Anker MagGo with Qi2 vs Cube with MagSafe! Which 3-in-1 is Best?
Anker’s first Qi2 Charger, the MagGo 3 in 1 is here! Let’s see how it compares to the Anker Cube! Affiliate Links:
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00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Qi2 Explained!
02:51 - Phones with Qi2 Support
03:24 - Design
06:25 - Charging Speed & Power Output
07:54 - Final Thoughts
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This is the kind of review i like... it has charging time result.
Glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
Thank you for the review. Watching here from Philippines 🇵🇭
Hello in the Philippines! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
I bought the 3-in-1 MagGo for my wife a few weeks ago. As soon as I set it up I ordered another for myself. When not in use it’s no bigger than a deck of cards. Amazing device.
Yeah it’s really great portability wise. Super compact for a 3 in 1 ✌🏻
Informative, well illustrated review, Jack. Had to read the transcript to understand “ch2” standard. It sounded like “Tee 2” and “Chee 2” in the vid. Also not certain about standard differences. Cheers!
Thanks Paul, yeah Qi is pronounced as “Chee” ✌🏻
I WANT THIS RIGHT NOW!!! 😮
does the apple watch puck only charge apple watches or can it also charge galaxy watches too?
Does it work with galaxy watch?
Been waiting for this comparison! Thanks! But question: where’s your orange Apple Watch band from? Please don’t say the hermes band lol
i wish it was Hermès 👀 it’s a lookalike Apple sport band I got off Amazon a lonngg time ago after they stopped selling the orange one I liked. I like orange 😄 Thanks for watching!
Thanks. This is one of the very few comparisons of these two units, and I've been struggling to figure out which to buy. Doesn't help that Anker's site doesn't even list the specs for "the cube". I've wanted something at home that I can also take to go on the few occasions I need it, so I think I'll roll with the MagGo and skip the cube - doesn't seem to be "better" in any way.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
What is that desk wireless charger at 1:20 with the grey glass top? It looks incredible!
It’s just a generic Qi charger I bought ages ago! Just looked it up on my old Amazon orders and it’s no longer on the store.. But there are a few similar looking ones on Amazon if you like that style!
@@JCKRGB Wow it’s really kind that you actually checked!
@ChudDin You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
Had mine for a few months. Notice that it will stop and start charging if you leave the fully charged iPhone on it. This cause the iPhone to make a stop then restart charging until you pull it off. Not a fun experience in the middle of the night.
Anker’s webpage suggests that it does have fast charging for Apple Watch 9 though it has a disclaimer for the other models. I have the mag go but I do it have 2 watch ultra to test if it charges as fast as the one that came with the ultra.
Towards the bottom of the page it says the Max Output for the Apple Watch charger is 5W. 7.5W is needed for what Apple calls Fast Charging. I have a Series 5 🥲 so I’ve not been able to properly test it, but based on the specs it doesn’t support what Apple calls Fast Charging ✌🏻
@@JCKRGB Wow that's pretty duplicitous on Anker's part because they say "uses officially certified Apple fast charging technology" in the watch chargine section near the top. I ordered one this morning specifically after seeing that. Bummer to hear that they were being kinda shady about that.
I just returned my cube because it was charging my ultra 2 slower than the supplied apple cable, and the watch was getting significantly hotter on the cube charger. I bought the newer MagGo thinking it supported fast charging for the watch (like the cube) with its 40w brick (versus 30w for the cube). If it doesn’t support fast charging I’ll have to do some testing to see if the older cube is the better fit.
@@dijital4588how did it charge on the MagGo? I just ordered the cube but I have the ultra 2 as well !
@@JCKRGBwhat makes you say Apple’s Watch fast charging standard requires 7.5W? As far as I’ve seen Apple have never revealed it, and all testing I’ve found shows it to be a max of 5W.
