Introduction

Going back to the release of the iPhone 12, Apple added a new MagSafe magnetic wireless charging feature to it and launched a variety of peripheral accessories such as magnetic protective cases and MagSafe battery pack on its store. As of now, the iPhone 12 series, the iPhone 13 series, and the new iPhone 14 series all support magnetic wireless charging.

Previously, ChargerLAB introduced several magnetic wireless chargers that offered almost the same charging experience as the original chargers. Today, we will bring a detailed performance review of the IDMIX 15W Magnetic Wireless Charger to you.

Product Appearance

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The overall packaging design is simple and white. In addition to a diagram of the charger adhering to an iPhone, the top of the box is printed with the IDMIX logo and the charger's features: 15W wireless charging and Type-C port.

The back of the box lists the detailed specs info of the magnetic wireless charger. The charger is called the IDMIX 15W Magnetic Wireless Charger with the model W12. It can support 5V3A, 9V3A, 12V1.67A input and 5W, 7.5W, 10W, 15W output. The port is USB-C. It weighs 46g (1.62 oz) and measures 61 × 6.3mm (2.40 x 0.25 inches).

Besides the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger, the box contains a user manual, a multi-language warranty manual, and other items.

The IDMIX magnetic wireless charger features a moon white color scheme and a fire retardant PC exterior shell. It also utilizes an integrated USB-C cable design that can be adapted to mainstream chargers on the market.

The magnetic surface of the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger is covered with stickers, with relevant specs info printed on the outer circle, consistent with the packaging.

The magnetic area design is concise and consistent with Apple's MagSafe charger. Although it is not a skin-friendly material, it still feels pretty smooth.

The back of the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger only has the brand name "idmix" printed on it.

The inside of the built in cable's connector utilizes a special PIN design.

The overall length of the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger is about 1m (3' 3.37'').

The diameter of the charging pad is about 61mm (2.40 inches).

And the thickness is about 7mm (0.28 inches).

Compared to the original Apple MagSafe charger, the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger is slightly bigger.

Charging Scenario

Next, we tested the compatibility and charging power performance of the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger with iPhone 14 series and Android phones that support wireless charging.

We conducted compatibility tests on the iPhone 14 series, and there were no problems in terms of adaptation since the camera module is almost the same size as the 13 Pro series.

For iPhone 14 Pro, although its size is the same as iPhone 14, the camera module is larger. However, it did not affect the adaptation.

Even on larger cameras like the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger is fully compatible without obstructing the camera module. Therefore, the iPhone 14 series is fully compatible with it.

When using the Apple original 35W charger (A2676) to connect to the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger, the measured input power is 0.33W, which can be ignored when idle.

When using the Apple original 35W charger (A2676) to connect to the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger to charge the iPhone 14, the measured output power of the charger is 5.9W.

When using the Apple original 35W charger (A2676) to connect to the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger to charge the iPhone 11, the measured output power of the charger is 9.66W, that means the power will be limited to around 7.5W without MagSafe certification.

When using the Apple original 35W charger (A2676) to connect to the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger to charge the Samsung galaxy S22+, the measured output power of the charger is 10.40W.

When using the Apple original 35W charger (A2676) to connect to the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger to charge the Xiaomi 11 Pro, the measured output power of the charger is 12.36W.

When using the Apple original 35W charger (A2676) to connect to the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger to charge the Huawei Mate 40 Pro, the measured output power of the charger is 6.37W.

When using the Apple original 35W charger (A2676) to connect to the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger to charge the Oneplus 9 Pro, the measured output power of the charger is 7.71W.

Fully Charging Test

Regarding the fully charging test of the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger, the iPhone 14 was used for this test. The entire test process was performed in a thermotank throughout the test at 25℃. After powering on, the test results are as follows:

Upon powering on, the voltage was set to 9V. The charging power remained stable at around 10W for the first 10 minutes. Then, it dropped to around 5W at the 12th minute, and rose back up to around 10W at the 17th minute. This charging process keeps cycling until the 2 hours and 22nd minute mark, after which the charger switched to trickle charging mode until the phone was fully charged. The entire charging process took approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes.

By drawing it into a chart, we can see that IDMIX magnetic wireless charger takes 1 hour and 13 minutes to charge the iPhone 14 to 50%, 2 hours and 2 minutes to charge to 80%, and it takes 2 hours and 57 minutes to fully charge the phone.

Temperature Test

The IDMIX magnetic wireless charger and the iPhone 14 were placed in a thermotank at 25℃. The environment simulated the household voltage of 220V and frequency of 50Hz. Temperature data was collected during iPhone 14's charging process, and the temperature was recorded at 15 minutes and 30 minutes intervals.

From the chart, we can see that the maximum temperature of the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger surface during the iPhone 14's 15-minute charging period was 41.6℃, as captured by a thermal imaging camera.

From the chart, we can see that the maximum temperature of the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger surface during the iPhone 14's 30-minute charging period was 43.1℃, as captured by a thermal imaging camera.

From the chart, we can see that the maximum temperature of the IDMIX magnetic wireless charger surface during the iPhone 14's 60-minute charging period was 43.3℃, as captured by a thermal imaging camera. This temperature is not hot to the touch for daily use and feels relatively mild when touched.

Summary of ChargerLAB

The IDMIX 15W Magnetic Wireless Charger features a fire retardant PC exterior shell in a moon white color scheme. In addition, it comes with an integrated 1m USB-C cable that is compatible with mainstream chargers on the market. The diameter and thickness of the IDMIX 15W Magnetic Wireless Charger both exceed those of the original MagSafe charger from Apple, but it remains compact and delicate.

It supports a maximum wireless output power of 15W and is highly compatible with magnetic iPhone models, including the Pro series, mini series, as well as Android phones with wireless charging capabilities. When using an Apple 35W charger to charge an iPhone 14 through the USB-C port, the average time to full charge is about 2 hours and 57 minutes due to the large impact of temperature on wireless charging. Overall, the IDMIX 15W Magnetic Wireless Charger performs well in daily use with excellent temperature control, reaching a maximum of only 43.3℃. Additionally, it includes an long cable that meets most charging needs, which can be conveniently fixed in place with a circular adhesive pad for easy charging on a desk or bedside table.

Review of IDMIX 15W Magnetic Wireless Charger