Google's history of wireless charging on its Pixels is somewhat rocky, but the should work with a wider variety of . Yes, the Pixel 5 might actually end the insanity of wonky compatibility and bizarre charging speeds we saw with the Pixel 3 and Pixel 4, thanks to the 15W Extended Power Profile used in the Pixel 5. There's many, many great chargers out there that support this wireless spec, but your Pixel deserves only the best. These are the best Pixel 5 wireless chargers, including pads and stands.
Staff pick
Skip the confusion about your wall charger being the wrong one by grabbing a wireless charger with a proprietary AC adapter. You should also be able to charge through medium-thickness cases.
Belkin has long been a wireless charging partner for Google's Pixel line. This 15W pad comes with a wall adapter to ensure that you get the promised speeds with your Pixel 5.
Not sure if you want a flat charging pad or a nice tall charging stand? Get both with the SteadiBoost Flex! You can fold it up or down as needed — just make sure you get a WC charger to power it.
The light band around the edge makes it impossible to miss that your Pixel 5 is or isn't charging, and it comes with cables to power it with either USB-A or USB-C fast chargers.
I'm a huge fan of Moshi's look for its wireless chargers, but this sliding style also has a purpose! This allows you to reposition the charging coil so that it perfectly aligns with your Pixel 5.
This will only charge at 10W, not 15W, but iOttie's car mounts are the best for longevity and stability, and that matters more for a charger that'll have to survive harsh winters and harsher summers in your car.
This is one of the few wireless charging pads that will work well with either Qualcomm QuickCharge or Power Delivery, so you can use whatever's handy. The LED indicator is a bit bright for a nightstand, though.
The Pixel Stand debuted with the Pixel 3, so it'll only charge the Pixel 5 at 10W, but it's cleanly designed and matches the Pixel aesthetic perfectly. It comes with an 18W Power Delivery wall charger.
Wireless charging gets better with every generation of Pixel phones, and the Pixel 5 seems to have made things easier than ever by using the same 15W EPP (Extended Power Profile) Qi standard that other manufacturers like LG have been using for years. Of the EPP wireless chargers on the market today, I'm especially fond of the because it supports Power Delivery input. This means that you can use the cable and wall charger that your Pixel 5 came with to power it, and simply unplug the pad and plug in your phone when you need a top-off faster than 15W wireless will provide.
If you want to go vertical with a wireless charging stand, the comes with a dedicated power supply — though it's a dedicated barrel AC adapter, so it'll be harder to replace if you lose or break it. The charging indicator LED on the front also isn't too bright if you intend to keep this stand on your bedside.
While the Google Pixel Stand is guaranteed to charge the Pixel 5, it'll only charge at 10W, so it won't give you the full speed a 15W charger like the Anker PowerWave or the darling and well-designed would.
Wireless charging is supposed to be this super-easy thing — just drop it down and walk away easy — but on a Google Pixel phone it's been anything but that in previous years and I do not expect that streak to change with the Pixel 5. So if a wireless charger isn't charging your Pixel 5 fast — or worst, not charging at all — then let's kick all the tires before we start crowing about dud products or false advertising.
Most Qi chargers are still designed to run on Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0/3.0, but some newer models are made for Power Delivery power. If your wireless charger didn't come with a AC adapter — also known as a wall plug or USB charger — check the box or manual that came with your charger.
If things are slow or inconsistent but you know that it's getting the right amount of power, you could still have issues with alignment and case thickness. Here's how to check them all.
While this is a solution that so far seems to work pretty well, it does mean that the Pixel 5 might be more particular about placement on a wireless charger than most phones. The chargers listed in the collection above are all rated to support the EPP charging profile the Pixel 5 does, but we haven't been able to test every single Qi charger with it yet.
Everything included
Anker PowerWave II Stand
Staff pick
Skip the confusion about your wall charger being the wrong one by grabbing a wireless charger with a proprietary AC adapter. You should also be able to charge through medium-thickness cases.
Grippy, low profile
Belkin Boost Charge 15W Wireless Charging Pad
Belkin has long been a wireless charging partner for Google's Pixel line. This 15W pad comes with a wall adapter to ensure that you get the promised speeds with your Pixel 5.
Up or down
Spigen SteadiBoost Flex
Not sure if you want a flat charging pad or a nice tall charging stand? Get both with the SteadiBoost Flex! You can fold it up or down as needed — just make sure you get a WC charger to power it.
Value pick
Yootech 15W Max Wireless Charging Pad
The light band around the edge makes it impossible to miss that your Pixel 5 is or isn't charging, and it comes with cables to power it with either USB-A or USB-C fast chargers.
