Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 review: a fabulous travel companion that won't leave your phone exhausted

This MagSafe in-car charger has me hooked

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The Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 sits on a stone-effect surface with a pink background. The view is of the front profile at a slight angle, revealing the collar fasteners and the metal attachment hooks.
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TechRadar Verdict

The Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 proved itself to be a delightfully reliable and convenient addition to my driving experience. After months of almost daily use, it never let me down, even over the bumpiest of roads. Despite the power cable proving an irritation on occasion, the device was a joy to use, keeping my phone ticking over and giving me easy access to my satnav.

Pros

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    Holds phone reliably

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    Slim profile

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    Easy to fit and reposition

Cons

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    Cable can prove obtrusive

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    May not be suitable for all vehicles

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Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 review

The Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 is an understated but efficient in-car MagSafe wireless charger. It made a pleasant change from the dashboard-mounted phone cradle I was using, and I soon found myself wondering how I ever managed without a wireless charger in the car.

It costs $59.99 / £59.99 to buy the Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 on the official Pikaka website and Amazon. It’s currently available to buy in the US and the UK but not in Australia. I road-tested it against another MagSafe car charger, to see if either had what it took to win the crown, so the stakes were high.

The MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 doesn't stand out when in situ. It's not overly large or shiny like some other car-mounted best iPhone chargers are because it has a slim, ovular-shaped profile. The charger, including the aramid fiber charging plate, measures 3.7 x 1.4 x 1.8 inches / 94 x 36.5 x 45mm. It comes with a USB-C cable, which I don't have a port for in my car, but this was easily resolved by purchasing a multi-port cigarette lighter adapter from Amazon.

The metal hook attachment was something I hadn't encountered before, and I was a little dubious about whether it would fit on my car vents; however, this feeling was fleeting in the end, as the hooks extended out a long way. Once I had used the screw collars at the back to pull the hooks back in and to fix the ball joint in place when I was happy with the position, I placed my phone on, which attached easily. I liked that the mount felt secure, but I was still able to reposition the charging pad easily if required.

My only niggle would be the cable position, as it comes out of the bottom of the charging plate, so I recommend purchasing some little stick-on cable tidy clips to stop it from interfering with access to the controls or shift stick.

I encounter plenty of pot-hole-infested British roads plus some gnarly speed bumps on my commute, so it was somewhat trial by fire for the MagSafe attachment. It did a superb job holding onto my phone, and I recall only one occasion of needing to retighten the collars, which isn't bad going considering the amount of jostling it had put up with.

The charging speed proved to be adequate, charging an iPhone 13 Pro from 0% to 30% in half an hour. This does put it slightly behind the ESR Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Car Charger in terms of charging time, as the ESR charged the same phone from 0% to 40% in thirty minutes. That's not to say that the Pitaka did badly, however.

I really enjoyed testing the Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 and would gladly purchase one for myself. If you happen to be on the hunt for other iterations of MagSafe chargers, then I recommend checking out our selection of the best wireless chargers for some inspiration.

The Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 sits on a stone-effect surface with a pink background. The view is of the side profile, revealing the collar fasteners and the metal attachment hooks.

(Image credit: Future)

Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 review: Price & specs

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Price$59.99 / £59.99
Total power output15W
Devices charged1
USB-CYes – power in
Wireless chargingYes – MagSafe
Weight (Car Mount)3oz / 82g
Weight (Clamp)0.75oz / 21g
Dimensions3.7 x 1.4 x 1.8 inches / 94 x 36.5 x 45mm

The Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 sits on a stone-effect surface with a pink background. The view is of the base of the charging panel, revealing the USB-C port. The collar fasteners and the metal attachment hooks are also visible.

(Image credit: Future)

Should I buy the Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2?

Buy it if…

You want peace of mind on bumpy roads
After a couple of months of testing on my daily commute, I didn't encounter any issues with the phone dismounting or the charger becoming unstable, which has been particularly impressive considering the road conditions here. So, if you're looking for a secure MagSafe charger, you won't be disappointed.

You want something inconspicuous
With an oval-shaped charging pad, a soft sheen finish, and no distracting lights, this car charger doesn't draw attention or cause distractions from reflections or bright lights whether your phone is in situ or not.

Don't buy it if…

You think your car vents won't be compatible
There's no true one-size-fits-all guarantee, so if you're concerned that the hooked attachment style might not suit your car, it may be safer to opt for a clip-on or stick-on MagSafe car charger instead.

You get irritated by untidy cables
It could be that it's more of an obstruction in my car, but the position of the cable makes it tricky to get to the dashboard controls and proves to be an occasional irritation when I switch gears. Some cable-tidy clips would likely resolve most of these issues, however.

Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 review: Also consider

ESR Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Car Charger
If you have concerns about whether your car vents will accept the Pro2 Qi2's hooked attachment design, then this charger from ESR would make a good alternative. It has a clip-on design with a stabilizer attached and helpfully comes with a stick-on dashboard mount too, so there's plenty of flexibility with placement.

Cesci Angell
Cesci Angell
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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.