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Macworld Confirms 25W Qi2 Speeds on Baseus PicoGo as Street Price Plunges

Lab testing validates 25W magnetic charging, with full speeds limited to iPhone 16 and 17 on iOS 26.

Overview

  • Macworld Labs measured a 0–50% charge in about 32 minutes on an iPhone using the PicoGo’s 25W Qi2 magnetic pad, versus roughly 45 minutes for 15W chargers.
  • The 10,000mAh unit delivers up to 45W over a built-in USB-C cable and offers a second 45W USB-C port for wired charging.
  • In capacity testing, it recharged an iPhone 16 Pro from 0% to 100% and then to 67% on a second cycle, aligning with expectations of roughly two phone recharges.
  • PCWorld highlighted a limited-time $24.69 sale, a sharp contrast to Macworld’s $69.99 Amazon listing that illustrates fast-moving retail pricing.
  • Only iPhone 16 and 17 models running iOS 26 reach the full 25W wireless rate, with older phones topping out at 15W, and the product is available in the U.S. and Europe but not the U.K.