Emir BardakçıIKEA has officially introduced a new Qi2 wireless charging accessory, dubbed the VASTMARKE Wireless Charger and it is already turning heads due to its peculiar donut-shaped design and practical hidden functions. Priced at $9.99 USD, the accessory aims at users who want an affordable Qi2 solution that will handle current smartphones. As this technology becomes increasingly common throughout flagship devices, accessories like this show how design and usability can be combined in a basic, cost-effective product.
A minimal design, centered around Qi2 standards.
The VASTMARKE Wireless Charger comes with the Qi2 wireless charging standard supported, ensuring compatibility with the newest smartphones using magnetic alignment to ensure effective power delivery. Qi2 support translates into stable charging performance and proper coil positioning, particularly important for newer devices.
The charger includes built-in magnets that allow it to align correctly with MagSafe-compatible phones, among other magnetic systems. In this way, it will be suitable for recent models of iPhones and newer Androids that support magnetic wireless charging. The integrated USB-C cable reflects the current standard and secures broad compatibility with modern power adapters.
Although the charger up until now is available only in a variant of bright red color, the focus of IKEA here is clearly on function rather than aesthetic variety.
Chapter Two Hidden Functions That Improve Daily Use
Beyond its price and Qi2 support, what makes the VASTMARKE charger special is the fact that it contains two features, both of which are hidden in plain sight.
First, the donut-shaped top portion can be flipped back and used as a built-in phone grip; through it, one can slip his fingers behind the charger, like in a PopSocket, to hold the phone securely while operating.
The same donut structure thus serves as a cable management system: the charging cable can be wrapped neatly around the center of the charger and then hidden inside the top cover. It will help make desks and bags tidier by not making cables get in the way during transportation or storage.
These small but thoughtful design choices also fit with IKEA’s long-standing approach of marrying affordability with practical solutions for everyday living.
Availability and Market Positioning
Currently, the IKEA VASTMARKE Qi2 Wireless Charger is available for online purchase through IKEA’s website, though shipping demands a minimum order of 35 USD. It is to be noted that in-store pickups will vary by region.
While not designed with Xiaomi devices in mind because there aren’t any Xiaomi with Qi2 compatible. Qi2-compatible accessories such as this are slowly but surely becoming more relevant within the wider Android ecosystem as more and more magnetic wireless charging standards are adopted.
