This is the best style of review video I have seen in months. Cuts to the chase, no waffle, just pointing out significant issues. May they all be like this! Excellent work sir, keep it up :) Bonus doggo points.
Awesome review! Love how you cover the important stuff (magnet power, charge speed, quality of the mount), then you actually test it and just tell it like it is! Love it! Great job!
I got the iOttie Velox based on your last review of it and I've been super happy with it. The iPhone 14 is my first mag safe phone, so your channel has been really helpful in researching accessories. Thank you! That look on your face when one of the mounts fell and turned on your windshield wipers was hilarious. :)
The Vent mounts are known to break vents. I've also had people report the mount breaking the radio when the vent mount breaks off and falls. I recommend Rennline and Coarse motorsports for a much better mount solution and a better looking design.
I use the Apple MagSafe Charger mounted in a ProClipUSA MagSafe holder. They have custom mounts for almost every popular vehicle. It’s two parts, a base mount and the device holder. Best set up ever.
I just came here to say that I bought one of these last night. They make mounting brackets specific to certain models of cars. I have the Subaru Forrester version. I did not get the charging version, just the MagSafe mount. I need a wired connection to my car for Apple CarPlay to work. Not a big deal at all for all the benefits I get out of CarPlay.
Great review man! There are two other options you should probably consider reviewing: 1> ESR HaloLock Dashboard Magnetic Wireless Charger 2> Rokform - Adjustable Magnetic Windshield Phone Mount (this one locks to the window and WILL NOT come off)
The problem with magsafe car mounts is they are not carplay compatible on most vehicles! Regardless I will need to plug the lightning cable into my phone in order to have carplay work. Therefore it makes more sense just to have a simple non-charging mount.
Very good point. It’s also important to mention that while wireless CarPlay adapters are available, the best ones still take 30 seconds to boot up. At that point you’re on the road and driving.
Hey Aaron! As always, great reviews and insights on the variety of products available! Was waiting for this one. In addition to seeing what car mount charger is fastest, I would say the biggest concern for wireless charging in a car would have to be excessive heat. Naturally, car mounts allow more heat from the windshield due to the phone being close to the unshaded part of the dashboard. Would love to see a follow up comparison with the iOttie versus these 2 that I'm currently looking at: 1) Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro w/ Cooling Fan 2) ESR HaloLock Wireless Car Charger with CryoBoost. ESR claims that with "CryoBoost" cooling the iPhone while in use/navigating, you would get a more efficient/faster charge over Apple's official MagSafe puck. P.S. the text in your "For those who need more info, see below!" section has a strikethough effect. 🙂
I've been watching your videos recently to find a new mount system for my iPhone to use in my car and on my bike and I really appreciate the detail and entertainment value of your videos. Thank you so much!
I purchased that Anker charger. I do love how the cable plugs in to the base, and then runs internally up the arm to the surface the phone mounts to. I use my mount in a semi truck, that friction joint, has a bit of "spring" to it, which will cushion the securement between the phone and mount, however, as it does bounce, with bigger bumps, not enough to knock the phone off the mount, but keep in mind the weight of your phone, because that will eventually cause the arm to bottom out on the base of the mount, and when that happens, the "cushion/spring" effect is gone, and a decent bump at that point will cause the phone to come off. The build quality, accessories, and charging speed in my opinion are all good, I just wish the magnets could be stronger, similar to older style full metal plate style magnetic holders
Okay your video was awesome Thank you so much But I am loving your dog I think he was supervising to make sure you didn't forget anything Loved that tie
I found that those dash mounts with adhesive tend to fall when the car inner temp reaches 100F, they work fine in cold weather. The ones that attach to the vents will block the air flow and then , the phone stops working when the air gets it too cold or too hot. Any other option or advice?
I've looked at a lot of products and reviews yadda yadda yadda and decided to go with ESR HaloLock Wireless Charger with Cryoboost.. ended up getting it through ESR Direct who had a deal going on and they use a ball and socket setup. I am not a fan of vent mount setups and had a previous ball and socket cd mount which I just swapped in its place. I had an existing Huawei cigarette lighter adapter which I used and is capable of 20W so just using the Huawei supercharge USB-C cable plugged into the ESR and bob's your uncle :) When the iPhone is mounted, it has a solid magnetic grip and the cryboost kicks in keeping everything cool - this things blows so much air you can hear and feel it.
