Best Wireless Charging for iPhone 11: Anker PowerWave
The theme of wireless charging will have to continue. Since users on social networks bombarded us with questions and demanded a full review with technical specifications. Fortunately, all gadgets are at hand. Immediately found the advantages and disadvantages. In comparison with Chinese miracle devices, any product of a famous brand can be easily assigned the title of "Best Wireless Charging." But first things first.
The review involved:
- Anker PowerWave Pad A2503.
- Anker PowerWave Stand A2524.
- Baseus Dual Wireless Charger.
Best Wireless Charging: Features
For all gadgets identified the same operating requirements. They relate to the power source and the charging process itself.
- The position of the phone affects the quality of charging. Or rather, on speed. If the phone is offset from the center of the memory, it charges more slowly. Therefore, it is important not just to throw the smartphone on the charger, but to make sure that the centers of the gadgets coincide.
- Qi-style power supplies charge phones faster.
- The minimum power supply must be at least 10 watts (5 volts per 2 amperes). By the way, the manufacturer of the charger mentions this in the specification for the product. If the power is less, then the phone charges more slowly.
- The power supplies that come with the mobile device (5V, 2A) cannot be used with wireless chargers. This concerns most smartphones, which are accompanied by low-quality switching power supplies.
Anker PowerWave Pad A2503
Done Wireless Charger in the form of a giant tablet. A sufficiently large area of the gadget perfectly charges all mobile devices, regardless of size. You can charge only one gadget located in the center of the device.
Advantages:
- Compactness. Can be used in a car, transported in a bag or backpack.
- Anti-slip base. It lies firmly on any smooth surfaces and does not move when accidentally touched. The function is useful for office applications where you can easily push the charger on the floor, inadvertently.
- Able to charge a smartphone through the bumper. There is a limitation - the protective coating should not exceed 5 mm.
- It has built-in overheat protection. When the temperature rises, it turns off. The function is interesting for discharged phones, which are very hot at the initial stage.
- There is protection against foreign objects. If you put metal objects that conduct current (a paper clip, key, etc.) next to the phone, the smartphone will not charge.
Disadvantages:
- Marking surface. The gadget quickly collects dust. But this does not affect the charging process.
- The smartphone is easily shifted relative to the center, with careless handling.
- Outdated power supply connector. The manufacturer installed a micro-USB port, under which it is difficult to find a wired charger that meets the requirements.
- No power supply included.
Anker PowerWave Stand A2524
The wireless charger is made in the form of a docking station (cradle). The gadget is ideal for use in confined spaces. It is very convenient when the screen of the smartphone is at eye level - to see the message, you do not need to pick up the phone.
Advantages:
- Very compact, the phone takes up much less space than when charging via cable.
- It has an anti-slip base.
- Not a soiled surface.
- It has 2 spirals.
- The phone occupies exactly the position at which the maximum charge efficiency.
- A lot of protective technologies (overheating, foreign objects, etc.).
- Charges the smartphone through the bumper (thickness up to 5 mm).
- You can charge the phone in a horizontal position. This is great when watching a video.
- The kit has a high-quality USB cable for connecting to a power supply.
Disadvantages:
- At the time of installation, the phone may move horizontally. But this does not affect the charging time.
- The outdated connector for connection is micro-USB (fortunately, there is a cable included).
- Comes without a power supply.
Baseus Dual Wireless Charger
The gadget can be called multifunctional. The main feature is the simultaneous charging of two different devices. Moreover, the wireless charger does not require two smartphones at once - it supports charging and one phone.
Advantages:
- A 18-watt power supply is included.
- Not a soiled surface.
- Charging two devices at the same time.
- Anti-slip base.
Disadvantages:
- There is no information on the availability of the Qi standard.
- The manufacturer announced integrated intellectual protection. But, neither in the specification for the device, nor on the manufacturer’s website, there is a clear description of what is included in this protection. Accordingly, there is a risk of lack of demanded protection when charging.
Wireless Memory Testing
As mentioned above, the power of the power supply affects the charging speed of mobile equipment. PSUs from different manufacturers were used in our test. Testing was carried out in two areas: wireless and wired charging. The representative of the Apple brand - iPhone 11 acted as a test phone. All results are tabulated.
Wireless charge test
| wireless Charger | Source of power | Charge in 1 hour,% | Charging up to 100%, h |
| Anker PowerWave Pad | PC USB 3.1 18 W (Asus prime z370-A) | 35 | 3 h 51m |
| Anker PowerWave Pad | Anker PowerPort Speed 5 QI3 | 40 | 3ch 16m |
| Anker PowerWave Pad | Anker PowerPort Speed 5 IQ | 28 | 4h 14 m |
| Anker PowerWave Pad | Power Adapter Apple USB 5V, 2A | 36 | 3h 58 m |
| Anker PowerWave Stand | PC USB 3.1 18 W (Asus prime z370-A) | 31 | 3ch 59m |
| Anker PowerWave Stand | Anker PowerPort Speed 5 QI3 | 41 | 3h 13 m |
| Anker PowerWave Stand | Anker PowerPort Speed 5 IQ | 38 | 3ch 19m |
| Anker PowerWave Stand | Power Adapter Apple USB 5.1V, 2.1A (10 W) | 33 | 3h 28 m |
| Baseus Dual Wireless Charger | Power Adapter Baseus USB 5V, 3A (18 W) | 42 | 3ch 37m |
IPhone 11 Wired Charge Test
| Source of power | Charge in 1 hour,% | Charging up to 100%, h |
| Power Adapter Apple USB 5v 1A (5W) | 36 | 3ch 28m |
| Power Adapter Apple USB 5.1v 2.1A (10 W) | 66 | 2ch 12m |
| Power Adapter Baseus USB 5v 3A (18 W) | 42 | 3ch 37m |
As can be seen from the test results, wireless devices demonstrate excellent charging speed. Moreover, the more powerful the power supply, the faster the battery charge. Unless Apple’s 10-Watt power supply cable is more efficient. Therefore, the title of "Best Wireless Charging", in terms of price and quality, can be assigned to any of the tested gadgets.
In conclusion, I would like to note that all tests were carried out with the same conditions. There were 2 phones available iPhone 11Therefore, the test time was spent half as much. The new Apple smartphones of the 11th model have a very capacious battery, which is not easy to discharge to zero. But we did it. There will be questions - write, Disqus at the bottom of the page is at your complete disposal.