(Last Updated On: March 13, 2018)

When it comes to wireless charging, there seems to be mainly two groups. Ther are those that absolutely love wireless charging, and then there are those that really don’t care about it. Both sides have good points and that’s because wireless charging is a very convenient way to change our smartphones because there are no charging cables that are going into them. At the same time, with charging technologies such as Quick Charge and Power Delivery being compatible with many smartphones on the market, wireless charging speeds don’t compare very well at all.

This RAVPower wireless charging stand is one of the most useful wireless chargers on the market. That’s because it has a great form factor and even though it might not feature Quick Charge speeds, it does have some powerful wireless charging that’s going to be useful for charging compatible smartphones as fast as possible.

Another reason that we have high hopes for this charger is that it’s from a very well established brand, RAVPower.

Power

Output Charging:

Using a wireless charger is very easy, just place your smartphone on top of the charger and carry on with your day, and there are no charging cables that you have to place on your smartphone. That said, as easy as they are to use, charging speeds are their main flaw unless you have the right smartphone that is compatible with the right changing tech. This RAVPower wireless charger is basically just that.

Samsung smartphones are compatible with Fast Wireless charging at a 10W power output or 5V/2.0A in terms of charging speed. This wireless charger features Fast Wireless charging and can, therefore, charge Qi-compatible Samsung smartphones at their max Wireless charging rates. Just remember, we’re talking about wireless charging only if you want to charge your newest Samsung Galaxy S8 at its real max charging speed, then you have to use a Quick Charge port with a charging cable.

Other devices that this charger caters very well to are the iPhone X and the iPhone 8. That’s because this charger is able to charge either of them at a 7.5W power output, or 5V/1.5A. The standard charging rate that all other types of Qi-compatible smartphones receive from this charger is 5V/1.0A.

Overall, if you own Samsung smartphone or iPhone that’s compatible with Qi charging, then this charger is going to be very useful. That said, if you own an Android smartphone that isn’t Samsung but is still Qi compatible, then you might want to consider getting a different charger because this wireless charger has a high price point for that reason and also because it comes with a Quick Charge wall charger.

Input Charging:

This RAVPower wireless charger uses a Micro-USB input port and you must use a Quick Charge wall charger to power it in order to have all the output charging capabilities that we mentioned above. The great part about purchasing this wireless charger is that it actually comes with a Quick Charger wall and a Micro-USB charging cable.

Design

Size and Weight:

The size of this charger is quite small, but at the same time, since it’s a stand it’s noticeable enough and large enough that it’s actually better for the user experience. It has a height of 5 inches, and the width/depth of the charger is 2.8 inches. Placing your smartphone on the charging stand is great as there’s enough space that you can just set and forget about it.

Functional Components:

Using this charger is quite easy, as once it’s powered, you can either set your smartphone vertically or horizontally on this charger and it’ll still charge your smartphone. That’s because they are two charging coils that are being used. One at the top and one at the bottom.

At the bottom of the charger is where there’s a 1 inch long LED light that shows what the charger is doing. There’s a Red and Greenlight. The Red light that’s solid means that charger is in standby mode and then it turns off. The Red blinking means that there’s something foreign on the charger.

Then there’s the Greenlight with blinking Green light meaning that the charger is charging, a then a Solid Green light means that your smartphone is fully charged and the charger will turn off after 15 seconds.

The only real problem with using this wireless charger is that the stand portion of the charger is actually very slim and there’s really no room to actually move your smartphone during charging.

Build

Structure and Material:

Build quality is what you can expect from most RAVPower products and that would be that this charger has a solid build quality. Most of the charger is made of plastic, but it has a good amount of support where the stand part is, and the bottom part where your smartphone goes is a rubber pad. Also, at the bottom of the charger is where there’s a rubber pad so that the charger doesn’t slide around either.

Tech:

The charger does get warm during charging, and it gets the warmest if you’re charging a Samsung smartphone as that’s when the charger is outputting the fastest charging rate. Nothing serious though as heat generation during wireless charging is completely normal.

Reliability

This RAVPower Fast wireless charger is one of the best wireless chargers on the market as it caters to charge the Samsung smartphones and Qi-compatible iPhones at heir max wireless charging speeds. It can also charge all Non-Samsung smartphones at their max wireless charging rate of 5V/1.0A, but if that’s what you have, it’s better to just get a standard wireless charger.

Summary:

Power:

Wireless charging power with this one is at its best as it provides powerful charging speeds for all Qi compatible smartphones.

Design:

It has a very vertical design and the lights indicate what the charger is doing. Not much room to move your smartphone around, but you can place your smartphone either vertically or horizontally because of its use of two charging coils.

Build:

Build quality is on the Standard that we know RAVPower for and that means it’s not going to break down so easily.

Reliability:

Has powerful Fast Wireless charging for Samsung Qi compatible smartphones and the iPhone X / iPhone 8.

Specs of the RAVPower Fast Wireless Charging Stand with 7.5W Charging for iPhone X / iPhone 8:

• Output:

Fast Wireless Charging for iPhone X and the iPhone 8: 5V/2.0A

Fast Wireless Charging for Samsung Qi Compatible smartphones: 5V/1.5A

Wireless Charging for all other Qi Compatible smartphones: 5V/1.0A

• Input:

Micro-USB input: Quick Charge Wall Charger

• LED Power Indicator: Single LED Power Indicator
• Size: 5 x 2.8 x 2.8 inches
• Weight: 5.9 Ounces

Conclusion:

RAVPower has made a solid product with this charger Fast Wireless charging stand of theirs. It’s great for those that own Qi compatible Samsung smartphones or the iPhone X or iPhone 8 as they can charge at their max wireless charging speeds with it. At the same time, if you’ve another brand of a Qi-compatible Android smartphone then it’s best to look for an alternative.

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