NEW YORK, Jan 19, 2026, 05:16 EST
- How-To Geek highlighted five low-cost IKEA smartphone accessories it said are “actually worth buying.”
- The list spotlights magnetic wireless charging and compact USB‑C fast chargers as shoppers upgrade cables and bricks.
- IKEA’s line-up spans chargers, stands and small organizers, with performance varying by device and setup.
IKEA’s low-priced smartphone accessories are getting fresh attention after How-To Geek published a list of five items it said are “actually worth buying,” with writer Bertel King adding that “some of the best accessories are also the cheapest.” (How-To Geek)
That matters now because magnetic wireless charging is spreading beyond Apple’s iPhone ecosystem. The Wireless Power Consortium, which runs the Qi standard, says Qi2 uses magnetic attachment to improve alignment between phone and charger, cutting the fiddly “sweet spot” problem. (Qi)
Wired charging, meanwhile, has turned into a standards race as more devices lean on USB‑C. USB Power Delivery (USB PD) is a fast-charging standard that supports different power needs over a USB connection, which is why the same cable can top up a phone or run a laptop. (Tom’s Hardware)
How-To Geek’s picks skew practical: something to park a phone, something to prop it up, and something to get power into it without spending much. The list ranges from a wall organizer and two stands to a magnetic wireless charger and a fast two‑port brick.
At the bottom end, IKEA’s U.S. site lists the HAVREKROSS wall organizer at $1.49, a small metal shelf with hooks and a magnetic surface meant for keeping “small things” close at hand — including a phone and a note you don’t want to forget on the way out. (IKEA)
For desk use, IKEA sells the KRUBBET phone holder for $3.99, pitched as a small stand that lets a phone “rest in 3 different positions” while it charges, with more than 1,300 customer reviews on the U.S. listing. (IKEA)
Another pick, the VIVALLA tablet stand, is listed at $14.99 in the United States and is designed to hold a tablet or book either vertically or horizontally, with IKEA saying it can be hung on certain kitchen rails or used with its SKÅDIS pegboard system. (IKEA)
On the charging side, IKEA’s VÄSTMÄRKE wireless charger is listed at $9.99 and described as a soft silicone, “donut”-shaped pad with a built‑in 47‑inch USB‑C cable. IKEA says it is certified for Qi 2.0 and is designed to use magnetic alignment, while still working with a range of Qi‑compatible phones. (IKEA)
The pricier item on the list is IKEA’s SJÖSS 45W two‑port USB‑C charger at $24.99, marketed as suitable for phones, tablets and “most laptops.” IKEA says one port can deliver up to 45W, but output drops to 22W per port when both ports are used, and the charger supports USB PD 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge (QC4+) and PPS, a feature that allows more fine‑grained voltage control. (IKEA)
The attention is not limited to one outlet. In a separate Jan. 18 feature, Tom’s Guide managing editor Anthony Spadafora wrote that a quick IKEA run turned up budget home-office add‑ons, including a “light-up tray with a built-in wireless charger” and a braided USB‑C cable rated for up to 100W. (Tom’s Guide)
IKEA’s pricing also puts it in the same aisle as big accessory brands and phone makers that sell higher-priced chargers. Apple’s MagSafe Charger, for example, is listed at $39 and Apple says it is certified for Qi2 and Qi charging, with magnet alignment aimed at newer iPhones. (Apple)
But cheap accessories can still disappoint in use. Qi2 is still rolling out unevenly across devices and, even when it works well, wireless charging can be slower than plugging in — and more sensitive to cases, alignment and heat, as reviewers have noted while tracking Qi2 adoption. (WIRED)
For IKEA, the appeal is obvious: these are small-ticket add-ons that pair naturally with furniture shopping. For buyers, the warning label is just as plain — a $4 stand will hold a phone, but it won’t fix a slow cable or a handset that can’t take full advantage of the charger behind it.
