Wireless charging 2018 - Samsung Desk Top & Wireless Battery Packs?

[Dude2]

Wireless charging 2018 - Samsung Desk Top & Wireless Battery Packs?

What's up with wireless charging in 2018? Especially Fast charging.

I will usually start charging when the phone get below 15% of battery.

If my Fast Charging wire plug will charge my Note 8 in 1.50 - 1.75hrs........ the Samsung wireless Convertible will charge the Note 8 in 2.5 - 3hrs ..........and wireless Battery Packs like the RavPower and Kuppet take 3.5 - 3.75hrs to charge the Note 8 to 100%. (Even though the RavPower says it will output 10W.) This just seems like very slow charging technology. I am not on planes and in airports so I do not have times where I am without a power outlet for more than two or so hours.

If I was in airports and flying a lot the Kuppet would be a must have device with the 20,000mAh and worth $39.99 but just as a wireless charger it simply is to slow to be of value to me.

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-KUPP...g+battery+pack?tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU6191246

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Port...+pack+ravpower?tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU6191246

Am I missing something here? I can fully wire charge my Note 8 in 1.5hrs at home, office and even car with the Fast Charging plugs. Why would I take almost double the time just to use wireless and buy those expensive ($40-$90) pads/stands?

What am I missing about the wireless charging value proposition?

 

[bbgpsuser]

2 reasons that I can think of:

1) Convenience! You can just set your phone down on the pad when you aren't using it and it charges. When you want to use it, just pick it up and use it.

2) No wear/tear on USB port

I bought this Anker wireless pad (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01KJL4XNY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_479QAbJ2EQMEB) which supports fast wireless charging for less than $20 on a previous deal. It works great! Not as fast as corded fast charging but still plenty fast.

 

[Dooki]

wireless charger are not meant to be some super fast take it with you charging solution. they are meant for your bedstand, car, office, anyplace where it can sit for awhile. as mentioned they are great for not damaging charging ports and cables, they are expensive to replace. as for the cost of the charger itself, no one should pay more than $30 for good wireless chargers. I just spent $45 on two refurbished iottie car chargers and they work great. good chargers for home/office can be had for $5 if not high speed and as low as $10 for high speed, though the better ones seem to be about $20.

I have not charged my note 8 with a cable in a couple of months. but if I ever went on a trip I would get a power pack and a wall charger as wireless in that situation is not practical and it would be just one more item to pack.