Qi2 utilizes magnets to offer up to 15W for Qi2 enabled devices. This includes iPhone 13, 14, and 15 models with the latest software as well as future devices from other manufacturers (think Android, Samsung, and more). Qi2 is a fast and effortless way to charge and it’s poised to become a more widely accessible charging standard.

Qi1 (basic power profile)

-Older technology

-Can’t conduct that much power (limited to 5W initially) 

-Relied on user to align coils

MagSafe

-Developed by Apple, exclusive to Apple ecosystem initially

-Solves the alignment issue with magnets

-Better alignment, higher levels of power, a overall more uniform standard

Qi2 (extended power profile)

-If you have Qi1, you cannot utilize Qi2 tech but Qi2 are backward compatible

-In winter of this year, Apple “publicized the standard”

-More reliable connection with magnets (think MagSafe!) 

-Allows us to source from vendors other than Apple, which (internally) means:

-Easier to source

-More customizable

-Cheaper 

Qi2 Charging speeds 

This includes iPhone 13, 14, and 15 with iOS 17.2

-Can charge any Qi2 device at up to 15W

-Nomad’s plan is to move products away from MagSafe to Qi2 to expand accessibility

-Qi2 uses magnets to align the charging coils in devices with the charging coils in chargers, boosting overall charging efficiency and improving charging speeds

What does all this mean here at Nomad?

-Our Qi2 chargers support to 15W for Qi2 devices including future Android models

MagSafe uses magnets to connect your iPhone to chargers and other accessories. When you place your iPhone on a MagSafe-enabled charger, it snaps into alignment with the charger’s magnets and begins fast charging right away.

MagSafe allows you to easily snap your iPhone onto chargers and other accessories and eliminates the hassle of dealing with cords or finding perfect Qi alignment on a wireless charging pad. It is the fastest and most efficient way to charge.

Our Made for MagSafe power products are built with official Apple charging technology for fast charging up to 15W, while our MagSafe Compatible power products offer a standard charge up to 7.5W. Our MagSafe Compatible power products still meet industry standards and offer flawless connectivity with iPhone. Plus, they’re offered at a more accessible price point.

MagSafe-enabled cases are built with integrated magnet arrays that align with the magnet arrays in MagSafe chargers and accessories. If you plan to charge your iPhone 12, 13, or 14 on an upright charger – either Made for MagSafe or MagSafe Compatible – you’ll need a MagSafe-enabled case to ensure secure attachment.