In a world that seems keen to ditch cables, wireless charging is enjoying a growth in popularity and in technical development. Manufacturers like OPPO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi have been pushing wireless charging speeds to new heights with 30W and even 50W chargers, in an attempt to catch up with the ever-growing fast wired charging. I'm always looking for ways to cut down on the number of things on my desk. That's exactly what this product from Monoprice does. It's an LED aluminum desk lamp and wireless charger put together into one space-saving solution. The LEDs get plenty bright, and you can change the color temperature or brightness via touch controls on the base. The lamp is adjustable vertically, but I do wish the base were heavier, because it tends to move when you adjust the arm. The 3-in-1 MagSafeWireless Charging Stand boasts a sleek, yet sturdy build that stays stable on any surface. With stainless-steel legs and an aluminium build, the wireless charging stand adds a modern and elegant touch to your nightstand or desk. Connect the USB-C connector on your MagSafe Charger to a recommended 20 watt (W) or greater Apple USB-C power adapteror compatible third-party USB-C adapter. You can also connect to a USB-C port on a Mac or PC.

If space on your desk is at a premium, this handsome charger from Otterbox gives you the most compact footprint we've come across for a 2-in-1 charger. With its silver and white finish, it'll match well with your other Apple gear, while the magnetic charging surfaces will keep your Apple Watch and iPhone secure as they power up. I particularly appreciated the 90 degrees of motion that the iPhone charger has, which lets you hold the phone at a specific angle (good for watching stuff while powering up), or charge non-magnetic accessories like a pair of AirPods by tilting it into its flat position. The issue when buying wireless chargers isn’t the cost, but actually whether they are Qi-certified or not. If it’s got a Qi-certified stamp on it (the Chinese word for “energy flow“, do you get the metaphor?), then you know it’s got the charging standard stamp of approval by an electricity safety board to not start sparking and overheating as soon as you use it. Not all phones support wireless charging, but most brands have models that do, so look up your phone model first. You'll usually see "Qi wireless charging" (the default standard) or simply "wireless charging" if it does. This wireless charger isn't so much a Tesla product but more a FreePower one, considering it's the company's technology inside. Its first-gen tech was inside a Nomad charger we liked, but this is the second generation, and it's much better. The idea is you can place your devices (up to three) anywhere on the surface and the 30 coils inside the charger will identify exactly where to deliver power (up to 15 watts each). No precise placement necessary! I've been using it to charge my wife's and my wireless earbuds cases for months, and it's great not having to place them exactly in a certain spot. All of this is thanks to the Qi wireless charging standard. It's maintained by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), which defines wireless charging as "energy that is transferred from one device to another without physically plugging in a cable."

What’s bad?

Stands will prop your device up so you can watch videos or glance at incoming notifications while you work and will more than likely have additional space for watches and earbuds to recharge at the same time. Is a wireless charger worth it?

iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 12 mini can get up to 12W for faster wireless charging with at least 9V/2.03A

Compatible power adapters for up to 15W faster wireless charging

Type: 2-in-1 pad and stand | Connections: Comes with a mains plug adapter | Charging speed: Maximum of 10W for Android and 7.5W for iPhones

You can charge at up to 15W on most iPhone 12, iPhone 13 or iPhone 14 models if you have a 20W charging plug at the other end, which fortunately I do. However, if you own an iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 13 mini, then that's limited to 12W. That's still faster than basic Qi wireless charging though, and it remains just as convenient no matter which model you own. Qi is the global standard for wireless charging. We recommend always looking for Qi certification because it includes independent safety and efficiency lab tests. If you see vague wording like "works with Qi" or "Qi compatible" it's a dead giveaway that the device isn't certified. Proper Qi chargers will have wide compatibility and safeguards to prevent overheating. Every option in our list is Qi certified. Magnetic Pros: Great design | Space to place phone, notebook, watch, pen and general office gear | Non-slip | Beautiful Vachetta leather

Type: Stand | Connections: USB-C cable, no adapter included | Charging speed: Maximum of 10W for Android and 7.5W for iPhones Smart metal foreign object detection prevents any metal objects, such as keys andcoins, that have been mistakenly placed on the wireless charger from drawing power and causing it to overheat. The charger also comes equipped with non-slip rubber pads, so you can rest assured that your device will always be safe while charging. Sleek, ultra slim design