Best Wireless Chargers in the UK

The Samsung EP-P3105TBEGGB is an elegant solution, not unlike Samsung's more expensive gadgets. Needless to say, the pad looks quite brilliant, presenting an unapologetically polished front that, whilst sharing obvious similarities with more value-oriented wireless chargers, also looks pretty different from its budget peers. The circumference is clean, the company's logo is discreet yet noticeable, and the multiple black shades make its appearance uniform and multi-layered at the same time. As negligible as the difference between these chargers usually is, we can see where the elevated price tag is coming from here.

Of course, this is not just about aesthetics. We're not saying that they're not important, just not quite as much as the scheduled fan control feature, the model's biggest selling point. Employing a self-cooling fan, this charger starts running the fan the moment you place a device on it, preventing overheating. When you remove the recharged device, the fan stops whirling automatically. Despite its effectiveness, the fan is practically silent, so you can put the charger on the bedside table without worrying that its operation might disturb you.

The one thing that we're not crazy about here is the non-slip surface on the bottom. To be more specific, whilst more affordable wireless chargers usually add non-slip treatment to the entire bottom, this model comes equipped with a small non-slip pad, which is a more elegant approach, sure, but also a less convenient one. Because the pad's so small, a device with respectable heft can apply pressure to the edges, making the base slip or skid. But, as long as you don't straight-up drop the device, you should be fine.

Wireless chargers are accessories. They're not the accessories you purchase to accessorise something but they're accessories nonetheless. The Belkin F7U082 understands that. Aside from offering respectable tech, this is a convenient accessory first. Measuring just 90 x 90 x 13 millimetres, this model occupies almost no space. Bedside tables, small coffee tables, the smallest, busiest, most crowded surfaces/furniture pieces will have no troubles accommodating this compact accessory. Setting aside its space-saving profile, the model even weighs ~70 grammes, so you can toss this one into the bag and bring the charger with you to work and back home without even noticing its presence. Truth be told, considering its size, forget the bag - you can probably get away with a pocket.

From an appearance standpoint, this is not necessarily the most attractive accessory, not quite. The plastic feels sturdy and nice to the touch but the lines (meaning the circumference) is not quite seamless, so the model does not quite look as sleek as more expensive wireless chargers usually look. That being said, between black and white options, the white one appears pretty elegant. It is also easily soiled but that's always the case with white accessories, electronics, anything white, really.

The CHOETECH JPP-68 is a different package. First things first, this is a two-item set that includes a wireless stand and a pad. Between the two, you can recharge two gadgets (tablets, phones, AirPods 2 or AirPods Pro case) at the same time. You can also leave one at the office and one on the bedside table. Not unlike most wireless chargers today, these two devices can charge through cases, as long as these cases are <5 millimetres thick (rubber, plastic, TPU, the chargers are fine with most case materials). And, as always, metals, magnets, and credit cards must be removed since they can interfere with the charging process.

But, before we discuss the process, let's see what the package looks like and what these chargers are about. To start with, we have the charging stand, measuring 43 x 32 x 63 millimetres and reaching ~100 grammes on the weight scales. The stand features non-slip coating, so you can place the gadget on it without worrying that the said gadget might slide. Plus, with this stand, you can position the phone both vertically and horizontally, meaning that you can Skype/FaceTime or browse recipes whilst cooking without removing the phone from the charging stand.

At 91 x 91 x 10 millimetres, the charging pad occupies a little more space. On the upside, the pad weighs around 50 grammes, which means that you shouldn't even notice its presence whilst carrying the pad with you. The pad has the same non-slip treatment that the above-mentioned stand is working with.

The LETSCOM Super P is pretty super, we will not lie. The model may not necessarily look the part but there's some serious tech inside this small circular charging accessory. Also, the small part is not misleading, even when compared against the most compact wireless chargers. At 100 x 100 x 8.6 millimetres, this model will have no problems fitting cluttered workspaces or bedside tables that are already housing multiple accessories. Generally speaking, with these chargers, weight matters very little since they're all fairly lightweight anyway but, with this one, we'll make an exception since 50 grammes is just brilliant. Of course, the difference between this 50-gramme model and average wireless chargers weighing ~100 grammes is not huge but it is noticeable, especially when you're carrying this charging accessory with you beside an already full bag.

Examining its design, this charger follows the industry playbook, drawing a black circle that's practically indistinguishable from most models. The company's noticeable logo could use more discreetment, so to speak, and the matte, almost abrasive finish looks a little weathered, maybe even crude, but, again, these differences are practically unnoticeable. Plus, the same finish is less susceptible to scratches than more glossy, polished finishes, so that's always a plus. What's also a plus is the built-in LED indicator light. Staying red, the light indicates that the charger is connected to the power source. Alternating between red and blue with frequent flashes, the light delivers an overcurrent alert. The indicator follows the same pattern where's s foreign object detected. When the model's charging the gadget on it and everything's fine, the light remains blue.

The NANAMI Wireless Charger pretty much clones the standard form factor that these chargers are usually sporting, but not without putting its own slight twist on it. From where we're standing, the biggest 'twist' is the LED circumference surrounding the pad. First, the light adds appearance points, making the model's profile a bit less bland than it would have been otherwise. Second, the light tells you whether the gadget on the pad is charging or not. Of course, most wireless chargers come with integrated LED indicators but they're seldom as elegant as the one this model uses, so we'll give the people at NANAMI credit where credit is due.

Where credit is not due, however, is with the charger's heat dissipation. In short, it is practically nonexistent. Because that's the case, the pad can get pretty hot when you go with the Fast Charge mode. Regardless, even when it gets hot, you can leave the phone charging without worrying about a thing as the overheating protection that this model incorporates will prevent the pad from cooking out or damaging the gadget on it.

Now that we've mentioned protection means, this wireless charger also employs overvoltage, overcurrent, and short-circuit protection switches. Thanks to these, you can leave home knowing that both devices will be fine when you arrive. Likewise, borrowing from its competitors' playbook, the model features foreign object detection. When you put a metal or magnetic item on the pad (keys, coins, credit cards, etc), the model will stop working and alert you about it, preventing the pad from melting.