The foldable charger is fast both flat and as a stand

Today’s best prices: Kuxiu X55 Turbo 25W 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand

$59.99

Just a few weeks ago, we praised the Kuxia X40 Turbo, a super-compact 3-in-1 wireless charger that can quickly charge your iPhone at 25W and your AirPods and Apple Watch at the time. It’s so small and light that we recommended it as the ultimate travel charger for Apple devices.

Now Kuxia has released X55 Turbo which promises to do most of the same things as the X40 Turbo, but at a lower price.

Both are a three-piece stack of charging pods that fold out into a vertical stand with an adjustable iPhone charger on the front and top, an AirPods charger at the base, and a pop-out Apple Watch charger that slides out from the center of the back.

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The iPhone charger uses the latest 25W Qi2.2 magnetic wireless charging technology for the fastest wireless charging you can get. It can charge any of the iPhone 16 or 17 series (except the odd 16e) from 0-50% in just over 30 minutes.

The 5W Watch charger is powerful enough to quickly charge the watch, and the AirPods are well equipped with a non-magnetic 5W Qi base.

Design: How are the X40 and X55 different?

The main difference between the X40 Turbo and the X55 Turbo is the materials it is made of and its size, but the X55 includes an additional feature.

The X40 Turbo is made of all-metal aluminum alloy, while the X55 Turbo is made of high-quality plastic. It doesn’t feel like plastic to me, but more like a pleasantly smooth silicone.

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Side-by-side, the X55 Turbo looks a lot bigger than the X40 Turbo, but that’s mostly due to the stacked height of the Charger; see photo above. The X40 Turbo has a folded height of just 0.71 inches (1.8 cm), while the X55 looks hefty in comparison at 1.28 inches (3.25 cm).

In fact, the X40 is 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) long and wide, while the X55 is 2.7 inches (6.8 cm) square. The difference seems minimal, but it’s certainly noticeable when the two are placed side by side.

Both weigh about the same (5.23oz vs 5.29oz / 148g vs 150g), which is surprising given the metal construction of the X40.

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A secret feature of the X55 that the X40 lacks is its ability to lie flat and also pull out to form a stand. This is made possible by the USB-C input port being located on the side of the X55 Turbo, rather than on the back like the X40 Turbo.

Small detail: the Apple Watch charging module sits straighter on the back of the X40 Turbo than the X55 Turbo, where it’s lower and slanted. This doesn’t affect charging and is probably more robust, but it looks a little weird in comparison.

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The folded height of the X55 is probably too big to fit comfortably in a tight pants pocket, where the X40 is tiny enough to make it easy. However, you should remember to pack a USB-C wall charger and cable with you. Kuxia packs both in a neat gray travel case that comes with every charger.

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Performance: Is the cheaper X55 just as fast?

Unsurprisingly, for Qi2.2 certified devices, the X40 Turbo and X55 Turbo are identical in terms of charging speed. A 16 or 17 series iPhone charges to 50% in just over 30 minutes at full 25W. Older iPhones (12-15) charge at a slower 15W on both the X55 and X40 Turbo because they don’t support 25W Qi2.2 charging.

Qi2.2 (a.k.a. Qi2 25W) maxes out power output at a possible 25W for the iPhone 16 and 17 models – with the exception of the 16e (which Apple made the odd decision to make non-magnetic) and the iPhone Air (limited to 20W for thermal management reasons).

Color selection

The metal Kuxiu X40 Turbo is available in a range of colors including black, grey, wood and space orange.

In the Kuxiu online store, the plastic X55 is only available in black. It’s available on Amazon in orange and black.

Wireless travel rivals: Which is better for travel?

Even pushing the boundaries with 25W of power, the X40 Turbo is the thinnest 3-in-1 charging stand we’ve tested. You can find thinner 3-in-1 chargers, but these are flat rather than forming a practical stand. For example, the Mouse 3-in-1 foldable wireless charger is super slim at 3.5 x 2.4 x 0.5 inches (9 x 6.2 x 1.3 cm), but it’s not a sturdy stand like the Kuxiu 3-in-1 foldable chargers.

As we mentioned in the X40 Turbo review, the market for wireless travel chargers is plentiful, although many chargers look boringly similar.

The Kuxiu X40 Turbo and X55 Turbo feature a neat folding stack that slides out to form a stand – and in the case of the X55 Turbo, it can also lie flat. In this regard, the X55 Turbo’s biggest rival is its sibling, the X40 Turbo.

The $139 Ugreen MagFlow 3-in-1 25W Magnetic Wireless Charger is twice as long and slightly deeper with the Apple Watch charging module pulled out of the base next to the AirPods pad.

Another foldable stand is the ESR CryoBoost Foldable 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station, which is also rated for up to 25W. The $89 Baseus PicoGo AF21 3-in-1 Qi2.2 Wireless Charger is another unusual travel charger that measures 2.97 x 3.15 x 1.5 inches (7.5 x 8 x 3.8 cm) and weighs 254g.

For now, the $89 Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Station sticks to 15W Qi2 and is a more organic, UFO-like shape that unfolds to form a longer, flat strip.

All have their advantages: Ugreen makes a more stable stand and Anker is cute and pocketable. The Kuxiu 3-in-1 models are somewhere in between: cute in size and make for a reasonably tall stand given their folded dimensions.

Realistically though, the main competition for the X55 Turbo is the X40 Turbo.

• If portability matters most, buy the X40.
• If you want 25W charging for less money, buy the X55.

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Price: Is the X55 worth the $20 savings?

The Kuxiu X55 Turbo 25W Wireless Charging Station is priced at $59.98 / £45 / €51.95 direct or from Amazon and Amazon UK.

That compares to $78.99 / £59 / €67.95 for the X40 Turbo.

For an extra charge, the X40 Turbo is smaller and made of metal, plus there’s a wider range of colors to choose from. The slightly larger but significantly deeper plastic X55 Turbo has the added ability to lay flat even in a stand.

We have provided links to purchase directly to the products here, but be careful to choose the right one. There’s the X55, X55Plus, X55 Ultra and X55 Turbo, as well as several X40 models. For owners of the iPhone 16 and 17 series, and anyone considering an upgrade in the future, we recommend buying the Turbo for its charging speed and size.

Should you buy the Kuxiu X55 Turbo 25W Wireless Charging Station?

The Kuxiu X55 Turbo is a more affordable variant of the metal X40 Turbo with the same super-fast charging speed for iPhone, AirPods and Watch. While it may not be as pocket-friendly, it’s just as portable, and choosing between the two Kuxiu chargers might just come down to choosing a color depending on your area.