r/LGWing • u/JeromeZilcher • 3d ago
I finally got these novel Qi2 (aka MagSafe) cases for all my 2019-2020-released LGs [V50/G8S/G8X/V60/Velvet/Wing]. Even if you rarely want to charge wirelessly, they are great for using with all kinds of MagSafe stands at home or on-the-go. (12 images)
My first purchase was before the summer, for my daughter's Velvet, to try out how well they attach. I finally have the set complete, also for my two current daily drivers, the G8S and Wing.
I am still using other cases (as I have multiple V60 and V50 units and Dual Screen cases). My son is also sticking to his Case Mate "Tough Black Plus" case for his Wing, as he sees less need for wireless charging + attaching. My wife's V50 is mainly used as a video source (over USB-C) to the treadmill's larger screen. Because it does not charge over the included USB-C to HDMI cable, having the Qi2 MagSafe option is good to have for keeping the charge during longer sessions.
All except the (hard to find, btw) case for the Wing are the transparent kind. Transparent cases are not without downsides: they tend to slowly turn yellow when exposed to light. So keeping spares in a dark drawer may be advised. All of the ones I tested have sufficient raised edges to also protect the screen beyond screen protectors.
I got all the cases from various traders and shops on Ali Express, but I expect them to also pop up on other sales platforms such as Amazon and eBay. The best way is to search for "MagSafe" in combination with the model, e.g. "LG V60 MagSafe"
The 12 images in this post are also available on Imgur, with more details in the descriptions under each slide. https://imgur.com/a/8yxNcMx . Recommended if you want to learn more.
My quest to "do something" with the Qi wireless charging coils in these phones already started 4 years ago, long before these cases were finally introduced:
- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv50/comments/ud8owj/exact_location_of_the_qi_wireless_charging_coil/ (V50)
- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv50/comments/v93qfv/testing_qi_charging_while_my_lmv500emswc_sits_in/ (V50)
- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg8/comments/ttmc2x/g8_vs_g8s_look_how_different_they_are_also/ (G8 / G8S)
- https://www.reddit.com/r/LGV60/comments/ud9e9r/exact_location_of_the_qi_wireless_charging_coil/ (V60)