You might think of your iPhone's wireless charger as something purely functional. Why can't it also be elegant and beautiful? Kerf's natural wood wireless phone charger brings warmth and style to the wireless charging game.
Price: From $39Bottom line: Beautify your space with this natural hardwood wireless phone charger.
The Good
- Beautiful
- Locally-sourced natural wood
- Fast charging
- Can be engraved
- Many wood species
- Lifetime warranty
The Bad
- Can get pricey
Form and function
Kerf Wireless Phone Charger: Features
The Kerf Wireless Phone Charger is carved from natural hardwood and has a non-slip cork bottom. It's a smooth rounded square shape. Beyond its attractive exterior, its interior is designed to be future-proof. A custom PCB allows charging at multiple wattages. The charger is compatible with Qualcomm 2.0 and 3.0 Fast Charging. The power output is 5W - 10W. Unlike many chargers, this one has a USB-C port. You can order it with or without an Anker 1-meter braided nylon USB-C to USB-A charging cable and brick. It's compatible with every iPhone from the 8/8 Plus through the current models and any other Qi-enabled device. It will work even with a case on your phone if the case is 3mm thick or less.
I was able to set my phone down on the charger any which way, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, and it works. It is a single phone charger; you cannot charge two devices at once. It's quite lightweight but the cork base keeps it from slipping around on your desk.
Kerf's natural wood wireless phone charger brings warmth and style to the wireless charging game.
Kerf pays attention to the environment, using sustainable locally-sourced natural wood and 100% post-consumer recycled packaging. For the base price, you can choose a popular wood such as Maple, Walnut, Sycamore, or Cherry. If you want to go more exotic and are willing to pay a bit more, there are also rarer woods like Bocote, Figured Sapele, Purpleheart, or Paduak. There are 15 different species of wood from which to choose. If you have a Kerf case on your iPhone, you can get your wireless charger to match (or complement) it.
If you wish to personalize your wireless charger further, you can have it custom engraved for an extra fee. Engraving options include text, logos, or simple images.
A step above the average
Kerf Wireless Phone Charger: What I like
Tech doesn't always have to be plastic, metal, or glass. Kerf's charger is proof that it can also be naturally beautiful. I love the look and feel of real wood, and Kerf delivers a powerful charger in a stunning package.
Not cheap
Kerf Wireless Phone Charger: What I don't like
The entry price is certainly competitive with plastic chargers, but if you add in cable and power supply, you'll pay a bit more. If you want a fancier wood species, the prices can go up pretty quickly. If you choose to add custom engraving, there is an upcharge.
Elegant, high quality tech
Kerf Wireless Phone Charger: Bottom line
If you're just looking for a cheap fast charger, this isn't it. But if you want an elegant natural wood charger that elevates your decor while charging your iPhone rapidly and wirelessly, this is the one. It would make an excellent gift for the techie in your life, or a treat to yourself.
