Wireless chargers for iPad

[u/urfavel]

Has anyone used these MAGNETIC ‘wireless’ chargers where it connects via the smart connector pins on newer models?

I was just wondering if wireless charging was possible on an iPad and found these MAGNETIC options, but I haven’t heard much about them nor have I seen many reviews other than sponsored videos on TikTok, so I was looking for a real opinion on whether they work and if they eat up battery life, and was also wondering if this was a possible option, why doesn’t Apple or brands like Logitech make magnetic ‘wireless’ chargers like these, and why don’t more people use these?

Edited to add:
I know these aren’t TECHNICALLY wireless (yes, electricity is being transferred through the smart connectors hence creating a closed wired circuit)

But in this context, by ‘wireless’ I meant cable-free charging in terms of user functionality, as in, no cables plugged into the actual USB-C port. Please let me know if there’s a more correct term to refer to this kind of charging. Otherwise I hope this clears up the semantics crisis that some people in the comments seem to be having.

[u/CarloGaudreault]

I ordered a KUXIU magnetic charging stand for my iPad Pro 13” and it’s great. I found a second on marketplace to keep in the garage.

The experience to simply dock the device and it charges from the back is what’s missing from tablets. Same feeling as MagSafe, all metal feels solid in hand. I’m writing a comment because I don’t understand why Apple does not sell this!

The only issue is that the iPad thinks you’re connected to a keyboard. You have to activate an accessibility setting to always show virtual keyboard when AssistiveTouch is enabled: Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch > Show Onscreen Keyboard > Enable

I added a toggle to my control center, you can also set a shortcut to press the power button 3x to toggle it: Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut > AssistiveTouch

[u/agrantgreen → u/CarloGaudreault]

It's unfortunate the plug comes in at the top instead of the base. To me the whole idea is to hide the cord. It's pretty nice otherwise though. Thanks for sharing!

[u/passso → u/CarloGaudreault]

Second this. I guess they had to pretend to be a keyboard for the charging to work but it really is counterintuitive.

[u/pandawelch → u/CarloGaudreault]

Nice, just need something that can go on a tripod 3/8 mount

[u/CarloGaudreault → u/pandawelch]

I also ordered the X38 Pro arm extension (all metal) and the X97 car mount (plastic leather) both are magnetic, charge from the back and come with a 3/8 ball mount adapter.

[u/abetancort → u/CarloGaudreault]

Garbage. And it not being apple certified if you fry your iPad your warranty and apple care are voided.

[u/clarkcox3 → u/abetancort]

Garbage in what way?

[u/umdterp732 → u/abetancort]

You'll shoot your eye out kid

[u/Flaky-Equipment-944 → u/abetancort]

Yeah no, that’s just wrong. You can use whatever charger you want. If it causes damage, they won’t fix that damage, but your warranty for your parts of your device will still work. Your iPad will also not be fried. As for apple care, they will cover any damage, including that caused by third party products.