My response was to the "that’s hardly underwhelming" statement.As OP and I were discussing, MagSafe charges at 15W, while Qi is limited to 7.5W. Whether that capability is specifically valued by you isn’t especially relevant. If your requirements are satisfied by the slower charging rate, that’s great.
15W Qi charging isn't new to the world, it's just new to the Apple platform. Okay, it's handy for those who've found 7.5W Qi to be limiting, so Yay Apple! (with a hop and handclap if you wish) for coming up to par.
Still not overwhelming. Not really even "whelming" for the folks for whom it doesn't solve anything.
You're of course welcome to feel differently.