We’ve rounded up the best MagSafe and MagSafe-compatible chargers, from the plain to the multi-functional (up to six devices charged) and even the most colourful – from snap-on chargers and modular stands to a full desk mat.
Apple’s MagSafe technology presents a more efficient way of wirelessly charging compatible iPhones. MagSafe is the ring of magnets around the iPhone 12, 13 and 14’s internal charging coil, which senses compatible accessories and magnetically snaps securely into place with the right accessories.
MagSafe is supported by all models of iPhone 12, 13 and 14. It allows certified and compatible accessories to magnetically clamp to the back of the iPhone, creating a strong and less wasteful connection.
MagSafe charging can be twice as fast as standard Qi wireless charging for a number of reasons. First, it supports 15-watt iPhone charging, compared to the usual 7.5 watts from a Qi charger; note, though, that this is 12 watts for the iPhone 12, 13 and 14 mini. Standard non-MagSafe magnetic chargers – also known as MagSafe-compatible wireless chargers – are limited to 7.5 watts.
In our tests, MagSafe speeds slowed to under 10 watts once the iPhone reached 50 percent charged. That’s still faster than the compatible chargers but the
