if you’re looking for a more premium model, you’ll likely have to pay more than $50 and even more for MagSafe-certified chargers.
Charging speeds
Typically, wireless Qi chargers that are designed to charge both iPhones and Android smartphones offering faster charging speeds for Android devices with speeds capped at around 7.5 watts for iPhones. If you have an iPhone and want faster charging speeds, make sure to review the charging specs for iPhones before buying.
Included power adapter and what kind?
Some wireless chargers come with a cigarette-lighter power adapter, and some don’t. And some have the cable and power adapter hard-wired into the mount. It’s best if the power adapter has a second port for charging additional devices and ample wattage to charge to devices at the same time at high speed.
Mount type
Some mounts stick to your dashboard. Others clip into your car’s air vent mount or sit in a cup holder. Some have adjustable or rotating arms or pedestals. Pay careful attention to the type of mount because it will determine where your phone rests while charging and whether you can view it easily.
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