Samsung highlights $90 ‘Wireless Charger Trio’ that sounds like it needs Qi2 magnets
Source: 9to5Google
Overview
Half a decade after its initial launch, Samsung is re‑releasing its Wireless Charger Trio, a product that would really benefit from Qi2 magnets. Samsung.com has refreshed the listing for the “Wireless Charger Trio,” a $90 3‑in‑1 wireless charger that features two Qi charging pads and one designed for the Galaxy Watch. The two pads can be used for multiple Galaxy phones, or a phone and Galaxy Buds, and work universally with other Qi‑compatible products.
History & Availability
The charger first debuted around 2020, with Samsung still listing compatibility with the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series instead of any newer models. It’s unclear why Samsung has re‑released the charger, but it’s presented as a new release on the company’s website. There haven’t been any hardware updates as far as we can tell – it’s effectively just being highlighted again.
Performance
- Maximum output: 15 W on Samsung phones, 7.5 W on other devices.
- By modern standards this is a slow wireless charger.
The age of the design plays a huge role in its performance, and it would benefit from modern Qi2 magnetic alignment.
User Feedback
- The charger holds a modest 2.6‑star average review on Samsung’s site.
- Many reviewers note difficulty aligning phones for proper charging; the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera bump can prevent a flush fit.
- Some users still love it, as seen in a Reddit thread where a user calls it “perfect in my world.”
The main appeal remains the Galaxy Watch charging pad, though other brands have already offered magnetic solutions for watches.
Market Context
- Samsung continues to refuse Qi2 magnets in its phones, keeping the wireless‑charging ecosystem around the latest Galaxy devices messy.
- Competing products, such as Belkin’s modular charging dock that supports Qi‑2, have already addressed the magnetic alignment issue.
