Up until a few years ago, I had never heard of ESR Gear. But since I first learned of them, I’ve been opened up to just how many great accessories come out of their camp. We’ve covered several of those recently surrounding the emergence of Qi2 charging devices, and we are back again with the ESR 3-in-1 Portable Charger.
Design
This small, collapsible charger doesn’t look unfamiliar to other MagSafe style charging stands. The main portion of the ESR is flanked with the pretty iconic ring and small line of magnets we are now familiar with MagSafe. The main difference here is that it’s also Qi2 compatible. This brings full 15Watt outputs via the system to match the official Apple standard for any phone that supports it.
The “base” of the stand while open holds two other charging mechanisms. In the very front of this portion, is a small Qi charging pad for earbuds. Towards the rear, is a USB-C output that technically can handle any USB-C output, but the unique thing here is ESR includes its fantastic modular Apple Watch charger we saw in the 3-in-1 desktop chargers.
The sample we received is a nice, slightly glossy black color. There also seems to be almost a faux leather coating or cover around the entire device. It’s a great touch of premium that makes the ESR 3-in-1 Portable to really stand out when taking it out of your bag.
Zero complaints in this department. The slim footprint and modular Apple Watch dongle makes this a breeze to set up and break down in seconds while traveling. Oh, and the box includes a compartmentalized hard case to store the charger, cable, and dongle while on the go.
Performance
General charging has been great as well. I used this on a recent trip to FL and all three charging options worked as expected. The earbuds pad is slightly cramped by the angle of the folding hinge, but otherwise, I was able to charge all three of my accessories with the full 15W of the MagSafe and 5W on my Apple Watch and Soundcore earbuds.
I also like that the USB-C port for the Apple Watch charger is modular and not exclusive for the dongle. I had no issues using this to recharge my ESR MagSafe power bank as well while preparing for my return flight in my hotel room the night before. It is full functional with any USB-C standard cable output.
Lastly, ESR has a balance of making the MagSafe mount secure enough that you won’t accidentally knock it off, but isn’t too strong to make it difficult to remove when needed. This is a real issue with cheaper Amazon alternatives. Either they are crazy strong magnets that force you to fight the charger to get your phone back, or the magnets are so weak you are constantly knocking your phone onto the floor.
Pricing and availability
Currently, the ESR 3-in-1 Qi2 Portable looks to only be for sale on Amazon. The charger still shows as coming soon on ESR’s direct website. The full retail price on Amazon is $70, but looks to be discounted as a launch special for only $55. You can snag the ESR 3-in-1 Qi2 Portable in two colors: black and white.
Conclusion
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I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality of ESR Gear devices, and the new Qi2 3-in-1 portable charger is no exception. The slim footprint with updated 15W outputs for MagSafe make it a great addition to anyone’s luggage for their next trip. Add in the fantastic modular Apple Watch charger and the earbuds station, and this should just be something you own regardless.
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