What to buy for fast charge

[ribbon]

I already have the Mophie wireless charger that after the 11.2 update it should allow my iPhone X to start charging faster (7.5W). However, i would like to buy a "regular" charger for when I´m traveling, since the 5W sometimes feels painfully slow.

What is the best combination? I know that past certain wattage the difference in charging speed is minimal so I´m not sure what I should buy.

Thank you.

 

[Bclawson]

Here’s what I use. Little pricey but love the fast charging


https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-29w-usb-c-power-adapter-white/6600069.p?skuId=6600069

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-...-charging-cable-white/5175800.p?skuId=5175800

 

[Apple_Robert]

Get the Apple 29W charger and use a USB-C Apple approved cord.

 

[CharlesShaw]

The $19 Apple 12W charger is noticeably faster (label on mine says the output is 2.4A). If you want the fastest option (the fast-charging feature), then you'll have to spend $74 (for the items BasicGreatGuy listed).

 

[ribbon]

I´m looking at this one as an alternative: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charge...fast+charger&refinements=p_72:2661618011&th=1

Is this kind of charger MFi? The difference in price is quite substantial, but Anker is a recognized brand.

 

[KrisLord]

Any 10 or 12w iPad charger is probably best.

If it’s for travelling you probably want a non-Apple branded one as they can offer more than one port.

I had a quick look on Anker and this looks decent.

https://www.anker.com/products/variant/PowerPort-Elite-2-Ports/A2023121

 

[bhayes444]

I´m looking at this one as an alternative: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-PowerIQ-Foldable/dp/B072HHW3GK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512229602&sr=8-3&keywords=iphone+x+fast+charger&refinements=p_72:2661618011&th=1

Is this kind of charger MFi? The difference in price is quite substantial, but Anker is a recognized brand.

I have one of these for traveling and it works quite well, never had a worry with it. As BasicGreatGuy stated, the Apple 12W charger is the cheapest option from Apple to get a significant increase in charging speed.

 

[ScubaCinci]

Does anyone know if there's a way to tell if it's fast charging vs "normal"? On the Samsung GS8+ I had, when put on the charger, it would say "fast wireless charging" on screen

 

[Apple_Robert]

Does anyone know if there's a way to tell if it's fast charging vs "normal"? On the Samsung GS8+ I had, when put on the charger, it would say "fast wireless charging" on screen

No way to tell aside from timing how long it takes.

 

[Glene]

Ridiculous this costs another $75 ....

 

[BigMcGuire]

No way to really know without a Kill-a-watt or a USB watt meter thing. I have several Anker chargers and use those all the time. Get the Anker one or the iPad 12w charger - no need to spend $75 for a few extra minutes faster.

 

[ScubaCinci]

Ick...I rarely let my phone drain below 50% and charge in small bursts as available. I'll never be able to tell. Oh well, at least there's the potential. All of my chargers are the fast variety type but I have small metal plate in the back of my case for mounting in the car which may impact charge speed which is really why I wanted the indication that fast charging is indeed in progress.

 

[bevsb2]

I have one of these for traveling and it works quite well, never had a worry with it. As BasicGreatGuy stated, the Apple 12W charger is the cheapest option from Apple to get a significant increase in charging speed.

The Apple 12W is also smaller and lighter for travel.

 

[puckhead193]

Any 10 or 12w iPad charger is probably best.

If it’s for travelling you probably want a non-Apple branded one as they can offer more than one port.

I had a quick look on Anker and this looks decent.

https://www.anker.com/products/variant/PowerPort-Elite-2-Ports/A2023121

I have this and according to the small print on the back each port is only 5.0V

 

[The Game 161]

Get the Apple 29W charger and use a USB-C Apple approved cord.

What I have

29w is great for when fast charge is needed while wireless charging for night. So doesn't really matter how fast that is

 

[solodogg]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013US9FFY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6q6iAbDEBWD0F

I get 15w with this little Aukey charger when only my iPhone is connected. Much cheaper than a 12w iPad charger, and charges slightly faster.

 

[KrisLord]

I have this and according to the small print on the back each port is only 5.0V

5V is the same as the iPad chargers so it will do 12w on each port.


I’ve got the 29w USB-C adapter (from MacBook) and the performance isn’t worth the extra expense vs 12w 5v chargers.

 

[blaine07]

Pretty silly Apple didn’t implement some sort of “fast wireless charging” indicator on 11.2. have a Mophie Wireless Charger, a Anker and a Seneo and would like to know what’s doing what. ‍♂️

 

[Bobioden]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013US9FFY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6q6iAbDEBWD0F

I get 15w with this little Aukey charger when only my iPhone is connected. Much cheaper than a 12w iPad charger, and charges slightly faster.

This one says quick charge not supported. I wonder what that means.

 

[solodogg]

This one says quick charge not supported. I wonder what that means.

It means Qualcomm quick charge is not supported. It works fine with Apple 7.5w fast charge as long as you use at least an iPad wall plug with it.