I finally decided to go in on wireless charging, and specifically bought this as a nightstand charger, after spending quite a lot of time trying to find something that wasn't too expensive but also wasn't cheap looking and didn't have blinding bright LEDs on it.
This works perfectly for me. I've used it with an iPhone X and later an iPhone Xs Max. While there is a white LED on the right side, but it is very dim and not a problem when trying to sleep. I use it with my phone in the upright (portrait) orientation, but it works just as well in landscape mode. I was skeptical about the fabric covering, but it has been fine so far, and it dampens the sound of the phone being placed on the charger that extra little bit, which is handy when I go to bed late and don't want to wake up my wife.
The price is little more than some of the other chargers, but it includes a QuickCharge 3.0 charger and a USB-C cable makes up for that, since with cheaper wireless chargers you often have to buy that separatelyOverall I'm quite happy with it, and would certainly recommend it.
This stand is really good looking and rapid charges with the USB C adapter that came with my Pixel 3 phone but when I use the charger that came with the stand I only get "Charging Slowly". As I am using it for a bedside stand it can charge slowly overnight.
This stand looks great on my desk. It charges my iPhone Xs Max through the apple leather case. Build quality is very good. It will charge my phone vertically and horizontally orientations. It comes with a 4 foot usb-c cable and the wall adapter. I almost bought a cheaper 20 dollar wireless charging stand, but this one has a 4 foot usb-c cable, and I can change out for a longer cord if I want to, and the wall adapter that is QC 3.0 rated. Plus it looks high quality on my desk. No logos, no "fast charger" printed on the surface, just a classy, clean looking stand. I love it.
+For starters, this is definitely the nicest looking wireless charger as the fabric gives it a rather luxury look that easily fits into many decors/environments.
+Chargers fast enough! Outputs within the 9W fast wireless charging spec; exactly what it says on the box. Checked w/ USB multimeter.
+Seems less picky w/ phone placement to initiate good charging. Gives some leeway when phone is horizontal as long as it is centered-ish. Vertical alignment is easy enough.
+Rubber feet do a good job from preventing this thing charger from sliding around. Makes using the phone while its on the stand practical. Same can't be said for all over vertical charging stands.
+Works w/ my thicc S8 ToughArmor case!
+!!!USB-C!!! Works w/ both A to C fast charging and USB-C PD C to C power bricks! There's only a handful of type-C wireless chargers out there (I'm aware of 2 vertical stand ones as of this writing, including the iOttie) so as someone who has a 'buy no new electronics with Micro USB' policy, this charger is just what the doctor ordered. The type C takeover is happening slowly but surely!
+LED isn't obnoxiously bright. I have a first gen Samsung 'flying saucer' charger and its LED is a bit on the bright side. My phone shows charger percentage and green LED lights up when battery is full anyway.
+Higher stand angle than many other chargers that leads to improved phone usability and video chat camera angle when phone is on stand.
-Pricey-ish but not really considering you get a premium feeling/functioning fast charger, cable, and nice 18W USB wall adapter. Samsung literally wants double this price for their chargers.
Overall, this is THE wireless charger at the moment. I own 2 others that I can briefly compare to. The iOttie is obviously more functional than the aforementioned 'flying saucer' for fairly obvious reasons; not much to say. The second charger I have is the, as far as I'm aware, only other USB-C wireless charging stand is the Trusda charger. That one has no rubber feet so it slides around all over the place, horizontal pad has rather picky phone positioning, causes the "wireless charging paused" issue in fast charge mode (look it up), it doesn't come with a nice wall adapter, and doesn't take USB-C PD input (only A to C) for some reason. Long story short, spend a bit more on this charger and you won't regret it. Fantastic device for my work table!
Also, people don't be boring and stop buying the grey one. The other colors are very nice too! Don't be the reason all electronics and their accessories are all black.
Too bad this isn't available in the Canadian market, so I ended up purchasing from the Amazon US. I spent about $98 after the currency conversion as well as additional shipping, so yes, I spent double the amount of what you'd spent. However, it kinda justifies (temporarily) when most of the products coming into Canada are priced nearly double.
My expectation for iOttie is pretty high as I've been enjoying Easy One Touch 4 and Qi Wireless version. I'm really confident to inform you that this does stand the promise and I like the exterior of the charger. Perhaps because of the dual coil beneath the packaging, the charging seemed faster than the car-mount version. I have lots of conference call, skype and facetime. This was the first time I see the battery is "charging" during the conversation hahahaha! This isn't the case when I use the Easy One Touch Wireless while using google maps turned on, where the charger will just hold the battery from draining. Right, it also barely creates heat.
