SwanScout 506M – Detachable Magnetic Wireless Charger for iPhone

This SwanScout 506M is a compact and lightweight magnetic wireless charger stand that doesn't take up much desk space. It performs its core charging function well, and I'm generally satisfied with it, giving it a 4-star rating despite a few quirks with its cable design.

Functionality & Compatibility:
The charger works well. I've successfully used it with my wife's iPhone and, for my daily use, with my Pixel 9 XL equipped with a MagSafe-style case. The magnetic connection is effective for charging in both horizontal and vertical orientations. The detachable charging puck is a clever feature; it's quite compact and could be useful for travel if you want to bring just the puck, though I personally won't be using it that way often.

Cable Design Issues:
My main complaints relate to the cable that is part of the detachable charging puck:

Permanently Attached: The cable is permanently fixed to the charging puck itself. I would have much preferred a USB-C port on the puck, allowing for user-selectable cables in case of damage or for different length requirements.
Color Mismatch: The unit and puck are black, but the cable is white, which is an odd aesthetic choice that stands out.
Excessive Length (when docked): The cable is about 3 feet long. While this might be useful if using the puck detached, it's far longer than needed when the puck is docked on the stand (where 9 inches would suffice), leading to unnecessary cable clutter on the desk. This again highlights the benefit a detachable cable would have offered.

Conclusion:
The SwanScout 506M is a good value for a MagSafe-compatible charging stand, especially with its useful detachable puck feature. It charges compatible devices reliably and has a small footprint. However, the design choices regarding the puck's permanently attached, oddly colored, and overly long (when docked) cable prevent it from being a perfect 5-star product for me. Despite these cable quirks, it functions well and I'm satisfied with its performance, making it a solid 4-star recommendation.

I like the convenience of being able to charge my phone while using it, however, that also means I need two cords plugged in to make the setup work (one plugs into my charging block and one plugs into my phone). The stand is a good size and the magnet is fairly strong. It doesn't seem to quick-charge but I don't often need to use the phone while charging so it isn't really a problem for me.

This charger holds my phone securely and charges well. The long cord between the pad and the base is not a great design, but I do like that I can take it with me easily.

LOVE IT! My absolute favorite part is that you can take your phone off with the charger. So it perfect for the bedside for the evening scrolling (bad habit I know). It charges quickly if you are not leaving it on there all night.

This is awesome. My phone won’t plug in and charge well anymore so I needed a MagSafe charger. This one is amazing. It fits well on my nightstand so I can easily see it and take it on and off when I need it. It charges quickly and the magnet seems strong but not overpowering. It’s lightweight and the cord length is perfect. I can put the charger on the stand or I can lay it flat - whatever I choose which is great! It was easy to put together in the stand and I love the functionality of it as I can use it as a stand or I can charge will laying my phone flat. So far I am very pleased with this and hope to get great use out of it.