ESR Qi2 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set review: an ideal 3-in-1 charger for home and away

A little large, but it delivers a fast charge

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The ESR Qi2 3-in-1 travel wireless charger sits on a stone-effect surface in front of a pink background.
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TechRadar Verdict

If you're looking for a well-built charger that'll juice up your iPhone in under two hours, then the ESR Qi2 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set is the perfect solution, if you're willing to make the investment. Besides the charger coming in two separate parts and being pretty bulky in its travel case, I couldn't find any faults with this satisfying travel set.

Pros

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    Robust and sturdy

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    Fast iPhone charging

Cons

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    Bulky for a travel charger

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    Has separate parts

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ESR Qi2 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set review

I was a big fan of the ESR Qi2 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set from the first charge. This isn’t a cheap travel set, with a list price of $99.99 / £89.99 / AU$149.99 making it a costly travel companion. However, I would wager that you’d be happy to use this as your everyday charging device, rather than confining it to outings only. I certainly was. Its reliable design and fast iPhone charging make it one of the best iPhone chargers and best wireless chargers, and it'd certainly make a good companion for the best iPhones, too.

While the Mous MagSafe Compatible 3-in-1 Portable Charger may have it beat when it comes to being lightweight and effortless to pack up and carry, this Qi2 charging set is noticeably more premium, with better quality materials and a strong hinge making it possible to continue using the phone as it charges. The MagSafe-style wireless iPhone charging pad made it easy to switch up the orientation of the iPhone while it charged too.

The main body that holds the charging pads for the iPhone and AirPods case is sturdy and well-designed. Other 3-in-1 travel chargers can prove a little flimsy, so it’s nice that the Qi2 Travel Wireless Charging Set feels robust. However – where many travel chargers incorporate the Apple Watch charging pad into the main body for convenience, ESR has opted to include it as a separate component with this set, meaning there’s an extra piece to remember.

It’s great that there’s a travel case included in the price (and you can opt to purchase it without the case for a lower price) but the extra space for the Apple Watch pad, the plug, and the padding surrounding them makes it a bit bulky to be travel-friendly, in my opinion.

I was majorly impressed with the speed at which this wireless charger was able to charge up an iPhone 13 Pro, taking just under two hours to charge it from 0 – 100%, making it the quickest charger I’ve tested so far. In addition to this, the Qi2 travel set took around two hours to charge my Apple Watch Series 9, and the rear wireless charging pad had no issues charging up my compatible wireless earbuds case.

So, while this ESR 3-in-1 charger may seem to be expensive for a travel charging set, I would say that it is worth the investment for an Apple device charger that could easily replace your everyday charger, with the added benefit of being able to fold it down and pack away for travel. The satisfyingly fast Qi2 charging is a nice bonus.

The components of the ESR Qi2 3-in-1 travel wireless charger sit on a stone-effect surface in front of a pink background.

(Image credit: Future)

ESR Qi2 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set review: Price & specs

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Price$99.99 / £89.99 / AU$149.99
Total power output15W
Devices charged3
USB-CYes – power in
Wireless chargingYes – MagSafe
Weight11.4 oz / 323g
Dimensions (main charging section when folded)4.4 x 2.6 x 0.6 inches / 113 x 66 x 16 mm

The black leather-effect travel case sits on a stone-effect surface in front of a pink background.

(Image credit: Future)

Should I buy the ESR Qi2 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set?

Buy it if…

You want a premium travel charger
This ESR charger is far from a cheap and flimsy option. It feels sturdy and well made, and could easily be used as your everyday charger.

You want fast charging
I was impressed with how quickly this charger juiced up an iPhone 13 Pro, taking just under two hours for a full charge, faster than older wireless chargers I've tested.

Don't buy it if…

You want a cheap travel charger
If you’re just looking for something cheap to keep in your away bag for occasional use, then this charger’s likely going to prove too expensive for your needs.

You want something compact
This charger is on the large side for traveling light, and the separate Apple Watch pad increases the chances of losing parts.

ESR Qi2 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set review: Also consider

Mous MagSafe Compatible 3-in-1 Portable Charger
If the ESR charger sounds too big, this portable Mous charger is a great alternative. It's an a 3-in-1 charger with a footprint of barely more than a credit card, and it weighs just 3oz / 87g.

Cesci Angell
Cesci Angell
Staff Writer

Cesci is a Reviews Staff Writer for TechRadar. She writes in-depth reviews based on her real-world testing across a variety of categories, but has a particularly keen interest in home tech, and has written features and reviews about gadgets ranging from headphones to smart lights to graphics tablets. She also has a broad range of experience from working in different industries, from sustainable materials and packaging to skin care.