My concern about vent mounts is what happens when you have to run your heater or A/C? Isn't it bad for the heat to hit the mount and your phone? Or the fact that it blocks your cool air in the summer? Thoughts?
Since the 14 will be my first experience with magsafe… my gladiator only has wired carplay so what happens if I get one of these and have the phone mounted and plugged in?
I just wanted to say I love your energy. I planned to just use PiP and half watch this for a decent product. Instead, I have watched it in the app doing nothing but watching the video straight up 😂
The previous owner of my car installed an OHLPRO magsafe charger mounted to a ProclipUSA bracket and the magnet is awesome but if I have the screen on, it cannot actually charge the phone... It simply maintains it at whatever battery level it's on when I attach the phone. In most situations, this is perfectly fine but if I actually need fast charging, just plugging the cable into the phone using an Aukey PD 12v socket adapter is unbeatable. According to my USB volt meter, it's delivering a solid 30 watts from the Type C port on the charger and right around 20 to my ipad pro and iphone 15 pro.
I just switched to the joyroom charger because I use a super slim case which reduces the MagSafe attraction and it has these automatic arms that grip on the side
I’m surprised you used that version of the ESR halolock and not the one with cryoboost. Silly marketing but it works really well to keep the phone cool. I also find I don’t want car chargers to be too fast because then I’m having to unplug it when it gets to 100.
Bulletpoint mounts, at least for trucks. I have it on my 2023 F350, along with 7 inch backup cam for my 5th wheel, my wifes iphone, and a tpms monitor as well. Rock solid, nothing moves or shakes or vibrates at all.
That last setup is great. I wish I had an outlet in my vehicle. Also, since my man doesn’t have an affiliate link, there’s a deal on Verizon’s website for the Apple MagSafe charger ($30 with free shipping)
I also use the same converter to charge my iPhone with the Apple charger and cable. I just don’t have the MagSafe charger and mount. Converter works really well
Thanks for the video! I decided on the Anker for the form factor, and the clean setup like you mentioned. I like mounting to the dash, so mounting to vent or windshield is not an issue for me. Your video sold me on the Anker, but his video was more in depth specifically only to the Anker. I tried using your purchase link, but it didn't work for me. So I used his. But you got a subscriber out of me. Thanks!
Just asking, why would you need an inverter to power the apple MagSafe charger? There are 12V cigarette lighter 20W USB chargers out there. Btw, I use that exact setup, a 20W 12V charger and the original apple MagSafe puck. I tried it with the Spigen holder but the holder is so unnecessarily bulky, it does not fit with the big camera of the 13 pro.
Which wireless flat charger has the strongest magnets? I need this for a wireless charging mount for paragliding so it needs to be able to withstand some strong knocks!
There is also one more option for 15w iphone charging which I currently use. And that is Apple Magsafe Battery Pack. The stack looks like that: ESR magsafe holder (non charging version) -> Battery Pack with magsafe ring -> IPhone. Battery pack is connected to 100w Baseus car charger, which guarantees 20w goes into it. Works like a charm. IPhone should have good enough magnet in a case to hold well on a battery pack.
Honestly the charging is a cool bonus feature but for me im looking for one that’s not going to let my phone fly off if I take a sharp turn or hit a bump
Anker one doesn't work in my truck. I guess it's not the right material to stick to. But I got a Course motorsports mount. It mounts behind your front console in most cases. The most sturdy thing possible and the magsafe magnet is great. Only issue is you will have limited (in most cases 2) options to put it either on the driver side or the passenger side.
I have a fastest charging method. Just use any old MagSafe car mount that just holds the phone really well. Then all you do is use a cable into the charging port. Checkmate.
The Casetify cases are really good. I won’t get anything other than the Bounce for the Ultrabounce cases anymore. They look great and they do exactly what they say.
Just yesterday got PopSockets PopGrip for Mag Safe along with their PopMount (adhesive mount) for my dashboard. The PopSocket Mag Safe PopGrip is so strong that I have to use a fair amount of force to remove it from the back of my phone and the PopMount holds the phone securely with the PopGrip. I personally don’t mind the adhesive mount as it it small and black and just kind of blends in. I can just use a lightening adapter to plug in and charge while driving which is not a big deal for me. Total cost was about $38 and it feels very secure. 👍
I’ve used the Scosche charger for many years but it doesn’t fit my new iPhone 15 pro. The bezel of the charger interferes with the camera cluster bezel on my Zagg case. Maybe I’ll try the iOttie.
