Satechi Launches New USB-C Wireless Charger for Qi-Based iPhones

[MacRumors]

Satechi today announced the launch of a new Aluminum Type-C PD & QC Wireless Charger that's designed to charge iPhone and Android devices at their maximum wireless charging speeds.

For iPhones, that means the wireless charger will offer 7.5W charging speeds, while Android devices will charge at up to 10W.

Satechi's new wireless charger is a flat charger that's made from silver or space gray aluminum with a black mat at the top to keep the smartphone from shifting around while charging.

According to Satechi, the wireless charger has multiple safety features built in, including temperature protection and foreign object detection that will turn the charger off if unwanted metal objects or temperature spikes are detected.

An integrated LED light is included to let users know when a device is charging, and light color will vary based on charging speed.

Satechi's Aluminum Type-C PD & QC Wireless Charger can be purchased from the Satechi website or from Amazon for $44.99. A quick charge adapter is not included and will need to be purchased separately for maximum charging speeds.

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[FelixDerKater]

When will Apple clear 10W charging?

 

[Braderunner]

$45 and you still need an adapter? Are they cereal?

 

[xizdun]

Are they cereal?

Cereal killers!

 

[DavidLeblond]

I'm good with slower charging in some cases. When I plug in my phone next to my bed, it can take its sweet time to charge up if it wants. Keeps the battery healthy.

 

[hlfway2anywhere]

I still haven't been compelled to buy anything more than a 5w wireless charger. I charge at night and I have one on my desk at work, and they were $6.

 

[ikir]

When will Apple clear 10W charging?

Not a big issue, 7.5W is already pretty fast for a thing used at night by 90% of tis user

 

[michael31986]

Why would anyone buy this and now a ravpower that comes with an adapter.

 

[jeff275]

When will Apple clear 10W charging?

You mean, when will Apple invent 10W charging.

 

[Remy149]

I refuse to buy a pricey charging pad until a first party Apple solution is released. I have many sub $20 pads all around the house

 

[justperry]

I'm good with slower charging in some cases. When I plug in my phone next to my bed, it can take its sweet time to charge up if it wants. Keeps the battery healthy.

For most of us there's no need to charge fast, and indeed, as you said better for the battery, lithium ion cells live shorter the higher the temperature gets, so slow charging is the way to go.

 

[macduke]

At least someone finally made an attractive looking wireless charging pad. I want it. Is this brand any good? Might see if there is a Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale soon.

 

[mcdj]

I typically don’t mind MR’s ads-disguised-as-news posts because they’re usually for something innovative, or they announce a useful discount or sale.

But a charging pad that is pricier than 99% of other fast charge pads that have been available for over a year is hardly new or innovative. Satechi is super late to the game here. And USB C is not innovative for a charger. It’s iterative.

This, more than most other posts, is not very well disguised.

 

[ross1998]

This doesn't seem to have any features that my $17 charging pad doesn't have. And mine auctally came with the cable.

 

[coolfactor]

This is what I'm talking about! Nice! Good price, too.
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I typically don’t mind MR’s ads-disguised-as-news posts because they’re usually for something innovative, or they announce a useful discount or sale.

But a charging pad that is pricier than 99% of other fast charge pads that have been available for over a year is hardly new or innovative. Satechi is super late to the game here. And USB C is not innovative for a charger. It’s iterative.

This, more than most other posts, is not very well disguised.

I'm sure I could look around, but this is half the price of all charges available at my local Source store. Just got an XR last week, so wireless charging is a recent new interest of mine, and $45 seems like a reasonable price if the device is built to last and doesn't have "Samsung" branding.

 

[n-evo]

That blinking LED is going to be great right next to your bed. I have a € 14,- aluminum charging pad that has the decency to turn off after a minute or so.

 

[HJM.NL]

I’m very impressed by satechi products. They’re good quality and a real value for your money. I don’t know how big the company satechi is or where it comes from, but they are pulling things at a faster rate out their pipeline than Apple does.

 

[coolfactor]

Just bought this in the Canadian Amazon store for $34 CAD, brand new. That works out to just $25 USD. Not sure why it's cheaper there.

 

[Rychiar]

I got a $10 charging pad on amazon that got good reviews and does the same thing... I dunno why these things get so damn expensive

 

[haruhiko]

I typically don’t mind MR’s ads-disguised-as-news posts because they’re usually for something innovative, or they announce a useful discount or sale.

But a charging pad that is pricier than 99% of other fast charge pads that have been available for over a year is hardly new or innovative. Satechi is super late to the game here. And USB C is not innovative for a charger. It’s iterative.

This, more than most other posts, is not very well disguised.

It doesn't even come with a charger. This is highway robbery.

 

[Wide opeN]

When will Apple clear 10W charging?

Yes... Inquiring minds want to know!!!

 

[Ramchi]

Looks lot better than my Samsung Qi2 Wireless charger which gathers lots of dust though it has an option to keep the mobile in a slanting fashion as well... though it was expensive than this