Ikea’s New iPhone Accessory Is Refreshingly Affordable

The beloved Swedish brand wants to give you more affordable (and arguably more fun) alternatives to the iPhone accessories that Apple sells.

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Ikea has quietly introduced a new series of wireless chargers, named Västmärke, with three options — each designed to be both functional and playful. And yes, they’re all very affordable, too.

All three wireless chargers have integrated magnets and support the Qi2.0 standard, meaning they’re compatible with today’s iPhones (although they max out at 15 watts, so they won’t charge quite as fast as an actual MagSafe charger).

Ikea Västmärke Wireless Chargers

Smartphone displaying clock and date on a cork stand on a light wood bedside table with books, glasses, and a glass vase with green leaves.
The Västmärke Wireless Charging Stand has strong magnetics to hold and charge your iPhone in horizontal or vertical positions.
Ikea

The Charging Stand

The Västmärke Wireless Charging Stand is the most traditionally designed of the three wireless chargers. It looks and works similarly to a lot of other charging stands on the market — it holds and wirelessly charges your iPhone in a vertical or horizontal orientation.

However, its base is made of cork, which Ikea claims gives it a “warm and natural feel.”

Brown cork wireless charger with a white circular charging pad on a wooden surface, phone held nearby.
The Västmärke Wireless Charging Stand is made out of cork.
Ikea

The other big difference is price — the Västmärke Wireless Charging Stand costs just $25, making it way more affordable than a lot of other options.

Of course, Ikea doesn’t include a USB-C adapter with the stand to keep the cost down. The brand recommends pairing it with a 20-watt power adapter, like its Sjöss ($4), for optimal charging.

The $10 Charging Puck

Hand holding a black smartphone with a red suction cup phone grip attached.
Ikea’s Västmärke Wireless Charger makes it easy to hold your iPhone while it charges.
Ikea

The Ikea Västmärke Wireless Charger is a little more unique. It effectively combines the functionality of a PocketSocket-style grip and a magnetic charging puck in one. That way, your iPhone is easier to hold while it charges.

It also has what Ikea describes as a “fun” donut shape, made of soft silicone, and comes in a bright red finish.

Red circular device with a USB-C connector and a central textured button.
The donut-shaped charger is made of soft silicone.
Ikea

The wireless charger includes a matching USB-C cable that can be wrapped inside “the donut,” which is helpful for travel.

It costs just $10 and is available now.

The Charging Tray

Round frosted glass wireless charger with warm light on a wooden side table next to a beige sofa with a blanket.
The Västmärke Wireless Charger with Lighting is a glass valet tray with a central wireless charger.
Ikea

And finally, there’s the Ikea Västmärke Wireless Charger with Lighting, which is a glass valet tray with a wireless charger at its center.

The idea is that, when you get home, you can place your EDC (like your keys and wallet) in the bowl-shaped tray, as well as your smartphone right on the magnetic charger.

White ceramic dish holding sunglasses, keys, earbuds, and a small round device on a dark gray cabinet.
The integrated light turns on/off by pressing the central charging puck.
Ikea

Additionally, the tray has an integrated light, which can be turned on/off by pressing the puck/wireless charger in the middle. So it effectively functions as a decorative night light, too.

It costs $25 and does not come with a power adapter.

White round side table with a wireless charging pad holding a red phone, next to a no-smoking sign and two small packets, in front of a yellow sofa with a purple blanket.Ikea

Ikea Västmärke Wireless Charger with Lighting

The Ikea Västmärke Wireless Charger with Lighting is a glass valet tray with a wireless charger integrated its center. The idea is that when you get home, you can place your EDC (like your keys and wallet) in the bowl-shaped tray and your smartphone directly on the magnetic charger. Additionally, the tray has a built-in light that can be turned on/off by pressing the puck/wireless charger in the middle, so it also functions as a decorative nightlight.

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