Wireless charger throwdown - who wins?

[MXWing]

For my previous Model 3, I had gotten a Gen 1 Nomad. Works great, and still works after all the updates.

Now the field is more crowded what is the best?

Top consideration is charging speed while working with a USB drive for Sentry Mode.

Nomad Gen 2?
Taptes?
Jeda?

Anything else?

 

[LPLP]

Is there a Nomad Gen 2? I just ordered the Jeda Gen 2 without realizing that there is a Nomad Gen 2

 

[mcorf]

RPMTesla makes one also

 

[Eno Deb]

IMO:

- Best design: Jeda v2 (horizontal charging option, cable passthrough possible, detachable cables)
- Best value: Taptes

AFAIK there is no difference in charging speed.

 

[whatthe2]

For my previous Model 3, I had gotten a Gen 1 Nomad. Works great, and still works after all the updates.

Now the field is more crowded what is the best?

Top consideration is charging speed while working with a USB drive for Sentry Mode.

Nomad Gen 2?
Taptes?
Jeda?

Anything else?

I'm using Taptes and it works just fine. Haven't checked charging speed in a while though.

 

[MXWing]

Is there a Nomad Gen 2? I just ordered the Jeda Gen 2 without realizing that there is a Nomad Gen 2

They don't call it a Gen 2. But current Nomads do not have a built in battery like Gen 1 did.

They cited a battery was not necessary anymore. I am too lazy to verify the veracity of that claim.

 

[T3SL4AFBruh]

I'm fairly happy with the Basenor, but there are times when I need to get it in the "Sweet Spot" (TWSS) for it to actually start charging.

 

[PoitNarf]

Love my 1st generation Nomad!

 

[chickensworth]

I use the plug and it keeps my phone in place when I’m accelerating hard or cornering... doesn’t your phone fly off the charger?

 

[Zenov]

I just put in the Taptes yesterday. Pretty thrilled with it actually. Keeps the phone stable, came with 3M tape to keep the pad from moving or rattling, also came with 2 x usb splitters so you can still plug other stuff into the usb ports like your dashcam or music USB.

 

[PoitNarf]

I use the plug and it keeps my phone in place when I’m accelerating hard or cornering... doesn’t your phone fly off the charger?

With the Nomad the phone doesn’t move much at all when I drive like a maniac.

 

[dmurphy]

I just installed a “2nd gen” Nomad. Originally ordered a Jeda 2 weeks ago but it was out of stock. Got tired of waiting. Saw the Nomad in stock, ordered it, cancelled the Jeda. Nomad shipped 2-day priority.

Very happy with the Nomad. My phone (iPhone XS) and Smart Battery case charge just great on it. Used the included USB splitter for my dashcam/music 128GB Sandisk USB stick. Works great. (FYI - the splitter leg with the clear band around it is the “data” side. Hook the Nomad up to the other leg.)

Nothing bad to say about Jeda either - just bad timing on my part, that’s all. All reviews I’ve read have been of a quality product for sure.

Don’t think you can go wrong with either Nomad or Jeda.

 

[Az_Rael]

I had a gen 1 Jeda. It warped over time (heat?) and eventually wouldn’t sit flat. So I switched to the Nomad which seems like a much better made product. Can’t speak to the Gen 2 Jeda, but wasn’t really interested in taking the plunge with them again after that.

 

[turnem]

I've been super pleased with my Gen2 Nomad. I haven't tried anything else as this one is doing exactly what I wanted it to do.

If horizontal viewing/charging is important then the Jeda is the way to go though.

 

[Wennfred]

I only have a Taptes, works really well 100% with 2 iPhone XS Max with the Rokform case. No need to replace it, phones usually 100% charged when I arrive to my destination.

Fred

 

[Wennfred]

I use the plug and it keeps my phone in place when I’m accelerating hard or cornering... doesn’t your phone fly off the charger?

No, the Taptes has a rubbery pad keeping the phone in its spot, doesn’t move at all. Just did a 700 mile round trip to Vegas and back, phone compartment remained open so I can see any text, phone stayed very still with no issues.


Fred

 

[Trips]

I love the XVIDA as it is nice to have my phone by the screen. I also have the Jeda 2 and it was the biggest waste of money for me. I have not used it since the last update that required me to go buy new wires for it.

 

[SoCalDriver]

Another vote for the Nomad.

 

[jkoya]

I'm happy with my Taptes, especially for the price..

 

[TyH2009]

I have a Gen 2 Nomad and like it, but I have nothing else to compare it to.