The Best iPhone Charging Stations: Features to Look for
Ready to ditch the cables and get a wireless charger? There are a lot of different options on the market today, so knowing which is the best iPhone charging station for your buck can be a bit difficult.
While there are a bunch of different articles out there that cover the best iPhone charging station, the reality is that “best” can be a bit subjective (for instance, at Scosche, we think our premium wireless charging stations are the best money can buy).
Instead of telling you what’s best, we figured that you’d be the optimal person to decide what’s best for your needs. That said, there are some key features that you will want to look out for when shopping for an iPhone charging station.
1. Different USB Outlets
If you are going to get a charging station, it should feature different kinds of USB ports. The fact is that various generations of iPhone and different Apple devices demand different kinds of USB outlets. While all iPhones from 2012 and later use lightning ports, things like the 2021 iPad Mini use a USB-C. What makes it even more confusing is that you can connect either of these to your charger using either USB-A or USB-C charging ports.
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Meanwhile, if you have friends over whose phone uses a different kind of connection, such as a Micro-USB, they can potentially connect their device with the appropriate cord if the station has a standard USB-A outlet.
When it comes to USB charging ports, there are no downsides to variety.
2. Ability to Charge Various Devices
When talking about the best iPhone charging station, it should go without saying that the station should be capable of charging various devices at once.
This means that it should feature a section for phones, tablets, watches and AirPods so that you don’t have to wait for one device to finish charging before you can get to the next one.
3. Qi-Certified
For those who are unaware what Qi wireless charging is, it is an open wireless charging standard that defines power transfer. In a nutshell, it ensures that chargers will not overload or overheat a device and will not push magnetic energy at things that it is not meant to (using Foreign Object Detection).
Therefore, when figuring out the best iPhone charging station for you, it is important to look for Qi-certified chargers as these will help to ensure the health and safety of you and your phone.
4. Aesthetically Pleasing
Let’s be real — everyone wants a good-looking charging station. While this may not be the absolute top priority when seeking out the best iPhone charging station for your needs, it is certainly something that is worthy of consideration.
Don’t settle for an ugly charging station. Get something that appeals to you and works well with your overall style.
5. Modular Design
Something of a more unique feature to look out for is the ability to customize your iPhone charging station. Possessing a charging station with modular capabilities can provide you with a variety of benefits (as well as check that aesthetics box).
For instance, modular iPad charging stations can give you the ability to arrange devices as you see fit, add on to an existing charging station or swap out components as needed.
Furthermore, using this kind of charging station will enable you to split up devices as you see fit. For instance, you can allow your iPhone and Apple Watch to charge in the bedroom, while your iPad and AirPods get their juice out in the living room.
When it comes to finding the best iPhone charging station, a modular design is going to give you the most flexibility to fit your needs.
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Charging Your Devices
There are a lot of great charging stations on the market today. Finding the best iPhone charging station for you will largely come down to your devices, lifestyle and overall needs.
That said, by getting one that has the features listed above, you are sure to end up with a top-tier iPhone charging station.