Thursday January 7, 2021 8:34 AM PST by Juli Clover
Satechi s latest charger, the USB-C Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable, is modeled after Apple s MagSafe charger and includes a built-in magnet that allows it to attach to Apple s iPhone 12 devices, but it s not MagSafe and can charge Apple devices at a maximum of 7.5W rather than 15W.
Since this is a Qi-based charger, it works with AirPods and also Android smartphones, and for Android smartphones that allow for faster charging, it can charge at up to 15W.
Design wise, Satechi s Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable looks similar to a MagSafe charger, but it is made from a space gray plastic with a white front that s not quite the same material as a MagSafe charger. The back of the Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable is slightly domed when attached to an iPhone, so it doesn t quite sit flush and can rock a little, but I didn t find this to be a major issue because the rounded shape is so slight.