Adjustable back
Moshi Lounge Q
I'm a huge fan of Moshi's look for its wireless chargers, but this sliding style also has a purpose! This allows you to reposition the charging coil so that it perfectly aligns with your Pixel 5.
Ready for the road
iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless 2
This will only charge at 10W, not 15W, but iOttie's car mounts are the best for longevity and stability, and that matters more for a charger that'll have to survive harsh winters and harsher summers in your car.
QC and PD support
Anker PowerWave Alloy Pad
This is one of the few wireless charging pads that will work well with either Qualcomm QuickCharge or Power Delivery, so you can use whatever's handy. The LED indicator is a bit bright for a nightstand, though.
Google's own
Google Pixel Stand
The Pixel Stand debuted with the Pixel 3, so it'll only charge the Pixel 5 at 10W, but it's cleanly designed and matches the Pixel aesthetic perfectly. It comes with an 18W Power Delivery wall charger.
These are the best Pixel 5 wireless charging pads and stands
Wireless charging gets better with every generation of Pixel phones, and the Pixel 5 seems to have made things easier than ever by using the same 15W EPP (Extended Power Profile) Qi standard that other manufacturers like LG have been using for years. Of the EPP wireless chargers on the market today, I'm especially fond of the because it supports Power Delivery input. This means that you can use the cable and wall charger that your Pixel 5 came with to power it, and simply unplug the pad and plug in your phone when you need a top-off faster than 15W wireless will provide.
If you want to go vertical with a wireless charging stand, the comes with a dedicated power supply — though it's a dedicated barrel AC adapter, so it'll be harder to replace if you lose or break it. The charging indicator LED on the front also isn't too bright if you intend to keep this stand on your bedside.
While the Google Pixel Stand is guaranteed to charge the Pixel 5, it'll only charge at 10W, so it won't give you the full speed a 15W charger like the Anker PowerWave or the darling and well-designed would.
Troubleshooting wireless charging on your Google Pixel 5
Wireless charging is supposed to be this super-easy thing — just drop it down and walk away easy — but on a Google Pixel phone it's been anything but that in previous years and I do not expect that streak to change with the Pixel 5. So if a wireless charger isn't charging your Pixel 5 fast — or worst, not charging at all — then let's kick all the tires before we start crowing about dud products or false advertising.
What is powering your wireless charger?
Most Qi chargers are still designed to run on Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0/3.0, but some newer models are made for Power Delivery power. If your wireless charger didn't come with a AC adapter — also known as a wall plug or USB charger — check the box or manual that came with your charger.
- If your charger is plugged into a Power Delivery (PD) charger and isn't turning on at all, then it's designed only for QC chargers. Hunt down one of your spares .
- If your charging pad is charging slow, check that the wall charger you're using is powerful enough. 15W wireless charging usually needs 18W input at least, so check the box for what input profiles your charger accepts.
Is your charging pad slow/spotty but you're using the right wall charger?
If things are slow or inconsistent but you know that it's getting the right amount of power, you could still have issues with alignment and case thickness. Here's how to check them all.
- Take your case off and see if the Pixel 5 gets a more consistent charge. Most charging pads have a maximum case thickness that they can charge through, and if you're case is too bulky or has a metal plate in it for a car mount, wireless charging won't work. If the charging pad works when your case it off, you may need to .
- Try a friend or family member's phone on the charger and see if they'll get the full speed where the Pixel 5 doesn't. This isn't a foolproof method — the EPP profile that the Pixel uses differs from Samsung and Apple's fast wireless charging profiles — but it can help you rule out if the coil in your charger is misaligned or quirky.
- Rotate your phone around on a flat wireless charging pad to check and see if your new Qi charging pad has specific point of alignment for activating Qi charging. Usually coils are centered exactly on a pad, but multi-coil charging pads sometimes have dead spots between each of the coils.
For charging stands, rotate the phone 90 degrees and see if you're better speeds or more consistent charging. Because phones vary more widely in height than in width, if your phone hits a dead spot vertically, chances are it'll still hit the lower coil in landscape.
If you're getting good speeds/consistency with other phones but not with the Pixel 5, that charging might have issues with the .The Pixel 5 has an aluminum back with a cutout through which the wireless charging isn't blocked.
While this is a solution that so far seems to work pretty well, it does mean that the Pixel 5 might be more particular about placement on a wireless charger than most phones. The chargers listed in the collection above are all rated to support the EPP charging profile the Pixel 5 does, but we haven't been able to test every single Qi charger with it yet.