Incredible review. You should get a job at consumer reports. I love that after reviewing all of the devices you mentioned how to get the fastest speeds using Apple’s own MagSafe charger with a bunch of different accessories. I checked in your description for links to purchase the Apple MagSafe charger with the Spigen Magfit car mount and the other accessories that you listed but there were no links. Perhaps you should add links for those products as well. Trying to support your channel.
My ESR dashboard charger is the same and came with a cable, so maybe yours was incomplete/resold? No adapter though, but as described on Amazon. Plus there are levers on the arm to release the hinges for easier adjustment.
I have a ProClip which I'd love to see you cover in your future videos - I swear by it. They make a part specific to each car, and a part specific to each phone (or in my case, a part that holds an Apple MagSafe charger), and you just screw them together
The Anker does work on a windshield as that is where I have mine. Maybe it only works on some windshield angles? The magnet is strong and it does charge fast enough. MY ISSUE with it is that it wobbles a bit with a Pro Max size phone on it. I was hoping you might speak to wobble. Instead of returning it I may just modify it to be more stable.
Hi Aaron. Great review as always! Two urgent questions since I am shopping right now: 1. Would a high-wattage PD car adapter not perform as well or better than the Apple 20W requiring an outlet or inverter? 2. What about the ESR Cryoboost car charger, which (even though it is 7.5W) purports faster-than-MagSafe charging speeds due to it's built-in cooling fan? What are the real world speeds? Note: this is most beneficial in winter, when air vents are blowing heat. Of course, you would close that vent, but it would still leak some heat, so a fan should be helpful. In summer, AC blowing through an open vent will be way superior to the fan.
ive got a UCB-C port in my car. I am unsure the speed of it. but I plan on using a magsafe charger with a 3M dot to mount it where I need it. I should get close to max speeds. if not it will still look minimal.
Surprised not to see the esr cryoboost or the pitaka. Both of them have cooling fans. And you mention chargers running hot so maybe those should have been tested. Or did you test them and keep them out of the top 10? I have to believe it’s the former since you have the old model of the esr charger. I also know you buy your own stuff so that could also factor into why. Also the esr super benefits might be something to consider if you see value in it. I just bought the esr cryoboost but I haven’t had a long enough drive to test it. But the idea sold me since I’ve seen how hot my phone has been with other chargers.
Well thank you. I have been using dual sim on my S22U for 8 months and it has been less than pleasant. I ordered an iPhone 14 Pro Max for a second device and want to make sure it doesn't fall while driving. Since charge speeds aren't the most important thing for me, as it will be a secondary device and not my primary, I am going with the iOttie. I just hope the cable is long enough to mount it to the vent on the left of my steering wheel instead of the right. If you read this, I have a suggestion... Review magsafe adapters for other devices. It would be cool to know I'm getting the best one of those for my S22U, which I would like to do since the mount I have for that phone is less than ideal.
This was a great review, however here in Australia we get really really hot summers and I find that the temperature melts the sticky mat and I end up with a charger on the floor and a sticky mess on my windscreen or my dash. And a vent mount just doesn’t work either as they just keep falling down from the weight of the charger. 😢
Thanks for the review. Although I am surprised in the list there were no car mounts with active cooling (fan + thermoelectric cooling element). Maybe an idea for the next round?
Is there a way to keep a thin magnetic wallet on the back of the phone and have it attach to a car mount? Charging or fast charging is not as important to me as having the wallet stay attached and have it mounted in the car at the same time. Hope you can help
Can you tell me which one just stays put best? And is easier to maneuver away from the vent somewhat, so that you are not cooking your phone when you have the heat on? Or blocking the heat or air from reaching you because the phone is in the way. I can’t seem to get my mounts to stick to my dash. I guess I could try the windshield but the one I bought had a sticky substance on the bottom and now it’s ruined because it fell off the dash. It was strongly magnetic, and it wasn’t even a charger. I don’t even care if it charges. I just want a good mount for a curvy dash or one that sticks to a windshield without leaving goo behind, or one that won’t break my vents or overheat the phone cuz it’s up against the vent in winter . Thank you so much! Awesome video 😊
I know this is mainly an Apple/iPhone channel, but can you do an update to this video for 2024 exploring new Qi2 offerings and good options for Android? Recently got the OnePlus 12 and have had the hardest time finding a good magnetic charger. I do a lot of driving for work, and getting in and out of the car so MagSafe/Qi2 is perfect but so far most of the options I've tried either charge slow or overheat. Finally found a good MagSafe-compatible case just need the car charger now. Ideally if I could find one that charges my phone at 15W without overheating, that would be perfect but at this point I'll take 10W.
