While it wasn’t accessible when the Pixel 6 first went on sale final month, Google has lastly added an official itemizing for the Pixel Stand 2 on the Google Store.

Starting at $79, the Pixel Stand 2 prices the identical as Google’s earlier Pixel Stand whereas providing a few new options and quicker wi-fi charging. When paired with a Pixel 6, the Pixel Stand 2 is designed to ship the Pixel 6’s max wi-fi charging velocity of 23 watts, whereas a brand new “silent” built-in fan helps guarantee your cellphone doesn’t get too toasty whereas recharging.

Another good factor concerning the Pixel Stand 2 is that it comes with a USB-C cable and an official 30-watt energy adapter. This is a useful inclusion for brand new Pixel 6 house owners who is perhaps in search of a quicker energy brick to pair with their cellphone, particularly as Google didn’t embody an influence adapter (solely a USB-C twine) within the Pixel 6’s field.

But earlier than you throw down cash on a pre-order, people who find themselves merely in search of a general-purpose wi-fi charger may need to look elsewhere. That’s as a result of whereas the Pixel Stand 2 can hit wi-fi charging speeds of as much as 23 watts when used with a Pixel 6, for different Qi wi-fi appropriate units, the Pixel Stand 2 tops out with 15-watt wi-fi charging.

That means in comparison with comparable 15-watt wi-fi chargers from corporations like Anker and Belkin which might be had for effectively below $40, you may principally purchase two wi-fi chargers for the value of a single Pixel Stand 2. On high of that, you probably have a number of units that assist Qi wi-fi charging, the Pixel Stand 2 doesn’t have any add-ons or a bigger mannequin that permits it to assist multi-device wi-fi charging both.

That stated, for Pixel house owners, the Pixel Stand 2 does have the power to show your cellphone right into a mini sensible dwelling hub of kinds, because of a particular UI that may present you the feed out of your Nest safety cams whereas additionally giving you quick access to different sensible units in your house; similar to your thermostat or sensible lights.

But in the event you actually desire a first-party wi-fi charger to pair with a Pixel 6, Google lastly has an possibility for you. Pre-orders for the Pixel Stand 2 are stay proper now, with orders anticipated to ship out someday in early to mid-December. Though in the event you’d favor to attend for a assessment, keep tuned for extra quickly.