Anker has released it's second generation of wireless chargers. An updated stand and pad. These support charging the iPhone X and 8's, at 7.5 watts. Got an email from them about them, so I went on Amazon, and both are available now. Purchased both and the stand version has arrived and I've been using it now for about two days. I've also placed an order for the 7.5 pad as well. The stand will be for the office, the pad out in the living room...
The package comes withe the charging stand, a QC3 wall adapter and a 3 foot/0.9144 meter micro-usb cable. Excellent build quality and all three are in a matching off white color. The stand is made of high quality plastic, but sturdy, and the areas in contact with the phone are covered in a matte soft touch material. The base has a large anti-skid pad. There is one, led in the front. It's off if nothing is being charged. Glows a steady blue when charging. Stays on after the phone is fully charged. Has some good off-set charging angles, meaning it doesn't have to be exactly centered on the stand to charge.
Some things to be aware of though...These aren't negatives for me but it might be for some. Probably only matters if you want to use these in a bedroom...
Be aware, that both the stand and pad versions, have a small built in fan. It's quiet and not noticeable unless you put your ear within two or three inches of the stand, next to the back, bottom part of the stand. In daily use I don't notice it at all, using this stand in my office. You can see in the pics, an open area at the top back of the stand, to bring air in and then the warm air is exhausted out the back. My only point in mentioning this is if you plan on putting it on a nightstand, very close to a bed, in a totally quiet room. You may...may notice the fan sound, if you are sensitive to any noises while sleeping. Related to that is that since the LED doesn't shut off when the phone is fully charged, and you are sensitive to lights in your dark bedroom, the LED shines it's light forward from the stand. Like I mentioned, it's not bright but it might bother some. For me, in both cases, it's been a non-issue...
I have the pad version coming as well tomorrow. I'll update this if anyone wants a quick take and pics of that as well...
The package comes withe the charging stand, a QC3 wall adapter and a 3 foot/0.9144 meter micro-usb cable. Excellent build quality and all three are in a matching off white color. The stand is made of high quality plastic, but sturdy, and the areas in contact with the phone are covered in a matte soft touch material. The base has a large anti-skid pad. There is one, led in the front. It's off if nothing is being charged. Glows a steady blue when charging. Stays on after the phone is fully charged. Has some good off-set charging angles, meaning it doesn't have to be exactly centered on the stand to charge.
Some things to be aware of though...These aren't negatives for me but it might be for some. Probably only matters if you want to use these in a bedroom...
Be aware, that both the stand and pad versions, have a small built in fan. It's quiet and not noticeable unless you put your ear within two or three inches of the stand, next to the back, bottom part of the stand. In daily use I don't notice it at all, using this stand in my office. You can see in the pics, an open area at the top back of the stand, to bring air in and then the warm air is exhausted out the back. My only point in mentioning this is if you plan on putting it on a nightstand, very close to a bed, in a totally quiet room. You may...may notice the fan sound, if you are sensitive to any noises while sleeping. Related to that is that since the LED doesn't shut off when the phone is fully charged, and you are sensitive to lights in your dark bedroom, the LED shines it's light forward from the stand. Like I mentioned, it's not bright but it might bother some. For me, in both cases, it's been a non-issue...
I have the pad version coming as well tomorrow. I'll update this if anyone wants a quick take and pics of that as well...
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