My favorite car charger and I’ve bought many of them is pitaka’s MagSafe car charger. Hands down the best one so far. For someone who drives for a living I would recommend this one. I did just purchase Quadlocks new mag case and mag wireless car charger we will see if that replaces my pitaka.
I would have to say that number two is the winner and the reason being is that if you have your heat on it won’t overheat your phone being so it isn’t in front of the vent which happens to me. So I might be getting that Anker charger.
check out the coast motorsports charger. its expensive as hell, but since they're car specific.. they're nice, and out of the way. Strongest magsafe connection I've found so far.. I cant get my phone to drop off on accident. That said, there is almost no adjustablility to it.. It stays out of the way of my double din radio, and leave my vents unobstructed.
Can someone answer a question for me please? Do they make a car holder that is a magnet but also has a cradle to it ? So that I can throw it on the magnet but then clamp the cradle around it so it makes the video more stable ??? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Do people just freeze during winter? Never understand vent mounts. Sadly our car needs to be plugged into it’s port to connect so all we need is strong magnet to hold it so otterbox I guess. Thanks
Your videos have been a lifesaver in the hunt for my IPhone 14 pro accessories! Definitely subscribing! If I could ask about this video, I’d like to purchase one BUT I wanted to ask How does the Iottie do with overall phone grip when using your Mous Limitless 5.0 case? Is the hold weaker?
What do you think of the LISEN 15W Wireless Phone Car Charger. It is 15W, which double the speeds of most of these chargers and comes with a cooling fan, as wireless charging heats up your phone much more than wired charging.
This is the best style of review video I have seen in months. Cuts to the chase, no waffle, just pointing out significant issues. May they all be like this! Excellent work sir, keep it up :) Bonus doggo points.
Why can’t all reviewers do their videos like this. No BS and straight to the point! Nice
Awesome review! Love how you cover the important stuff (magnet power, charge speed, quality of the mount), then you actually test it and just tell it like it is! Love it! Great job!
I love how detailed the video description is... comments, findings, timestamp. great job!
I got the iOttie Velox based on your last review of it and I've been super happy with it. The iPhone 14 is my first mag safe phone, so your channel has been really helpful in researching accessories. Thank you! That look on your face when one of the mounts fell and turned on your windshield wipers was hilarious. :)
Is the connection strong ? Has your phone fell off it yet
@@BarkandBeyond01 The connection is really strong and my phone has not fallen off. I still love it.
Would like to see the ESR one with CyroBoost tested
The Vent mounts are known to break vents. I've also had people report the mount breaking the radio when the vent mount breaks off and falls. I recommend Rennline and Coarse motorsports for a much better mount solution and a better looking design.
I use the Apple MagSafe Charger mounted in a ProClipUSA MagSafe holder. They have custom mounts for almost every popular vehicle. It’s two parts, a base mount and the device holder. Best set up ever.
I just came here to say that I bought one of these last night. They make mounting brackets specific to certain models of cars. I have the Subaru Forrester version. I did not get the charging version, just the MagSafe mount. I need a wired connection to my car for Apple CarPlay to work. Not a big deal at all for all the benefits I get out of CarPlay.
They have several 15w chargers available out there but you have to use the QS 3.0 port on car chargers
Great review man! There are two other options you should probably consider reviewing:
1> ESR HaloLock Dashboard Magnetic Wireless Charger
2> Rokform - Adjustable Magnetic Windshield Phone Mount (this one locks to the window and WILL NOT come off)
My husband has used Rokform for years in his truck & motorcycle. It survived a terrible crash. Built like a tank.
The problem with magsafe car mounts is they are not carplay compatible on most vehicles! Regardless I will need to plug the lightning cable into my phone in order to have carplay work. Therefore it makes more sense just to have a simple non-charging mount.
