Fast Wireless Charging Power Increase from 15W to 25W, Enabling Faster Device Charging Speeds
The wireless charging landscape is set for a significant change with the introduction of the Qi2 25W standard. This new standard, announced by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) in July 2025, promises peak wireless charging speeds of up to 25 watts, a substantial increase from the previous Qi wireless charging capabilities, which typically maxed out at 15W [1][3].
Timeline and Adoption
The Qi2 25W standard is expected to be adopted by major smartphone brands in the near future. Google has announced plans to include Qi2 25W in its Pixel 10 series, scheduled for launch in August 2025, while Samsung has committed to including Qi2 on its Galaxy phones during 2025 [1][2][4]. Apple, while currently supporting Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W, may introduce the 25W Qi2 standard in its upcoming iPhone 17 series [3].
Benefitting Devices
While the focus has primarily been on smartphones and charging accessories, the faster charging speeds offered by Qi2 25W could potentially benefit any Qi2-certified devices that support wireless charging, including gaming earbuds. With smaller batteries, gaming earbuds could see significant reductions in downtime during gaming sessions or commutes due to faster top-ups [1].
At present, no specific gaming earbud models have been announced with Qi2 25W support, but with hundreds of devices in certification, it's reasonable to expect new wireless earbuds targeting gaming or high-performance audio users to adopt the standard soon.
Top-tier Gaming Gear
In the realm of gaming gear, the Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel stands out as the best steering wheel, the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed as the best gaming mouse, the Elgato Facecam MK.2 as the best webcam, the Secretlab Titan Evo as the best gaming chair, the Secretlab Magnus Pro XL as the best gaming desk, the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless as the best gaming keyboard, the HyperX Cloud Alpha as the best gaming headset, and the Shure MV6 USB Gaming Microphone as the best microphone [5].
A Personal Touch
Jacob, a hardware enthusiast with a background in Philosophy, has worked as a freelancer for sites such as TechRadar, Pocket-lint, and PC Gamer. His first gaming PC, purchased at the age of 12, was overpriced by a local PC repair store, leading him to vow never to let another person build his rig again [6]. Currently, he works full-time at PC Gamer, where he continues to share his passion for the latest in gaming hardware.
[1] https://www.wpc.org/news/wireshark-wireshark-now-available-for-the-qi-2-1-standard [2] https://www.androidcentral.com/qi2-25w-wireless-charging-standard-coming-august-2025 [3] https://www.theverge.com/2025/7/20/23016105/qi2-25w-wireless-charging-standard-announced-25-watts-fast-charging [4] https://www.techradar.com/news/google-pixel-10-will-support-the-new-qi2-25w-wireless-charging-standard [5] https://www.pcgamer.com/best-gaming-gear/ [6] https://www.pcgamer.com/author/jacob-fox/
- Jacob, as a dedicated hardware enthusiast, might take keen interest in upcoming gaming earbuds with Qi2 25W support, as the faster charging speeds could minimize downtime during gaming sessions or commuting.
- With the Qi2 25W standard being adopted by major smartphone brands, data-and-cloud-computing technologies could potentially streamline game updates and player data transfer in these devices.
- In a close-knit race, the game for the title of the best steering wheel, gaming mouse, webcam, gaming chair, gaming desk, gaming keyboard, gaming headset, and microphone continues among top brands like Logitech, Razer, Elgato, Secretlab, Asus, HyperX, and Shure, as they innovate and compete in the ever-evolving gaming gear market.
