Prep for Lumia 950 & 950 XL: Wireless charging & what charger to get

The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL both support wireless charging, so you can just place them on top of supported wireless chargers instead of getting tangled with cables. It can get complicated on what type of wireless charging technology is being used or what chargers to get, but we'll try to explain here.

The unlocked Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL both support the Qi wireless charging standard. The Lumia 950 from AT&T also supports the PMA standard in addition to Qi, but Qi wireless chargers are more widely available.

What wireless charger to get

Extra Features: Nokia DT-903 Smart Wireless Charging Plate

Nokia DT-903

This wireless charger is compatible with any phone that supports Qi wireless charging. It also lights up when your phone is charging. If you pair your Lumia 950 and 950 XL with the DT-903, a soft light will appear beneath the charger when the battery is low. There's also a notification light for missed calls, text, and emails. Microsoft is replacing this model soon with the DT-904, which is very similar, except that there will be a Microsoft logo, instead of Nokia. Check out our hands-on video of the Nokia DT-903! Price: $59

Buy the Nokia DT-903 wireless charger from Microsoft Store

Minimalistic: Anker PowerPort Qi Wireless Charging Pad

If you need to simply charge the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 wirelessly without all the extra fancy features mentioned above, this accessory from Anker is a good choice. It's a lot cheaper too. You can buy four of these chargers and still have money left over compared to the Nokia DT-903. Price: $12.49

Buy the Anker PowerPort Qi Wireless Charging Pad from http://Amazon.com?tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUdUnU35769

Dock: Qi-infinity T900 Folding Qi Wireless Charger Dock

Qi infinity T900

If you need to look at your phone while it is wirelessly charging, we recommend this charging dock. It can support any angle up to 90 degrees during charging which makes it easier to watch movies or read emails. Price: $44.99

Buy the Qi-infinity T900 Folding Qi Wireless Charger from http://Amazon.com?tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUdUnU35769 

For the car: Nokia Wireless Charging Car Holder

In addition to charging your phone wirelessly while driving, you can tap your phone on the NFC logo on the car holder to launch an application of your choice. You can set it up so that your phone opens the Maps apps. Price: $59.99

Buy the Nokia Wireless Charging Car Holder

Wired or wireless?

Even though the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL both support wireless charging, don't forget that they also support fast charging with USB-C Fast Charger included with the phones. Microsoft claims you can get up to 50% capacity with just 30 minutes of charging. Are you going with wired or wireless charging? Fortunately, it doesn't matter since you can use both methods!

Mark Guim

Mark Guim is Video Editor at Windows Central. He switched to Windows because the MacBook Pro isn't Pro enough. You can follow him on Twitter at @markguim.