Very good point. It’s also important to mention that while wireless CarPlay adapters are available, the best ones still take 30 seconds to boot up. At that point you’re on the road and driving.
Hey Aaron! As always, great reviews and insights on the variety of products available! Was waiting for this one. In addition to seeing what car mount charger is fastest, I would say the biggest concern for wireless charging in a car would have to be excessive heat. Naturally, car mounts allow more heat from the windshield due to the phone being close to the unshaded part of the dashboard. Would love to see a follow up comparison with the iOttie versus these 2 that I'm currently looking at: 1) Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro w/ Cooling Fan 2) ESR HaloLock Wireless Car Charger with CryoBoost. ESR claims that with "CryoBoost" cooling the iPhone while in use/navigating, you would get a more efficient/faster charge over Apple's official MagSafe puck.
P.S. the text in your "For those who need more info, see below!" section has a strikethough effect. 🙂
I've been using the CRYOBOOST, it works really really well. Can't recommend it enough.
where is the magsafe link for clip....
I've been watching your videos recently to find a new mount system for my iPhone to use in my car and on my bike and I really appreciate the detail and entertainment value of your videos. Thank you so much!
I purchased that Anker charger. I do love how the cable plugs in to the base, and then runs internally up the arm to the surface the phone mounts to. I use my mount in a semi truck, that friction joint, has a bit of "spring" to it, which will cushion the securement between the phone and mount, however, as it does bounce, with bigger bumps, not enough to knock the phone off the mount, but keep in mind the weight of your phone, because that will eventually cause the arm to bottom out on the base of the mount, and when that happens, the "cushion/spring" effect is gone, and a decent bump at that point will cause the phone to come off. The build quality, accessories, and charging speed in my opinion are all good, I just wish the magnets could be stronger, similar to older style full metal plate style magnetic holders
I literally could have used this 12hrs ago 😭
Like wise
Same I bought one already man
@@farrischehabvlogs6199 but i got the velox coincidentally ( without charging tho)!
I got a pitaka one it was 60 but it charges slow I need a fast one
Can’t return it?
You’re one of the best tech reviews I’ve seen on UA-cam and deserve more views and exposure. Hope all goes well🙌
Okay your video was awesome Thank you so much But I am loving your dog I think he was supervising to make sure you didn't forget anything Loved that tie
I found that those dash mounts with adhesive tend to fall when the car inner temp reaches 100F, they work fine in cold weather. The ones that attach to the vents will block the air flow and then , the phone stops working when the air gets it too cold or too hot. Any other option or advice?
I've looked at a lot of products and reviews yadda yadda yadda and decided to go with ESR HaloLock Wireless Charger with Cryoboost.. ended up getting it through ESR Direct who had a deal going on and they use a ball and socket setup. I am not a fan of vent mount setups and had a previous ball and socket cd mount which I just swapped in its place. I had an existing Huawei cigarette lighter adapter which I used and is capable of 20W so just using the Huawei supercharge USB-C cable plugged into the ESR and bob's your uncle :) When the iPhone is mounted, it has a solid magnetic grip and the cryboost kicks in keeping everything cool - this things blows so much air you can hear and feel it.
My concern about vent mounts is what happens when you have to run your heater or A/C? Isn't it bad for the heat to hit the mount and your phone? Or the fact that it blocks your cool air in the summer? Thoughts?
Same here. Using the air vents seems so unlogical or even stupid.
Since the 14 will be my first experience with magsafe… my gladiator only has wired carplay so what happens if I get one of these and have the phone mounted and plugged in?
I just wanted to say I love your energy. I planned to just use PiP and half watch this for a decent product. Instead, I have watched it in the app doing nothing but watching the video straight up 😂
But how strong is the magnet on the number 1 car charger? I would be devastated if my iphone fell down 😢
The previous owner of my car installed an OHLPRO magsafe charger mounted to a ProclipUSA bracket and the magnet is awesome but if I have the screen on, it cannot actually charge the phone... It simply maintains it at whatever battery level it's on when I attach the phone. In most situations, this is perfectly fine but if I actually need fast charging, just plugging the cable into the phone using an Aukey PD 12v socket adapter is unbeatable. According to my USB volt meter, it's delivering a solid 30 watts from the Type C port on the charger and right around 20 to my ipad pro and iphone 15 pro.
