Review: ESR MagSafe Charger stand MagSlim Kickstand Power Bank
You can place your iPhone vertically or horizontally via a strong magnetic lock and get 15W fast charging, while there is a spot on the base for 5W charging for AirPods.
To the rear is the clever bit. An Apple Watch charger that doubles as a small, portable USB-C charger so you can enjoy tangle-free magnetic wireless charging for your watch anytime, anywhere.
Compatible with all future Apple updates, according to ESR it charges an iPhone 16 Pro in under two hours, while the stand is at a comfortable angle for FaceTiming or watching videos as you charge. The charger has Cryoboost which keeps your phone nice and cool even when charging at maximum speed.
Overall, it's a decent stand at a decent price and would look very much at home in a home office or a bedroom.
The ESR 3-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand is available for £109,99 (usually less) via Amazon.
What users say
"It's a great product, though the charging speed is slower than official apple products it still is useful if you need to charge your phone, watch and airpods all in one during your sleep."
"Straight out-of-the-box this is a smart-looking solution and works like a dream. I noticed just how much stronger the magnetic force is compared to my previous charger and it's not yet failed to charge my phone when placed on the charging pad."
For more versatile power, the ESR Qi2 MagSlim Kickstand Power Bank brings you 10,000mAh in a not-too-chunky form. As you can tell by the name, it has a handy little kickstand at the back, although what I appreciated the most is the LED display that shows you the charge as a percentage rather than the little white lights you usually get. As well as fast charging, the device comes with the same Cryoboost tech to keep things cool on the move.
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