Key takeaways

• The Torras PolarCircle is on sale on Amazon for$40.
• It has an active cooler that's more effective than a standard fan, and it's almost totally silent.
• Naturally, it also consumes more power than most.

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On Amazon and Torras' website, theTorras PolarCircle Qi2 is on sale for$49,$10 off its retail price.

I've become a fan of wireless charging because it's quick, easy, and far more convenient to place my iPhone on a charging pad than to search for a cable, especially in the dark. However, wireless charging has drawbacks, including the heat generated during the process. This waste heat can lead to erratic charging and battery life degradation.

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Some manufacturers attempt to mitigate this issue by adding a fan to the wireless charging pad. While this approach helps to dissipate heat, its effectiveness can diminish in warmer weather due to higher ambient temperatures. Additionally, using a case can cause problems because it reduces charging efficiency and traps heat.

Torras has developed awireless charger that addresses heat concerns using science. 

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Torras PolarCircle Qi2 MagSafe Charger

The PolarCircle Qi2 MagSafe Charger is equipped with thermoelectric cooling.

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The charger attaches magnetically to the back of the iPhone with 11 Newtons of clamping force, and as soon as it's plugged in, the charger springs to life. Not only does it start powering the connected device -- whether it's an iPhone, Android device, or AirPods -- but the fan also activates to provide cooling.

The experience feels very cool, both figuratively and literally. If you remove the charger from a phone while it's working, you can feel the cold on the face of the pad. I measured mine at about 6