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ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Charger
Cheap and popular — but 7.5W Qi, not Qi2, despite the MagSafe marketing.
Overall score 5.4/10
Pros
- + Very cheap, frequently under $16
- + Detachable cable, so a damaged cable is replaceable
- + The kickstand works well for bedside video
Cons
- − This is the clearest example of the Qi2 trap: it is plain Qi at 7.5W, one third the speed of the Qi2.2 pads that cost $10 to $20 more, despite the 'MagSafe compatible' marketing
- − No adapter included
- − A 2021 design still being sold in 2026
- − ESR's own Qi2 15W HaloLock Mini costs barely more and is twice as fast
ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Charger review: what the specs say
Cheap and popular — but 7.5W Qi, not Qi2, despite the MagSafe marketing. At $22.99, ESR's 2021 model sits among the cheapest we cover — the wireless Chargers we compare run from $22.99 to $149.99. It scores 5.4/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.
Its strongest showing is Portability at 8.0/10 — weight, folding design and travel practicality. The weakest is Charging Speed at 2.5/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.
Worth knowing before you buy: this is the clearest example of the Qi2 trap: it is plain Qi at 7.5W, one third the speed of the Qi2.2 pads that cost $10 to $20 more, despite the 'MagSafe compatible' marketing; and no adapter included. Every specification on this page comes from ESR's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.
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Full Specifications
| Type | Pad with kickstand |
| Qi Standard | Plain Qi only — the listing says 'MagSafe compatible' but it is not Qi2 certified and does not deliver 15W |
| Max Phone Output | 7.5 W |
| Devices Charged | Phone only |
| Apple Watch Charging | No |
| Magnetic Alignment | Yes |
| Power Adapter Included | No |
| Cable | Detachable, 5ft |
| Foldable | No |
| Cooling | Passive |
| Weight | Not published by the manufacturer g |
| Connectivity | Detachable 5ft USB-C cable |
| Material | Plastic with kickstand and detachable cable |
| Warranty | 18 months |
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