Satechi Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable under test: The MagSafe alternative
A TEST REPORT from Kevin Özgun 
on March 02, 2022, 12:00 | Write a comment
Apple's MagSafe charging standard is expensive but useful. But not every buyer is willing to invest around 100 euros for a new charging cable. We tested an alternative with the Satechi Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable.
For years, Apple has not allowed anything other than charging iPhones via Lightning. And USB-C is definitely out of the question. But since Apple no longer wants to rely on cables in the future, a new standard had to be found - MagSafe is returning, only in a new form. But MagSafe does not necessarily have to be from Apple. Satechi has the right cheaper alternative for you.
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Satechi Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable at a glance
When looking at Apple's original MagSafe cable, one or the other gets dizzy when they see the price in front of their eyes, where a cable for 145 euros has a magnet installed as a current converter - to put it casually.
But that no longer has to be the case, because there are high-quality and inexpensive alternatives that are not 100-prooffer the same thing, but are a good start.
The Satechi Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable only costs around 40 euros and, in contrast to the original Apple (15 watts), only charges with 7,5 watts, but has built-in magnets that are just as strong and offers the same benefits for less money.
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- The magnet holds the iPhone 12 mini without any problems, but you shouldn't push it to its limits. (Image: TechnikNews/ Kevin Özgün)
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- Picture: TechnikNews/ Kevin Özgün
Wireless charging is also possible without the MagSafe standard
If you're now tearing your hair out because you don't have an iPhone 12/Pro, iPhone 13/Pro, I can reassure you that charging is possible even without MagSafe compatible accessories or a smartphone. The only disadvantage is that the smartphone is not held magnetically and therefore has the same effect as a conventional QI pad.
Unfortunately, if you only have an older iPhone, then you can remedy the situation and purchase the Satechi Magnetic Sticker for around 15 euros. This is only there to make your smartphone “MagSafe-enabled”.
Image: Kevin Özgün /TechnikNews
Conclusion
Apple has now handed over its own gadget monopoly to third-party providers and still makes money from it. In this case, the consumer still gets his money's worth. You save a lot of money when you buy a Satechi product if you can do without Apple's in-house design language, and there are hardly any technical losses.