Anker 313 Wireless Charger (PowerWave II Pad) Qi Wireless Charging Pad

This article covers the Anker 313 Wireless Charger (PowerWave II Pad) in practical detail, including the parts people most often get wrong.

Overview

The Anker 313 Wireless Charger (PowerWave II Pad) is a standard Qi wireless charging pad from Anker. It supports up to 10W output, letting you simply place a compatible smartphone on the pad to start charging.

Put plainly, this is an entry point into wireless charging at minimal cost — not a product for people chasing maximum speed or magnetic alignment.

Its compact circular design measures about 80mm in diameter and 10mm thick at roughly 50g, so it takes little space on a desk or nightstand while removing the hassle of plugging in a cable. It complies with the Qi standard and works with a wide range of devices including iPhones and Android smartphones.

As a flat pad it is not ideal for using the phone while it charges, but it fits the "set it down and forget it" pattern perfectly.

Compatibility Guide

This charger uses the Qi wireless charging standard. It takes a USB-C input cable (included) and requires a 5V/2A or 9V/2A AC adapter (sold separately).

This is the single most misunderstood point: buying the pad alone will not give you full output. A spare 5V/1A adapter, or power drawn from a PC USB port, can drop you to 5W-class speeds or below, which is where the "it's slow" complaints come from.

Assume you also need a Quick Charge-capable 9V/2A adapter.

Maximum output is 10W, but the pad automatically selects the optimal level (5W/7.5W/10W) for the device.

iPhones charge at up to 7.5W; Samsung Galaxy and other Android devices can reach 10W.

As a rough compatibility guide, iPhone 8 and later and Galaxy S6 and later — essentially any Qi-capable handset — will work. Older or budget phones without Qi receivers will not respond at all.

Most cases under 3mm thickness are fine, but metal accessories or thicker cases may block charging. In practice the usual culprits are IC/transit cards and magnetic cards stored in folio cases, ring stands, and metal plates for car mounts.

Any metal between the coils either prevents charging or causes heat and an early stop. Remove cards before placing the phone.

As the table shows, "10W" is a ceiling that only appears when conditions line up. Simply checking what your existing adapter outputs will change how satisfied you are after purchase.

Product Info

The Anker 313 Wireless Charger (PowerWave II Pad) sits in the entry-to-mid-range segment of wireless chargers. It is positioned as an affordable, reliable way into wireless charging, favoring simplicity over premium features.

Key specs: Qi standard, 10W maximum output, USB-C input, 5V/2A or 9V/2A input, fast charging at 7.5W for iPhone and 10W for Android, roughly 80mm diameter by 10mm thick, about 50g, with an 18-month warranty.

The warranty is Anker's standard 18 months, extendable via product registration on the official site. The box includes a USB-C cable (approx.

0.6m), a manual, and warranty documentation.

No AC adapter is included, so plan to supply your own.

On pricing: the listing data behind this article contained a figure far out of line with what a wireless charging pad costs (a six-figure yen amount). That is implausible for this product class and appears to be a data-collection mix-up, so no specific price is quoted here.

Prices fluctuate; please check the current price on the product page.

Real-World Use

With a flat pad, how repeatably you can place the phone is the user experience. There is no magnetic alignment, so if the phone's receiver coil drifts off center, charging either fails to start or slows dramatically.

Setting the phone down in a dark bedroom is exactly how people end up with a dead battery in the morning — a weakness shared by all pads of this type. Get in the habit of confirming the LED indicator, or mark the placement spot.

Heat is also worth noting: wireless charging inherently runs warmer than wired. Avoid direct sunlight or poorly ventilated drawers, since the phone's own protection may throttle charging speed.

How It Compares

At similar prices you will also find stand-type chargers (better for notifications and face unlock), MagSafe-style magnetic chargers (alignment is impossible to get wrong), and multi-device pads. This product is the simplest flat pad, none of the above.

If you use an iPhone 12 or later and your priority is "never miss a charge because of alignment," a magnetic charger will satisfy you more. If you want one surface that works across iPhone and Android regardless of case magnets, a plain pad like this one is the more flexible choice.

It is less about tiers and more about how you like to set your phone down.

Best Use Cases

This charger is ideal for users new to wireless charging. It is a good fit if you already put your phone on a desk or bedside table every day, since it removes the cable step entirely.

It also suits households or individuals juggling both iPhone and Android devices with a single pad — a shared living-room charger for a family with mixed phones is a natural use.

The USB-C input helps more than it sounds: if your setup is already USB-C centric, you can reuse spare cables and adapters and keep the added cost down. Anyone who values "convenient enough, not fastest" will get the most value here.

Things to Check Before Buying

1. The AC adapter is sold separately. Without a 9V/2A-capable adapter you will not see 10W.

Judging by the pad's price alone understates your real spend. If reusing an adapter, check its printed output first.

2. There is no magnetic alignment. You position the phone yourself every time.

Half-asleep placement at night, or a phone nudged out of position by papers on a desk, can mean no charge. If that is unacceptable, buy a magnetic charger instead.

3. It is slower and warmer than wired. This is not the tool for a fast top-up before heading out.

Leave 10-minute emergency charges to a cable and treat this pad as maintenance charging while you sleep or work.

4. Case and accessory limits apply. Under 3mm is the guideline, and metal plates or IC cards in the case will block charging.

Folio-case users should be especially careful.

5. Listing data can be wrong. The source data for this article included price and page information belonging to a different product category (a large display).

Retailer listings genuinely do get crossed like this. Before ordering, confirm from the product images, title, and model number that you are looking at the Anker 313 Wireless Charger (PowerWave II Pad).

Review counts and ratings can also belong to another item, so check whether the reviews actually discuss a charger.

FAQ

Q. Is an AC adapter included?
A. No. You get a USB-C cable (approx. 0.6m) and documentation only. A 9V/2A adapter is required for 10W.

Q. Can an iPhone charge at 10W? A.

No. iPhones are limited to 7.5W here.

10W applies to certain Android devices such as Samsung Galaxy models.

Q. Can I leave my case on? A.

Usually yes, if it is under 3mm thick. Metal accessories, ring stands, and IC cards will prevent charging.

Q. It gets warm while charging — is it broken? A.

Some heat is normal for wireless charging. If it gets very hot or stops often, suspect misalignment, case thickness, or an underpowered adapter.

Q. Can it charge wireless earbuds? A.

Qi-compatible charging cases generally work. Behavior varies by model, so confirm on your earbuds' spec page.

Q. How long is the warranty? A.

Anker's standard warranty is 18 months, and registering the product on the official site may extend it. Registering after purchase is recommended.