I just switched to the joyroom charger because I use a super slim case which reduces the MagSafe attraction and it has these automatic arms that grip on the side
I’m surprised you used that version of the ESR halolock and not the one with cryoboost. Silly marketing but it works really well to keep the phone cool. I also find I don’t want car chargers to be too fast because then I’m having to unplug it when it gets to 100.
Bulletpoint mounts, at least for trucks. I have it on my 2023 F350, along with 7 inch backup cam for my 5th wheel, my wifes iphone, and a tpms monitor as well. Rock solid, nothing moves or shakes or vibrates at all.
Hey Aaron, your channel is definitely my go to whenever I look for accessories.
Love how Anker always scores super high. Such a reliably good company. 🎉
This video was such amazing quality i think I’ve found a new favorite tech reviewer
That last setup is great. I wish I had an outlet in my vehicle.
Also, since my man doesn’t have an affiliate link, there’s a deal on Verizon’s website for the Apple MagSafe charger ($30 with free shipping)
Could you please do an updated one of this for 2023?
You are a top notch reviewer man! I am so glad I came across your channel and thanks so much putting out the much needed content!
3:53 doesn't it have a rotating ball? you can just twist the charger itself 90 degrees
I also use the same converter to charge my iPhone with the Apple charger and cable. I just don’t have the MagSafe charger and mount. Converter works really well
Thanks for the video! I decided on the Anker for the form factor, and the clean setup like you mentioned. I like mounting to the dash, so mounting to vent or windshield is not an issue for me.
Your video sold me on the Anker, but his video was more in depth specifically only to the Anker. I tried using your purchase link, but it didn't work for me. So I used his.
But you got a subscriber out of me. Thanks!
Just asking, why would you need an inverter to power the apple MagSafe charger? There are 12V cigarette lighter 20W USB chargers out there. Btw, I use that exact setup, a 20W 12V charger and the original apple MagSafe puck. I tried it with the Spigen holder but the holder is so unnecessarily bulky, it does not fit with the big camera of the 13 pro.
Looks like Spigen updated the design with a slimmer profile that it doesn’t hit the camera anymore
Which wireless flat charger has the strongest magnets? I need this for a wireless charging mount for paragliding so it needs to be able to withstand some strong knocks!
Thanks for that "fastest possible" option at the end. Been really wondering if 15w wireless will be anywhere near my wired car charger?
There is also one more option for 15w iphone charging which I currently use. And that is Apple Magsafe Battery Pack. The stack looks like that: ESR magsafe holder (non charging version) -> Battery Pack with magsafe ring -> IPhone. Battery pack is connected to 100w Baseus car charger, which guarantees 20w goes into it. Works like a charm. IPhone should have good enough magnet in a case to hold well on a battery pack.
Glad I waited for this review which I didn't know I needed
I’m glad to have found your videos. They have been super helpful! It’s thorough, quick to the point! Just what k needed
Loved the no bs straight to the point style. Congrats 👍🏻👍🏻
I subbed, love the energy and the in depth reviews, not influences.
What about the ESR car mount?
Love your reviews. Thorough but also short and concise. Thank you!
Waiting for your Quad Lock Mag Case review and its compatibility with various wireless chargers magnetic/non-magnetic :)
Honestly the charging is a cool bonus feature but for me im looking for one that’s not going to let my phone fly off if I take a sharp turn or hit a bump
Anker one doesn't work in my truck. I guess it's not the right material to stick to. But I got a Course motorsports mount. It mounts behind your front console in most cases. The most sturdy thing possible and the magsafe magnet is great. Only issue is you will have limited (in most cases 2) options to put it either on the driver side or the passenger side.
I’ve been using the Pitaka one and it’s been fantastic, super secure. Can’t get it to fall off going around corners 60+ lol
I have a fastest charging method. Just use any old MagSafe car mount that just holds the phone really well. Then all you do is use a cable into the charging port. Checkmate.
What about Android like samsung ultra?
The Casetify cases are really good. I won’t get anything other than the Bounce for the Ultrabounce cases anymore. They look great and they do exactly what they say.
