3 Minutes
IKEA has added three new wireless chargers to its affordable home-tech lineup, prioritizing cozy design over flashy specs. The trio is limited to 15W Qi2.0 charging but aims to blend seamlessly with home decor — think soft shapes and muted materials rather than cold, technical slabs.
Chargers that feel like home decor
The headline piece is the Västmärke, a red, donut-shaped wireless pad priced at $9.99. Built from silicone, the Västmärke hides a USB-C power cable inside its ring: you can wrap the cord around the charger to keep your desk or nightstand tidy. It’s small, tactile and clearly designed to sit alongside a vase or lamp rather than disappear into a drawer.
IKEA also highlights magnetic compatibility: the Västmärke works with magnetic mounts such as Apple’s MagSafe and Google’s Pixel magnetic accessories, so it can double as a temporary PopSocket-like grip for one-handed use or attach to magnetic stands.
Optional wooden base and a multiuse charging bowl
For $24.99 IKEA offers a simple wooden base that pairs with the donut charger. The base doesn’t add new tech, but it elevates the charger’s look and can serve as a little pinboard for notes or a place to stick a thumbtack-held reminder.
The most practical option in the new set is a larger bowl-style model, also $24.99. It functions like an entryway organizer — drop your keys, sunglasses or wallet into the bowl while your phone charges on the Qi pad at the center. Press the charging pad and an integrated LED lights up, emitting a soft glow from beneath the bowl so the piece can double as a gentle night light on a bedside table.
Across the board, IKEA’s new chargers are meant to be affordable, friendly-looking additions to modern interiors. They aren’t about headline specs: each unit is capped at 15W under the Qi2.0 standard, which covers everyday wireless charging needs without the high wattage of some flagship chargers.
Why this matters
Imagine walking in the door, dropping your keys into a bowl that charges your phone and lights up when you tap it. That is the experience IKEA is selling: practical, inexpensive and intentionally designed so your tech feels like part of your home style. For shoppers who prioritize aesthetics and clutter-free surfaces, these chargers are worth a look.
IKEA’s roll-out follows recent launches in the brand’s smart-home and audio ranges — Matter-compatible devices and stylish wireless speakers — showing the company’s ongoing push to make everyday tech more approachable and design-forward.
Leave a Comment