Qi2 (pronounced ‘chee two’) is the most recent wi-fi charging customary from the Wi-fi Energy Consortium (WPC) and it was introduced again within the early days of 2023. We haven’t heard a lot since then, however the WPC has now issued an official press launch that confirms that the primary batch of Qi2 chargers are actually finishing their certification testing and can make their solution to customers in time for the vacation interval.
Qi2 is available in two profiles with the Magnetic Energy Profile (MPP) primarily based on Apple’s MagSafe expertise which Cupertino contributed to the WPC and providing as much as 15W charging speeds and magnetic attachment. The second is an enhanced model of the Prolonged Energy Profile (EPP) which forgoes the magnetic attachment however nonetheless helps Qi2 gadgets and gives double the charging velocity at 30W.
We’re thrilled to see our members quickly embracing Qi v2.0 and constructing ecosystems of equipment for Qi2 gadgets. We totally count on to see Qi v2.0 rapidly turn out to be the de facto international customary for wi-fi charging. – Fady Mishriki, chair of WPC’s Board of Administrators
The important thing promoting level with Qi2 chargers is their means to magnetically connect to each iOS and Android gadgets in addition to wi-fi equipment like earbuds instances and smartwatches. The WPC press launch confirmed that the iPhone 15 sequence shall be among the many first gadgets to profit from the brand new customary with accent makers like Belkin, Mophie, Anker and Aircharge already testing their Qi2 merchandise that are as a result of launch quickly.
