Although wireless charging has been around for quite some time, it really got a big boost when Apple's 2017 iPhone lineup including the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X started supporting wireless charging. Since the launch of the new iPhones, many third-party accessory manufacturers have redoubled their efforts to produce wireless chargers. Of all these third-party accessory manufacturers, Belkin is one of the best, if not the best company that makes wireless chargers. The Belkin F8M747bt Qi Wireless Charging Pad (£2,999) is the company's entry-level wireless charger and in this article we'll take an in-depth look at it to see if it's any good. So without wasting any more of your time, here is our Belkin F8M747bt Qi Wireless Charging Pad review:

Let's start our review with what you will get once you make the purchase. Well, the device comes in a very unassuming soft box. There is nothing remarkable about the packaging, which is understandable given that it is an entry-level product from Belkin. Packaging apart, here are the things that come in the box:

When buying a wireless charger, there are only two specifications that really matter. The first is the charging technology that the charger supports and the second is the output power of the charger which determines how fast your devices will charge with that charger. As a general rule of thumb, you should buy Qi wireless chargers because it's the standard wireless charging technology supported by all wireless charging devices out there. The rest of the specifications are mentioned in the table below.

When it comes to design and build quality, I think Belkin has done a pretty good job with its F8M747bt Qi wireless charging pad. The top of the pad has a rounded square design with a Belkin logo and notification LED. The surface of the charger has a matte finish that feels good to the touch and prevents your phone from sliding off even when making a call. There is also a blank circle in the center of the charger that outlines the charging area.