Wireless charging is a convenient way to add electricity to your mobile devices. Using wireless chargers is becoming so popular, that it is fast becoming one of our fastest growing category of promotional items. What are the advantages or disadvantages of wireless charging? Read on, and find answers to every single question you ever had about the A-z of wireless charging.

What is Qi Charging?

Qi, charging is the name of the technology behind wireless chargers. Both terms are used interchangeably. The Qi wireless charging technology enables your smartphone (and in some instances, tablets) to charge wirelessly. Just place your phone onto a Qi charging surface, and battery charging will happen automatically.

It works by transferring energy between two objects via electromagnetic induction, which means the 2 coils in each device must be aligned so they’re a few centimeters apart for power to flow through them. To conveniently begin Qi Charging, all you have to do is simply place your compatible device onto the charging surface and it will instantly start powering up ─ no cables or cords required!

This type of wireless charger is typically used with accessories such as qi-powered headphones and fitness trackers but recently phones such as iPhones now contain built-in support for Qi Wireless Charging.

What Devices Support It?

Almost all new Android devices support wireless charging. So significant brands like Samsung, Google, LG, Huawei, Sony and others all have phone models that charge wirelessly. The ever-popular iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X also support wireless charging.

Best Things About Wireless Charging

The answer is easy, convenient. Just place the phone down to charge, and pick it back up off a Qi charger to stop. That's it!

Other advantages include

- longer life span for chargers (theoretically), as there are less moving parts, and fewer parts exposed to stress caused by frequent plugging and unplugging of devices.
- Convenience for using, also encourages more frequent phone charging, meaning more user time for the device.

Worst Things About Wireless Charging?

- The technology behind wireless charging is still evolving. Current technology means that wireless chargers have a maximum 15-watt output rate. This is relatively quite slow.
- Wireless chargers cost more money
- Not all phones have wireless charging

Why Should You Consider Promotional Wireless Chargers?

Promotional wireless chargers would be adored by the recipient. They are instrumental, and with the proliferation of mobile devices, your guests will most definitely find a use for them.

The charging units themselves are small in size, discreet. Use them as corporate gifts, or as giveaways to your best clients for best results.