Hands-on: ESR’s Xtend charger brings excellent fast iPhone charging on the go | 9to5Mac
A longer built-in cable
ESR released its Xtend chargers last month, including a 45W wall charger and a 100W car charger. The wall model’s retractable cable reaches up to 3.1 feet, while other offerings are around 2.2 feet.
The 45W charger also has a standard USB-C port, so users can connect a separate cable. It comes in black, white and burgundy, with burgundy intended to match the iPhone 18 Pro.
Designed for travel
The reviewer said they had carried the charger for several weeks and found it useful for travel. A retractable cable avoids the need to pack a separate cord and can reduce tangling in a bag.
Prices and car model
The 45W Xtend charger normally costs $49.99. At the time described, the white version was on sale on Amazon for as low as $35.99, while burgundy was $41.99, a 20% saving.
ESR’s 100W car charger has two retractable cables and an additional USB-A port. It was listed for $36.99 on Amazon, a $20 discount, and the article says its output can fast-charge an iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air or base 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Key points
- The 45W Xtend wall charger has a retractable cable extending up to 3.1 feet.
- A USB-C port lets users connect a separate cable.
- The charger supports up to 60W dynamic charging with AVS.
- The 100W car charger includes two retractable cables and an extra USB-A port.