JOURNEY - ALTI Wireless Charging Desk Mat - Navy Blue

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• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Simple & Elegant for the Office

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  📦 UNBOXING: Inside the box of the ALTI, you will get the desk mat, the charging mat, a USB C to C cable, and the user manual. There is no wall adapter included, so Journey expects you to provide your own. This isn’t inherently a problem if you already had a USB C wall adapter included with your phone, but customers who don’t have one will have to go out of their way to purchase a 9V/3A wall adapter to power the 15W MagSafe wireless charging pad and 5W Qi wireless charging pad. 💪 BUILD: The desk mat uses a vegan leather material for the surface, and a felt material for the underside. This means the surface that touches your hands, palms and arms will be somewhat rubbery, yet smooth. This will likely introduce more friction than a standard fabric mouse pad, so gamers are really not the target audience for this desk mat. However, for office use, I think the desk mat is sufficient and doesn’t cause me issues. If anything, I enjoy the fact that the vegan leather can be easily cleaned compared to a fabric desk pad, so it should look clean for a lot longer without showing obvious signs of wear. You can also lift the vegan leather layer to slide documents in between the vegan leather and felt layer, if you need to quickly clean up your desk for a meeting or want to protect your documents from potential spills from a drink at your desk. You probably won’t want to stack or fold documents since that can make the desk mat uneven, but you can maybe get away with 2-3 layers of paper. The charging pad magnetically attaches to the side of the desk mat, and it can be configured on the right or left side of the desk mat, since both left and right sides of the charging pad are magnetic. However, the implementation here isn’t immaculate. On my unit, I noticed that the felt and vegan leather layer did not align perfectly. It’s roughly a millimeter of tolerance which isn’t a huge deal, but for those who would be irritated by this discrepancy, I do think it is worth noting. And given the price you’re paying, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect better. Another thing I notice is that finger oils are more likely to be apparent when you touch the vegan leather on the ALTI. While I don’t find myself touching the pad with my fingers all that often, the low-profile nature of the MagSafe phone charging pad means that I do end up touching the pad around that area just to remove my phone from the strong magnets, and I’ve noticed some smudges. But a quick wipe down with a damp cloth or wipe will get rid of those smudges. ⚡ CHARGING: Charging is as you would expect. As long as you have the proper 9V/3A adapter, you should be able to achieve the full 15W phone charging power and 5W for earbuds. I never had any issues with either charging pad, so they seem to be well-implemented. And whenever there is a device detected on the charging pad, an LED indicator on the charging pad will pulsate so that you aren’t left guessing. Plus, the included cable is fairly long, so it will likely reach your wall adapter or other USB-C power. 🧐 CONCLUSION: Overall, the ALTI is a product that achieves what it sets out to achieve for an office desk pad with wireless charging capabilities. The ALTI looks elegant on your desk, and the charging has been reliable for me. I don’t love the price, but the reality is that Journey’s ALTI has an aesthetic design that looks a lot better to me than many other competing options on the market.

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  Posted 1 year ago by Xephyroth

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Style Meets Function… Almost

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  Hey folks, just wanted to share my thoughts on this slick Journey Branded ALTI Wireless Charging Desk Mat I’ve been trying out. It’s been a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s dive into what’s hot and what’s not. First Impressions Right out of the box, the vegan leather caught my eye—it’s not the plush feel of real leather, but hey, it’s doing the job while keeping it ethical, right? It fits my desk just right, making the whole setup look neat and tidy. Although it’s not just about looks, the functionality here kinda toes the line. Let’s Talk Charging The wireless charging feature? Spot on! It handles my iPhone and Pixel 9 Pro XL like a champ, thanks to its MagSafe-Like compatibility. Note - it's not officially MagSafe, but it works just as well from an attachment perspective. Tossing my AirPods on there gets them juiced up nicely too. I did swap out the included USB-C cable for a shorter one I already had—just works better with my desk setup. But here’s the kicker—the detachable magnet panel is a tad too weak for my taste. Anytime my desk gets a little action, like a quick desk tidy or an accidental nudge, the panel feels like it wants to live its own life. Why not beef up those magnets? That Flap Though Now, about that hideaway flap… It’s supposed to help hide away your notes and papers, right? Well, for someone like me who’s gone mostly digital, it’s more of a gimmick than a game-changer. I hardly use it, and it kind of flaps around, which isn’t the best look. Stability and Comfort While we’re at it, let’s talk about the mat sliding around. My desk’s smooth finish means this mat drifts around more than I’d like. Maybe some rubber backing could keep it in check? Though it’s comfy for typing and all, a little less thickness might not be a bad trade-off for more stability. Wrap-Up So, would I recommend this desk mat? If you’re all about that clean desk aesthetic and don’t mind splurging a bit, absolutely. It looks sharp, charges well, and definitely declutters the space. Just bear in mind it’s more style than pure functionality. If you’re someone who digs a minimalist setup and wants to cut down on the desk clutter without compromising on the tech-friendly features, this could be a hit for you. Just maybe keep those expectations in check about the whole ‘hideaway’ and magnet deal.

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  Posted 1 year ago by Farns

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Awesome Charging Desk Mat!

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  What a great piece of tech! I really had not given too much thought of a charging desk mat but my mouse pad I had was getting a little worn and I was looking at another mouse pad. Then the Journey wireless charging desk mat came across my path…Intrigued. Why not charge my phone and Air pods while I’m sitting on my desk! I got it and it came in a box all rolled up. I unfurled it and I examined it. It’s well built, and the materials are indeed premium. I like how you can have the felt or the “vegan leather” look. Keep in mind that “vegan leather” is really just a fancy way of saying really nice plastic. But it is nice plastic! The charging circle for the phone is raised a bit and my iPhone locks on securely. I really like that. It charges fast! The AirPods charging portion is slightly recessed so the pods fit right in. One thing I noticed is I had to subtly move my AirPods case around ever so slightly to engage the charge. The phone locked right up but the pods had just a little play. Not a big deal, I just had to tweak them just a tiny bit to engage the charging. I like how the matt is reversible from the felt side to the “vegan leather” side but if you choose the “vegan leather” side up the felt is on the bottom and is a little slippery on a wooden desk. It moves a little every now and then depending on my movement. I guess one could put down non-slipping material under it if it bothers them. I will live with the minimal movement. Overall, I really like the mat. It charges fast looks great on my desktop and is made very well. What else could you ask for? Great product!

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  This review is from JOURNEY - ALTI Wireless Charging Desk Mat - Black

  Posted 1 year ago by JC1503