Anker announces two new MagSafe-compatible iPhone 12 chargers

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Anker Magsafe Charging Stand
Anker Magsafe Charging Stand (Image credit: Anker)

What you need to know

  • Anker has announced two new chargers that are compatible with Apple's MagSafe.
  • One is a MagSafe-like charging puck that tops out at 7.5W.
  • The other is a wireless charging stand that can charge an iPhone and AirPods at the same time.

Anker has announced two new chargers that are compatible with Apple's MagSafe system with one competing directly with the MagSafe charger Apple already sells.

The Anker PowerWave Magnetic Pad is available for $21.99 right now although it's important to note one potential drawback when compared with Apple's own $39 charger. Anker's product tops out at just 7.5W, just like standard wireless chargers. Apple's MagSafe Wireless Charger can power iPhones at up to 15W, however.

Anker Mamgnetic Wireless Charger

Anker Mamgnetic Wireless Charger (Image credit: Anker)

That means that the Anker PowerWave Magnetic 2-in-1 Stand is the most compelling product, here. Avaialble for just $35.99, the stand is capable of charging an iPhone 12 and a pair of AirPods at the same time, all in a package that looks rather fetching. Again, iPhones will only charge at 7.5W, so keep that in mind. But that might not matter if you're charging overnight or while working.

Both new chargers come with USB-C cables attached but there's no AC adapter in the box. You're going to need to add your own if you want to pick one of these things up.

Oliver Haslam
Oliver Haslam
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Oliver Haslam has written about Apple and the wider technology business for more than a decade with bylines on How-To Geek, PC Mag, iDownloadBlog, and many more. He has also been published in print for Macworld, including cover stories. At iMore, Oliver is involved in daily news coverage and, not being short of opinions, has been known to 'explain' those thoughts in more detail, too. Having grown up using PCs and spending far too much money on graphics card and flashy RAM, Oliver switched to the Mac with a G5 iMac and hasn't looked back. Since then he's seen the growth of the smartphone world, backed by iPhone, and new product categories come and go. Current expertise includes iOS, macOS, streaming services, and pretty much anything that has a battery or plugs into a wall. Oliver also covers mobile gaming for iMore, with Apple Arcade a particular focus. He's been gaming since the Atari 2600 days and still struggles to comprehend the fact he can play console quality titles on his pocket computer.