Wireless charging pads aren’t a new invention, but with more and more phone manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon, they’re an increasingly convenient way to top off your phone without hunting for a cable. Plus, they’re universal: whether you’ve got an iPhone, Pixel, Galaxy, or nearly any wirelessly charging accessory, they all work with the same pads.

Sure, your phone will work just fine with the wired charger it comes with, but a wireless charger makes charging your phone as simple as putting it down on a surface — perfect for a desk or nightstand. It’s a small change, but one that makes keeping your phone juiced up an unconscious part of your life.

We went through and tested over a dozen wireless Qi charging pads, ranging from well-known charging companies like Anker and Mophie to relative newcomers, like RavPower. Even Samsung makes its own branded wireless chargers. The good news is that pretty much any Qi charger, new or old, cheap or expensive, will more or less do the job when it comes to charging your phone. But not all chargers are made equal, and things like form factor, materials, size, and of course, how fast it can actually charge your phone are all things to consider, especially for a product that’s looking to take up permanent residence on your desk or nightstand.

This article will be continually updated as new devices are released — so be sure to check back if you’re not buying a wireless charger right now.

The Best Wireless Chargers: RavPower Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad

RavPower is one of the more popular charging accessory companies around, competing with the likes of Anker on products like battery packs, wall chargers, and cables. The company proved to be adept at making wireless chargers and RavPower’s Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad and the RavPower 2 Coils Wireless Charging Stand are still the best chargers out there you can buy.

In terms of performance, both RavPower chargers output up to 10W of power — enough for regular speed charging (typically 5W), Samsung’s 9W quick-charging, and Apple’s own 7.5W iteration. And while quick charging doesn’t offer quite as significant of an advantage as it does with wired charging, it’ll still cut down on your charging time, assuming your device supports it. And given the universal nature of wireless charging tech, making sure you’re future-proofed is just common sense.

We’ve included both RavPower models here since the designs differ depending on what your specific needs for a charger are — but whether you want a standing option or a flat pad, these are your best bets.

RavPower’s chargers are the fastest, but still among the most affordable

The RavPower Fast Charge is a flat pad, which makes it more versatile since you can charge both phones and accessories like smartwatches or wireless headphones (including Apple’s recently released AirPod case). And in terms of hardware, it’s still one of the nicest chargers in terms of design, with a solid metal case that won’t slide around your desk or nightstand, while also just looking like a more premium product than some of the cheaper, plastic-y options out there. It does only feature a single coil, though, so you’ll want to make sure you place your device precisely when charging.

The RavPower 2 Coils Wireless Charging Stand is a little cheaper-looking with a plastic-y design, but it’s perfect for use by a desk — especially if you’ve got a phone with a face unlock system (particularly Apple’s iPhones, which won’t show notifications until they’re unlocked). But it’s still stable enough to support heavier phones, and the two-coil design makes it practically impossible to mess up placement.

Both charge equally fast, though, and are still among the fastest chargers around for both Apple and Android devices. Both models also include a 24W power brick, which generally tends to cost an additional $15 on its own. Given that’s something you’ll need to pick up anyway if you’re planning on taking advantage of the fastest charging speeds, the fact that it’s included is a definite plus — and even then, the RavPower chargers are still among the most affordable options.

So, you really wanted an AirPower:

But what if you’re the platonic Apple owner, and you really, truly had your heart set on an AirPower? Well, reputable multidevice wireless chargers are still rare, and throw an Apple Watch in the mix (with its proprietary, Apple-exclusive charging standard) and things get complicated.

But if you must be able to charge two devices (call it an iPhone and an AirPods case) and an Apple Watch, your best bet is the Hard Cider Labs SliceCharge Pro. It’s not an AirPower, but it looks a whole lot like Apple’s charger, and with six charging coils designed to wirelessly charge up to two devices without regard for orientation or placement, it’s as close as you can get right now.

AirPower is dead, but the SliceCharge Pro is as close as you’ll get

The Apple Watch part of the equation is a literal Apple Watch USB charger that props up next to the wireless charging pad, but the design makes it easy to charge your watch regardless of what kind of band you have on it. The whole thing also charges off a single USB-C cable (with an included 30W brick to power it), which is a much better solution than the proprietary cables on other options.

There are issues: in our tests, the SliceCharge Pro didn’t output enough power to fast charge Android devices, but if the Apple Watch charger prominently built into the device didn’t tip you off, this is more designed for Apple users anyway (iPhones, with their slower 7.5W speed did just fine).

It’s also not the cheapest option around — buying two regular wireless chargers and just using the Apple Watch cable that came with your device is definitely more cost effective — but if you want the “one device to charge them all” dream that Apple promised, this is your best bet.

There is one catch, though, which is that the SliceCharge Pro is still not yet widely available — the company is finishing a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, and will be opening sales to the general public in June.

