Satechi's OntheGo 3-in-1 is the best Qi 2 travel charger

Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi 2 Travel Charger review
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Satechi knows how to create high-quality charging accessories, and the brand's foldable Qi 2 stand continues to get a lot of use in my home. The brand is now focusing on travel accessories with the debut of the OntheGo series, which includes a 10,000mAh magnetic power bank and foldable Qi 2 charging mats.

Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi 2 Travel Charger review

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The OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi 2 charger is interesting, because it lets you charge a phone, smartwatch, and earbuds all at the same time. The 3-in-1 charger is retailing on Amazon for $99, and there's also a 2-in-1 option that's available for $79. Both variants are sold in three color options — black, desert rose, and sand — and they include 15W Qi 2 charging as standard.

I got the 3-in-1 charger in black and the 2-in-1 variant in sand, and what immediately stood out with these chargers is the design. I tested several Qi 2 charging mats — most recently the Native Union Voyage — and the OntheGo models have a better design and build quality thanks to the vegan leather construction.

Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi 2 Travel Charger review

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The foldable design ensures they're easy to stash into a bag, and they don't weigh much at all — the 3-in-1 model comes in at 145.3g, and the 2-in-1 option is 104.5g. Satechi bundles a USB-C to USB-C cable in the package, and it is color-matched to the charger, which is a nice touch. Another positive is the carrying bag — Satechi includes a cloth bag with either product.

Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi 2 Travel Charger review

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The build quality is fabulous, and I didn't see any issues in the two weeks I used the products. The leather design feels great, and both chargers include strong magnets. You'll need to use a 36W USB PD wall charger to make the most of the OntheGo 3-in-1, and Satechi recommends a 30W charger with the OntheGo 2-in-1.

There isn't a wall charger bundled with the package, so you will need to use your own — we've rounded up the best GaN chargers if you're interested in something that's just as easy to travel with as these Satechi chargers. I connected both products to my Nexode 200W charging station, and didn't see any problems in this regard.

Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi 2 Travel Charger review

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The OntheGo 3-in-1 goes up to 25W; it has 15W Qi 2 charging, 5W to charge any earbuds, and 5W for the Apple Watch. The charger unfurls to reveal three charging pads, with the leftmost (the one with the Satechi logo) featuring Qi 2 integration. The earbuds mat is marked accordingly, and smartwatch module raises up to enable Nightstand Mode.

I used it to charge my Apple Watch Series 10, iPhone 16 Pro Max, and Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro, and it did a terrific job charging all three devices. What's interesting is that you get StandBy mode as well if you angle the charger, and it's convenient if you want to access a calendar, clock, or view your photos while your iPhone is charging.

You can also use the charger with Android phones, but you'll ideally need a MagSafe case with a strong magnet. I tested it with the Vivo X100 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro XL, and it did a decent enough job. The OntheGo 2-in-1 is also just as good in its own right, but you miss out on the ability to charge earbuds.

Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi 2 Travel Charger review

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Having used both extensively, I recommend the OntheGo 3-in-1; it is a little bulkier than its 2-in-1 sibling, but you get added versatility, and it doesn't cost much more. Regardless of whichever model you go with, you're getting a terrific travel Qi 2 charger.

Harish Jonnalagadda
Senior Editor - Mobile

Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor overseeing mobile coverage. In his current role, he leads the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, networking products, and AV gear. He has been testing phones for over a decade, and has extensive experience in mobile hardware and the global semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.

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