Nexus 5: Which wireless charger is the best?

[Kevin OQuinn]

Re: Which wireless charger is the best?

I can speak for both of these being great:

ZENS Wireless Single Charger - Android Wireless Charging - ShopAndroid

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...all?playredirect=true&hl=en-US&token=vWcpL4ne

The big difference being the magnets in the official Nexus charger. The Zens has worked very well for me even without the magnets, although I prefer the Nexus charger because of the magnets.

 

[fernandez21]

Does anyone know if the Touchstone charger for the palm pre would work with the Nexus?

 

[zrxoa1]

I bought three from vivealive.net. One Versa II and two of the Versa I plates. They had a sale and were $19.99 each! Charges very fast, no heat...

http://vivealive.net/main.sc

UPDATE!!!! Now on sale for $14.99!!!!!!



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[zrxoa1]

Does anyone know if the Touchstone charger for the palm pre would work with the Nexus?

I don't think the Touchstone is Qi compatible.



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[bjrosen]

No. The touchstone predates the Qi standard, it was specific to the Palm Pre.

 

[Ramathorn]

Forgive me if this already been asked and answered...I searched and could not find an answer...

Does the wireless charging feature work with a case? Does it matter what type of case it is? Thanks.

 

[Kage_]

Re: Which wireless charger is the best?

I see lots of recommendations for the Tylt Vue. I am not knocking the Tylt, but other than the fact that the phone is leaning on the charger at an incline, rather than just sitting flatly, what justifies the huge pricetag? This is an honest question, not ragging on the tylt at all, just curious why it is so expensive and so recommended. I ordered a Powerbot...

I just ordered one. The reviews were good, I like the design and I like that it beeps when you get it in the right place plus the status light. If it works out then I'll get a 2nd for the bedroom.

 

[Kage_]

Forgive me if this already been asked and answered...I searched and could not find an answer...

Does the wireless charging feature work with a case? Does it matter what type of case it is? Thanks.

Depends on the charger. If it's a thin case like the Spigen then most likely yes. The official nexus charger seems to be a little finicky by looking at the reviews. I just ordered Powerbot from Amazon and there's a video review that has a Nexus 5 with a case on and it charges just fine.

 

[Daden04]

I bought three from vivealive.net. One Versa II and two of the Versa I plates. They had a sale and were $19.99 each! Charges very fast, no heat...

http://vivealive.net/main.sc

UPDATE!!!! Now on sale for $14.99!!!!!!



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Really wish it was sold in black. Darn. I'd actually pay extra for other chargers just to have it be black.

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[zrxoa1]

Really wish it was sold in black. Darn. I'd actually pay extra for other chargers just to have it be black.

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They do have some in black, just not the Versa series...

http://vivealive.net/WiQiQi-Wireless-Charger-Curve-Black-WQPCB.htm


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[Goodfella1978]

Re: Which wireless charger is the best?

The Zens has worked very well for me even without the magnets, although I prefer the Nexus charger because of the magnets.

I agree, the magnets make such a difference! I mounted my Nexus charger on the wall next to my bed (there's a gap of about a foot between the bed and the wall) and I plan to hide the cable in the wall. So at night I just place my phone on the charger on the wall and it holds it securely. Easy for me to reach across to snooze/read texts etc when I wake. Making the Nexus 5 magnetic was such a brilliant idea. I think they just put a metal plate in the back rather than a magnet so that both North and South polarities would work and there would be no repelling!

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[Daden04]

They do have some in black, just not the Versa series...

http://vivealive.net/WiQiQi-Wireless-Charger-Curve-Black-WQPCB.htm


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Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

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[chr1sny]

Re: Which wireless charger is the best?

I see lots of recommendations for the Tylt Vue. I am not knocking the Tylt, but other than the fact that the phone is leaning on the charger at an incline, rather than just sitting flatly, what justifies the huge pricetag? This is an honest question, not ragging on the tylt at all, just curious why it is so expensive and so recommended. I ordered a Powerbot :Amazon.com: PowerBot? PB1020 Qi Enabled Wireless Charging Pad Station for All Qi Standard Compatible Devices Including Samsung, iPhone, Nokia, Google, Nexus, LG, HTC and Other Smartphones with Receivers (AC Adapter Not Included. Micro USB Cable Inclu. It cost me $21.99, came with 2 micro usb wires, one short and one longer, and free shipping when i added it to the rest of my order, and it seems to work just fine.

I agree. I bought a powerbot too and propped it up. I think I get the same effect as a tylt with this setup.



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[jaystekan]

Re: Which wireless charger is the best?

I agree. I bought a powerbot too and propped it up. I think I get the same effect as a tylt with this setup.



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I really like the powerbot, light goes from green to blue and it beeps when you have the phone in the correct position, it came with 2 wires, takes up very little room, seems sturdy enough, and cost a whopping $21.00. I ordered a second one last night!

 

[chr1sny]

Re: Which wireless charger is the best?

I really like the powerbot, light goes from green to blue and it beeps when you have the phone in the correct position, it came with 2 wires, takes up very little room, seems sturdy enough, and cost a whopping $21.00. I ordered a second one last night!

I have a second one for my house too.

Only thing I wish it could do is mute the beeping noise. My wife gets annoyed at that sound haha.

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[Kage_]

My powerbot just arrived today and it works great. I like the beep since let's me know when it's on right. The beep is soft so I have no issue with it. If it works out well I'll be getting a second one also. Both N5s and my N7 work well with it.

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[Goodfella1978]

I'm in the UK and can't seem to get the PowerBot over here. It'd be ideal for my desk at work so I'm happy to buy from overseas but do you think there could be issues with voltage/current as it's different over here? I'm sure it would be fine but I prefer to wake up to fried eggs rather than a fried N5

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[jaystekan]

I'm in the UK and can't seem to get the PowerBot over here. It'd be ideal for my desk at work so I'm happy to buy from overseas but do you think there could be issues with voltage/current as it's different over here? I'm sure it would be fine but I prefer to wake up to fried eggs rather than a fried N5

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I am stationed in Italy. I plug the powerbot into the usb wall brick that came with my nexus 5, then into an adapter and then directly into the wall. No issues! Some of my electronics I have to use a converter with, but the powerbot works great with a simple plug adapter not needing a transformer.

 

[flick0416]

Forgive me if this already been asked and answered...I searched and could not find an answer...

Does the wireless charging feature work with a case? Does it matter what type of case it is? Thanks.

I suppose it might depend on the charger and the case, but I use the CHOE wireless charger and it has worked with both a Spigen Neo Hybrid case and a Spigen Slim case, no problems.

 

[Goodfella1978]

I am stationed in Italy. I plug the powerbot into the usb wall brick that came with my nexus 5, then into an adapter and then directly into the wall. No issues! Some of my electronics I have to use a converter with, but the powerbot works great with a simple plug adapter not needing a transformer.

That's good to know, thanks! It looks like one of the better wireless chargers. I just wish there were more with the magnets inside!

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