Submitted by _SkyDweller_ t3_11v4eq7 in iphone
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_SkyDweller_ OP t1_jcrcz2c wrote
Yes that’s true, I pre drilled a hole under my desk in case it works, I just wanted to be sure before buying it.
-bobak t1_jcrcyor wrote
I know for a fact that it works through 3mm of wood and 1mm of silicone, if that helps
_SkyDweller_ OP t1_jcrddtg wrote
Thank you! So it should work :)
xianyong t1_jct4gbr wrote
Does it charge slower than without the case though?
Nxr_spe t1_jct59hr wrote
Ikea has a wireless charger that goes through 2cm of desk
haom31 t1_jcu6r3r wrote
Wood is a natural electrical and thermal insulator. With that thickness it is possible that it can reach a charge but with very low power. MagSafe cases have a ring of conductive material to improve electrical efficiency, the wooden case does not.
Idi-amin86 t1_jcur130 wrote
As long as it’s the apple brand yes.
ndy007 t1_jcv3rml wrote
As long as there are no metal in between the charger and the phone, 2mm is gap should be fine
italianboi69104 t1_jcvcp4y wrote
Yeah ofc. Just keep in mind that it won’t be as efficient as it would be without the wood ;)
SillyCubensis t1_jcrrrtm wrote
FWIW the Tozo 4” charger pads on Amazon charge better through stuff. The Apple MagSafe won’t charge through my wife’s case but the Tozo does great.
-bobak t1_jcsdzhu wrote
The issue is that only a MagSafe compatible charger is capable of charging at the maximum 15w speed, so if that speed is a priority there’s only one choice
SillyCubensis t1_jcshoe3 wrote
Yeah. But the 5w difference isn’t that big of a deal compared to having to take it out of the case. And if we actually need speed we’re plugging in the 20w lightning.
-bobak t1_jcsibuo wrote
Qi is limited to 7.5w vs MagSafe’s 15w, so the difference between those two could make a bigger impact than between MagSafe and a 20W wired option (assuming MagSafe is running at peak speed)
In your wife’s scenario, if it doesn’t work through her case it probably doesn’t make sense for her. But for OP, MagSafe sounds like a better option over Qi, and they probably don’t have an issue with worrying about removing a case
PickledPaintArt t1_jcw1aw2 wrote
My first thought was “no obviously not” then I remembered that I am an American and I don’t know what a mm is
_SkyDweller_ OP t1_jcw87nm wrote
It’s about 0.17 freedom units.
PickledPaintArt t1_jcwqea2 wrote
Oh well when you put it like that it’ll definitely work!
Terrierfied t1_jcxlo33 wrote
Is that not a fire risk?
Kwebster7327 t1_jcrbrhd wrote
I'd expect it to. Most phone cases are thicker.