Overall, I'd be more than happy to recommend this to anyone looking for similar products. But not until it becomes available in Amazon Canada because you'll think thousand times before spending near $100 mark on a "charger". Yup I think I'm crazy :( but that isn't the manufacture's fault, no?
Feature Product
- QI CERTIFIED: Qi Wireless Fast Charge Enabled Devices will enjoy Qi fast charge speeds. Please note other devices will charge at standard rates
- LUXURIOUS FEEL: Soft feathered fabric wrapped design coordinates with home & office decor
- STANDING DESIGN: Two Qi coils allow for wireless charging in portrait or landscape mode. The ion Wireless Stand is designed with a 65 degree tilt that allows for viewing content or notifications while charging wirelessly
- STATUS INDICATOR: Check the easy-to-read status light to know your phone is charging properly
- HASSLE FREE : iOttie offers manufacturers on all products
Description
The ion Wireless Stand Fast Wireless Charger combines the power of Qi wireless fast charging technology with new style and all-in-one modern design. Charge smartphones conveniently without cords by simply resting the device against an anti-slip pad. Two Qi coils allow for wireless charging in portrait or landscape mode. The ion Wireless Stand is designed with a 65 degree tilt that allows for viewing content or notifications while charging wirelessly at home or in the office. The base of the charge is built for balance and features an anti-slip material to provide extra traction on smooth or textured furniture surfaces. The ion Wireless Charging Stand from biotite is available in three soft fabric color finishes that blend seamlessly into any home or office decor.
Fantastic charger- works more reliably than any of the Samsungs I've tested (they don't play well with iPhones). The look is really great and comes off as more expensive than it is; the fact it comes with a high power wall adapter, uses USB-C, looks great, and supports 10w charging makes it a fantastic value. Additionally, so far it seems to handle heat fairly well. I will definitely be coming back to this when I need another wireless charger.
As far as wireless chargers go, this is the nicest one I've seen by a landslide and has a full feature set while being all inclusive (so many don't include the AC adapter necessary to provide full charge speed). And the unit doesn't compromise, it supports all of the best current standards for wireless charging for iphones and androids. Bought this to replace my previous unit at home that was falling apart at the micro-usb cable port, this unit is USB-C from the unit and standard USB at the AC adapter, WAY MORE ROBUST. I don't expect to see this unit fall apart any time soon. I've had one of these for a few days and I'm ordering another now for my desk at work. I particularly like how it doesn't look like a cheap toy but more like it belongs, and with no loss in functionality or performance that I can observe. Worth the extra dollars relative to comparable cheap and tacky looking chargers imo, pending it passes the test of time of course. Hoping to see more products that pay attention to aesthetics like this in the wireless charging line in the years to come.
I like that this product has a few different colors to choose from, not that it is a huge deciding factor. I really like the device accepts USB-C cables which I expect to see as the defacto USB cable in the coming years.
I am switching from a flat Belkin wireless charger to this inclined wireless charger because my wife and I often have trouble with successful placement of our phones on the flat charger, even more so in low-to-no-light situations.
With this inclined charger, our iPhones sit on the “ledge” and then a simple alignment of the sides of the phone with the sides of the charger is easy peasy, regardless of the lighting situation. The other nice aspect of this inclined charger is the ability to see notifications at a glance and turning off the alarm in the morning seems to be a little more convenient.
The base has a nice rubbery grip and unwanted sliding is none to minimal.
I have an iPhone 8plus and use an otter box commuter case and it work perfectly, my husbands phone has the defender and it will NOT work with the defender. Too bad too because this is the best accessory I have found for my iPhone. Fast and easy to deal with no constant cabling or hunting it down. Love it Thanks to the maker for the great device.
I love the design of this stand, it is at the perfect angle, and the ability to use it in landscape is very useful. It is very minimalistic and will go with anything, the tiny light is not enough to bother me in a dark room. It charges through every case I’ve tested, including a Speck candyshell grip and a OtterBox Defender. The base of the stand isn’t very heavy, but the bottom is a grippy rubber that won’t scoot around or tip over. The only reason I’m not giving this five stars is because the end of the cord that plugs into the stand doesn’t fit right, it doesn’t plug all the way in, and it wiggles around a lot and comes unplugged very easily. It has come unplugged 3 times already just from moving it around the desk it’s sitting on. I’m not sure if this is just a flawed design or if I just received one with a messed up port.
***Update***
The customer service from this company is fantastic, they replaced the faulty stand with a new one that works perfectly. I highly recommend this. The charge time is the best I have seen from any qi charger I’ve tried. I’m going to buy a flat style iottie charger for the bedroom.
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