ESR Geo Wallet Review: Smart Wallet with Find My

If your wallet is one of the things you tend to lose, a wallet with a tracker could be just the thing for you. There are already plenty of solutions for this. Whether with a built-in AirTag or a tracking chip in cash card format. With the Geo Wallet, ESR now offers a new solution that is much slimmer and can be linked to Apple’s “Where is?” network. After we recently introduced you to the wallet – which is currently being funded via Kickstarter – we have already been able to test it ourselves for around two weeks. Is the ESR Geo Wallet worth it?

Technical data

ESR Geo Wallet test: Looks like a normal wallet

• Classic wallet design
• Comparatively thin and light
• Seven different colors

The idea of a wallet with an integrated tracker is anything but new. Corresponding solutions are now a dime a dozen. However, a wallet with an integrated AirTag is quite thick, while comparable tracking cards are quite expensive.

With the Geo Wallet, ESR is taking a different approach and integrating the wafer-thin tracker directly into the wallet. The ESR Geo Wallet is only 15 mm thin, 115 mm long and 90 mm wide. At around 80 grams, the weight is also pleasantly light. Visually, the wallet is reminiscent of comparable counterparts that can be bought anywhere.

The Geo Wallet is available in seven different colors. From bright orange to carbon fiber, everything is included. All of the colors are based on a pleasantly non-slip, high-quality synthetic leather, which, at least according to my (admittedly very short) test, is not yet showing any signs of wear.

Sufficient space, coin pocket available

• Space for 9 cards, 10 bills and 15 coins
• RFID protection
• Coin compartment a little too loose

The wallet can be opened in the middle as normal. There are two transparent compartments on the left-hand side, front and back, which are intended for ID cards and driving licenses, for example.

The ESR Geo Wallet offers space for four cards on the right-hand side, as well as another compartment underneath where cards, photos or other items can be inserted. However, I have found that all of the compartments can easily be filled with two cards and/or ID cards.

This means that up to 14 cards and the like can be stored in total. At the top, the Geo Wallet has two compartments for banknotes that extend across the entire width of the wallet.

The manufacturer has also thought of a coin pocket, which we (unfortunately in my opinion) still absolutely need in Germany. This can be found as a flexible fabric pouch on the right-hand edge of the rear banknote compartment.

However, the coins roll out of the rather small compartment very quickly if you carry the Geo Wallet upside down. To prevent this from happening, you can pull the top flap of the coin compartment over it so that it holds the coins in place. This works quite well, but in my opinion could have been done better.

But hey: at least there’s still a storage space for coins; otherwise I’d be pretty lost at our local bakery. The Geo wallet is also fully equipped with RFID blocking technology and thus protects against unauthorized scans and potential theft.

The tracker of the ESR Geo Wallet

• Integrated, rechargeable battery
• 5 months battery life
• Tracking in Apple’s “Where is?”; including sound alarm

Unlike AirTag wallets or normal wallets that are equipped with a tracking card, the ESR Geo Wallet relies on an integrated tracker that is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery itself is just 1.6 mm high and is built into the wallet almost invisibly directly below the ID card compartments.

In my opinion, this has several advantages: If the wallet is stolen, the AirTag or tracker is the first thing to be removed. This is not possible with the Geo Wallet.

On the other hand, when the battery is empty, it can simply be recharged via the magnetic charging port. Instead of having to change the batteries as with an AirTag and thus generating more waste.

According to ESR, the battery is supposed to last for 5 months and is fully charged in under 2 hours. Of course, I can’t yet say whether the battery life corresponds to reality. However, after two weeks of being switched on, the battery level indicator has not yet diminished – so it could be true.

The battery should still have more than 80 percent of its original capacity even after more than 500 charging cycles. ESR also offers a two-year warranty on the wallet.

The connection with Apple’s “Where is?” app is very simple. To do this, the Geo Wallet must first be switched on, for which there is a small power button next to the charging contacts.

Shortly afterwards, the wallet is immediately found in the app and can be connected. The only disadvantage compared to an AirTag is the missing UWB chip. “Where is?” therefore only shows the approximate position of the wallet and does not lead directly to the object with centimeter precision via navigation.

However, it is possible to have the Geo Wallet play a sound in order to find it again quickly. The other Find My functions are of course also included, so the wallet can be shared or marked as lost. Notifications when it has been left behind can also be activated.

One drawback, of course, is compatibility, as Android users are unfortunately excluded. Google’s new “Find My Device” network is not supported. Perhaps ESR will deliver an Android version of Geo Wallet again.

ESR Geo Wallet Review: Conclusion

With the ESR Geo Wallet, the manufacturer is launching a really exciting wallet, at least for Apple users. The wallet, even with numerous cards and banknotes, is not only slimmer but also lighter than corresponding wallets with an AirTag holder.

Nevertheless, there is no need to compromise on design, as there is plenty of space for cards, bills and coins. Another advantage is the integrated tracker with rechargeable battery. This provides additional security as it cannot simply be removed and reduces waste if the battery runs out.

There is not the slightest fault with the workmanship, although I would have liked a different solution for the coin compartment. For example, with a zipper so that the coins don’t just fall out if you pick up the wallet the wrong way round.

The Geo Wallet, which is currently still being financed via Kickstarter, is also quite well priced. With an Early Bird price of 41 US dollars and an RRP of 55 US dollars, the wallet is considerably cheaper than AirTag wallets.

However, they offer even more precise tracking thanks to the UWB chip. In return, the Geo Wallet offers complete RFID protection and a rechargeable battery with a 5-month runtime.