ESR’s inexpensive Qi2 car charger is more than 40 percent off for a limited time

If you’re using a newer iPhone, ESR’s latest car mount is just as fast as an official MagSafe charger. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The VergeAt this point, I can confidently say that the new Qi2 wireless standard...

Jul 26, 2024 - 21:02

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ESR’s inexpensive Qi2 car charger is more than 40 percent off for a limited time

At this point, I can confidently say that the new Qi2 wireless standard has found its footing. Everyone from Anker to Nomad now offers a selection of speedy Qi2 chargers, with the HMD’s forthcoming Skyline being one of the first Android phones to support the MagSafe-like standard. However, despite the influx of competition, ESR’s wireless car mount remains one of the cheapest Qi2 chargers available — especially now that it’s on sale at Amazon for $22.99 ($17 off).

If you own an iPhone 12 series phone or newer, ESR’s Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Car Charger (Halolock) is a straightforward solution for topping off your device while on the go. You can affix the magnetic mount to your dashboard or most air vents using the provided clip or flexible 3M adhesive, and once set up, it supplies your phone with up to 15W charging speeds — the same wireless speeds as Apple’s MagSafe-certified chargers, which typically cost far more. The sturdy mount even comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable and works with most MagSafe-compatible cases, meaning you could pair it with an Android phone so long as you don’t mind slower charging speeds. Qi v1 phones are limited to 5W when using a Qi2 charger, after all.

ESR’s sturdy, magnetic car mount is an inexpensive way to fast-charge an iPhone 12, 13, 14, and 15 while on the road. The mount can supply up to 15W wireless speeds, regardless of whether you mount it to your car’s dashboard or an air vent.

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