Another great video Jack! Very informative as always! Thank you for mentioning that the 3-in-1 doesnt do fast charge for newer watches. I still am using a Series 6 Apple Watch, not sure when I'll upgrade, but I would rather invest in a 3 in 1 that does have support for fast charging for the future. I'll maybe wait for a refresh on one that does have it. But regardless, it still is a pretty fantastic product! Have a good one!
Thanks Ferno! Yeah I’m still holding onto to my Series 5 which only just gets me through the day.. 🪫😄 Seems like so few third party chargers are supporting 7.5W fast charging for the Watch still.. Hope it gets added in a refresh. Thanks for watching mate! ✌🏻
@jckrgb maybe i missed it. So these chargers need to be plugged into the wall to charge your devices? You cant charge the charger up and use it wirelessly on the go??? If so_ will you recommend something like this> that can charge all 3 devices on the go without needing a wall outlet. Does the Magsafe iphone battery pack charge all 3 devices
Yeah this has to be plugged into the wall, it’s not a battery. Haven’t seen anything like this which is battery powered but maybe there’s something out there! The Apple MagSafe battery pack can only charge 1 iPhone or wireless AirPods case at a time. Anker’s own MagGo batteries can charge a phone + something else wired at the same time ✌🏻
@@JCKRGB Thank you
I haven't yet bought any of the new Qi2 powerbanks but I bought the one generation earlier 533 10,000 Powerbank. It can be charged bloody SLOW and it does not even provide the 10,000 power. Can these be charged relatively quick? I would buy the new Qi2 10K powerbank but it costs a fortune and if it can be charged the same slow, I'm not gonna get it.
For the new Qi2 power banks, they’ll charge an iPhone faster as they now support 15W up from 7.5W. The input on the USB-C port is still 20W so it’ll recharge in about the same time. As for the 10,000mAh, there will always be some power lost through heat with wireless charging. And you can’t directly compare the mAh between a battery and device to know how many charges you’ll get as the different batteries have different volts and amps. I’m still testing the new Qi2 power banks but loving them so far - hopefully have more details in my next vid! ✌🏻
@@JCKRGB The 533 works weird. My phone (S23+) says it takes about 40 mins to charge from 20 to 100% but the powerbank says it takes 50 minutes juice left. So charging a 5000 mAh battery is all the capacity it has. That is not power loss, it is not efficient at all. I love Anker but my PD charges do a better job.
I came to the comment section soooo fast to correct!!! the Mag go Does Fast Charge... that one of many only reasons I bought the charger
Its very easy to make any android phone with wireless charging capability magsafe compatible with a simple metal ring or a case with the ring built in.
True! Will be nice to have the magnets built-in as Qi2 becomes more widely adopted ✌🏻
@@JCKRGBagree! It's still a pain but at least it's doable.
The 3-in-1 Cube does support fast charging for the Series 7+ Apple Watches.
What single charger would you recommend coz I only got a normal iPhone 15
Haven’t tried these yet but Anker has new single Qi2 chargers as well! Affiliate Links: 🛒 Amazon US - amzn.to/3TQfjNU 🛒 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3TPC2JP
@@JCKRGB ok cheers for getting back to me
Do you need to hold the stand to put on the iPhone?
yes
I don't understand why the Cube is more expensive than the MagGo. Isn't the MagGo considered slightly better since it's using the new Qi2 standard?
I think for a couple reasons. The Cube is MagSafe certified and companies need to pay to be in Apple’s Made for iPhone program. Qi2 is based off MagSafe but it’s now an open standard so no fee for Apple. And also, the Cube is a lot heavier. It feels like there’s a big chunk of metal inside to keep it weighted down on the desk which could also add to the cost. Could be wrong, but those are my thoughts! ✌🏻
My concern is removing the phone from the dock. Since it’s light the stand also lift. Any good technique? I want to like this product but i need to mind how i remove my phone.
@@syunukiyaPull the phone downward instead of upward.
The Anker Cube is not only larger but is made out of mostly metal, whereas the Mag Go 3 in 1 is made out of mostly cheaper plastic.
