Samsung launches Qi2 magnetic wireless chargers in US store

Samsung has introduced two Qi2-certified wireless chargers to its U.S. online store this week, offering a compact home puck and a magnetic car mount designed to work with phones that support the new standard. The Single Wireless Charger is priced at $34.99 and the Car Wireless Charger at $84.99. Both are available now in the United States, with broader regional rollouts planned in the coming weeks, Samsung said.

The Single Wireless Charger is a slim, puck-shaped pad measuring about 7 millimeters thick with a 58 millimeter footprint. It weighs roughly 80 grams and includes a 1.5 meter built-in cable. Samsung says the puck supports up to 25 watts of Fast Wireless Charging when paired with a compatible power adapter, which is sold separately. The Car Wireless Charger includes a 12-volt car adapter, a USB-C cable, and a rotating mount that can swivel 360 degrees. Samsung describes the mount as using a strong magnetic attachment to hold phones steady through bumps and corners and says the design aims to minimize heat buildup during vehicle charging.

Both chargers are certified to the Qi2 specification, which adds magnet-assisted alignment to wireless charging. That allows supported...