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The best Samsung Galaxy S20 wireless charging pads
The Samsung Galaxy S20 series of smartphones all have support for 15w Qi-based wireless charging. In fact, the phones support Wireless Powershare like the S10 series, which allows the phones themselves to serve as wireless chargers for other compatible phones and devices at 4.5W.
Wireless charging is still not as fast as old-fashioned wired charging for the Galaxy S20. Still, something must be said about the convenience of just setting a phone down on a pad where it will automatically start charging up. So which pad is best for the Galaxy S20 wireless charging feature? Plenty of chargers will work, but below are our top five recommendations.
The best Galaxy S20 wireless charging pads
- Samsung SmartThings Station
- Samsung 15W Wireless Charger Single or Duo
- Pixel Stand
- Samsung Super Fast 25W Portable Wireless Charger
- Belkin BoostCharge Wireless Charging Pad 15W
Samsung SmartThings Station
One of Samsung’s newest charging stands, the Samsung SmartThings Station delivers up to 15W of output with Samsung devices. Speeds vary for other handsets, though any Qi-compatible smartphone will take a charge.
The features don’t stop there. The built-in cooling fan makes sure the charging stand doesn’t overheat. The LED indicator lets you know when a device is charging and finishes charging. Additionally, the design is compact and very pleasing to the eye.
Need more features? Samsung has them. This isn’t just a wireless charger. It also works as a smart home hub and smart button. You can use it to pair other smart home products with it and manage automation. You can also use a built-in button to automate actions for pressing, double-pressing, or long-pressing the button. It’s a very neat product if you are into smart home tech, and happen to need a wireless charger too.
Samsung 15W Wireless Charger Single and Duo
The Samsung SmartThings Station is great, but we know many of you don’t need all those fancy features on it. The Samsung 15W Wireless Charger Single still delivers up to 15W of output with Samsung devices, and it costs less. Speeds vary for other handsets, though any Qi-compatible smartphone will take a charge.
The features don’t stop there. The built-in cooling fan makes sure the charging stand doesn’t overheat. The LED indicator lets you know when a device is charging and finishes charging. Additionally, the design is compact and very pleasing to the eye.
There’s also the Samsung 15W Wireless Charger Duo, which has the same features in the primary charging surface, but has a secondary pad for charging other devices or accessories.
Pixel Stand (2nd Gen)
The second-generation Pixel Stand is one of the industry’s most beloved wireless charging stands. The sleek design will look great anywhere, and it’s helpful that it doubles as a phone propping accessory. This means you can easily continue using your device while it’s charging.
This wireless charging stand is especially fast at 23W, but those speeds can only be reached by compatible Pixel phones. All other devices top off at 15W, which is good enough to juice up your Samsung Galaxy S20 phones at full speed.
Samsung 10,000mAh Super Fast 25W Portable Wireless Charger
It may be a bit on the heavier side, is expensive, and its wireless charging tops off at 7.5W. However, the Samsung Super Fast 25W Portable Wireless Charger is still a unique accessory. This is a 10,000mAh portable battery.
What makes it special is the integrated Qi wireless charging pad on top. This means you can charge your Galaxy S20 phones on the go, without needing a power outlet. And if you need faster speeds, you can plug in and get 25W wired speeds.
Belkin BoostCharge Wireless Charging Pad 15W
The other options on this list are great wireless chargers, but they can be a bit fancy and more expensive. The Belkin Wireless Charging Pad 15W is pretty affordable, has a simple design, and can still charge up to 15W.
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FAQs
No. You can physically plug in your device and place it on a wireless charging pad, but the phone will only charge from one source at a time.
You can charge your phone while it’s wirelessly charging. It would be best to remember that the phone will use more energy while operating it. This means the charging speed will slow if you continuously use it. The phone can also overheat if you use it while it’s charging, which can cause long-term damage to your battery.
The Galaxy S20 series supports wireless charging up to 15W. This means your phone should get to about 60% in one hour.
It depends. Wireless charging usually works with ultra-thin cases, especially those made of thin plastic or glass. Additionally, some cases are made to work with wireless chargers.