At a glance
Expert's Rating
Pros
- Fast charging times
- Large display
- Folding kickstand
Cons
- No wattage display
Our Verdict
If you are looking for an inexpensive, powerful Qi2 power bank, the ESR power bank matches price and performance just right.
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The ESR Qi2 MagSlim Kickstand Power Bank uses fast 15W magnetic wireless charging—the same speed you find with Apple’s MagSafe. It also has a USB-C port that can simultaneously charge another device with a maximum of 27W and is used to charge the power bank itself.
The charging performance meets expectations for a modern wireless power bank. An iPhone 15 is charged to 50 percent within 30 minutes using USB-C and 32 percent via the Qi2 charging pad. The 11-inch iPad Pro and MacBook Air M3 both charged to 36 percent using a USB-C cable, in line with expectations.
The fold-out stand offers an adjustable angle of 45 to 70 degrees. A stand is always handy if you want to charge your iPhone at the same time as using it to watch or participate in a video.
Thomas Bergbold
The integrated LED display shows the charging process and battery status. Some power banks show you the wattage that the power is being output at, but this bit of information is lacking with the ESR. A built-in NTC sensor, which monitors the temperature in conjunction with an AI algorithm and a graph layer, protects the technology.
This is designed to prevent overcharging and overheating. A case is not included, but a 24-month guarantee is. If black is too plain for you, you can choose from other colors including white, sky blue, titanium, and lavender via Amazon or direct from ESR.
Thomas Bergbold
Price
The ESR Qi2 MagSlim Kickstand Power Bank is priced at $59.99 / £64.99, which we think is reasonable for this high-capacity battery pack. Check out all our reviews of the best magnetic and MagSafe power banks.
A 60cm USB-C charging cable is included in the box.
Thomas Bergbold
If you don’t need the high 10K capacity, the 5K Qi2 Kickstand Power Bank is a cheaper alternative. There is also available another model without the kickstand, which is therefore thinner and cheaper. If you need it for just one device and short hops, the 5K makes more sense, but it is always reassuring to know even more power is available to you with the 10K version.
Thomas Bergbold
Should you buy the ESR Qi2 MagSlim Kickstand Power Bank?
You quickly learn to appreciate it when a wireless power bank not only charges the connected devices quickly but also has additional features such as a stand or display.
An integrated stand is no longer a rarity these days, and ESR realizes this in a simple but functional way. However, the highlight is the large display, which provides clear information about the remaining capacity. The strong magnetic holding force and the attractive price are also convincing—a harmonious combination.
Best Prices Today: ESR Qi2 Kickstand Power Bank 10K
This article originally appeared on our sister publication Macwelt and was translated and localized from German.
Author: Thomas Bergbold, Contributor
Thomas Bergbold is a freelancer for our German sister site Macwelt, for which he has written regularly since 2007. He has been an active Mac user since he came into contact with the Macintosh LC during his studies in the early 1990s. Through Performa and various Power Macintosh G3, G4 and G5, he remained loyal to the Macintosh as a media creator. The trained communications engineer has had a love for high-quality hi-fi devices and music reproduction since his school days. As a photographer and media professional in the creative industry, he relies on Apple products professionally and also enjoys passing on his knowledge in training courses.