Anker 313 Wireless Charger (Stand) Review
Prop your phone upright and charge fast while you scroll, video chat, or follow recipes.
It props your phone upright on a desk so you can charge while you read messages, follow a recipe, or fake eye contact on a video call. For under twenty bucks, that's a lot of usefulness.
What the Anker 313 actually is
The Anker 313 is a Qi wireless charging stand. You drop your phone on it in either portrait or landscape, and it tops up the battery without a cable hunting around your nightstand. There are two coils inside, which is why the orientation flexibility works. It's a stand, not a flat pad, and that distinction is the whole point.
Output tops out at 10W for compatible Android phones, 7.5W for iPhones, and 5W for everything else. No wall adapter is included, which still annoys people who don't read the fine print. You'll need your own USB charger, ideally a Quick Charge brick to hit the higher speeds.
How it performs day to day
Owner consensus is consistent on this one. It charges at the speeds it claims, the angle is good for glancing at notifications, and the rubberized base keeps it planted when you grab your phone one-handed. The stand design means you actually use your phone while it charges instead of leaving it face-down on a pad and forgetting about it.
Slower than a wired connection? Of course. Wireless charging always is. But for a desk or kitchen counter where the phone sits for hours anyway, speed isn't the job. Convenience is. The 313 nails convenience.
Two things to keep in mind. Thick cases and metal pop-sockets can interrupt the charge, which is true of every Qi charger. And it runs a little warm under load, also normal. Neither is a dealbreaker, but if your phone case is a fortress, peel it off or expect dropouts.
The good and the not-so-good
Pros: cheap, dependable, Anker's reputation for not torching your phone, dual-coil flexibility, and a footprint small enough for a crowded desk. It just works, which is the bar most cheap accessories fail to clear.
Cons: no included power adapter, capped charging speeds that lag behind 15W MagSafe and newer Qi2 stands, and no magnetic alignment. If your phone slides off-center, it might not charge until you nudge it. For an Anker product at this price, those are forgivable. For a 2025 buyer eyeing MagSafe, they matter.
Who should buy it, and who should skip
Buy it if you want a no-drama desk or bedside stand and don't care about squeezing out the last watt. It's ideal for older iPhones, mid-range Androids, and anyone who just wants their phone upright and charging without spending real money.
Skip it if you own a recent iPhone and want the magnetic snap and 15W speeds of MagSafe or a Qi2 stand. Spend the extra and get an Anker MagGo or similar. Also skip it if you need a fast top-up before running out the door. Wireless charging is for the long, lazy sit, not the sprint.
The verdict
The Anker 313 is the safe, boring, correct answer for a cheap wireless stand. It does one job well and asks for almost nothing in return. The lack of a wall plug and the modest speeds keep it out of premium territory, but at this price nobody should expect premium. Buy a Quick Charge adapter alongside it and you're set for years.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Anker 313 come with a wall charger?
- No. The box includes the stand and a USB cable but no power adapter. To hit the full 10W, you'll want a Quick Charge 3.0 brick, which you supply yourself.
- Will the Anker 313 charge an iPhone fast?
- It charges iPhones at 7.5W, the standard Qi cap for Apple phones. That's slower than the 15W you'd get from a MagSafe charger, so it's fine for overnight or desk use but not a quick pre-departure top-up.
- Can I leave my phone case on?
- Most slim and standard cases are fine. Thick cases, metal plates, or pop-sockets on the back can block the charge or cause dropouts. If charging stops, remove the case or recenter the phone.
Marcus has spent over a decade testing consumer tech and gadgets. He cares about whether a product earns its price in real life — not on a spec sheet.
