Hi,
With a wife and 4 kids and double that in phones and tablets, our USB charger and charging cables get a solid work out every day. (the micro USB ports cop it too! We use Samsung and HTC at home and they are opposite facing to each other.
I'm keen to get some feedback from those who have used the magnetic usb charging cables and generally whether they are worth it?
Merry Christmas and thanks in advance for your feedback.
GLO
I say the opposite. I found the charging pads unreliable, and really low power.
I have Moizen brand magnetic chargers. The device side nubbin sits tight, the magnet cable does have to sit straight.
They charge slightly slower than regular cables. I have had an occasional issue with a device being knocked so the plug doesn't mate properly and won't charge, but only 2 or 3 times in several months.
On my bedside where it is flat and undisturbed it charges fine every time.
That said, it is a lot gentler than a macbook power cable, and you do need to check it is seated correctly (the screen shows charging).
I will take them until I end up with USB-c plugs, I guess.
EDIT: I see your devices might have in-built wireless charging. My comments above were for after market charge plates you add inside the phone cover. I have no experience of built in wireless charging.
Thanks for both of your replies.
I was considering charging pads but thought that the magnetic USB charging cables would be more efficient.
It would need to support 2.4A
I read this as I am also considering Magnetic cables for the mixed devices we have, and the fact I am slowly converting the iPhone users in the house to android. Each car has a variety of cables and the kitchen looks like a mini power station to facilitate the different charging requirements. Also some of the iphone cables are taped up because the phone plugs are damaged or exposed.
My phone (GS7) has built in charging and it is brilliant, as long as you get a decent charge cradle. I have found the 3 coils to be more effective than the 1 coil bases, which require the phone to be placed in the exact charging location. 3 coils are a little more flexible. having said that all mine are desktop 'sit up' style cradles so its easy to just put the phone onto the ledge. This is reflected in the price - a single flay base charger can be purchased for a few dollars, the decent 3 coil chargers I use are closer to $30, but works pays for my phone and all the accessories :)
For anyone considering wireless charging - they do charge slower, which is probably better for the battery. It takes me around 6 hours for 80% charge from 0%. This is just a guess - generally if the phone is less than 20% I will plug it in overnight. The only time I have had an issue is if I unplug the cradle to quick charge the phone and forget I have done this so the cradle isn't plugged in. I also invested in a wireless charge kit charger, so when I drive the phone charges. I did try an aftermarket wireless charger pad for my Samsung S4 but due to the connection/design of the internal charge pad it was either plug or wireless, but not both.
Also I specifically purchased a bedside charger base that did not have a light that glows all night when charging. It has a light, but the phone covers it. I used 3 or four coats of black nail polish on my car cradle to black out the distracting (at night) blue charging light.
Tried them, would not recommend as connection does not alwwys seal leaving you uncharged phone in morning and tip can come off with magnet. Would recommend chsrging pads instead.