I would 100 percent try the steelie orbital mag safe mount that you can incorporate the apple mag safe charger with
Just yesterday got PopSockets PopGrip for Mag Safe along with their PopMount (adhesive mount) for my dashboard. The PopSocket Mag Safe PopGrip is so strong that I have to use a fair amount of force to remove it from the back of my phone and the PopMount holds the phone securely with the PopGrip. I personally don’t mind the adhesive mount as it it small and black and just kind of blends in. I can just use a lightening adapter to plug in and charge while driving which is not a big deal for me. Total cost was about $38 and it feels very secure. 👍
I’ve used the Scosche charger for many years but it doesn’t fit my new iPhone 15 pro. The bezel of the charger interferes with the camera cluster bezel on my Zagg case. Maybe I’ll try the iOttie.
Incredible review. You should get a job at consumer reports. I love that after reviewing all of the devices you mentioned how to get the fastest speeds using Apple’s own MagSafe charger with a bunch of different accessories. I checked in your description for links to purchase the Apple MagSafe charger with the Spigen Magfit car mount and the other accessories that you listed but there were no links. Perhaps you should add links for those products as well. Trying to support your channel.
New to your channel ...great review and loved your puppy...so cute with his tie
Excellent video!! This is so helpful! We need more videos like this. I loveeeed it!
My ESR dashboard charger is the same and came with a cable, so maybe yours was incomplete/resold? No adapter though, but as described on Amazon.
Plus there are levers on the arm to release the hinges for easier adjustment.
Same. I love my ESR that I have on my vent. Came with cable and it’s cheap.
I have a ProClip which I'd love to see you cover in your future videos - I swear by it. They make a part specific to each car, and a part specific to each phone (or in my case, a part that holds an Apple MagSafe charger), and you just screw them together
The Anker does work on a windshield as that is where I have mine. Maybe it only works on some windshield angles? The magnet is strong and it does charge fast enough. MY ISSUE with it is that it wobbles a bit with a Pro Max size phone on it. I was hoping you might speak to wobble. Instead of returning it I may just modify it to be more stable.
I got one from a company called Tekmomo and it’s amazing. Holds well and the owner of the company is very responsive.
just realized hw old this vid is like the esr car charger has been upgraded to magsafe compatibility and phone cooling tech
Thanks for this stuff. I honestly look you up first when I start looking for stuff like this.
I’m so glad my iPhone has yet to be delivered cause I’m benefiting from your reviews. 🤗🙏🏼
Hi Aaron. Great review as always! Two urgent questions since I am shopping right now:
1. Would a high-wattage PD car adapter not perform as well or better than the Apple 20W requiring an outlet or inverter?
2. What about the ESR Cryoboost car charger, which (even though it is 7.5W) purports faster-than-MagSafe charging speeds due to it's built-in cooling fan? What are the real world speeds? Note: this is most beneficial in winter, when air vents are blowing heat. Of course, you would close that vent, but it would still leak some heat, so a fan should be helpful. In summer, AC blowing through an open vent will be way superior to the fan.
ive got a UCB-C port in my car. I am unsure the speed of it. but I plan on using a magsafe charger with a 3M dot to mount it where I need it. I should get close to max speeds. if not it will still look minimal.
Standing in front of chargers watching this video and the #1 pick is right in front of me! Sweeeeet
Surprised not to see the esr cryoboost or the pitaka. Both of them have cooling fans. And you mention chargers running hot so maybe those should have been tested. Or did you test them and keep them out of the top 10? I have to believe it’s the former since you have the old model of the esr charger. I also know you buy your own stuff so that could also factor into why. Also the esr super benefits might be something to consider if you see value in it.
I just bought the esr cryoboost but I haven’t had a long enough drive to test it. But the idea sold me since I’ve seen how hot my phone has been with other chargers.
Well thank you. I have been using dual sim on my S22U for 8 months and it has been less than pleasant. I ordered an iPhone 14 Pro Max for a second device and want to make sure it doesn't fall while driving. Since charge speeds aren't the most important thing for me, as it will be a secondary device and not my primary, I am going with the iOttie. I just hope the cable is long enough to mount it to the vent on the left of my steering wheel instead of the right. If you read this, I have a suggestion... Review magsafe adapters for other devices. It would be cool to know I'm getting the best one of those for my S22U, which I would like to do since the mount I have for that phone is less than ideal.
