{"id":491342,"date":"2026-02-22T04:36:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T04:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/491342\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T04:36:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T04:36:13","slug":"i-replaced-my-old-car-charger-with-this-qi2-device-for-less-than-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/491342\/","title":{"rendered":"I replaced my old car charger with this Qi2 device – for less than $20"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"esr-qi2-15w-magsafe-wireless-car-charger.jpg\" <\/a> ZDNET’s key takeaways The ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe wireless car charger normally retails for $25 on AmazonIt’s a reliable, high-speed wireless charger with a clamp or an adhesive mountYou do have to supply your own 12V-to-USB-C car adapter. <\/p>\n

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Do you love your current in-car wireless iPhone charger but are frustrated by its slower speed compared to a cable? You need an upgrade to a next-gen Qi2 charger. The ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe car mount charger<\/a> represents one of the best options on the market. I highly recommend buying the charger now, as it’s on sale for $19.<\/p>\n

Also: I finally found a MagSafe car charger that handles bumpy roads (and it’s on sale)<\/a><\/p>\n

ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe car charger tech specsProvides Qi2-certified, 15W MagSafe iPhone chargingThe powerful ring of magnets has 1,600 grams of holding force to keep your phone securely in placeMountable on your car’s air vent or dashboardEasily switches between portrait and landscape modesWhat’s Included: MagSafe Car Mount Charger, air vent mount, dashboard anchor, 3.3-ft\/1m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter (car charging adapter not included) \"Compact <\/p>\n

The charging head is compact but powerful.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/p>\n

Note that you will need a car charger capable of outputting at least 9V\/2.25A to get the full 15W output from this Qi2 wireless charger. A cheap but good option is this 2-pack for only $10<\/a>, or of you want a high-power car charger that could charge your MacBook Pro, go for this more expensive option<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also: I finally found Bluetooth trackers for Android that beat AirTags – for just $21<\/a><\/p>\n

The Qi2 wireless charging standard enables full 15W charging speeds from non-Apple MagSafe chargers, allowing you the convenience of magnetic charging without the frustration of slow speeds. The ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe car charger features a Qi2-certified charging head and a strong magnetic ring that securely holds your iPhone in place, regardless of road conditions.<\/p>\n

Also: This MagSafe pack is equal parts stylish and efficient – but I have one issue<\/a><\/p>\n

This charger offers two mounting options: a highly effective vent clamp and an adhesive mount that uses high-quality 3M adhesive for a secure dashboard attachment. I’ve tested both methods and found them reliable.<\/p>\n

\"Adhesive <\/p>\n

The charger’s adhesive mount.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/p>\n

There are three key aspects I consider when evaluating a car wireless charger:<\/p>\n

Ease of installation:\u00a0The two mounting options included with this charger make installation straightforward, earning it a thumbs-up in this category.Performance as advertised:\u00a0It is crucial that the charger meets its promised output, and this one does precisely that.Reliability:\u00a0Many wireless chargers fall short here, overheating during prolonged use and failing. However, after logging several hundred miles using this charger, I’ve encountered no issues with this unit, which is a testament to its reliability.\u00a0 \"One <\/p>\n

The vent mount is one of the best on the market.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/p>\n

This wireless charger has impressed me so much that it has now replaced my older one — an earlier ESR charger<\/a>, which served me well for over a year.<\/p>\n

ZDNET’s buying advice<\/p>\n

The ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe car charger<\/a> is as close to perfect as wireless car chargers get. The charger itself is sturdy and well-made, the magnets hold the iPhone in place securely, and the two options for mounting — vent or adhesive — give this a great deal of flexibility. And for just $19, it’s an absolute steal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ZDNET’s key takeaways The ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe wireless car charger normally retails for $25 on AmazonIt’s a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":491343,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[49,48,61],"class_list":["post-491342","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=491342"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491342\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/491343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=491342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=491342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=491342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}