Key takeaways

• TheESR Qi2 15W MagSafe wireless car charger is currently on sale at Amazon for$20.
• It's a reliable, high-speed wireless charger with a clamp or an adhesive mount.
• You do have to supply your own 12V-to-USB-C car adapter.

$19.99 at Amazon

TheESR Qi2 15W MagSafe car mount charger is currently on sale during Amazon's Big Spring Sale event for$20, which is$16 off the regular price of$35. 

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. 

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TheESR Qi2 15W MagSafe car mount charger represents one of the best options on the market.  

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ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe wireless car charger

This charger works with iPhones with MagSafe (12 series or later).

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ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe car charger tech specs

• Provides Qi2-certified, 15W MagSafe iPhone charging
• The powerful ring of magnets has 1,600 grams of holding force to keep your phone securely in place
• Mountable on your car's air vent or dashboard
• Easily switches between portrait and landscape modes
• What'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)

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 isthis 2-pack for only$10 , or of you want a high-power car charger that could charge your MacBook Pro, go forthis more expensive option . 

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 combined with a strong magnetic ring to securely hold your iPhone in place, regardless of road conditions.

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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.

There are three key aspects I consider when evaluating a car wireless charger:

• Ease of installation: The two mounting options provided with this charger make installation straightforward, earning it a thumbs up in this category.
• Performance as advertised: It is crucial that the charger meets its promised output, and this one does precisely that.
• Reliability: Many 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. 

This wireless charger has impressed me so much that it has now replaced my older one -- an earlier ESR charger, which served me well for over a year.

's buying advice

The ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe car charger 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$20, it's an absolute steal.

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