This was a great review, however here in Australia we get really really hot summers and I find that the temperature melts the sticky mat and I end up with a charger on the floor and a sticky mess on my windscreen or my dash. And a vent mount just doesn’t work either as they just keep falling down from the weight of the charger. 😢
Forget the chargers. I love your dog 🐶. It’s so cool
Thanks for the review. Although I am surprised in the list there were no car mounts with active cooling (fan + thermoelectric cooling element).
Maybe an idea for the next round?
I really like the otter phone charger, especially with a light up ring to see at nights
I dont need it to charge because I have to connect the cord to get Apple Car Play so I just need a mount?
Great video. Thank you for taking the time to share your honest reviews
Great video. Have you ever done any reviews of belt clip holsters?
Is there a way to keep a thin magnetic wallet on the back of the phone and have it attach to a car mount? Charging or fast charging is not as important to me as having the wallet stay attached and have it mounted in the car at the same time. Hope you can help
Can you tell me which one just stays put best? And is easier to maneuver away from the vent somewhat, so that you are not cooking your phone when you have the heat on? Or blocking the heat or air from reaching you because the phone is in the way. I can’t seem to get my mounts to stick to my dash. I guess I could try the windshield but the one I bought had a sticky substance on the bottom and now it’s ruined because it fell off the dash. It was strongly magnetic, and it wasn’t even a charger. I don’t even care if it charges. I just want a good mount for a curvy dash or one that sticks to a windshield without leaving goo behind, or one that won’t break my vents or overheat the phone cuz it’s up against the vent in winter . Thank you so much! Awesome video 😊
I know this is mainly an Apple/iPhone channel, but can you do an update to this video for 2024 exploring new Qi2 offerings and good options for Android? Recently got the OnePlus 12 and have had the hardest time finding a good magnetic charger. I do a lot of driving for work, and getting in and out of the car so MagSafe/Qi2 is perfect but so far most of the options I've tried either charge slow or overheat. Finally found a good MagSafe-compatible case just need the car charger now. Ideally if I could find one that charges my phone at 15W without overheating, that would be perfect but at this point I'll take 10W.
How strong is the magnet for your number one? That’s really important. Did I miss that?
You made my buy the first 2 options, great video!
Great video, super helpful info. Good pace, fast but not too fast, but it’s the doggo for me. He won me over and that is why I subscribed LOL.
Please let us know how Quad Lock compares with these.
My favorite car charger and I’ve bought many of them is pitaka’s MagSafe car charger. Hands down the best one so far. For someone who drives for a living I would recommend this one. I did just purchase Quadlocks new mag case and mag wireless car charger we will see if that replaces my pitaka.
Is there a cigarette adapter for the car that would work in the last scenario?
Thanks for the video! I appreciate all the details you provided.
I would have to say that number two is the winner and the reason being is that if you have your heat on it won’t overheat your phone being so it isn’t in front of the vent which happens to me.
So I might be getting that Anker charger.
check out the coast motorsports charger. its expensive as hell, but since they're car specific.. they're nice, and out of the way. Strongest magsafe connection I've found so far.. I cant get my phone to drop off on accident. That said, there is almost no adjustablility to it.. It stays out of the way of my double din radio, and leave my vents unobstructed.
Can someone answer a question for me please? Do they make a car holder that is a magnet but also has a cradle to it ? So that I can throw it on the magnet but then clamp the cradle around it so it makes the video more stable ??? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Hi is it possible you do an update and use the latest wires qi2 chargers. For cars and for the house. Thanks and more power to your channel.
There is new category to review
laptop iphone MagSafe mount
Do people just freeze during winter? Never understand vent mounts. Sadly our car needs to be plugged into it’s port to connect so all we need is strong magnet to hold it so otterbox I guess. Thanks
Your videos have been a lifesaver in the hunt for my IPhone 14 pro accessories!
Definitely subscribing!
If I could ask about this video, I’d like to purchase one BUT I wanted to ask How does the Iottie do with overall phone grip when using your Mous Limitless 5.0 case? Is the hold weaker?
Any update on this? I was wondering the same thing.
ESR also has an exact type of mount as Wofolo but is not charger. Pretty solid regardless.
Can you elaborate on the spigen one tap’s issues?
I prefer ones with MagSafe but without charging since my car doesn’t support wireless CarPlay
What do you think of the LISEN 15W Wireless Phone Car Charger. It is 15W, which double the speeds of most of these chargers and comes with a cooling fan, as wireless charging heats up your phone much more than wired charging.