Ugreen has introduced what it claims is the “world’s first Qi2.2-certified energy financial institution” that may wi-fi cost units at speeds of as much as 25W. Most wi-fi chargers within the US at the moment max out at simply 15W of energy supply, however the Ugreen MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank will push that to 25W, matching the pace of the updated MagSafe charger Apple introduced alongside its iPhone 16 lineup final September.
The ten,000mAh MagFlow Magnetic Energy Financial institution includes a built-in USB-C charging cable that doubles as a lanyard when not in use as a substitute of retracting, an extra USB-C port for charging a number of units directly, and a small display screen exhibiting its remaining capability. Nonetheless, as a result of the Wi-fi Energy Consortium (WPC) has not but finalized the Qi2.2 commonplace, Ugreen hasn’t supplied particular particulars on when its new energy financial institution will likely be accessible apart from a Q3 2025 launch. The corporate additionally isn’t prepared to speak about pricing but.
Firms like Apple and Google have discovered methods to push the charging speeds of Qi2 units and chargers effectively previous 15W, however the Qi2.2 commonplace is anticipated to extend speeds to as a lot as 50W.
We’ll see how that compares to wired charging choices as soon as it’s truly accessible, although, as all charging charges are likely to go up and down all through a cycle to guard the machine and its battery, and to forestall overheating. Different enhancements coming with the Qi2.2 commonplace embrace using stronger magnets to enhance alignment and reliability, energy output that may dynamically modify, and security options, together with higher international object detection.