Solution-Max: The 5 Best Wireless Chargers for the Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL

Thursday, October 31, 2019

The 5 Best Wireless Chargers for the Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL

Pixel 4 on the Pixel Stand — Justin Duino

The new Pixel 4 and 4 XL are wonderful smartphones, in part because of their support for third-party 11-watt wireless charging. Here are some wireless chargers that’ll actually reach those impressive speeds.

Hold on, is this actually a new feature? Kind of. The good old Pixel 3 does support fast wireless charging, but only with the official (and expensive) Pixel Stand. The new Pixel 4 and 4 XL are special because they can charge at 11-watts on wireless chargers that aren’t made by Google.

Before Buying a Wireless Charger

Wireless chargers come in all shapes and sizes, which is why some are better for the Pixel 4 than others. We’ve narrowed things down to just five wireless chargers, but they all have their quirks, so it’s important that you know what you’re looking for in a charger before you start shopping.

Here’s what to look for in a wireless charger:

Speed/wattage: The wireless chargers that we’re covering today support 10- or 15-watt charging. While 10-watt wireless charging is by no means “slow,” you’ll need a 15-watt wireless charger to reach the Pixel 4 or 4 XL’s maximum wireless charging speed.
Style: Wireless charging kickstands make it easy to use your phone (or watch Netflix) while catching a charge. But they’re not as portable or stealthy as wireless charging pads.
Additional features: Some wireless chargers double as power banks or morph your Pixel into a smart display. If you’re keen on these extra features, then you’ll have to go beyond the typical charging pads and stands.

Now that you know what to look for in a wireless charger, let’s get right into it. Here are our favorite wireless chargers for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL.

Best Overall: CHOETECH 15-Watt Stand

For its price, the CHOETECH 15-watt wireless charging stand is one of the best wireless chargers on the market. It’s an attractive stand that’s powerful enough to charge your Pixel 4 at 11 watts, and it even comes with a USB cable and power brick (to ensure you’re actually getting the full wattage out of this charger).

Just keep in mind that the CHOETECH wireless charging stand doesn’t have some features of the official Pixel Stand, like ambient lighting alarms or automated Do Not Disturb features. It’s just a super-fast charging stand.

Best Overall

CHOETECH 15W Wireless Charger, Fast Wireless Charging Stand with QC 3.0 Adapter Compatible iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max/XS Max/XR/XS/X/8/8 Plus, LG V30/V35/V40/G8, Samsung Galaxy Note 10/S10/S10E/S9

The CHOETECH 15-watt charging stand is powerful enough to charge the Pixel 4 at full speed. Plus, it actually comes with a USB cable and power adapter.