On Anker’s website, it says the mag go “Officially Certified Fast Charging for Apple Watch Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station uses officially certified Apple fast charging technology. This ensures your Apple Watch can reach 47% with just a short 30 minutes charge.” Is that not the same as apple’s fast charging?
If you scroll down to the specs it has the Max output for each charger, 15W for the Qi2, 5W for the Qi, and 5W for the Watch. Apple says 7.5W fast charging for Series 7 and later should get it from 0 to 80% in about 45mins. support.apple.com/en-gb/102454 Anker’s using a different time scale but it doesn’t look like it would lineup with hitting 80% after 45mins if it’s taking 30 mins to get to 47%. Especially as charging tends to slow down after 50% My Series 5 doesn’t support fast charging and its battery is dying so I can’t properly test it 🥲Hope that helps! ✌🏻
@@JCKRGBthank you for your great explanation! I have an SE and an S8 so I will give it a test but I will also reach out to Anker cause that marketing is a little misleading 😂
@jacobbommarito Nice one! Let me know the result! ✌🏻
geat !
Love your video. I think you miss my comment.😊
Thank you! Hahaha I’ve been waiting for you to comment! ✌🏻
@@JCKRGB 🤦🏻♀️
110$ ouch
Both the cube and the new charger have fast charging for the compatible Apple Watches.
They both have 5W Apple Watch Chargers. For fast charging they need to be 7.5W ✌🏻
Yes I see what you mean but originally it was 2.5W I think, or at least that was the charge delivered by a previous charger and then later it went to 5W but now is 7.5W. For me I have found 5W charging on the cube works fine but everyone has different needs 😊
@@Simonal777 Yeah it doesn’t feel slow. I still have a Series 5 which doesn’t even have fast charging 😄 It seems that very few third party Apple Watch chargers support 7.5W!
Yes totally agree I have an Ultra and it takes about 1.5 hours or less to charge, normally charging it from around 20-25% so I reduce stress on the battery by not going to the extreme, and it seems fast enough for me too. But I am sure there is a case for faster and faster charging…😂😂😂 thanks for the review.
@Simonal777 Yeah, and faster charging can reduce battery health more quickly so it’s all a trade off. Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
These charges only work if the phone is portrait. When in landscape the phone falls off the charger.
They work just fine in landscape in my use ✌🏻
No problems here. Sure you didn’t just misalign the MagSafe magnets?
Meanwhile Xiaomi charges at 80w wirelessly.
Yeah that’s crazy. Qi2 will be starting at 15W but they’ve said it’ll increase in future. Got some catching up to do 👀
sadly its aftermarket price and battery degradation moves as fast as that 80w charging
@@jayar8866no need to be so jealous. Nothing degrades more than an iphone battery.
I mean if they sent you the device it IS sponsored lol
Not really. They’re not paying me to make a video, or to say what they want ✌🏻
@@JCKRGB Understood, however in my opinion sending an object for free is still a form of payment. I don't know if you'll send it back. though could still create a favorable opinion. Not saying that you did, but good to show for transparency
Anyway it's just detail. Good video
@carlovigna3545 I think it’s fair to say being sent a product is product placement, as maybe I would never have made a video on it. But in this case I probably would have bought it anyway with the number of Anker things I buy 😄💀 But being sent the product itself isn’t gonna pay my bills.. and I’ll always give my honest thoughts in a review regardless! And I’m always up front in saying if something is sent to me for free or not. Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
Wireless charging is so stupid and inefficient. Jobs won‘t let these functions appear in iPhone.
@JCKRGB how did you put your name on the lock screen - JCKRGB
I turn on a Focus Mode when I’m filming which turns off notifications etc. I named the Focus Mode JCKRGB which then appears on the Lock Screen! ✌🏻
Thank you!
Great video also! It was very helpful
@@MrZenkiboy123thanks so much for watching!