ZDNET Names Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Best Wireless Charger of 2026 at $86

Q: With a 50W standard on the horizon, is buying a new 25W charger today a mistake?

No. For most buyers, a 25W wireless charger in 2026 is a sensible purchase, not a mistake. The key reason is timing. The open 50W Qi standard is being developed for broad cross-brand use, but the target release is around 2028, with real devices and accessories likely arriving later. That leaves at least a multi-year gap before 50W becomes mainstream. By contrast, 25W is the best practical open-standard tier available now. The Wireless Power Consortium has announced Qi2 25W, and support is already spreading across newer iPhones, Google Pixel devices, and Samsung flagships. If you own a compatible phone, a 25W charger gives you the fastest broadly interoperable wireless charging you can actually use today. It also solves more immediate issues than raw speed alone. Qi2 and MagSafe-style magnetic alignment improve efficiency, reduce misalignment, and help control heat better than older Qi pads. Reviews from ZDNET and others show that 25W chargers are now the premium sweet spot, especially for desks, travel, and 3-in-1 setups. The main caveat is compatibility. If your phone only supports 15W wireless charging, buying a 25W charger will not deliver full-speed benefits, though it may still be a reasonable future-ready buy. If you upgrade phones often and do not need a charger now, waiting could make sense. For most people who need a charger today, 25W is the right buy; 50W is still a future standard, not a current market reality.

1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jul 10

ZDNET’s 2026 roundup put Anker’s MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station at the top, citing its foldable design, 15W Qi2 charging and ability to power an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at once.
The model’s value helped drive the pick: it is listed at $86, typically sells for under $100 and includes a wall adapter, making it suitable for both travel and home use.
Other leading options trailed on specific use cases rather than overall ranking, including Qdos’s $69 SnapStand 3-in-1 for slim portability, Twelve South’s $80 HiRise 2 Deluxe for a stand setup and Nomad’s $165 Stand One Max for premium design.
ZDNET said most top chargers now cluster around 15W output, with Qi2 increasingly favored for faster magnetic charging and broader compatibility beyond Apple’s MagSafe ecosystem.