WarSport223 t1_jdvfftf wrote on March 27, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Reply to comment by Mikedaddy0531 in Which MagSafe power bank brand are you choosing for your iPhone 14? by AptCovering

The convenience factor is very high. They charge very fast - I believe faster than if you plug your phone into a battery pack.

The wired MagSafe charger, charges INSANELY & unbelievably fast. I too thought it was a gimmick until I bought a few MagSafe accessories.

The hype is real. :-)

Mikedaddy0531 t1_jdvxcgm wrote on March 27, 2023 at 4:18 PM

I don’t think it’s possible for a wireless charger to charge faster then a wired version…

Interdimension t1_jdwagxn wrote on March 27, 2023 at 5:41 PM

This is not true at all. MagSafe is useful for convenience, not charging speeds. All iPhone models are capped at 15W charging via MagSafe wireless charging (assuming you used at least a 20W charging brick). If you use wired charging, you'll get the full 20W charging rate from your 20W charging brick.

Apple's own MagSafe battery pack tops out at 7.5W when charging on-the-go, primarily due to heat concerns. You only get 15W when the battery pack is plugged into a power outlet that's at least 20W. If you go wired, plenty of battery packs off Amazon will offer you 10W+ for very cheap.

TL;DR: MagSafe is for convenience. It is not faster than wired charging.