Ugreen 25W MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger review: Fast and portable

In a market crowded with wireless chargers, the Ugreen 25W MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger stands out by offering a blend of portability and performance. The surge in wireless charging, largely driven by the universal Qi standard, has seen brands like Anker, Belkin, and Ugreen race to create multi-device solutions that do away with cluttered cables.

This particular charger has the benefit of being able to wirelessly charge an iPhone and AirPods at the same time. This dual feature is perfect for Apple enthusiasts, although if you're also an Apple Watch owner, then you'll want Ugreen's 3-in-1 charger instead.

Designed with a focus on simplicity and portability, Ugreen's charger is perfect for remote workers, travelers, or anyone looking to minimize their desktop footprint. In this review we'll take a look at how it functions and compares across price, design, and performance.

Ugreen 25W MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger: Specifications

Ugreen 25W MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger: Price

At $35/£19.98, the MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger is one of the most reasonably priced and affordable chargers of this type. Anker and Belkin sell very similar alternatives but attract a higher price. Ugreen is also known for making products that boast impressive build quality, fantastic engineering, and an abundance of features. It's therefore even more impressive that Ugreen has managed to keep the costs so low.

Ugreen 25W MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger: Design & Handling

As soon as I unboxed the Ugreen 25W MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger, I could tell immediately that Ugreen had succeeded in making it portable. This is far from guaranteed with 2-in-1 chargers, but Ugreen, with a foldable design, has managed it. In terms of size, the charger will fold down into a small, pocket-sized block that can easily be transported in a bag or larger pocket.

The main charging pad is MagSafe, which guarantees a safe and secure connection with compatible iPhones. It also supports Qi2, which means the iPhone automatically snaps into the perfect charging position. No more waking up to a flat battery because you didn't quite align it correctly.

This charging pad can also be used to prop the phone up in either portrait or landscape orientations. This is perfect for watching videos, making video calls or using Apple's StandBy mode.

The second wireless charging pad is located on the base and allows users to charge a set of AirPods or other Qi-enabled earbuds on the base. This dual design has the added benefit of reducing desk clutter and the need for multiple cables.

The underside face of the unit features non-slip silicone feet. This, combined with a weighted build, ensures that the charger won't slide around or tip over when you attach or detach your phone.

Ugreen 25W MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger: Performance

The main charging pad is capable of providing up to 25W of power, but you'll need an iPhone 16 or 17 to take full advantage of that. Previous generation phones, like my iPhone 12, are limited to 15W wireless charging.

This Ugreen charger will charge the latest iPhones up to 50% in around half an hour and 100% in around two hours. My iPhone 12 went from 0 to 50% in 37 minutes and from 0 to 100% in 2 hours 43 minutes. You could expect similar charging times with the iPhone 13, 14, and 15.

These times are reasonable for currently available wireless chargers, although if speed is of the essence, then you'll still want to opt for a wired solution.

In terms of reliability, I didn't experience or notice any charging dropouts, and charging speed was reasonably constant. In many ways, that's the benefit of going for a Qi2-supported charger.

Unfortunately, I did still experience quite a lot of heat loss. I know this is largely unavoidable with wireless chargers, but there was a little more than I would have liked. The charger itself didn't suffer from any overheating, and I was glad to know that Ugreen had built it with protections against overheating.

The secondary pad provides a maximum of 5W of power, making it perfect for charging wireless earbuds like AirPods. With these specs, it would take approximately one and a half to two hours to fully recharge an AirPods case from flat. Given that you won't be able to charge your earbuds any quicker using a wired solution, this Ugreen charger is as good as it gets.

Ugreen 25W MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger: Verdict

There's very little not to love about the Ugreen 25W MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger. In essence, it's one of the best options I've ever seen for anyone with an iPhone and AirPods looking to declutter their charging setup. Most importantly, it's a 25W charger that actually delivers the speeds it advertises. This means you can get a significant power boost to your devices in a shorter amount of time, all at a surprisingly affordable price. Its compact design and solid build quality make it an ideal addition to any desk or nightstand.

Alternatives

This Ugreen Nexode 10K power bank isn’t Qi2 certified, but still claims 15W wireless charging speeds, but also has a USB-C and USB-A wired port for charging a range of devices on the go.
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If you just want sheer power and performance out of a power bank, then one of the best you can get is the Anker Prime 20K. There is no fancy wireless charging here, but the power bank does offer a big 20,000mAh tank and up to 200W combined output through its wired ports.
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