MagSafe compatible, MFM certified, Apple MagSafe standard... What does it mean and what are the differences?

One of the most popular wireless charging standards is MagSafe. There are many terms on the market related to Apple MagSafe: MagSafe compatible, MFM certified, Apple MagSafe standard. What does it all mean? These three terms are often confused, so read our short technological guide. To be able to advise your customers well!

Article update: 08/25/2023

In today's technological development, we are constantly bombarded with new names and abbreviations that often sound like mysterious source code. There are many phrases associated with MagSafe wireless charging technology. MFM certification, MagSafe compatibility, Apple MagSafe standard... In fact, we are dealing with something very fascinating - innovations in the field of charging and mobile accessories. Find out what the differences are between them!

However, before delving into the specifics of these concepts, read the following article "MagSafe - what is this technology? Why is Apple investing in it?". Learn how MagSafe works and which Apple products support it.

Contents:

• With the MagSafe standard = they can charge wirelessly
• MagSafe Compatible = have built-in matching magnets
• MFM (Made For MagSafe) Certified = MagSafe Approved by Apple

3-in-1 charging station for iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch - Choetech T585-F

With the MagSafe standard = they can charge wirelessly

The MagSafe wireless charging standard is a protocol created by Apple that allows you to easily and quickly wirelessly charge your iPhone, Apple AirPods or Apple Watch. The technology uses built-in magnets that not only charge the connected device, but are able to hold it stably. Accessories with the Apple MagSafe standard include:

• chargers;

• car holders;

• power banks.

All MagSafe chargers, holders and power banks support not only iPhone models with MagSafe, but also simple Qi wireless charging on many different smartphones. This means that you can also use these devices with other phone models that support the Qi standard (such as Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S23, but also Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro).

Car phone holder with inductive charger with MagSafe standard - Joyroom JR-ZS240

MagSafe compatible = have built-in magnets

MagSafe compatibility means your chosen device has built-in magnets that are used to attract MagSafe accessories or enable wireless charging - but they cannot charge by themselves. The MagSafe module is integrated with accessories such as:

• iPhone cases or Apple AirPods charging cases;

• iPhone or Apple AirPods stands, iPhone wallets and other magnetic fit accessories.

Compatibility with MagSafe also does not mean that the charger is logged by a manufacturer from California. Devices compatible with Apple MagSafe can come from a variety of manufacturers, e.g. Nillkin, Baseus, Kingxbar, ESR, Uniq or Guess.

Magnetic wallet compatible with MagSafe, with RFID blocking - Dux Ducis Magnetic Leather Wallet

MFM (Made For MagSafe) Certified = MagSafe Approved by Apple

MFM is "Made for MagSafe" - a certification system introduced by Apple in 2022 for magnetic chargers, cases and other accessories. Apple certifies with its title only those MagSafe accessories that meet the company's stringent quality standards. For consumers, choosing Made For MagSafe certified products enables a delightfully better experience and greater product quality. MFM-certified accessories are automatically fully MagSafe-compatible and thus meet Apple wireless charging specifications.

Case MFM - Choetech PC0111-MFM-PK