My last 2 phones stopped charging through the ports. Keep that wireless charger, it may come in handy. Saved me from buying a new phone for at least a year.

I use one every night. It keeps my phone in a predictable spot, and it always charges fully overnight anyways. It's also less wear and tear on the port.

I got myself a magnetic wireless charger for the nightstand. It's great.

For the wireless charger I got one of those Anker ones that hold it at angle like stand, so I put my phone on it while I'm at my desk. I can look at it and check any notifications that come in without having to pick it up. Saves me from having another cord on my desk.

How is plugging in faster than simply putting phone on a charger?

Slower is usually better for the battery, use it if you charge at night. It also decreases the wear on the usb port.

I didn’t use mine for years until I got a wireless charger stand to use with my phone in landscape mode. I love it for my office desk. Combined with work focus, I only see a clock or large relevant notifications. I can answer work calls without messing with a cord. And when I leave at the end of the day, it’s charged. The old flat charger is still sitting in a drawer though.