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F**N
Seems Like a Reasonable Solution
I have to start this review with a disclaimer: I used the TIMESS Wireless Charger for Cup Holder only for a few minutes. I will update this review if later events warrant.The vehicle I tested in is a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. The phone I used is a Samsung Galaxy S8+ in an Olixar Slim Case.Previously I tried a Cup Holder Suction Mount Surface Adapter combined with Qi Wireless Car Charger Mount. I found this combination to be hazardous. The phone was too high, in the way of the driver's right arm. Also over a period of about 15 to 20 minutes the Cup Holder Suction Mount Surface Adapter worked itself up about a 1/4 inch in the cup holder. Another 30 minutes or so and the entire assembly would have fallen out of the cup holder creating a hazardous situation.With the TIMESS Wireless Charger the situation is different, but not perfect.The phone is inserted about 2/3 into the charging slot, which makes the screen practically unusable. If you rely on viewing the screen and possibly interacting with it then this charger is not for you. If your phone connects to the vehicle via Bluetooth then this is not an issue. My phone connects to the vehicle for phone, contacts, text messages and music.Since most of the display is inside the slot, initially I was unable to verify that the phone will enter fast wireless charging mode. Later I had the idea to insert the phone upside down and sure enough I was able to see the "Fast Wireless Charging" indicator.I also tested the fit with an iPhone 8 and a Speck case.Here are the Pros and Cons of the TIMESS Wireless Charger.Pros:- The phone does not sit as high as other methods. The phone is inserted in a slot which brings it lower, closer to the cup holder itself.- With the phone and case I tested there is plenty of room front to back in the charging slot. The charging slot is wide enough to accept the Samsung Galaxy S8+ with the Olixar Slim Case. There are about 3mm left, which means that the newer Samsung Galaxy S10+ with a similar case would fit.- The USB-A and USB-C ports on top of the charger allow another device to be charged simultaneously.- Inside the slot there are 2 spring loaded fingers which will hold the phone in place, preventing a thin phone from moving away from the charging coils and preventing the phone from rattling in the slot on a bumpy road.- An extension piece is provided. This extension piece attaches to the bottom of the charger and is to be used with smaller cup holders. With my vehicle I could have used the charger without this extension piece but I felt that the charger was not sitting securely in the cup holder. With the extension piece attached the charger now bottoms out in the cup holder and seems to sit there securely.- The charger has 2 ventilation slots allowing for some air, albeit small amount, to reduce heat that may be produced with the wireless charging system. Other similar chargers do not have these ventilation slots.Cons:- While the phone inserted into the charging slot is not sitting as high, interfering with the driver's arm as it happens with other solutions, it could still be causing some interference with the driver's arm, especially if the cup holder is closer to the center console.- The 2 spring loaded finger which hold the phone in place may accumulate dirt and could eventually scratch the screen glass.- The power (red) and charging (blue) indicators are under the mesh that covers the ventilation slots. These indicators are not visible with the phone in place, being behind the phone. Other similar chargers have these indicators in front of the phone so they are visible to the driver sitting in a normal position.- The power (red) and charging (blue) indicators have a very low luminosity and thus are very difficult to see during the day.- The extension piece used with the smaller cup holders may place the phone a couple of inches higher. This will bring the phone a couple of inches higher, possibly interfering with the driver's right arm. In some smaller vehicles this may be more evident.- The 12 Volt plug does not appear to have a user replaceable fuse. An internal short will blow the vehicle's fuse that feeds the power port.
J**S
it sometimes does its job
doesnt really work well in my cup holder with or without the extension. the wireless charging is also iffy. my phone sits inside then slides to the side. I sometimes have to repeatedly take it out of the charger and reinsert it to get it to charge.
M**R
Wireless cup charger
This charger is awesome. I am a courier so I spend lots of time with my van. I just drop the phone in and it stays charged and ready to go. The extra usb and usb-c slots make it very convenient to charge other items. Highly recommended
J**Y
Great charger for your cup holder.
Great charger for your cup holder. Different cups to ensure you your charger is secure. Ordering another for my wife’s car. Works well with slim cases.
C**S
Too small, no fast charge
Cup holder opening is too narrow to fit my phone Samsung Galaxy 8+ in holder and charge with a thin protective case on. I must remove the jacket everytime to use before charging. Charge rate is slow as well.
A**R
Wife loves this product
Wife loves it
M**A
Never buy products again
I can not get it to work.
Y**I
Noises
It's delivered around the timely manner and the product looks cute and good.But when I start to charging my phone, one of the cooling fan inside of the product makes unsupportable noises. It's defective.
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