RAVPower Fast Wireless Charger (RP-PC034) vs Spigen F306W Wireless Charger

The RAVPower Wireless Charging Pad sells at $39.99, which is a low to average price for a Qi charger. Other devices in the market vary from $14.99 to $129.99, and the RAVPower one is probably the cheapest charger with this charging speed. This small, yet convenient device is a wise purchase, considering the quality, performance and price.

The RAVPower charger is capable of sending up to 10W of power. Regular charging speed is 5W. Few Samsung phones have the 9W fast charging and iPhone 8 and iPhone X can charge with 7.5W power. Considering this advantage, the RAVPower supports both options.

The RAVPower charger comes with a 24W power brick Quick Charge 3.0 wall charger and a micro USB cable. If you don't have any spare cables and charging bricks laying around, this package will be very handy.

RAVPower charges the iPhone 8 battery from 0 to 100 percent in two and a half hours, whereas Mophie Charging Base completed the charge in over three hours and Belkin BoostUp Charging Pad did in almost four hours. The RAVPower wireless charger also does a great job at powering up the phone in only two minutes.

RAVPower has a feature of letting you know when the phone is charging with a LED light on the front. It lights up orange when charging, green once it's done and turns off completely after a few seconds.

The wireless charging pad has a small, round metal body with non-slip ring on top and rubberized feet on the bottom. The silicone doesn't let the pad slide around the table and grips on the phone without scratching the surface of the device. The body is relatively small (3.5 × 3.5 × 0.6 inches) which makes it perfect for travel and everyday use.

As the name says, the RAVPower Charger is Qi-certified. This means that it can charge any device as long as it has the Qi (wireless power transfer) technology built in. As for Apple iPhones - only the 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X are Qi-certified. Older iPhones won't charge because they have metal bodies, which block the power transfer. Most of Android phones have the Qi technology.

This is a high performance, convenient and reliable charger. It has a 4.1 x 4 x 2.8 inch aluminum body with a rubberized top coat. The charger is robust, durable and weighs 10.3 ounces. The weight combined with rubber feet on the bottom make sure the charger, as well as the phone, will stay in place.

The temperature control technology prevents the phone from getting too hot while charging. Some wireless chargers' cooling system includes a fan, which can be a bit annoying if you charge your phone during the night. But the Spigen's charger is quiet and unnoticeable in the charging process, no fuss with any fans.

Spigen F306W comes with its own micro USB cable and a Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 brick. The quality of these components is evident - the cable has a braided finish, has the Spigen logo printed on it and also includes a rubber cable management strap. Plus, the Qualcomm adapter itself is a premium item, so you get an amazing package of goodies.

It doesn't require a perfect middle placement on the pad in order to charge the device, which is more suitable for people who like the quick and convenient chargers. No unnecessary fussing around to find the charging spot.

A little LED light acts as an indicator of the charging process. The color of the light depends on what device is charging - iPhones charge with an orange light, while Androids give off a green light.

The Spigen F306W can charge up to 15W. Android devices allow up to 9W charging power, and iPhones - 7.5W. The wireless charger supports any Qi-certified device and allows for both of the fast charging options.
The wireless charger supports any Qi-certified device and charges through phone cases up to 5mm thick

Spigen Wireless Charger is recommended by Apple for iPhone users, but works even better with Androids, allowing the Fast Charge option.
It has a 4.1 x 4 x 2.8 inch aluminum body with a rubberized top coat. Spigen's charger is robust and durable and weighs 10.3 ounces. The weight combined with rubber feet on the bottom make sure the charger, as well as the phone, will stay in place.