If you haven’t heard, Qi2 wireless charging is here and it brings advantages like better magnetic alignment attachment for a safer, faster and more reliable wireless charging experience. To tap on these advantages, Belkin has launched the UltraCharge 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger with Qi2 25W.
- Price: S$129, get it on Shopee and Lazada
- Ports: 2 x USB-C
- Wireless charging: Qi2 25W and 5W
- Support: Apple iPhone 12 and later, Google Pixel 10 models and
- Weight: 156g
| PROS | CONS |
| Compact and foldable design | Expensive |
| Can charge up to three devices at the same time | |
| Never gets too old | |
| Comes with 45W power adapter |
This compact charger is available in two models – a square model (WIZ038) and a round one (WIZ039) -with the latter being the review unit and available exclusively online. Apart from the round model looking slightly smaller, they have the exact same specifications of using the Qi2 standard and supports 25W wireless charging. Out of the box, this charger comes with a 1.5m USB-C-to-USB-C cable and a 45W USB-C power adapter.
Taking up a footprint just slightly bigger than a credit card, the design of this charger is simple but yet smart. It can be folded flat to be easily tugged into a pocket of your backpack or even your pants. Unfold it, you get a charging stand with Qi2 wireless charging pad in front and a 5W wireless charging pad for charging earbuds at the bottom.
There are two USB-C ports – one at the rear and one at the side. The rear USB-C port is for plugging to a power adapter, while the side port supports 5W charging for slow charging, say a smartwatch. In addition, this charger is imbued with Belkin’s ChillBoost passive cooling technology, which is said to enhance heat dissipation during charging thereby protecting the battery.
Whether it is my old Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the heavier Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the magnetic connection of the wireless charging pad is strong enough to keep it in place. Furthermore, the charger’s design allows you to place the smartphone in both landscape and portrait orientation.
It is important to note that while this charger can charge up to 25W for devices, such as iPhone 17 and Pixel 10 Pro models, certified with Qi2 25W technology. Other Qi2 certified devices will charge up to 15W
According to its maker, this charger can charge an iPhone 16 from 50% to full in 29 minutes and a Pixel 10 Pro XL in 31 minutes. But as you might expect, actual mileage will differ depending on how kind of power adapter you use or the number of devices you are using.
In my tests, charging a Pixel 10 Pro Fold from 50% to full took 42 minutes using the included power adapter. For my iPhone 15 Pro Max that does not support Qi2 25W, it took 1 hour 18 minutes to charge it from 50% to full using the same power adapter. In all cases, I am happy to report that the smartphones get warm but never too hot.
On the downside, it is a tad expensive at S$129. However, like many Belkin chargers, it comes with with a two-year warranty with a S$2,500 equipment insurance. In other words, Belkin will repair or replace electronic devices damaged by an electrical charge while properly connected to this charger, at up to S$2,500. Doubt any other brands provide this kind of assurance.
VERDICT: The Belkin UltraCharge 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger with Qi2 25W might be a wee bit expensive, but it is a handy, compact and fast wireless charging stand for you to bring on the go. Certainly well worth the investment.