Wired is more efficient, you can pick it up and use it while charging, and the cable usually comes free with the phone. What is the point of wireless charging pads?

  • ILikeTraaaains@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Mainly it is convenience of not having to lug a cable and I have a bit of fear of breaking the interior of the usb-c, it feels fragile to me.

    I have an iPhone with MagSafe, so I can use it while charging.

    Using a charging pad without MagSafe and cannot use the phone while charging can also be a plus for some people, it forces you to not being constantly on the phone.

  • Freewheel@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I’m disabled. Wireless charging, especially when I can use the magnets that auto locate the coil, is a huge win.

    (I also use charging wires with removable magnetic tips, that I leave in the device. But that wasn’t the question.)

    • ReanuKeeves@lemm.eeOPEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I said the public charging stations was the most legitimate answer I read before but this is obviously the most legitimate answer.

      I’ve never heard of these magnetic wires before, do they work well? I feel like I would prefer that

      • Freewheel@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
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        2 months ago

        Reasonably well. The magnets aren’t very strong, so the device in question pretty much has to be stationary while it’s charging, also, while most of them allow data, it is almost always USB 2 speeds. Right now I’m using them to charge headsets, a Logitech trackball, and provide data for an Xbox controller.

        I get them from Amazon; " magnetic USB charge wire" should be a sufficient search to get you in the ballpark.