Here’s my full review of the ESR Geo Wallet with Find My support for Apple devices.
The ESR Geo Wallet is a Fantastic Card and Money Carrier with the Best Tech Any Apple Fan can Ask for – Find My Support
Note: Though ESR sent me this wallet for review, they have zero influence over what I have written nor did they get to see the review before I publish it. Everything you read beyond this point are my own thoughts and experiences.
I’m not someone who craves a great wallet. For me, it’s just a money and card holder, nothing else. So, going into this review, my mind was already set regarding this wallet – it’s the Find My support I’m most interested in.
Currently, I use a very off-brand wallet with an AirTag in it. And yes, that AirTag has managed to destroy the shape of the wallet, that’s why I was wondering how the Geo Wallet would turn out to be as a replacement.
Turns out, it’s actually pretty good.
Design – Simple and Effective
Design-wise, this wallet is very simple and uninspiring, and that’s exactly what I love about it. It does not grab attention and focuses more on being a wallet than a piece of fashion or style. Some of you might not be fond of this, but as someone who loves accessories that do not grab attention, I’m a fan.
There’s absolutely nothing here that will make you go ‘Whoa.’ ESR kept it simple as possible. And as someone who does not want to fight their wallet just to access something as simple as a bank card, I appreciate the simplicity.
For a wallet, it’s not too big either. According to the official dimensions, it’s 115mm-by-90mm-by-15mm. It’s pretty thin at just 15mm, too.
Materials – Better than Real Leather?
The wallet is made from vegan leather, and it actually feels better than my real leather wallet for some reason. It’s stitched together nicely and the amount of time I’ve spent with it, which is around two weeks, the wallet didn’t show any sign of wear and tear. I have tossed it around a lot of times, it usually stays in my back pocket so it’s safe to say I’ve sat on it hundreds of times already, yet it looks like day one.
Precisely Enough Storage for Cards and Cash
When it comes to storage, there’s plenty in here. You can carry 4 cards in total, 2 IDs and you even get a secret storage inside to keep something else, such as coins or maybe a note or two.
The cash storage is ample. But, I will say this, this is a thin wallet and isn’t meant to be filled too much. I would suggest sticking with the amount of cards and money it is actually designed for, not more.
RFID protection is built right in, ensuring no-one skims your card information when you are not looking.
If you are someone who loves carrying extra of everything, I wouldn’t suggest this wallet at all.
Now comes the part that I really want to talk about.
Built-in Find My is Great but Suffers from Apple’s Limitations for Third-Parties
With a built-in Find My module, which features a built-in rechargeable battery that’s good for up to 5 months on a single charge, this wallet is definitely going to be a lifesaver, in case you lose it.
Setting it up is super easy, too. There’s a small button right under the charging pins, press it once and the wallet is ready to pair. Launch Find My, add a new item, the Geo Wallet will show right up on your iPhone or iPad. Give it a few seconds, pair it, and you’re now seeing it on a map. It’s that simple.
With a built-in speaker, you can ping the wallet right from your iPhone or iPad. And I’ll say this right now – this speaker is very, very loud. Compared to a dedicated AirTag, you’ll be surprised how audible it is. In the noisiest of environments this wallet made its position known.
The only downside to this wallet is something only Apple can fix in the future, but not for existing hardware – no Precision Finding. Apple does not allow such a thing for third-party accessories. It is an AirTag-only thing. But hey, with Find My support, you can at least see on a map where your wallet is instead of losing it completely.
The One Thing I Don’t Like
Charging the wallet is super easy and you get a cable for that. However, it’s the most proprietary cable you’ll see on the planet. It’s USB-C on one end and has magnetic pins on the other. If you lose this cable, you’re going to have a bad day.
I would have preferred it if the wallet had built-in wireless charging coils instead, allowing anyone to charge up the wallet by simply placing it on a Qi charger.
I understand putting a USB-C port here would have been a far better choice, but the port wouldn’t have lasted at all in something like a wallet.
My Verdict and Final Thoughts
Again, I’m not a wallet guy. My primary focus is the tech anything offers. The ESR Geo Wallet’s Find My integration is absolutely perfect and works exactly as advertised, nothing less.
The main goal was to deliver a wallet that’s familiar to everyone with technology that makes it stand out. It’s not a forced mixture by any means. You forget the Find My module is even there. But for times when you do need to find the wallet, Apple’s extremely reliable network won’t let you down.
Priced at $55 on Kickstarter and currently available at a discounted price of $44 for a single piece, I believe this wallet is great value for money. If ESR keeps this wallet under $50, it’s insane value for money, especially when you consider the high quality materials being used to make the whole thing.