So, if you need to buy something today, the other best option is Nomad’s Base Station Apple Watch Edition. It’s very pricey (albeit with a nice aluminum and leather design), uses a proprietary barrel plug, has just three coils, and was generally far trickier to get devices placed correctly (it also maxes out at 7.5W for charging, so it’s not great for Android users).

Other options

The advantage to Qi wireless chargers is that ultimately, they all pretty much do the same thing at roughly the same speed, so assuming you’ve got something that’s specced to support the level of fast charging your device uses and a wall plug that can power it, it’s hard to go wrong.

With things like aesthetics, form factor, and personal preference playing a big part in this, there are plenty of good options whether you decide to pay more, pay less, or just get something in a different style than our primary picks.

Update May 17th, 9:30AM ET: Overhauled guide to revise top selection, add new AirPower alternative section, and add multiple new chargers to the guide.

Our review of Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad Verge Score 9 out of 10 Good Stuff Fast charging speeds

Micro USB cable

Cheap Bad Stuff Fan and large glowing light

All-plastic design Buy for $39.00 from Amazon

Our review of Anker PowerPort Qi 10W Verge Score 8.5 out of 10 Good Stuff Very slim design

Low price Bad Stuff Doesn’t include USB wall plug Buy for $25.99 from Amazon

Our review of RavPower 2 Coils Wireless Charger Verge Score 8.5 out of 10 Good Stuff Two-coil charger for easier phone placement

Fast charging performance

Low price Bad Stuff Doesn’t include wall plug

Awkward design Buy for $19.99 from Amazon

Our review of RavPower 10,400mAh Wireless Portable Charger Verge Score 8 out of 10 Good Stuff Also contains a 10,400mAh battery for charging on the go

Fast charging Bad Stuff Slightly awkward to use on the go

Larger size due to battery

No included power brick Buy for $49.99 from Amazon

Our review of Nomad Wireless Hub Verge Score 7.5 out of 10 Good Stuff Built-in concealed USB and USB-C hub

Large charging surface Bad Stuff Wireless charger only offers 7.5W charging speeds

Massive, bulky size Buy for $79.95 from Nomad Buy for $59.99 from Amazon

Our review of Anker PowerTouch 10W USB-C Verge Score 7.5 out of 10 Good Stuff Supports USB-C connector

Physical button to turn off LED light

Aluminum case Bad Stuff Occasionally unreliable when recognizing devices

Doesn’t include wall plug Buy for $29.99 from Amazon

Our review of HyperDrive 7.5W Wireless Charger USB-C Hub Verge Score 7 out of 10 Good Stuff Also contains a full USB-C hub built into the base

Supports up to 15W fast charging

Adjustable Bad Stuff Large size

Poor build quality

More expensive than a good charger and a good USB-C hub combined Buy for $158.99 from B&H Buy for $93.00 from Amazon

Our review of Samsung Wireless Charger Duo Verge Score 7 out of 10 Good Stuff Fast charging speeds

Can charge two devices at once

USB-C Bad Stuff Loud fans

More expensive than two pads combined Buy for $119.99 from Amazon

Our review of Nomad Base Station Hub Edition Verge Score 6.5 out of 10 Good Stuff Can charge two devices at once

Leather and aluminum design Bad Stuff Tough to get devices aligned

Proprietary barrel charger

More expensive than two chargers seperately Buy for $99.95 from Nomad

Our review of Logitech Powered Wireless Charging Stand Verge Score 6.5 out of 10 Good Stuff Practically tailor-made for Apple’s iPhone X

Sturdy and solid build quality Bad Stuff Non-removable, proprietary power cable

Maxes out at Apple’s 7.5W fast charging

Expensive Buy for $69.99 from Logitech

Our review of Mophie Wireless Charging Base Verge Score 6.5 out of 10 Good Stuff One of Apple’s approved chargers for iPhone X / 8 Bad Stuff Costs $60

Proprietary charging cable

Maxes out at Apple’s 7.5W fast charging standard Buy for $59.99 from Amazon Buy for $59.99 from Best Buy

Our review of Google Pixel Stand Verge Score 6 out of 10 Good Stuff Only charger that can fast charge a Google Pixel 3 or 3 XL

USB-C Bad Stuff 5W charging for anything else that’s not a Pixel

Costs $80 Buy for $79.00 from Google Store

Our review of Belkin Boost Up Special Edition Wireless Charging Dock Verge Score 6 out of 10 Good Stuff Integrated MFi Apple Watch charger Bad Stuff Maxes out at Apple’s 7.5W standard

Incredibly expensive for what you get

Large and bulky

Proprietary brick Buy for $159.99 from Belkin

Our review of Tylt Vu Blade Verge Score 6 out of 10 Good Stuff Quick charging speeds

Convertible between flat and angled modes Bad Stuff Adjustable coil makes finding charging location tricky

Proprietary connector

Extremely chunky

Reports of unreliable power supply with extended use Buy for $29.99 from Amazon Buy for $59.99 from Tylt