As I was setting up and charging ESR’s Geo Wallet Boost, I had a thought: I am either living in the future or an absolute moron. I was charging my wallet. Obviously, no one wants to charge a wallet, but the functionality you get will decide if you want to go through that hassle. I’ve been using it for the last month, so here are my thoughts on it
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What I like about the ESR Geo Wallet Boost
The reason to own a wallet that you have to charge is the Find My integration. I lose my wallet and keys (at home) at least once a week. I’ve half considered putting the Find My app on my iPhone dock. AirTags were invented for people like me. This wallet connects directly to the Find My network, just like an AirTag. If you leave it behind, you’ll get a notification. You can ping it with a sound when it’s buried in your couch. No extra accessories. No adhesive pouches.
Charging-wise, a 90-minute charge gets you around three months of Find My support. That feels worth it to me. I’d rather plug in a wallet every few months than spend 20 minutes tearing apart the house before leaving. The wallet includes a cable with USB-C on it and uses a proprietary connector.
The big complaint with most MagSafe wallets is storage. Most top out at three cards and no room for cash. The ESR Geo Wallet Boost holds five cards or four plus cash. It has a dual-slot setup that makes sense, and there’s a thumb cutout on the bottom so you’re not fighting with it whenever you need your ID. I generally put my ID and cash in one and my credit cards in the other. If you still carry a physical credit card, ID, a couple of business cards, and maybe some emergency cash, this wallet handles it.
ESR uses 20 N52 magnets here, and they’re not messing around. The magnetic hold is stronger than anything I’ve tested outside of Apple’s leather wallet. It locks onto the phone and stays put, even when pulling it in and out of a pocket.
My wallet is wrapped in vegan leather with a black carbon fiber finish. It does come in multiple color options. It looks nice, feels solid, and isn’t bulky.
What I don’t like
The only thing I don’t like is that it can’t function as a stand. Built-in stands are great for a lot of things. FaceTime calls. Watching videos on a flight. Propping your phone up on your desk while you work. If you rely on that, this isn’t the one for you. There’s no kickstand function at all
The ESR Geo Wallet Boost focuses on storage and the Find My integration. You’re trading the stand feature for native Find My support and better card capacity. Depending on how you use your phone, that might be a worthwhile swap.
Wrap up on the Geo Wallet Boost
The ESR Geo Wallet Boost solves two problems: It has built-in Find My without needing an AirTag and holds more than three cards, which is enough to make it a legitimate everyday carry. I wish it worked as a stand, but I’ll also take the Find My support and expanded storage.
You can buy it from Amazon or directly from ESR.
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